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Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine — 238 episodes
It Looks Easy Until You Try It: Inside the Illusion of Mastery
The Psychology of Satisfying Content: What Pressure Washing & Rug Cleaning Teach Us About Marketing
What is Aura? The New Rules of Authority, Branding, and Business Strategy
“When Did We Stop Doing Stuff Just For Fun?” Stop Turning Your Hobbies Into Side Hustles
The Upgrade Spiral: How Consumer Culture Hacks Your Business & Life
The Rise of Therapy Speak: How Emotional Fluency Changed HR, Marketing, and Workplace Culture
Business Strategy in the Kidult Market: From Lego to Pokémon on Mike & Blaine
“Wait… What Do You Actually Do?” How to Cut the Fluff & Build Business Trust
Expertise vs. Influence: How to Find Real Business Strategy in a Sea of Content
Stop Faking It: How the "I'm Done Pretending" Movement Changes Business Strategy
The Public Meltdown Economy: Why Every Bad Moment Is Now Content
Why Everyone Thinks They’re the Main Character (and Why Your Business Can't)
Everything Got Better… and Worse: Why Complexity is Killing Your Business
Authenticity vs. Corporate Strategy: The CEO Product Challenge
The Loneliness Economy: Why Companies Are Charging for Connection on Mike & Blaine
Should Brands Go Synthetic? The Rise of AI Influencers & the Future of Trust
The Quiet Rise of Offline Value (Why People Are Opting Out of Optimization Culture)
Outrage Sells: How Algorithms Reward Drama and What That Means for Your Brand
“5-Star Lies, Fake Reviews, and the Collapse of Online Trust” on Mike & Blaine
“AI Fatigue Is Real: When More Tools Create Worse Business Decisions” on Mike & Blaine
“MrBeast Didn’t Go Viral, He Engineered It.” on Mike & Blaine
“Nostalgia. Now in 4K” How Rebooting the Past Affects Brands on Mike & Blaine
What If That Wasn’t a Meteor? Reality, Meaning, & Making Decisions in Chaos
From Barrels to Boom: Why Whisky Is Having a Moment Again
The Big Fat Hairy Truth About Bigfoot: Myth, Marketing, and Monsters in the Woods
“The Innovator’s Trap: Building Genius. Selling Confusion” on Mike and Blaine
“Why Great Client Relationships Start With Listening” on Mike and Blaine
“Is Humor the Secret Sales Weapon? The Real ROI of Making People Laugh” on Mike and Blaine
Cracking the Personality Code: Mastering Communication, Culture, and Connection in Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast
When KPIs Lie: Why Hitting Your Numbers Can Still Sink Your Business | Mike and Blaine
Does “Under Promise and Over Deliver” Still Work in Today’s World? | Mike & Blaine Podcast
“Less automation, more conversation.” Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever in Business
Smart Cuts: How to Reduce Business Expenses Without Killing Growth
“Too Much Process, Not Enough Progress”: Why Overengineering Kills Small Business Growth on Mike and Blaine
Scaling Challenges: How Business Growth Creates Chaos and How to Fix It
Efficiency Over Expansion: How Lean Teams Scale Smarter Without Hiring
Entrepreneurship Lessons: Hindsight Is the Key to Trusting the Process | Mike and Blaine
“Debt: Beware of the Hidden Partner Every Entrepreneur has to Face” on Mike and Blaine
AI Gone Wrong: Everyday Tech Frustrations in Business & Life | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Customer Service Fails That Destroy Loyalty | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Who Supports the Boss? | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Business Buzzwords That Drive You Crazy | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Startup Stories: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast E
The Underdog Advantage: How Small Businesses Compete with Giants | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Small Business Cybersecurity: Why Hackers Target Your Website | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Gut Instinct vs Data-Driven Decisions | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Business Plans Are Dead: Why Lean Canvas Beats Traditional Planning | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Scaling Challenges: Grow Wide or Grow Deep? | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Business Leadership: When Petty Decisions Hurt or Help Your Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Low Budget Marketing Strategies That Actually Work | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Digital Transformation Gone Wrong: When Business Tech Backfires | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Entrepreneurial Mindset: How Business Owners Can Reignite the Power of Learning | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Customer Acquisition Strategies: How Trade Shows Reveal Your Real Message | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Brand Management “Trademark or Trust The Universe?” on Mike and Blaine
Digital Transformation “Too Many Tools, Not Enough Results” on Mike and Blaine
Talent Acquisition “The Talent Pool Shortage Survival Guide” on Mike and Blaine
Leadership Development “Burn The Old Playbook” on Mike and Blaine
Operational Efficiency “The Devil’s In The Details…and so is your Profit” on Mike and Blaine
Brand Differentiation “When You Change Everything” on Mike and Blaine
Marketing Strategies “Why Your Discounts Aren’t Working” on Mike and Blaine
Crisis Management “What Scares Business Owners the Most?” on Mike and Blaine
Business Mindset “I Should Be Working, But…” on Mike and Blaine
Operational Efficiency “The Business Check-Up You Are Avoiding” on Mike and Blaine
Business Finance “Future Proof or Fortune Telling” on Mike and Blaine
Operational Efficiency “Is Difficulty Just An Illusion?” on Mike and Blaine
Business development “Prove It! When Actions Speak Dollars” on Mike and Blaine
Cost Control “Convenience or Con? Why We Pay More For Less” on Mike and Blaine
Business Communication “Crash-Proof Client Conversations” on Mike and Blaine
Leadership Development “Resolve To Evolve” on Mike and Blaine
Business Leadership “Wrap It Up Right” on Mike and Blaine
AI in Business “Your New Best Friend” on Mike and Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “Overthinking Kills Strategy” on Mike and Blaine
Business Strategy “Keeping Your Business In Step” on Mike and Blaine
Leadership Development “Before You Open Your Mouth” on Mike and Blaine
Business Finance “Drowning In Debt or Riding The Wave” on Mike and Blaine
Crisis Management “Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore” on Mike and Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “Luck or Logic?” on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership “Time To Close Shop?” on Mike and Blaine
Operational Efficiency “The Struggle To Simplify” on Mike and Blaine
Brand Differentiation “Words That Win Customers” on Mike and Blaine
Brand Differentiation “Words That Win Customers” on Mike and Blaine
Customer Acquisition “Turn Buzz Into Bucks” on Mike and Blaine
Business Leadership “The Unknown Unknowns” on Mike and Blaine
Business Innovation “Is Your Idea a Win or a Whiff?” on Mike and Blaine
Business Networking “Cake, Caskets & Catch-Ups” on Mike and Blaine
Business Management “Fast and Flawed” on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation “Birth of Brilliant Business Ideas” on Mike and Blaine
Customer Retention “Customer Clues to Owner Views” on Mike and Blaine
Cost Control “Lean, Mean Business Machine” on Mike and Blaine
Thought Leadership “From Zero to Insta-Hero” Mike and Blaine
Building Your Brand “Fireworks and Fumbles” Mike & Blaine
Talent Acquisition “Recruit Right. Retain Bright.” on Mike & Blaine
A.I. in Business: “Brains Over Bots” on Mike & Blaine
Business Finances “D.U.M.B: Don’t Understand My Business” on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership: “Meeting Mayhem” on Mike & Blaine
Business Growth: “Pushing Through the Muck” on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership "NO. Is A Full Sentence” on Mike & Blaine
Customer Retention "Oops… We Did It Again” on Mike & Blaine
Customer Acquisition “The Price Is Right” on Mike & Blaine
Cash Flow Management “Broke No Joke: Quick Fixes” on Mike & Blaine
Business Growth “Client Communication Simplified” on Mike & Blaine
Digital Transformation “From Barter To Blockchain” on Mike & Blaine
Business Development “Old School Sales: What Still Works?” on Mike & Blaine
Reduce Operational Costs “Trade To Triumph” on Mike & Blaine
Business Challenges “Time’s Up: Act Now” on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “The Patience Paradox” on Mike & Blaine
Business Analytics “Normal: Myth or Reality” on Mike & Blaine
Market Competition “Hops and Hardships” on Mike & Blaine
Crisis Management “Word Woes: Business Edition” on Mike & Blaine
AI in Business “Innovation On Autopilot” on Mike & Blaine
Business Growth Strategies “Market Tug ‘O War: Push v. Pull” on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation “Accidental Genius” on Mike & Blaine
Pricing Strategies “Cashing In On Perception” on Mike & Blaine
Branding Strategy “Wordplay For Winners” on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “Chasing Dreams: Choosing Your Path” on Mike & Blaine
Customer Retention “Psychology of Satisfaction” on Mike & Blaine
Work-Life Balance “Climbing The Sand Hill” on Mike & Blaine
Business Intelligence “So Many Secrets” Mike & Blaine
Business Forecasting “Crystal Balls & Curve Balls” on Mike & Blaine
Business Ideas “Boring Is Beautiful” Mike & Blaine
Business Management “ON vs. IN Your Business” Mike & Blaine
Business Development “Sales Fiascos” Mike & Blaine
Business Efficiency “My Virtual Assistant Needs An Assistant” on Mike & Blaine
Branding Strategy “Taglines That Stick” Mike & Blaine
Business Ideas “From Expertise to Entrepreneurship” Mike & Blaine
Work Life Balance “Time to Tackle Burnout” Mike & Blaine
Improving Cash Flow “Getting Paid What You're Owed” Mike & Blaine
Crisis Management “Bankruptcies on the Rise!” Mike & Blaine
Lead Generation “Stop Funnel Frustration” Mike & Blaine
AI in Business “‘Tomatoes that Rock for You’ and Other Perils of AI” on Mike and Blaine
Inventory Management “The Inventory Dilemma” Mike & Blaine
Product Development Strategies “Buy vs. Build? The Strategic Choice” Mike & Blaine
Cost Control “From Duct Tape To Victory” Mike & Blaine
Support Local Business “Hyper-Local Secrets to Success” Mike & Blaine
Digital Transformation “Digital Do’s and Don’ts” Mike & Blaine
Innovation Barriers “Good or Perfect?” Mike & Blaine
AI Business Tools “Embrace the Robots” Mike & Blaine
Marketing Strategies “Unleash Your Marketing Mojo” Mike & Blaine
Business Development “FREE! Good or Bad?” Mike & Blaine
Business Analytics “Mind Blowing Numbers” on Mike & Blaine
Business Opportunity “Spotting Gold ” Mike & Blaine
Marketing Strategy “Crowd Power 101” Mike & Blaine
Business Competition “Gaining the Upper Hand” Mike & Blaine
Building Brand “The Storyteller’s Playbook” - Mike & Blaine
Digital Marketing “From Zero To Viral” - Mike & Blaine
Business Cash Flow “Cashless Society? Really?” - Mike & Blaine
Business Advisory “Seems Like Everybody’s a Coach” - Mike & Blaine
Sales Strategy “Would You Refuse An Upgrade?” - Mike & Blaine
Customer Psychology “Why Are We So Easy to Manipulate?” - Mike & Blaine
Business ideas “My Business HAS a Side Hustle” - Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “The Need To Achieve” - Mike & Blaine
Business Differentiation “Seriously??? That’s what your business does?” Mike & Blaine
A.I. in Business “Your fate!...according to a robot!” Mike & Blaine
Business Efficiency “Who Doesn’t Want a 4-Day Work Week?” Mike & Blaine
Implementing A.I. “Me, an Employee, or ChatGPT? Whose job is it?” Mike & Blaine
Business Models “Pay-Per Chew…?? Are We Subscription Crazy?” Mike & Blaine
Growth Strategies “If You BAN It WiIl They Come?” Mike & Blaine
Cash Flow Management “What Happens to Small Businesses When Sh** Hits The Fan?” Mike & Blaine
Crisis Management “If You Have Time To Whine, Then You Have Time To Find A Solution.” Mike & Blaine
Business Ideas “It’s Just a Different Spin on an Old Idea.” Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “The Cost Of Inaction Is Greater Than a Mistake” - Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership “Trust Your Instincts” on Mike & Blaine
Growth Strategy “Unhappy Customers are a Great Source of Info” Mike & Blaine
Innovation in Business “Idea’s Not Perfect? You Can Adapt” on Mike & Blaine
Advertising Strategies “Early to Bed. Early to Rise. Work Like Hell and Advertise" on Mike & Blaine
Customer Research "Getting the Opinion of Your Market" on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadershiip “High Expectations are the Key to Everything” on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation "In the Midst of Chaos, There is Opportunity” on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership “If You Think You Can or Can’t - You’re Right" on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “Chase The Vision, Not The Money” on Mike & Blaine
Advertising “You Are Winking In The Dark Without Advertising” on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneurial Mindset “What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?” on Mike & Blaine
Crisis Management “Where We Fall Are The Stepping Stones For Our Journey” on Mike & Blaine
Operational Efficiency “Even Smart Individuals Lose To Teams” on Mike & Blaine
Business Operations “You Learn To Walk By Doing.” on Mike & Blaine
Customer Support “Always Deliver More Than Expected” on Mike & Blaine
Business Optimization “I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over” on Mike & Blaine
Market Intelligence “It’s Not Dog Food Until A Dog Eats It” on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation “If You’re Not Embarrassed by V1, You’ve Launched Too Late” on Mike & Blaine
Business Analytics “Data Beats Emotions” on Mike & Blaine
Marketing Strategy “You Can’t Make Anything Viral, But You Can Make Something Good” on Mike & Blaine
Innovation “Look For The People Who Want to Change The World” on Mike & Blaine
Crisis Management “Sure, It Looks Cool, But Entrepreneur's Fight For Their Company’s Life Every Day” on Mike & Blaine
Data Analytics “Anything That Is Measured And Watched Improves” on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneur Mindset “Worse Than Starting Something and Failing is Not Starting” on Mike & Blaine
Scaling Challenges “10 Years of Trying Will Make You Look Like an Overnight Success” Mike & Blaine
Operational Efficiency“Ideas Are Easy. Implementation Is Hard” on Mike and Blaine
Entrepreneur Mindset “Don’t Play Games That You Don’t Understand” on Mike & Blaine
Innovation “The Best Start-Ups Generally Come From Somebody Needing To Scratch An Itch” on Mike & Blaine
Quality Control “Don’t Try To Be Original, Try To Be Good” on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneur Mindset “Fail Often So You Can Succeed Sooner” on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation "Big Ideas Always Come From Small Ideas" on Mike & Blaine
Business Management "Trust But Verify What Your Team is Doing" on Mike & Blaine
Work-Life Balance "Your Brain Will Be Turned On 24/7" on Mike & Blaine
"Crisis Management "Some Days You Don’t Get Kicked in The Face!" on Mike & Blaine
Mergers & Acquisitions "What Helps or Hurts the Value Of My Business" on Mike & Blaine
Business Development "The Wrong Customer Mix Could Kill My Company" on Mike & Blaine
Customer Service "My Focus Should be on Delighting Customers" on Mike & Blaine
Branding Differentiation "You Need To Be Different Than Your Competitors" on Mike & Blaine
"Operational Efficiency "It’s Already Hard, Quit Doing Things the Hard Way" on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership "Saying 'No' Can Be Your Most Powerful Tactic" on Mike & Blaine
Brand Development "How Much Influence a Brand Can Have" on Mike & Blaine
Business Ideas "Finding A Niche is Critical" on Mike & Blaine
Business Management "The Customer Isn’t Always Right" on Mike & Blaine
Business Finance "The Difference Between Profit and Cash" on Mike & Blaine
Human Resources "How Wages & Benefits Drive Decisions" on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation "A Virtual Reality Business Model" on Mike & Blaine
Business Management "There Can Be a Generational Gap to Deal With" on Mike & Blaine
Sales Strategies "You Have to be a Perfect Pitch Man" on Mike & Blaine
Business Ideas "When I Should Give Up On An Idea" on Mike & Blaine
Building Brand "I'm On Stage' Everyday" on Mike & Blaine
Work-Life Balance "I Don’t Have a Real Life Anymore" on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership "How to be an Expert Negotiator" on Mike & Blaine
Regulatory Issues "You Have to Watch Out for the Government" on Mike & Blaine
Business Advisory "Sifting Through Advice" on Mike & Blaine
Business Planning "How To Prepare For a New Year" on Mike & Blaine
Sales Tactics "Nobody Buys on the Phone Anymore" on Mike & Blaine
Business Development "Sales Success Can Be Found in an Email" on Mike & Blaine
Business Technology "What Tools Are Nice to Have Versus Need to Have" on Mike & Blaine
Marketing Strategy "Websites Are Like Opinions; Everybody Has One" on Mike & Blaine
Business Development "How To Turn Events Into Goldmines" on Mike & Blaine
Branding Strategy "It’s Not Who I Am, It’s Who The Business Is" on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership "The Difference Between Leading and Managing Employees" on Mike & Blaine
Business Development "A Referral Program Doubles Your Sales Team" on Mike & Blaine
Pricing Strategy "How to Price My Stuff to Make Money" on Mike & Blaine
Sales Tactics "A Confused Mind Never Buys" on Mike & Blaine
Entrepreneur Mindset "Planning is Everything, But the Plan is Nothing" on Mike & Blaine
Business Disruption "Give Your Business a Chance to Survive" on Mike & Blaine
Business Development "Building a Network Would Change Everything" on Mike & Blaine
Sales Strategy "Where To Get That First Sale" on Mike & Blaine
Marketing Tactics "I Have to be a Social Media Guru!" on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership "I didn't know How Many Hats I'd Have to Wear!" on Mike & Blaine
Human Resources "Hiring Employees Can Be Painful" on Mike & Blaine
Business Leadership "It Can be Difficult to Stay Motivated" on Mike & Blaine
Business Development "A BIG Contract Could Hurt Me" on Mike & Blaine
Branding "I didn't Know How Difficult it is to Name My Business" on Mike & Blaine
Starting a Business "How Much Money do I Actually Need?" on Mike & Blaine
Business Innovation "It's Scary to Start Your First Business" on Mike & Blaine