Honorable Partner Podcast

A quick podcast with Ginger, a photographer and multi talented entrepreneur!

Phil scaled his 360 Painting franchise to become the 3rd largest in the country in just three years, in this episode he breaks down how.

Podcast with Jill Bugeja a local Realtor

EP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show

EP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show

EP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show

EP4 Honorable Partner Podcast: Morning Show Edition

In this episode of the Honorable Partner Podcast, we sit down with Steve Bebert , longtime facilitator of a local Caerusnet, a professional referral group built around warm introductions, trust, and business development.

In today’s episode, we bring in Dylan England — host of The Dillon England Show and founder of Gold Pro Media , a company that builds podcast studios ranging from $500 setups all the way to $40,000 professional environments. Dylan gives us a full, brutally honest podcast audit — live on camera.

In this episode of the Honorable Partner Podcast, Ben and Nick sit down with radio host Jamie Morris from The M Zone on The Big 1050 WTKA!

10x lessons, top 3 priorities, real talk on partnerships and pipeline—how we plan to scale Honorable Pest from Ann Arbor out.

Hayden Rhinehart shares his pivot from would-be firefighter to “stone-cold” pest tech, why the work still brings an adrenaline rush, and how we’re rolling out an AI-driven training system at Honorableatment Pest Control

In this episode of The Honorable Partner Podcast , Ben sits down with Josh , a mission-driven junk hauler transforming “trash” into community treasure. Together they unpack what it really means to build a sustainable service business — from operations and recruiting to purpose and community impact.

In this raw, wide-ranging episode, Ben and Nick pull back the curtain on how they’re scaling Honorable Pest Control and The Honorable Partner Podcast at the same time — from booking 20 guests a week to targeting $4.4M in revenue next year.

One Million Cups, Ann Arbor edition! Ben sits down with organizers Ginger & Tarun to unpack why this weekly founder meet-up at Bamboo has quietly become the most welcoming room in town for early-stage entrepreneurs. We cover: What 1MC is (it’s not a pitch— it’s coached, constructive feedback) Who it’s for (founders 5 years in business, plus the broader small-biz community) The secret sauce: co...

In this episode of The Honorable Partner Podcast , Ben and co-hosts Nick and Kerin, dive deep with Nicole , founder of Fractionality — a business built to help seniors manage the modern world of tech, paperwork, and digital life. They explore how Nicole’s mix of data management and senior advocacy fills a massive gap most people don’t realize exists: helping older adults organize documents, manage...

We sit down with John (HMB Group) to break down how he helped, and how the same “edutainment” approach applies to local service businesses.

Today’s episode is a raw and authentic conversation with my cousin Rachel, who started her cleaning business at 17 and almost shut it down just six months ago. Instead, she stuck it out, invested in mentorship, built systems, and is now running a fully remote cleaning company at 22.

Dante shares how he built a landscaping business at just 15, transitioned into new industries, and continued chasing growth. Together, Ben and Dante explore the role of curiosity, hustle, and adaptability in shaping success, along with how podcasts serve as a platform to elevate diverse stories and fresh perspectives. If you're questioning the traditional path or looking for a reminder that resour...

Buying your first home shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but it often does. In this episode, we sit down with realtor Kerin Smith to talk about thought chemistry and how understanding your own mindset can remove the fear, confusion, and stress from the home-buying process.

In this episode, we sit down with Denys , the founder of Down2Chill , a social app designed to make hanging out with friends easier by showing who’s free in real time. Denys shares the origin story behind the platform, from identifying a simple everyday problem to building and launching a fully functional app in the Apple App Store. We talk through the early development process, user safety featur...

Starting a business isn’t easy — and Marley Turner knows it better than most. As the owner of Marley Turner Tree Service He’s learned firsthand what it takes to grow a company from the ground up while staying true to his values. In this episode, Marley opens up about the early struggles of entrepreneurship, and why his goal isn’t to make millions — it’s to create reliable work and steady income fo...

In this episode, Alvero shares his journey from passionate gardener to the founder of Hobby Gardening , a local business rooted in community and connection. He opens up about what it takes to start a gardening business, build lasting client relationships, and bring people together through a shared love of nature.

In this episode of The Honorable Partner Podcast , hosts Nick Russer and Ben Kesterke share their journey of building a thriving pest control business through the power of strategic partnerships. Nick and Ben also open up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the value of networking, and their vision for the future—both in business and in podcasting.