Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Before you interview a possible business consultant, Mike and Will Craig of GKW Business Solutions recommend asking five specific questions in order to help determine if it is a good fit. This father-and-son business consulting team share these and other insights in the GKW Business Solutions podcast . Episode Resources GKW Business Solutions website More GKW Business Solutions episodes GKW Busine...

It's true: Business owners and managers have a lot to do to operate their businesses successfully. That means, sometimes, thinks like communications, marketing and public relations are not a primary focus. We asked award-winning PR expert and strategist Rick Chambers of Rick Chambers and Associates to talk about that - and make a distinction about the three categories. That led to a whole dis...

Transformative Coach Michele Coy , featured in the original podcast series Transforming Your Money Mindset , introduces her new series Transforming Your Business Mindset. Always dreamed of starting your own business but have been held back by some stage fright? Hear Coach Michele bring her message of encouragement, empowerment and practicality to help transform your business mindset and realize yo...

Coach Michele Coy begins her Transforming Your Business Mindset series focused on communication. Specifically, intergenerational communication. With as many as five generations potentially in the workplace, Coach Michele discusses how budding entrepreneurs (and anyone in general) can cater their communications and listening efforts successfully across age groups. Episode Resources Coach Michele Co...

The first in a series of discussions focused on those living with dementia and their caregivers, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast shines the light on Miles for Memories. Or, more accurately, the solutions Miles for Memories has created which have helped improve the lives of those living with dementia in the Battle Creek, Michigan area - and their caregivers. In this introductory episode, he...

In her second-to-last Transforming Your Money Mindset episode, Coach Michele Coy offers some tips on making your New Year's resolutions really count in the coming year. Episode Resources Coach Michele Coy's website Schedule a meeting now with Coach Michele Coy Register for Coach Michele Coy's Live2Lead event January 20, 2023 in Portage (Kalamazoo), Michigan About Michele Michele Coy...

Coach Michele Coy wraps up her Transforming Your Money Mindset podcast with an exclusive offer for podcast listeners - and news of a new podcast in 2023! As well, meet Michele and be inspired at her Live2Lead event January 20, 2023 in Portage (Kalamazoo), Michigan! Episode Resources Coach Michele Coy's website Schedule a meeting now with Coach Michele Coy Register for Coach Michele Coy's...

Saving money is hard. it's true. But, in episode 24 of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Coach Michele Coy offers some input on how to begin to amass an emergency fund. About Michele Michele Coy is a business leadership and mindset coach. Michele assists her clients to shift their mindset around their own value and provides a new perspective on money. She uses a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (...

In the debut episode of the GKW Business Solutions podcast , meet father-and-son owners Mike and Will Craig, who have pooled their expertise to help manufacturers in distress. With decades of experience in continuous improvement and a specialized focus on TPS and Lean, click and hear them discuss their collaborative approach to helping small businesses increase value and protect their legacy. Epis...

In this episode of the GKW Business Solutions podcast , Mike and Will Craig shatter five often-heard myths associated with TPS/Lean Manufacturing. If your small manufacturing business is struggling in the current business climate - even if it is not - click to listen to Mike and Will offer a perspective on these myths you need to hear. Episode Resources GKW Business Solutions website More GKW Busi...

In episode 23 of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Coach Michele Coy challenges us to think differently about buying "stuff" during the holidays (and anytime). What could be a more meaningful gift? About Michele Michele Coy is a business leadership and mindset coach. Michele assists her clients to shift their mindset around their own value and provides a new perspective on money. She use...

Labor Day. The kids go back to school. Halloween. Thanksgiving. Lookout - here it comes: Holiday spending. In episode 22 of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Coach Michele Coy talks about some ways to ease into the holidays and incorporate holiday spending into your money mindset. About Michele Michele Coy is a business leadership and mindset coach. Michele assists her clients to shift their minds...

By now, many Americans are familiar with the federal government-led effort to respond to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. CARES - also known as the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 provided economic assistance directly to Americans, small businesses and industries. ARPA is the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides relief funds to state, local and tribal gov...

Episode 21 with Coach Michele Coy is tremendous. Not only does she discuss the aspect of mindset as it relates to money, but she also discusses it as it relates to transforming your life. Click to listen. Episode Resources Author Jeff Henderson's book What To Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life Is Uncertain ResponsAble People website About Michele Michele Coy is a business leadership and...

Marketing guru Susan Gold helps businesses drive revenue through uncommon marketing strategy. In this episode, Susan discusses the top 3 marketing mistakes small business leaders often make - and how to solve them. Click to listen and begin to reset your marketing strategy! Episode Resources Susan Gold Coaching website Susan's free download "4 Must-Do Actions to Attract your Ideal Client...

Episode 20 with Coach Michele Coy focuses on the intricacies of our financial mindset and its effect on relationships (or even vice-versa). Sometimes, the correlations are not even easy to see. Click to listen! About Michele Michele Coy is a business leadership and mindset coach. Michele assists her clients to shift their mindset around their own value and provides a new perspective on money. She...

As a business owner, organizational leader or entrepreneur, you want to engage with new prospects, build trust and gain new business. Podcasts are modern engagement tools that help you show your expertise and gain positive exposure. And, if you collaborate with a media professional to create your customized podcast content, how cool would that be? We do exactly that at Livemic Communications . But...

"It's not what you know, it's who you know." You have certainly heard that expression before. But, as we learn in this episode from Coach Michele Coy , there is some validity behind that expression. It also, she says, has a role in Transforming Your Money Mindset . Click to listen! About Michele Michele Coy is a business leadership and mindset coach. Michele assists her clients...

In our latest visit with Daytime Emmy-winning actor Kim Zimmer , who spent more than 20 years as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light opposite Robert Newman , Kim was immersing herself in the role of Annie Wilkes in Stephen King's Misery . She also discussed a recent movie she shot with her son Jake Weary ( Animal Kingdom, Chicago Fire, As The World Turns ) and whether she would act in another daytim...

At times, you have seen the events and programs Chamber members benefit from. You may even have wondered, "Maybe it's time for me to join the Chamber." In this episode, Southwest Michigan First Chamber Director Clarence Lloyd helps Kalamazoo County business leaders (and others!) think about a few reasons NOT to join - and several reasons they should. Episode Resources Southwest Mich...

Touching on both the practical and the emotional nature of asking for help, Coach Michele Coy helps us in this episode understand that asking for help - or seeking assistance - is definitely OK. Click to listen to the discussion! Episode Resources More Transforming Your Money Mindset episodes National United Way Website A.L.I.C.E. Explained United Way of South Central Michigan Discusses A.L.I.C.E....

Locals consider The Barn Theatre outside Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, Michigan as a community gem. They enjoy an intense schedule of summer and fall shows, along with an end-of-season holiday show tradition. Along with The Barn's out-in-the-country, local flavor are much farther-reaching influences that have help shape the careers of actors whose names you know - some of whom keep coming back...

Khari Worthy's company - Worthy Construction of Kalamazoo - has been in business since 2017. Like many entrepreneurs newly in business, Khari's company met with early success, but was ready for some growth guidance. At the same time, an initiative to assist minority-owned businesses with entrepreneurial growth and support was coming together. Khari was a perfect candidate. "The Blue...

Inner conflicts. Sounds like something we would definitely know we are grappling with. In this episode of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Coach Michele Coy says you just might know about it, yes. On the other hand, you might not. How can you turn a negative inner conflict into a positive one? How do you know what your inner conflicts even are? And how do they affect your relationship with money?...

When the  Innovation Center opened in 2003 - in one of the first buildings in the Business, Technology and Research Park - the concept made sense: Create an environment where life science and technology businesses can grow. Nearly 20 years later, the center - now part of the Western Michigan University  Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine - looks back on an impressive history of doing just that....