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United Way of Jackson County , Michigan won't be the first such organization to merge with others like it. In fact, the other two United Way organizations in the merger - Capital Area United Way of the Lansing area and the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region - have both undertaken successful mergers of their own. In this episode, UWJC CEO Ken Toll speaks of practical experienc...

In Episode 8 of the Vicksburg Visit series, Council President Tim Frisbie offers a council viewpoint on the steps the village has taken to right itself after a near-state takeover. He also discusses the attention Vicksburg receives from other municipalities curious to emulate similar accomplishments. Related Episodes: Village of Vicksburg: A Turnaround Success Story Why Manufacturing Chooses Vicks...

"Money doesn't grow on trees, y'know?!" Sound familiar? It's possible that was among the formative phrases when we were young that affects our relationship with money today. In Episode 6 of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Michele Coy talks about the things that formed our outlook - and our relationship - with money. Are they true or false? How do we take a step back and...

Chris Sargent, President and CEO at the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region , is no stranger to mergers. In 2012, both cities merged their United Way organizations into one non-profit in order to pool resources while focusing on the needs of the community. Now, Sargent will bring that perspective to a new merger with the Capital Area United Way in Lansing and the United Way of Jack...

Ever been to an improv comedy show? it is amazing how an improv comedy group can work so cohesively that they can carry out a performance without a script. Even when an audience throws out an idea for a sketch - and they perform it on the spot! How do they do it?! Dann Sytsma's group Crawlspace Eviction , based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been doing just that for a number of years. In fact, D...

Now that we have some understanding about some external factors that can decrease our intrinsic value, Episode 5 of Transforming Your Money Mindset looks at how we can increase it. Michele Coy gives you five ideas that can increase your value right away. In our continuing series, Michele works to gives us tools to improve our overall relationship with money. About Michele Michele Coy is a business...

Continuing with a bit more insight from Episode 3 of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Michele Coy continues with a discussion of the external factors which can affect our intrinsic value. An understanding of the external factors that can devalue us provides some groundwork for the next episode: A look at some changes that can increase our value. Click to listen! About Michele Michele Coy is a bus...

Most of us have allowed external factors to determine how much value we see in ourselves. in this episode of Transforming Your Money Mindset , Michele Coy delves deeper into some of the root causes - and how we can begin to change them. 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...

If you were among those looking for a daily driver recently, you might have found the model you wanted - but were shocked by the asking price. That got us here at the podcast wondering: Are classic car prices on an upswing also? According to classic car insurer Hagerty, they definitely have been. In fact, the January 2022 Hagerty Market Rating report shows a solid upward trend for classic car valu...

The Richard Piet Show is a Livemic Communications podcast. Sometimes, you might be surprised by what strikes a chord with people. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) found out when an idea to involve Michiganders in a fun game of "Name That Snowplow". Thousands of entries were received - and waded through - in order to choose the best entries. In this episode, hear MDOT&apos...

In the debut episode of Transforming Your Money Mindset , a special Richard Piet Show series, Money Mindset Coach Michele Coy discusses her vision for the program. The goal? To help you transform your relationship with money into a more productive one. The series asks: What is our mindset as it relates to our relationship with value and money? What roadblocks are preventing you from improving your...

In this episode of the series Transforming Your Money Mindset , Michele Coy delves deeper into the various perspectives of value. The discussion points out the various perspectives of value, how we value ourselves - and how others view of us affects our perceived value. Click to hear Business Leadership and Mindset Coach Michele Coy begin to lay the groundwork for a path to clear limiting beliefs...

The Richard Piet Show is a Livemic Communications podcast Swiping left or right isn't just for dating anymore. Ford Motor Company has developed what it calls the "Job Connect" mobile app for employees seeking a fellow worker to share their job. Over the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are said to be resigning in significant numbers in some segments - coined "the Great Resignation...

In the first of a short series of Vicksburg Visit episodes with Vicksburg, Michigan Village Manager Jim Mallery, we pick up the story about a town in trouble - and how that has changed. In the span of five years, Vicksburg has gone from insolvency and a threat of state oversight to a thriving community with cash reserves. In the very first Vicksburg Visit , a former county treasurer and state sena...

Shopping for a quality water softener system? In this episode of Gordon Water Wisdom, Tom Duisterhof gives his top considerations for those shopping for new systems. Episode Resources Hear all the Gordon Water Wisdom episodes . To talk with a Gordon Water Systems expert and learn more. visit their website . Tom’s blog about the History of Gordon Water . —- Could your organization or business use p...

Considering a Reverse Osmosis water system for your home or business? In this episode of Gordon Water Wisdom , Tom Duisterhof tells us about some important points to consider as you shop. Episode Resources Hear all the Gordon Water Wisdom episodes . To talk with a Gordon Water Systems expert and learn more. visit their website . Tom’s blog about the History of Gordon Water . —- Could your organiza...

Sometimes, the staining you see in the toilets and sinks of your home or business is an iron problem. In this episode of Gordon Water Wisdom , Tom Duisterhof talks about the approach and solutions taken by Gordon Water Systems to identify and solve iron issues in water. Episode Resources Hear all the Gordon Water Wisdom episodes . To talk with a Gordon Water Systems expert and learn more. visit th...

The Village of Vicksburg, Michigan plans its traditional Christmas in the Village event on Saturday, December 11, 2021. In 2020, the event was scaled back for health reasons. In 2021, however, a full-scale return to the event residents and visitors love is planned - along with some new events! In this episode, we chat with the Vicksburg Christmas in the Village Committee during a visit to the Wind...

In this episode of Gordon Water Wisdom , Tom Duisterhof offers some perspective for those seeking the reassurance of a whole-house water system. Cost? Space considerations? Those are just a couple of the common concerns. Some home or business owners may also be dealing with unusually pesky problems requiring some expertise before a whole-house system can be identified as the solution. Click to hea...

By some estimates, as much as 50 percent of the American workforce is considering making a career change - constituting what's being called the "great resignation".  Some have already done it - and may be in need of health insurance they will now have to buy on their own - either from the Marketplace or directly from a health insurance company. Before you do, click and listen to our...

Now that concerns about certain things in your water our senses cannot detect have been discussed, we can look into some of those things we can. In particular, unpleasant smells in our water - and how they can be addressed. Gordon Water Wisdom with Tom Duisterhof is a Richard Piet Show continuing series examining how to make drinking water safer and cleaner in your home or business. Gordon Water S...

You can't smell them. Or taste them. Or see them. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - known as PFAS - and other things like lead and arsenic - are not detectable to the human senses. Yet, how can anyone be sure their water systems are safe? in this episode of Gordon Water Wisdom , Tom Duisterhof discusses how Gordon Water Systems was on the forefront of the PFAS problem in western Michigan...

This episode is sponsored by Livemic Communications - purposeful exposure to help share your story. Help wanted signs. Higher wages. Bonuses to sign on.  We have all seen these signs around town - and perhaps you have experienced the lack of workers in the workplace. But what's really behind it? In this TRPS episode, we visit again with Terri Vernon and Tania Brammer - hosts of the podcast Go...

In this Vicksburg Visit episode, village manager Jim Mallery discusses transparency in government and other key factors he views as critical to Vicksburg's turnaround in recent years. He also discusses how residents can provide input and keep government accountable. Episode Resources Village of Vicksburg Transparency Center Village of Vicksburg website More Vicksburg Visit Episodes —- Could y...

Many of us have experienced it: Orange staining on our household fixtures or outside the house.  In this episode of Gordon Water Wisdom , Tom Duisterhof talks about how they tackle the problem and solve it. Episode Resources To talk with a Gordon Water Systems expert and learn more. visit their website . Watch here to access more Gordon Water Wisdom episodes as they launch. Tom’s blog about the Hi...