Mitten Money

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and, in fact, make up 99% of all businesses in the United States. Yet only 50% of them will survive their fifth year in business. Mitten Money host William Zank will focus on helping Michigan-based business owners find answers to the tough questions that will help them succeed. How do I expand my business? What options do I have for retirement? How do I move forward when I feel stuck? Having worked with small business owners throughout his career, William Zank of Tri-Star Trust uses his strong analytical skills to unearth answers to these questions and more on Mitten Money. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or Amazon

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In a 'Pickle'? Insights on Running a Family Business and Creating a Higher Purpose Statement

On today’s episode of Mitten Money, William Zank has a conversation with the current President of Hausbeck Pickles & Peppers. Founded almost 100 years ago, Hausbeck is very well known in the pickle industry, supplying many national restaurants, such as Subway and Burger King. Tim has personally been involved in the pickle industry for thirty years, and on today's episode, he shares valuable insights about being a family business owner, creating Hausbeck’s higher purpose statement, and lesson...

May 11, 2021•18 min•Ep. 8

A Balancing Act: Business Retention and Expansion

On today’s episode, Will chats with Joann Crary, President & CEO of Saginaw Future. Established in 1992, Saginaw Future has provided economic development assistance in Saginaw County, generating over $7 billion in new investment. Joann and her team proactively focus on attracting and retaining jobs in the region, increasing business investment, growing the tax base, and providing a positive environment for businesses to thrive. We dive into the impact economic development can have in a local...

Apr 27, 2021•18 min•Ep. 7

Detroit’s Re-Emergence of Entrepreneurship and What We Can Learn from it with John Gallagher

Detroit is best known as the birthplace of the modern automobile, Motown, and Coney Islands, but that’s not all the city’s given to the world. There is more to Detroit than meets the eye. The city is full of entrepreneurship, reimagining, and reinventing after the 2008 financial crisis. The purpose of this episode is to help leaders within their own organizations understand that there is potential to change the narrative, and the change starts with one person’s drive and desire to see that poten...

Apr 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 6

Tips to Building a Winning Team and a Winning Process with Mark Wahl, Founder of Cobblestone Homes

Owning a residential construction company means you are building more than homes. Since 2002, Mark and Melissa Wahl have built a strong team, a winning process, and dream homes. In this interview, Mark Wahl, founder of Cobblestone Homes, shares his path to becoming a sought-after residential builder. “I think our attention to detail and a strong focus on customer service is what drove our success.” Mark also shares how his mentor's words of wisdom affected the course of his career. Mark had a lo...

Mar 30, 2021•24 min•Ep. 5

1st Class Business Banking from Local, Passionate Experts with Todd Gregory

This week’s listeners will learn business banking from a local expert, Todd Gregory, Chief Lending Officer for 1st State Bank. Todd says he always had an interest in banking and reminisces about having an affinity for banking back to the sixth grade. Todd’s 30-year career has taken him all around the state of Michigan, serving in many different banking roles. Through his journey, he has found that he feels most fulfilled working directly with business owners and operators and developing strong r...

Mar 16, 2021•26 min•Ep. 4

A Love of the Great Outdoors, a Passion for People, and a Journey in Faith with Jimmy Gretzinger, Executive Producer and Host of Michigan Out of Doors

Jimmy Gretzinger is a seasoned outdoorsman with a passion for storytelling, hunting, fishing, family, and faith. As Executive Producer and Host of Michigan Out of Doors, this avid outdoorsman has been owner of the 50-year old TV show since 2009. “I bought the television show in 2008, which was a big venture on my part, but it worked out great. The guy that sold me the show was a very good businessman, and he said, ‘if you can make it through year one and year two, you should be alright.’ And he ...

Mar 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 3

Adding value (to the people you serve and the community you live in) with Dick Garber, President and owner of Garber Management Group

In this episode of Mitten Money, Dick Garber, President and owner of Garber Management Group speaks candidly about leading an organization in the middle of the pandemic, supporting the community, and taking over the family business at 25 years old. As an employer of over 2,000 people, he will also share his secret to employee retention and maintaining a conscious culture. Being named President of a 75-year old family business at 25 could seem like an exciting and yet daunting task. For Dick Garb...

Feb 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 2

Building Character and Advocating on Behalf of a Free and Open Building Environment with Jimmy Greene, President, Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan

“I don't care how you shape it. There are people with little money, who have great character, and people with a whole lot of money with no character whatsoever.” Tune into the first episode of Mitten Money with our guest Jimmy Greene, President of the Associated Builders and Contractor of Michigan. Jimmy is a voracious reader, movie buff, Prince groupie, and an all-around passionate individual. When asked what it means to lead an organization during these historic times, Jimmy remarked, “it mean...

Feb 04, 2021•22 min•Ep. 1

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