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How Men Can Become the Best Version of Themselves

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Huey is the Founder and CEO at He-Fluence - the elite society for motivated men to "level up" in their health, relationships, and business; so...

Using Your Story to Build a Business

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lainie Ishbia is a mom, wife, blogger, and licensed therapist. She has a blended family of seven and lives in Michigan. Lainie is also a former girl e...

How Virtual Reality Is About To Change Our Lives

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Huber is the founder of Admix, a funded startup based between London and SF. Sam is considered a VR/AR thought leader, frequently invited to speak...

Helping Women to Break the Glass Ceiling

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Before becoming a certified coach and NLP practitioner, Lisa Gillette spent 25 years climbing the corporate ladder in the entertainment industry. Work...

What You Need To Know About Cybersecurity

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Moschovitis is an expert in cybersecurity and information technology with an important message to all business owners "cybersecurity is failing"...

Why Using The Right Recruiter Can Make You Money

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As the Co-Founder and Vice President of Purple Squirrel Advisors, Amy Whipple is passionate about positively impacting companies and careers with exce...

How to Consistently Add Value to Your Business

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Manuel Amezcua is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, public speaker, & executive in the financial planning, wealth management, & insurance industry. He ...

Why Making Decisions Faster Creates Success

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Judge Graham is a hard-hitting, action-oriented serial entrepreneur with a successful track record of growing companies with little to no revenue and ...

Why Being Conscious Changes Your Reality

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Gober is an author whose worldview was turned upside down in late 2016 when he was exposed to world-changing science. After researching extensi...

Helping Your Child to Effectively Communicate

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Findling and Tina Sappington are co-founders of Small Talk, a center for speech and language development in Beverly Hills, Michigan. They oversee...

Turning Your Passion Into a Business

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Reilly is an international award-winning author of The Askren Boys, winning the Literary Classics Gold Medal and Seal of Approval in November 201...

Keeping Your Career Fresh and Challenging

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Martini is a partner at the global law firm DLA Piper. She focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, a...

Learning to Lean into Your Fear

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Dr. James Kelley? Well, his path is still being built brick by brick and the current brick is a book: The Crucible's Gift: 5 lessons from authe...

The Importance of Accounting For Small Business

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Hale is the founder of eeCPA, which has been providing clients with customized accounting solutions since 2004. Elizabeth has worked with sm...

Putting Processes in Place to Innovate

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Roitblat is a 12-time founder and CEO with 30+ years of hands-on P&L responsibility running companies at every phase of a business' life cycle. He...

Establishing a Solid Vision For Your Business

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wesley Mathews drives the vision and strategy at High Level Marketing. He is a sales-driven CEO that has scaled HLM from an idea to over 40 employees ...

Giving the Gift of a Job and How it Makes a Huge Impact

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a current resident of the City of Detroit and a mother of two college-aged daughters, CEO Kothe has a true desire to assist individuals of all back...

Setting Up Your Business For Long Term Success

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Grobbel is the President of E.W. Grobbel Sons, Inc., America's oldest corned beef specialist. Established in 1833 by his great grandfather, Jaso...

Growing Your Business Through Branding

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Drew Patrick is owner and president of Skidmore Studio where he's a thoughtful strategic partner, relationship builder, and fierce advocate for the st...

Creating the Ultimate Client Experience

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Harris Van Cleef is Vice President at Star Trax, an event production company in the Detroit area known for their exceptional client experience. After ...

How to Simplify Your Business and Life

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Fried is the Co-Founder and CEO of Basecamp. He started the company back in 1999 and has been running the show ever since. Along with David Hein...

The Mistakes You're Making in Your SEO Strategy

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Hall is the founder of Overflow Cafe, a company that works for boost search engine optimization for websites so they will help businesses gain qu...

Mastering How to Connect With Ease

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to putting great people in touch with other great people, Lou Diamond is a master connector. He has over a quarter century of experience...

The Power of Mentorship in Your Business

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Shaan Patel closed a deal on Shark Tank with billionaire Mark Cuban for an investment in his company Prep Expert. Prep Expert offers SAT & ACT courses...

Becoming a Connector in Your Network

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Tillis Lederman, one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Lik...

Revitalizing Detroit One Business at a Time

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vittoria Katanski is the Executive Director of Hatch Detroit. She has spent the majority of her career and personal life working on positive projects...

Investing in Your Team Through Training

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Lundsten is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Scrimmage who is focused on helping others to be their best. Education, healthcare, and wellness ar...

How to Follow Your Passion and Turn it Into a Successful Business

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tammy Bourque and Greg Sternas created a national brand of hand-dyed apparel cut and sewn in the US. They have just recently opened their flagship ret...

Filling the Void in Your Marketing Strategy

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jodi Berger + Melissa Schiller are the founders of Project Maude, a marketing consulting firm in the Detroit area. Jodi and Melissa met during their w...

What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Finance

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ken "Mr. Biz" Wentworth is a strategic business partner who works with small business owners to help them operate more profitably and more efficiently...

You Are One Handshake Away From Changing Your Life

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Dickow is the founder of Metro Detroit-based public and political relations firm Steward Media. He is known as a power connector to reputable or...

The Key to Fulfilling Relationships

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Karin Katz is a blogger and relationship coach currently writing at A Sample of Love. Karin has been there and done that, as she has lived the many cy...

How to Embrace Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Blake George is the founder of BMG Media Co., BMG Gaming, Crown Jewel Investments, and Unite Digital. He is also a key investor in Neptix, B-File, and...

The Importance of Being Able to Predict What's on the Horizon

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bassirpour is on a mission to become the largest metal recycler in the Midwest, and he's making moves in the right direction. Since taking the...

Why You Need a Website for Your Business

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Internet Marketing is the creation of advertising and marketing specialist, Jeff Stanislow. Jeff's unparalleled success with Michigan enterprise...

How To Live Your Dream

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Terra Castro is a retired professional Ironman triathlete who moved back to Detroit to start over. Once an elite sports massage therapist, Terra used...

Making Business an Engine for Social Change

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ali has spent his career helping high growth startups scale by applying technology and process excellence to power great people to do great things.  ...

How to Communicate More Effectively as a Manager

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cyd Crouse is Meditation Studio's Co-Founder, Head of Strategy and Product. Raised in rural Nebraska and a technologist by training, Cyd believes that...

Being Yourself in Life and Business

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Holcman is the Senior Director of Non-Fiction and Alternative Programming at A&E Television Networks. He oversees the development and production ...

How to Turn Your Vision Into a Business

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Christine Fox has always loved dogs. When she started her business almost 20 years ago, there was no such thing as a dog daycare center. Now, there ar...

How to Stay Humble and Build an Amazing Culture in your Business

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan LaFontaine's path after graduation was always clear – he wanted to work for his family's auto dealership group, which was established by his fa...

Getting Customers Into Your Business Profitably

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Glazer is the founder and Managing Director of global performance marketing agency, Acceleration Partners. Under his leadership, Acceleration P...

Stop Procrastinating and Taking Control of Your Finances

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Niedzinkski has 19 years of wealth management experience. He specializes in advising clients with complex financial situations, such as those invo...

How to Achieve Success in Just Five Minutes

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative "5 Minute Success" concept. Her books Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agen...

Decoding Our Challenges to Transform the World

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anik Singal is the Founder and CEO of Lurn, Inc -- the transformational home for entrepreneurs. In the last 15 years, he's sold over $200 million wort...

What it Means to be an Amazing Entrepreneur

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bo Burlingham is the author of five books including Small Giants: Companies That Choose To Be Great Instead of Big, The Great Game of Business and A S...

Think Business LIVE with Matt Halloran

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this special replay my Think Business Live event with podcasting guru Matt Halloran! 

How to Use Spiritual Tools for Living a Purposeful Life

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a spiritual entrepreneurial Business Leader, Chris Forte drives organizational success through identifying and capturing unique business and market...

Creating Buyers Who Know, Like and Trust You (Before They've Even Met You)

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Lancaster is an entrepreneur, speaker, and #1 best-selling author of BETTER! Self Help For The Rest of Us. He helps salespeople and entrepreneur...

Leveraging Public Relations For Your Business

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Heather DeSantis is a Top Millennial publicist and CEO of Publicity for Good, a purpose-driven public relations firm with offices in San Diego and Pho...

The Best Tactics to Simplify & Scale Your Operations

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Barseghian is the GVP of Sales and Marketing for US Retail at Blackhawk Networks. He is responsible for driving over $15B in Revenue through ret...

The Secrets to Setting up a Compelling Future

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Mark Metry is a Forbes Featured speaker interviewing Billionaires, New York Times Bestselling Authors and World-Class human beings on my Top 100 po...

Navigating the Ups and Downs in Business

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A native of Detroit and now New York City-based designer, Jessica Park was inspired to make her first bag out of sheer captivation of an "as-chance-wo...

Growing Your Business Through Referral Marketing

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tonya Acha is a referral marketing expert with Asentiv, helping 100's of professionals generate millions of dollars every year through qualified refer...

The Empowerment Plan: It All Began with a Class Project

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Empowerment Plan: It All Began with a Class Project   In this episode, Jon and Veronika discuss: How The Empowerment Plan came to fruition ...

The secrets of leading a business with your heart

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Scott is a Senior Operations Manager with a Fortune 500 FinTech company where she leads a customer service organization of up to 250. She has gro...

The Magical Insight of the Detroit Children's Hospital CEO

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Luanne discuss: Luanne's career journey Culture within a company What drives Luanne Where Luanne's motivation and drive...

Finding Success by Embracing Who You Are

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jackie Kallen is known as the First Lady of Boxing. She is the inspiration for the movie, "Against the Ropes". Jackie is a motivational speaker who ha...

Following Your Passion For Maximum Impact

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Equally educated in law and business, Sabrina Cronin has an extensive educational background that includes a B.F.A. from the University of Michigan (w...

Determination and Discipline is the Recipe for Success!

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Determine and discipline is the recipe for success!      In this episode, Jon and Maggie Cook discuss: Maggie's past life How She was able to star...

Thinking Consciously About Nutrition

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A "free-from" food fanatic and nutrition consultant, Stacy Goldberg created Savorfull to help clients incorporate clean eating based, free-from foods ...

Finding Opportunities in Difficult Business Situations

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Maxwell is a dedicated entrepreneur who believes in Detroit and its possibilities. His real estate firm, IPS Realty, brings real dollars to his ...

Using Innovation and Mentorship to Further Your Career

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stefana Hunyady heads Global Product Engagement & PMO at PayPal. She is responsible for integrating regional, financial, and product planning. Her rol...

Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage by Supporting Your Agents

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Thomas always knew he wanted to work in real estate. After he sold a house on his first day, he was hooked. After a year of working in residenti...

Discovering Success by Committing to Being Part of Someone's Story

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Dillon, Senior Managing Director, Director of the Midwest Institutional Team, Berkadia Real Estate Advisors Jason Krug, Managing Director, Ber...

Harnessing the Power of Podcasts in Your Business

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and new media industry influencer. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon best seller. As a podcast ho...

075 Balancing Your Environment to Succeed

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Patricia Lohan helps entrepreneurs accelerate success by creating powerful environments. She shows you what they don't teach in business school, what ...

074 Using Self-Hypnosis to Work Smarter in Your Business

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Linett has hypnotized more than 250,000 people. He used the principles of rapport and modeling to track what top business performers and profess...

073 Delivering Delight to Your Customers

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ellery Fink is the Senior Director of Services at Toast, a company recognized as the third fastest growing software company in North America in 2017 a...

BONUS: Think Business Live with Jeff Blackman

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a replay of Jon's interview with Jeff Blackman on Think Business Live. Jeff Blackman has worked at various fast growing early stage technology...

072 What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Walker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur. He has co-founded three startups and acquired seven companies. He currently serves as the President of E...

071 Revolutionizing Marketing in the Auto Industry

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Margery Krevesky is the CEO of Productions Plus - The Talent Shop. They are a national talent management and live event staffing agency renowned in th...

069 Evolving Your Idea into a Shark Tank Funded Business

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Max Feber is an entrepreneur behind BRUW, the best way to make cold brew coffee at home. He recently received a deal from Mark Cuban on the ABC show S...

068 Having Open Conversations About Financial Management

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Angelo Leslie is a Business Development Private Wealth Relationship Manager. He is responsible for new business development for private and core wealt...

067 Finding Alignment and Health in Your Life

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Darren Weissman is a holistic chiropractic physician, an international speaker in the field of consciousness, and the developer of The LifeLine Te...

066 Persevering in Business and the Shark Tank

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Johnson is the founder and CEO of Vade Nutrition. Joe and his wife Megan created this family-owned business which creates "pods/packs" of protein ...

065 Rediscovering Passion in Your Career by Pivoting

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Goldman has had an extensive trading career. After graduating with an MBA from Michigan State University in 1989, Jeff spent two years on the flo...

064 Following Inspiration and Passion to Build a Business

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tommey Walker is the founder of Detroit Vs. Everybody. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and is a graphic artist and entrepreneur.   Connec...

067 Finding Alignment and Health in Your Life

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Darren Weissman is a holistic chiropractic physician, an international speaker in the field of consciousness, and the developer of The LifeLine Te...

063 Making it Easy For Clients to Succeed

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin Zuchlinski is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and manage their appointments online, allowing clien...

062 Building Your Business Quickly with Video

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Hsiao is the co-founder and Chief Video Officer of  Animoto, an award-winning online video maker that makes it easy for anyone to create profes...

061 Becoming an Entrepreneur by Bootstrapping Your Business

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Walters, CEO, has built a financial institution from the ground up since 1988, bootstrapping USA Financial into existence from the trunk of a car...

Think Business LIVE: Mike Todasco

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode, Jon is talking to Paypal's Mike Todasco about how to innovate in your business. 

Think Business LIVE: Amy Whipple

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode, Amy Whipple is answering your questions about HR and recruiting! 

Think Business LIVE: Matt Rizetta

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Jon's speaking with Matt Rizetta on this BONUS episode of Think Business. In this live interview, we're chatting about PR, advertising, and marketing....

Think Business LIVE: Howard Behar

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode, former president of Starbucks Howard Behar is answering your questions! 

060 Being Intentional in Business and Life

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Boone is the co-founder of turnerboone, a fast-growing, commercial furniture dealership based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2017, turnerboone was name...

059 Treating Your Patients Like Family

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Scott Owens went to Michigan State University for his undergraduate degree and the University of Detroit for Dentistry. He is trained extensively ...

058 Simplifying Your Thinking to Succeed

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Troy is a customer-focused technology leader with significant experience in software development, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Passionate about b...

057 Pivoting to a Subscription Model in Your Business

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chris George is the leading voice of the subscription industry. He is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully launched and managed seven businesses...

056 Gaining the Courage to Do What You Love

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

David Kramer and Theodore Nittis are the co-founders of Gemini Risk Partners. A former practicing attorney, David uses his legal background to assist ...

055 Entrepreneurship Starts Early For The Ba-gals

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Krasnick and Lauren Schostak are CEOs of Ba-gals. These teenage entrepreneurs run Ba-gals, a service that delivers fresh New York bagels, cream ...

054 Building a Successful Business From Your Passion

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When Carol Goldman has spent a lifetime perfecting her recipes for her famous cookies, sold by her family-run business Carol's Cookies. In 1983, Carol...

053 Making a Living Doing What You Love

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Sherman is a practicing CPA who also has a law degree. He is the founder of TaxResolve, a business who assists clients with a variety of tax re...

052 Being Passionate About Creating The Ultimate Patient Experience

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Schavrien is a nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where her specialty is women's health. She is currently the OB Nurse Navigator. Orig...

050 Stepping Into Another Person's Shoes

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In their bestselling business parable, The Go-Giver and then their follow-up, The Go-Giver Leader, Bob Burg and John David Mann challenged the convent...

049 Finding Opportunity in the Unexpected

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kate McCrea is the Chief Caramel Visionary at Boston-based McCrea's Candies, a maker of luxe, handcrafted caramel. This luxury candy business was foun...

048 Connecting to Our Greater Purpose in Life and Business

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Kristock lives his life by a code: Build. Empower. Serve. He is a former international soccer player turned serial entrepreneur and servant l...

047 Understanding Your Message and Market

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya Hall drives Greenleaf Book Groups' growth efforts and fosters a culture built around serving authors. Prior to her current role, Tanya worked di...

046 Connecting to the Soul of People in Business

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ruth Zukerman is the co-founder of SoulCycle and FlyWheel. She is the author of Riding High: How I Kissed SoulCycle Goodbye which is in bookstores eve...