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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Connect with KB</title><link>http://www.connectwithkb.com</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin Beltzer has spent a lifetime connecting people and is bringing that talent and expertise to life in her weekly podcast, “Connect with KB.” Passionate about business, education, leadership and networking, Kristin’s mission is to bring out the best in people, to highlight their accomplishments, work experiences, and to challenge them to recollect their greatest life and leadership lessons. Kristin has a knack for knowing how to get to the heart of the conversation. Her positive attitude anchors her to everyone she meets, and her listeners will undoubtedly feel that they are having a cup of coffee with an old friend. “Connect with KB” is entertaining, engaging and a unique platform for people to experience the journey of storytelling.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3670567/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business</category><copyright>Copyright SPOTLIGHT Media Studios</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg</url><title>Connect with KB</title><link>http://www.connectwithkb.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:08:41 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>SPOTLIGHT Podcasts</itunes:name><itunes:email>teamspotlight@spotlightmmp.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>KB “connects” with prominent state, regional and local business, political and education leaders about their stories and lessons for their experiences.”</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin Beltzer has spent a lifetime connecting people and is bringing that talent and expertise to life in her weekly podcast, “Connect with KB.” Passionate about business, education, leadership and networking, Kristin’s mission is to bring out the best in people, to highlight their accomplishments, work experiences, and to challenge them to recollect their greatest life and leadership lessons. Kristin has a knack for knowing how to get to the heart of the conversation. Her positive attitude anchors her to everyone she meets, and her listeners will undoubtedly feel that they are having a cup of coffee with an old friend. “Connect with KB” is entertaining, engaging and a unique platform for people to experience the journey of storytelling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="How To"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Ep. 198: David Kaye - PokerStars Ambassador and Professional Poker Player</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-198-david-kaye-pokerstars-ambassador-and-professional-poker-player--56223940</link><description><![CDATA[Joining KB today is a a great family friend and an honorary son, David Kaye. David proudly represents Mid-Michigan as one the biggest online Poker players and streamers in the U.S. and he really ignited his status when he signed as a brand ambassador with PokerStars in 2022!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56223940</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56223940/kb_198_david_kaye_pokerstars_ambassador_and_professional_poker_player.mp3" length="30813409" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dbc2757f-40ea-4dba-b757-cb94dc190885/dbc2757f-40ea-4dba-b757-cb94dc190885.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dbc2757f-40ea-4dba-b757-cb94dc190885/dbc2757f-40ea-4dba-b757-cb94dc190885.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dbc2757f-40ea-4dba-b757-cb94dc190885/dbc2757f-40ea-4dba-b757-cb94dc190885.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joining KB today is a a great family friend and an honorary son, David Kaye. David proudly represents Mid-Michigan as one the biggest online Poker players and streamers in the U.S. and he really ignited his status when he signed as a brand ambassador...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joining KB today is a a great family friend and an honorary son, David Kaye. David proudly represents Mid-Michigan as one the biggest online Poker players and streamers in the U.S. and he really ignited his status when he signed as a brand ambassador with PokerStars in 2022!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1284</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 197: Nikki Salander - Experience Director at Flora</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-197-nikki-salander-experience-director-at-flora--53988435</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Nikki Salander, Experience Director at Flora Cannabis Co - where the cannabis retail experience is being taken to a whole new level with ambiance, a drive-thru, and outstanding customer service!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53988435</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 22:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53988435/kb_197_nikki_salander_experience_director_at_flora.mp3" length="25650145" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d3714f14-fc80-4cf0-8bb6-a8b05f111b43/d3714f14-fc80-4cf0-8bb6-a8b05f111b43.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d3714f14-fc80-4cf0-8bb6-a8b05f111b43/d3714f14-fc80-4cf0-8bb6-a8b05f111b43.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d3714f14-fc80-4cf0-8bb6-a8b05f111b43/d3714f14-fc80-4cf0-8bb6-a8b05f111b43.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Nikki Salander, Experience Director at Flora Cannabis Co - where the cannabis retail experience is being taken to a whole new level with ambiance, a drive-thru, and outstanding customer service!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Nikki Salander, Experience Director at Flora Cannabis Co - where the cannabis retail experience is being taken to a whole new level with ambiance, a drive-thru, and outstanding customer service!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1069</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 196: Chris Miller &amp; Tom Jamieson - Martin Commercial Properties</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-196-chris-miller-tom-jamieson-martin-commercial-properties--53652441</link><description><![CDATA[Since 1988, Martin Commercial Properties has produced comprehensive market insights for the Greater Lansing Area detailing local office, retail and industrial statistics, major transactions, industry trends and market forecasts. The company has been a hallmark of commercial real estate for over 60 years and joining KB to share insights on the early 2023 market are their Senior Vice Presidents, Tom Jamieson and Chris Miller!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53652441</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53652441/kb_196_chris_miller_and_tom_jamieson_martin_commercial_properties.mp3" length="29476513" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fc7e87b0-c98b-4e1c-a798-6b4eed9571c1/fc7e87b0-c98b-4e1c-a798-6b4eed9571c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fc7e87b0-c98b-4e1c-a798-6b4eed9571c1/fc7e87b0-c98b-4e1c-a798-6b4eed9571c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/fc7e87b0-c98b-4e1c-a798-6b4eed9571c1/fc7e87b0-c98b-4e1c-a798-6b4eed9571c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Since 1988, Martin Commercial Properties has produced comprehensive market insights for the Greater Lansing Area detailing local office, retail and industrial statistics, major transactions, industry trends and market forecasts. The company has been a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since 1988, Martin Commercial Properties has produced comprehensive market insights for the Greater Lansing Area detailing local office, retail and industrial statistics, major transactions, industry trends and market forecasts. The company has been a hallmark of commercial real estate for over 60 years and joining KB to share insights on the early 2023 market are their Senior Vice Presidents, Tom Jamieson and Chris Miller!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1228</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 195: David Gregory - Life as an NFL/NIL Agent and Sports Attorney</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-195-david-gregory-life-as-an-nfl-nil-agent-and-sports-attorney--53512914</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with David Gregory, CEO of Bullrush Sports and former multi-client lobbyist, who left the world of politics to become a NFL/NIL Agent and Sport and Entertainment Attorney. He’s jumping right in as things get brewing in the world of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) for college and high school athletes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53512914</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53512914/kb_195_david_gregory_life_as_an_nfl_nil_agent_and_sports_attorney.mp3" length="36458209" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/128f0200-13cc-4dfb-a6e2-ab72b5fda557/128f0200-13cc-4dfb-a6e2-ab72b5fda557.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/128f0200-13cc-4dfb-a6e2-ab72b5fda557/128f0200-13cc-4dfb-a6e2-ab72b5fda557.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/128f0200-13cc-4dfb-a6e2-ab72b5fda557/128f0200-13cc-4dfb-a6e2-ab72b5fda557.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with David Gregory, CEO of Bullrush Sports and former multi-client lobbyist, who left the world of politics to become a NFL/NIL Agent and Sport and Entertainment Attorney. 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He’s jumping right in as things get brewing in the world of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) for college and high school athletes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1519</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 194: Alisha Meneely - Michigan Child Protection Registry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-194-alisha-meneely-michigan-child-protection-registry--53381975</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Alisha Meneely, Government and Community Relations Coordinator for the Michigan Child Protection Registry, who's committed to being on the frontline to protect kids from adult-themed content on phones, tablets or other electronic devices and works with parents and schools all over Michigan to educate and safeguard against predators.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53381975</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53381975/kb_194_alisha_meneely_michigan_child_protection_registry.mp3" length="31095163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Alisha Meneely, Government and Community Relations Coordinator for the Michigan Child Protection Registry, who's committed to being on the frontline to protect kids from adult-themed content on phones, tablets or other electronic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Alisha Meneely, Government and Community Relations Coordinator for the Michigan Child Protection Registry, who's committed to being on the frontline to protect kids from adult-themed content on phones, tablets or other electronic devices and works with parents and schools all over Michigan to educate and safeguard against predators.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1296</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 193: Lisa Posthumus Lyons - Kent County Clerk</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-193-lisa-posthumus-lyons-kent-county-clerk--52615537</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Lisa Posthumus Lyon who is part of a family that believes strongly in public service. 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The RESA (Regional Education Service Agency) provides wonderful opportunities to young people interested in real world experience and setting them on a path to success.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1031</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 191: Dale Grogan - Managing Partner at Michigan Capital Network</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-191-dale-grogan-managing-partner-at-michigan-capital-network--52344398</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Dale Grogan, Managing Partner for Grand Angels, who has been a friend of KB's for over 40 years, as they were high school classmates together at Seminole High in Seminole, Florida!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52344398</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52344398/kb_191_dale_grogan_managing_partner_at_michigan_capital_network.mp3" length="32459131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Dale Grogan, Managing Partner for Grand Angels, who has been a friend of KB's for over 40 years, as they were high school classmates together at Seminole High in Seminole, Florida!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Dale Grogan, Managing Partner for Grand Angels, who has been a friend of KB's for over 40 years, as they were high school classmates together at Seminole High in Seminole, Florida!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1353</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 190: Cleamon Moorer Jr. - Eye Care For Detroit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-190-cleamon-moorer-jr-eye-care-for-detroit--51831449</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Cleamon Moorer Jr. who founded the non-profit "Eye Care For Detroit" to provide low-cost, high-quality eye care access for home-bound Detroiters. 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In collaboration with international company, Eyeglasses.com, their goal is to eliminate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Cleamon Moorer Jr. who founded the non-profit "Eye Care For Detroit" to provide low-cost, high-quality eye care access for home-bound Detroiters. 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Maner Costerisan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-188-sarah-jennings-maner-costerisan--51778441</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Sarah Jennings of Maner Costerisan where she wears many hats for the full-service accounting and consulting firm -  working as principal in the accounting and outsourced solutions department while also leading the firm’s innovation and community engagement initiatives!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51778441</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51778441/kb_188_sarah_jennings_maner_costerisan.mp3" length="25187617" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Sarah Jennings of Maner Costerisan where she wears many hats for the full-service accounting and consulting firm -  working as principal in the accounting and outsourced solutions department while also leading the firm’s innovation...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Sarah Jennings of Maner Costerisan where she wears many hats for the full-service accounting and consulting firm -  working as principal in the accounting and outsourced solutions department while also leading the firm’s innovation and community engagement initiatives!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1050</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 187: Fred Schaible - Western Michigan University</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-fred-schaible-western-michigan-university--51597729</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Fred Schaible - a Western Michigan graduate serving his alma mater as the Assistant VP of Government Relations - 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Holo Footwear</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-186-rommel-vega-holo-footwear--51189811</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Rommel Vega, CEO of Holo Footwear, who recently moved his sustainable outdoor footwear company from Portland Oregon to downtown Grand Rapids … noting that "West Michigan is a fantastic environment because of its robust outdoor recreation assets, strong talent pool, and attractive business environment.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51189811</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51189811/kb_186_rommel_vega_holo_footwear.mp3" length="28821025" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Rommel Vega, CEO of Holo Footwear, who recently moved his sustainable outdoor footwear company from Portland Oregon to downtown Grand Rapids … noting that "West Michigan is a fantastic environment because of its robust outdoor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Rommel Vega, CEO of Holo Footwear, who recently moved his sustainable outdoor footwear company from Portland Oregon to downtown Grand Rapids … noting that "West Michigan is a fantastic environment because of its robust outdoor recreation assets, strong talent pool, and attractive business environment.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1201</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 185: Leah Robinson - Director of Legislative Affairs and Leadership Programming for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-185-leah-robinson-director-of-legislative-affairs-and-leadership-programming-for-the-michigan-chamber-of-commerce--50802126</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Leah Robinson who is directing advocacy and legislative priorities for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. She is entrenched in serious tax issues, candidate endorsements and has taken on a new role in leading the Michigan ATHENA programming that highlights ways to promote and enhance issues women face in the workplace!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50802126</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50802126/kb_185_leah_robinson_director_of_legislative_affairs_and_leadership_programming_for_the_michigan_chamber_of_commerce.mp3" length="36268129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Leah Robinson who is directing advocacy and legislative priorities for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. She is entrenched in serious tax issues, candidate endorsements and has taken on a new role in leading the Michigan ATHENA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Leah Robinson who is directing advocacy and legislative priorities for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. She is entrenched in serious tax issues, candidate endorsements and has taken on a new role in leading the Michigan ATHENA programming that highlights ways to promote and enhance issues women face in the workplace!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1511</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 184: Dom Choma - World Series of Poker Experience and Life as a Professional Poker Player</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-184-dom-choma-world-series-of-poker-experience-and-life-as-a-professional-poker-player--50801718</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Dom Choma, a Haslett-bred professional poker player, who just returned from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas where he finished 216 out of over 8000 entrees. He’s taking this job/career very seriously and is clearly putting himself on the national scene and being recognized for his discipline and talent!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50801718</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50801718/kb_184_dom_chomo_world_series_of_poker_experience_and_life_as_a_professional_poker_player.mp3" length="30812257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Dom Choma, a Haslett-bred professional poker player, who just returned from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas where he finished 216 out of over 8000 entrees. He’s taking this job/career very seriously and is clearly putting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Dom Choma, a Haslett-bred professional poker player, who just returned from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas where he finished 216 out of over 8000 entrees. He’s taking this job/career very seriously and is clearly putting himself on the national scene and being recognized for his discipline and talent!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1284</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 183: Brinn Beltzer - Entrepreneur and #1 Daughter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-183-brinn-beltzer-entrepreneur-and-1-daughter--50560178</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with her daughter, Brinn Beltzer, who has made her life so incredibly rewarding, entertaining, adventurous, and so full of love. She is fierce, emotionally intelligent, a go-getter, smart as a whip, and one of the most decent people on this planet!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50560178</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50560178/kb_183_brinn_beltzer_entrepreneur_and_1_daughter.mp3" length="30978721" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with her daughter, Brinn Beltzer, who has made her life so incredibly rewarding, entertaining, adventurous, and so full of love. She is fierce, emotionally intelligent, a go-getter, smart as a whip, and one of the most decent people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with her daughter, Brinn Beltzer, who has made her life so incredibly rewarding, entertaining, adventurous, and so full of love. She is fierce, emotionally intelligent, a go-getter, smart as a whip, and one of the most decent people on this planet!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1291</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 182: Michael Van Denend - World Affairs Council of Western Michigan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-182-michael-van-denend-world-affairs-council-of-western-michigan--50224846</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director of the The World Affairs Council of West Michigan. “The Council’s mission is to empower the people and organizations of West Michigan to engage thoughtfully with the world. The organization’s motto is ‘To change the world, one must know the world.’ To meet its mission, the Council sponsors 40-50 non-partisan programs that engage members with current global and foreign policy issues.”]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50224846</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50224846/kb_182_michael_van_denend_world_affairs_council_of_west_michigan.mp3" length="33748705" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director of the The World Affairs Council of West Michigan. “The Council’s mission is to empower the people and organizations of West Michigan to engage thoughtfully with the world. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Michael Van Denend, Executive Director of the The World Affairs Council of West Michigan. “The Council’s mission is to empower the people and organizations of West Michigan to engage thoughtfully with the world. The organization’s motto is ‘To change the world, one must know the world.’ To meet its mission, the Council sponsors 40-50 non-partisan programs that engage members with current global and foreign policy issues.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1406</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 181: Taylor Kulju &amp; Annah Duffey - Michigan Chamber of Commerce</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-181-taylor-kulju-annah-duffey-michigan-chamber-of-commerce--49927341</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Taylor Kulju and Annah Duffey from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who are among the many young professionals navigating this ever-changing workplace. They are both sharing their talents with the Chamber and know that the key to supporting business is tacking big and small issues and being a problem solver.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49927341</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49927341/kb_181_taylor_kulju_and_annah_duffey_michigan_chamber_of_commerce.mp3" length="33504317" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Taylor Kulju and Annah Duffey from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who are among the many young professionals navigating this ever-changing workplace. They are both sharing their talents with the Chamber and know that the key to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Taylor Kulju and Annah Duffey from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce who are among the many young professionals navigating this ever-changing workplace. They are both sharing their talents with the Chamber and know that the key to supporting business is tacking big and small issues and being a problem solver.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1396</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 180: Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia - Paving a Career Path through the Ingham ISD/Wilson Talent Center</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-180-kobe-rochester-and-noel-garcia-paving-a-career-path-through-the-ingham-isd-wilson-talent-center--49655992</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia of the Wilson Talent Center at Ingham ISD where they are serving as student and instructor as well as mentor and mentee. The ISD is providing wonderful opportunities to young people interested in real world experience and setting them on a path to success!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49655992</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49655992/kb_180_kobe_rochester_and_noel_garcia_paving_a_career_path_through_the_ingham_isd_wilson_talent_center.mp3" length="34420321" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia of the Wilson Talent Center at Ingham ISD where they are serving as student and instructor as well as mentor and mentee. The ISD is providing wonderful opportunities to young people interested in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Kobe Rochester and Noel Garcia of the Wilson Talent Center at Ingham ISD where they are serving as student and instructor as well as mentor and mentee. 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With offices in Lansing and Grand Rapids, Zack is building Allied Integrated Wealth into a powerhouse and is showing young professionals that leaders come in all ages!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49654005</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49654005/kb_179_zack_armstrong_leading_at_allied_integrated_wealth.mp3" length="28094779" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Zack Armstrong, Owner of Allied Integrated Wealth, who's a long time friend that started his own wealth management business two years ago in the height of the pandemic. With offices in Lansing and Grand Rapids, Zack is building...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Zack Armstrong, Owner of Allied Integrated Wealth, who's a long time friend that started his own wealth management business two years ago in the height of the pandemic. With offices in Lansing and Grand Rapids, Zack is building Allied Integrated Wealth into a powerhouse and is showing young professionals that leaders come in all ages!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1171</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 178: Amy Loepp &amp; Suzanne Greenberg - Michigan Children’s Trust Fund</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-178-amy-loepp-suzanne-greenberg-michigan-children-s-trust-fund--49494550</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Amy Loepp and Suzanne Greenberg who are gearing up for the Children’s Trust Fund's 20th Anniversary Pam Posthumus Signature Auction Event on May 17th. 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She understands both the personal and professional aspects of her incredible job and we are SO glad she was able to join us; enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1155</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 172: Tina Kozak - Leading "Franco" and Investing in Detroit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-172-tina-kozak-leading-franco-and-investing-in-detroit--48364398</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Tina Kozak, CEO of the Detroit-based PR firm FRANCO. 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Steering Signature Events for the Michigan Chamber</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-165-stephanie-young-steering-signature-events-for-the-michigan-chamber--46849573</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Stephanie Young, a young professional who's steering signature events as the Events Coordinator for the Michigan Chamber and providing members with educational opportunities, networking, and ways to get their company brand exposure statewide!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46849573</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:31:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46849573/kb_165_stephanie_young_steering_signature_events_for_the_michigan_chamber.mp3" length="28592864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Stephanie Young, a young professional who's steering signature events as the Events Coordinator for the Michigan Chamber and providing members with educational opportunities, networking, and ways to get their company brand exposure...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Stephanie Young, a young professional who's steering signature events as the Events Coordinator for the Michigan Chamber and providing members with educational opportunities, networking, and ways to get their company brand exposure statewide!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1193</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 164: Theresa Dubiel – SVP of Member Experience and Business Development for Lake Trust Credit Union</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-164-theresa-dubiel-svp-of-member-experience-and-business-development-for-lake-trust-credit-union--46332724</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Theresa Dubiel, Senior Vice President for Member Experience and Business Development at Lake Trust Credit Union. She is actively engaged in the community and enjoys numerous relationships in Greater Lansing!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46332724</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46332724/kb_164_theresa_dubiel_svp_of_member_experience_and_business_development_for_lake_trust_credit_union.mp3" length="24821214" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Theresa Dubiel, Senior Vice President for Member Experience and Business Development at Lake Trust Credit Union. She is actively engaged in the community and enjoys numerous relationships in Greater Lansing!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Theresa Dubiel, Senior Vice President for Member Experience and Business Development at Lake Trust Credit Union. She is actively engaged in the community and enjoys numerous relationships in Greater Lansing!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1036</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 163: Jamie Lightner - Highlights of Being a Life Coach</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-163-jamie-lightner-highlights-of-being-a-life-coach--46252192</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Jamie Lightner, Life Coach and Founder of Flawless Imperfections, who's dedicating herself to helping people accept and believe in themselves while also realizing it is perfect not to be perfect!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46252192</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46252192/kb_163_jamie_lightner_highlights_of_being_a_life_coach.mp3" length="23470650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Jamie Lightner, Life Coach and Founder of Flawless Imperfections, who's dedicating herself to helping people accept and believe in themselves while also realizing it is perfect not to be perfect!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Jamie Lightner, Life Coach and Founder of Flawless Imperfections, who's dedicating herself to helping people accept and believe in themselves while also realizing it is perfect not to be perfect!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>978</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 162: Craig Makens - ThermoAnalytics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-162-craig-makens-thermoanalytics--46252194</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Craig Makens, VP of Business Development & Partnerships at ThermoAnalytics, Inc.<br /><br />ThermoAnalytics is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. They are a leading developer of thermal, fluid-flow, and infrared modeling software. ThermoAnalytics software products and services help engineers in organizations worldwide to optimize product concepts early in the design process, enabling them to significantly improve product quality while reducing product development time and cost. This software is used in many industries including aerospace, automotive, architecture, electronics, environmental, manufacturing, and defense applications!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46252194</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46252194/kb_162_craig_makens_thermoanalytics.mp3" length="24287418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Craig Makens, VP of Business Development &amp; Partnerships at ThermoAnalytics, Inc.

ThermoAnalytics is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. They are a leading developer of thermal,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Craig Makens, VP of Business Development & Partnerships at ThermoAnalytics, Inc.<br /><br />ThermoAnalytics is an employee-owned company with its headquarters in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula. They are a leading developer of thermal, fluid-flow, and infrared modeling software. ThermoAnalytics software products and services help engineers in organizations worldwide to optimize product concepts early in the design process, enabling them to significantly improve product quality while reducing product development time and cost. This software is used in many industries including aerospace, automotive, architecture, electronics, environmental, manufacturing, and defense applications!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1012</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 161: Ryan Hundt - CEO of Michigan Works! Association</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-161-ryan-hundt-ceo-of-michigan-works-association--46252193</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Ryan Hundt, CEO of The Michigan Works! Association, which provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system through advocacy, education and collaboration, they know the key to advancing prosperity in Michigan is to build a skilled workforce!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46252193</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46252193/kb_161_ryan_hundt_ceo_of_michigan_works_association.mp3" length="26697402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Ryan Hundt, CEO of The Michigan Works! Association, which provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system through advocacy, education and collaboration, they know the key to advancing prosperity in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Ryan Hundt, CEO of The Michigan Works! Association, which provides services and support to Michigan’s workforce development system through advocacy, education and collaboration, they know the key to advancing prosperity in Michigan is to build a skilled workforce!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1113</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 160: Mark Conn - Mercantile Bank</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-160-mark-conn-mercantile-bank--46250544</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Mercantile Bank, Mark Conn. <br /><br />Mark has always committed himself to being there for his customers and prides himself on the loyalty they show on giving him repeat business which makes it no surprise that he was a major part of the flourish of activity to help businesses stay afloat during the pandemic!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46250544</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46250544/kb_160_mark_conn_mercantile_bank.mp3" length="24422592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Mercantile Bank, Mark Conn. 

Mark has always committed himself to being there for his customers and prides himself on the loyalty they show on giving him repeat business which makes it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with the Vice President of Commercial Lending at Mercantile Bank, Mark Conn. <br /><br />Mark has always committed himself to being there for his customers and prides himself on the loyalty they show on giving him repeat business which makes it no surprise that he was a major part of the flourish of activity to help businesses stay afloat during the pandemic!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1019</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 159: Tim Daman &amp; Brent Forsberg - State of the Lansing Region Report &amp; Building a Stronger Urban Core</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-159-tim-daman-brent-forsberg-state-of-the-lansing-region-report-building-a-stronger-urban-core--45787021</link><description><![CDATA[The State of the Lansing Region Report unveils core strengths and growth opportunities and, in this episode, Kristin connects with Tim Daman, President/CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg to discuss it all and much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45787021</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45787021/kb_159_tim_damon_brent_forsberg_state_of_the_region_report_building_a_stronger_urban_core.mp3" length="24331682" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The State of the Lansing Region Report unveils core strengths and growth opportunities and, in this episode, Kristin connects with Tim Daman, President/CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The State of the Lansing Region Report unveils core strengths and growth opportunities and, in this episode, Kristin connects with Tim Daman, President/CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Brent Forsberg, President of T.A. Forsberg to discuss it all and much more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 158: Nicole DeMarco Wiseman - Leading</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-158-nicole-demarco-wiseman-leading--45709837</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Nicole DeMarco Wiseman who is making moves in the commercial real estate business and recently joined the team at Colliers. As a young professional she is willing to make calculating steps to advance her career and she is excited about this new opportunity!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45709837</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45709837/kb_158_nicole_demarco_wiseman_leading.mp3" length="24335438" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Nicole DeMarco Wiseman who is making moves in the commercial real estate business and recently joined the team at Colliers. As a young professional she is willing to make calculating steps to advance her career and she is excited...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Nicole DeMarco Wiseman who is making moves in the commercial real estate business and recently joined the team at Colliers. As a young professional she is willing to make calculating steps to advance her career and she is excited about this new opportunity!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 157: John Zimmerman - Putting the Marketing Spotlight on the Michigan Chamber of Commerce</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-157-john-zimmerman-putting-the-marketing-spotlight-on-the-michigan-chamber-of-commerce--45709838</link><description><![CDATA[As the Michigan Chamber’s Marketing and Communications Executive, John Zimmerman is managing a constant flow of information regarding advocacy, engagement, social media and managing brand awareness for Chamber members. KB connects with him to discuss all that and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45709838</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45709838/kb_157_john_zimmerman_putting_the_marketing_spotlight_on_the_michigan_chamber_of_commerce.mp3" length="22942588" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As the Michigan Chamber’s Marketing and Communications Executive, John Zimmerman is managing a constant flow of information regarding advocacy, engagement, social media and managing brand awareness for Chamber members. KB connects with him to discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the Michigan Chamber’s Marketing and Communications Executive, John Zimmerman is managing a constant flow of information regarding advocacy, engagement, social media and managing brand awareness for Chamber members. KB connects with him to discuss all that and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>958</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 156: Heather Shawa - CFO for the Lansing Board of Water &amp; Light</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-156-heather-shawa-cfo-for-the-lansing-board-of-water-light--45528874</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Heather Shawa, CFO for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. She knows her numbers, how to engage the community on multiple levels, and how to keep an eye on the BWL’s strategic plan and what it hopes to accomplish in the future!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45528874</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45528874/kb_156_heather_shawa_cfo_for_the_lansing_board_of_water_and_light.mp3" length="23704376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Heather Shawa, CFO for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. She knows her numbers, how to engage the community on multiple levels, and how to keep an eye on the BWL’s strategic plan and what it hopes to accomplish in the future!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Heather Shawa, CFO for the Lansing Board of Water and Light. She knows her numbers, how to engage the community on multiple levels, and how to keep an eye on the BWL’s strategic plan and what it hopes to accomplish in the future!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>988</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4cfbef44596f1d1a6a0fa7cff640ec67.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 155: Jon Horford - Inspiring Athletes of all Ages</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-155-jon-horford-inspiring-athletes-of-all-ages--45528414</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Jon Horford, the Founder of Blueprint Athletes, a program to help build the skillset for those aspiring to play high school, collegiate and professional basketball. He is also an entrepreneur and a thought leader at heart and in this episode, we explore all that and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45528414</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45528414/kb_155_jon_horford_inspiring_athletes_of_all_ages.mp3" length="25688736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Jon Horford, the Founder of Blueprint Athletes, a program to help build the skillset for those aspiring to play high school, collegiate and professional basketball. He is also an entrepreneur and a thought leader at heart and in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Jon Horford, the Founder of Blueprint Athletes, a program to help build the skillset for those aspiring to play high school, collegiate and professional basketball. He is also an entrepreneur and a thought leader at heart and in this episode, we explore all that and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1071</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4cfbef44596f1d1a6a0fa7cff640ec67.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 154: Terry Terry - The Visionary of Message Maker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-154-terry-terry-the-visionary-of-message-maker--45238047</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin connects with Terry Terry; an artist, entrepreneur, instructional designer, media producer, and creator of transformational experiences! As the President of Message Makers, him and his team have helped businesses in Greater Lansing go virtual and adapt in-person events to a digital platform over this past year.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45238047</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45238047/kb_154_terry_terry_the_visionary_of_message_maker.mp3" length="23660750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin connects with Terry Terry; an artist, entrepreneur, instructional designer, media producer, and creator of transformational experiences! 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The company is one of the leading suppliers of pallet racking and storage systems in the country and their motto is “Difference by Design.”]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1038</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 151: Nicole Noll Williams - Capital Region International Airport</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-151-nicole-noll-williams-capital-region-international-airport--44773439</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Nicole Noll Williams, who brings a wealth of experience and depth to her role as the new CEO of the Capital Region International Airport!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44773439</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 09:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44773439/kb_151_nicole_noll_williams_capital_region_international_airport.mp3" length="26007484" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Nicole Noll Williams, who brings a wealth of experience and depth to her role as the new CEO of the Capital Region International Airport!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Nicole Noll Williams, who brings a wealth of experience and depth to her role as the new CEO of the Capital Region International Airport!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1085</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 150: John Sellek - Navigating Michigan’s Political Landscape</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-150-john-sellek-navigating-michigan-s-political-landscape--44441307</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with John Sellek, who's built a reputation for networking with all sides of the political divide as CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs, to learn how social media has impacted politics, who he believes could be a potential Republican Candidate to challenge the Govenor in 2022, and much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44441307</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44441307/kb_150_john_sellek_navigating_michigan_s_political_landscape.mp3" length="23032246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with John Sellek, who's built a reputation for networking with all sides of the political divide as CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs, to learn how social media has impacted politics, who he believes could be a potential Republican...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with John Sellek, who's built a reputation for networking with all sides of the political divide as CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs, to learn how social media has impacted politics, who he believes could be a potential Republican Candidate to challenge the Govenor in 2022, and much more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>961</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 149: Jack Ebling - A Lifetime of Dedication to the Lansing Sports Scene (part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-149-jack-ebling-a-lifetime-of-dedication-to-the-lansing-sports-scene-part-2--44441221</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. He’s interviewed those on the national scene and those still living their high school dreams.<br /><br />In part 2 of this conversation, Jack shares some of greatest moments in his career, his favorite interviews he's done, and the story of how he met Muhammad Ali!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44441221</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:15:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44441221/kb_149_jack_ebling_a_lifetime_of_dedication_to_the_lansing_sports_scene_2.mp3" length="19105971" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. He’s interviewed those on the national scene and those still living their high school dreams.

In part 2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. He’s interviewed those on the national scene and those still living their high school dreams.<br /><br />In part 2 of this conversation, Jack shares some of greatest moments in his career, his favorite interviews he's done, and the story of how he met Muhammad Ali!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 148: Jack Ebling - A Lifetime of Dedication to the Lansing Sports Scene (part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-148-jack-ebling-a-lifetime-of-dedication-to-the-lansing-sports-scene-part-1--44441220</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. He’s interviewed those on the national scene and those still living their high school dreams.<br /><br />In part 1 of this conversation, Jack shares how he came to be a sports media figure, the adjustments he's made as a radio broadcaster during the pandemic, and much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44441220</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44441220/kb_148_jack_ebling_a_lifetime_of_dedication_to_the_lansing_sports_scene_1.mp3" length="35235490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. He’s interviewed those on the national scene and those still living their high school dreams.

In part 1...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Jack Ebling, host of "The Drive with Jack," who's made a career out of being a sports expert, researcher, promoter and connector. 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AeroDynamic works with the world’s leading aviation and aerospace companies– from the very largest to small and mid-cap companies and consider themselves as “part of the industry,” not “outside consultants."<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Mike Stengel, Senior Associate of AeroDynamic Advisory, to share more about their commitment to Michigan and the COVID-19 impact on the Aerospace Industry!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43528604</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43528604/kb_143_mike_stengal_covid_19_outlook_of_michigan_aerospace_industry.mp3" length="24332448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>AeroDynamic Advisory is a boutique aerospace consulting firm specializing in aerospace strategy &amp; growth, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, &amp; Overhaul), transaction support, customer satisfaction, and economic development. AeroDynamic works with the world’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[AeroDynamic Advisory is a boutique aerospace consulting firm specializing in aerospace strategy & growth, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Overhaul), transaction support, customer satisfaction, and economic development. AeroDynamic works with the world’s leading aviation and aerospace companies– from the very largest to small and mid-cap companies and consider themselves as “part of the industry,” not “outside consultants."<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Mike Stengel, Senior Associate of AeroDynamic Advisory, to share more about their commitment to Michigan and the COVID-19 impact on the Aerospace Industry!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1016</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 146: Tony Willis - Chief Equity Developer Officer at LEAP</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-146-tony-willis-chief-equity-developer-officer-at-leap--43709834</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Tony Willis, Chief Equity Development Officer, who's stepped into his third or fourth critical role at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and has become a workforce staple of the Greater Lansing community!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43709834</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43709834/kb_146_tony_willis_chief_equity_developer_officer_at_leap.mp3" length="24334650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Tony Willis, Chief Equity Development Officer, who's stepped into his third or fourth critical role at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and has become a workforce staple of the Greater Lansing community!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Tony Willis, Chief Equity Development Officer, who's stepped into his third or fourth critical role at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and has become a workforce staple of the Greater Lansing community!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1014</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 145: Margaret Trimer - Embracing Life with GRIT</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-145-margaret-trimer-embracing-life-with-grit--43709835</link><description><![CDATA[KB connects with Margaret Trimer, who is navigating the strategic partnerships for Delta Dental in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana and she's getting ready to launch her own podcast in early March!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43709835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43709835/kb_145_margaret_trimer_embracing_life_with_grit.mp3" length="23583546" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>KB connects with Margaret Trimer, who is navigating the strategic partnerships for Delta Dental in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana and she's getting ready to launch her own podcast in early March!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[KB connects with Margaret Trimer, who is navigating the strategic partnerships for Delta Dental in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana and she's getting ready to launch her own podcast in early March!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>983</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 144: Yvette Collins - 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His motto: RPA (Relentless, Positive Action)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>999</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 139: Talent Retention and Attraction - Aerospace Industry Association of MI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-139-talent-retention-and-attraction-aerospace-industry-association-of-mi--42279688</link><description><![CDATA[MIAT College of Technology has trained and helped thousands of individuals get the necessary industry-relevant skills, experience, and connections needed to pursue rewarding technical careers. 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Her personal mission: “to make people feel like they belong."</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Kelli Ellsworth Etchison who recently took on the role of Chief Diversity Officer at LAFCU!<br /><br />Her personal mission: “to make people feel like they belong."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1032</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 128: Steve Robinson - Taking the Helm at Lansing Community College</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-128-steve-robinson-taking-the-helm-at-lansing-community-college--41226415</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with the new president of Lansing Community College, Dr. Steve Robinson, who is determined to meet the needs of students in an unprecedented time and develop LCC into an anchor institution critical to the region’s success!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41226415</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41226415/kb_126_steve_robinson_taking_the_helm_at_lansing_community_college.mp3" length="23888127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with the new president of Lansing Community College, Dr. Steve Robinson, who is determined to meet the needs of students in an unprecedented time and develop LCC into an anchor institution critical to the region’s success!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with the new president of Lansing Community College, Dr. Steve Robinson, who is determined to meet the needs of students in an unprecedented time and develop LCC into an anchor institution critical to the region’s success!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>996</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 127: Tracy DiSanto &amp; Monica Martinez - Promoting Careers in Energy Week</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-127-tracy-disanto-monica-martinez-promoting-careers-in-energy-week--41457560</link><description><![CDATA[There's a buzz around Careers In Energy Week (October 19-23)! As more than 140,000<br />Michigan residents hold energy-related jobs today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity estimates energy jobs will grow by 8% through 2028! There could not be a better time to GET INTO ENERGY.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Tracy DiSanto from DTE and Monica Martinez from Ruben Strategy Group who are both members of the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41457560</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41457560/kb_128_tracy_disanto_monica_martinez_promoting_careers_in_energy_week.mp3" length="23397951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's a buzz around Careers In Energy Week (October 19-23)! As more than 140,000
Michigan residents hold energy-related jobs today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity estimates energy jobs will grow by 8% through 2028! There...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's a buzz around Careers In Energy Week (October 19-23)! As more than 140,000<br />Michigan residents hold energy-related jobs today, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity estimates energy jobs will grow by 8% through 2028! There could not be a better time to GET INTO ENERGY.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Tracy DiSanto from DTE and Monica Martinez from Ruben Strategy Group who are both members of the Michigan Energy Workforce Development Consortium!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>975</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 126: Brock Swartzle - Facts, the Law, and the Balance of Power</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-126-brock-swartzle-facts-the-law-and-the-balance-of-power--41364475</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Brock Swartzle who is currently serving on Michigan’s 4th District Court of Appeals but also has his sights on the Michigan Supreme Court in November!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41364475</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41364475/kb_126_brock_swartzle_facts_the_law_and_the_balance_of_power.mp3" length="23911743" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Brock Swartzle who is currently serving on Michigan’s 4th District Court of Appeals but also has his sights on the Michigan Supreme Court in November!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Brock Swartzle who is currently serving on Michigan’s 4th District Court of Appeals but also has his sights on the Michigan Supreme Court in November!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>997</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 125: Melissa Samuel - Leading the Health Care Association of Michigan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-125-melissa-samuel-leading-the-health-care-association-of-michigan--41225419</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with President and CEO of the Health Care Association of Michigan, Melissa Samuel, who's been working hard to keep Michigan Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities safe in Michigan!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41225419</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41225419/kb_125_melissa_samuel_leading_the_health_care_association_of_michigan.mp3" length="24324192" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with President and CEO of the Health Care Association of Michigan, Melissa Samuel, who's been working hard to keep Michigan Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities safe in Michigan!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with President and CEO of the Health Care Association of Michigan, Melissa Samuel, who's been working hard to keep Michigan Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities safe in Michigan!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1014</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 124: Virg Bernero - Still Fighting for the City of Lansing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-124-virg-bernero-still-fighting-for-the-city-of-lansing--40931993</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Virg Bernero, former Mayor of Lansing who is now serving as the Executive Director for the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, to discuss how the city of Lansing moves forward post-pandemic!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40931993</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40931993/kb_124_virg_bernero_still_fighting_for_the_city_of_lansing.mp3" length="23738943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Virg Bernero, former Mayor of Lansing who is now serving as the Executive Director for the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, to discuss how the city of Lansing moves forward post-pandemic!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Virg Bernero, former Mayor of Lansing who is now serving as the Executive Director for the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, to discuss how the city of Lansing moves forward post-pandemic!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>989</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 123: Audrey Dahlgren - Making Her Own Special Impact on Mid-Michigan Sports (part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-123-audrey-dahlgren-making-her-own-special-impact-on-mid-michigan-sports-part-2--40654853</link><description><![CDATA[Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!<br /><br />(part 2/2)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40654853</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40654853/123_kb_audrey_dahlgren_making_her_own_special_impact_on_mid_michigan_sports_part_2.mp3" length="23528736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!

(part 2/2)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!<br /><br />(part 2/2)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>981</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 122: Audrey Dahlgren - Making Her Own Special Impact on Mid-Michigan Sports (part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-122-audrey-dahlgren-making-her-own-special-impact-on-mid-michigan-sports-part-1--40654855</link><description><![CDATA[Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!<br /><br />(part 1/2)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40654855</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40654855/122_kb_audrey_dahlgren_making_her_own_special_impact_on_mid_michigan_sports_part_1.mp3" length="23407866" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!

(part 1/2)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Audrey Dahlgren is playing a dual role as the Sports Director for TV6 in Lansing, as well as the 6 and 11 Sports Anchor, and joins KB in this episode to talk all about it!<br /><br />(part 1/2)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 121: John McNamara - Reviving Michigan Restaurants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-121-john-mcnamara-reviving-michigan-restaurants--40654852</link><description><![CDATA[John McNamara, Vice President of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging<br />Association, has spent the last six months helping restaurants navigate the reality of being shut and re-opened in a limited capacity.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with John to discuss all this and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40654852</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40654852/121_kb_john_mcnamara_reviving_michigan_restaurants.mp3" length="23336352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John McNamara, Vice President of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging
Association, has spent the last six months helping restaurants navigate the reality of being shut and re-opened in a limited capacity.

In this episode, KB connects with John to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John McNamara, Vice President of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging<br />Association, has spent the last six months helping restaurants navigate the reality of being shut and re-opened in a limited capacity.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with John to discuss all this and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>973</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 120: Dr. Phil Knight - Mission to Alleviate Hunger in Michigan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-120-dr-phil-knight-mission-to-alleviate-hunger-in-michigan--40654854</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode KB connects with Dr. Phil Knight, Executive Director for the Food Bank Council of Michigan, who was just appointed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to lead the newly created Food Security Council of Michigan. He is creating a food secure state through advocacy, resource management and collaboration.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40654854</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40654854/120_kb_dr_phil_knight_mission_to_alleviate_hunger_in_michigan.mp3" length="37924701" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode KB connects with Dr. Phil Knight, Executive Director for the Food Bank Council of Michigan, who was just appointed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to lead the newly created Food Security Council of Michigan. He is creating a food...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode KB connects with Dr. Phil Knight, Executive Director for the Food Bank Council of Michigan, who was just appointed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to lead the newly created Food Security Council of Michigan. He is creating a food secure state through advocacy, resource management and collaboration.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1580</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 119: Molly Duda - Navigating the Pandemic as a Young Professional</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-119-molly-duda-navigating-the-pandemic-as-a-young-professional--40034092</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Molly Duda, a young Account Executive who, like everyone else, is trying to make their way through this Pandemic the best way possible!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40034092</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40034092/119_kb_molly_duda_navigating_the_pandemic_as_a_young_professional.mp3" length="23227002" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Molly Duda, a young Account Executive who, like everyone else, is trying to make their way through this Pandemic the best way possible!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Molly Duda, a young Account Executive who, like everyone else, is trying to make their way through this Pandemic the best way possible!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>968</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 118: Pauline Wendzel - Expanding Distribution of Michigan Breweries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-118-pauline-wendzel-expanding-distribution-of-michigan-breweries--39900411</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Pauline Wendzel, first-term State Representative from the 79th District, who recently worked on legislation to expand beer distribution for<br />microbreweries throughout Michigan!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39900411</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39900411/118_kb_pauline_wendzel_expanding_distribution_of_michigan_breweries.mp3" length="23369184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Pauline Wendzel, first-term State Representative from the 79th District, who recently worked on legislation to expand beer distribution for
microbreweries throughout Michigan!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Pauline Wendzel, first-term State Representative from the 79th District, who recently worked on legislation to expand beer distribution for<br />microbreweries throughout Michigan!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 117: Economic Impact of Michigan Aerospace Industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-117-economic-impact-of-michigan-aerospace-industry--39900412</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39900412</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39900412/117_kb_dermot_brannock_economic_impact_of_michigan_aerospace_industry.mp3" length="24080544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1004</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 116: Maner Wealth - A New Division of Maner Costerisan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-116-maner-wealth-a-new-division-of-maner-costerisan--38035649</link><description><![CDATA[Today's guest is leading a new wealth management division for Maner Costerisan and is serving as a personal CFO for individuals and families to simplify, protect and grow their wealth.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Michael Nordmann, Principal and Chief Wealth Officer for Maner Costerisan, to talk about his new role and much more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38035649</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/38035649/116_kb_michael_nordmann_maner_wealth_a_new_division_of_maner_costerisan.mp3" length="23768352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's guest is leading a new wealth management division for Maner Costerisan and is serving as a personal CFO for individuals and families to simplify, protect and grow their wealth.

In this episode, KB connects with Michael Nordmann, Principal and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's guest is leading a new wealth management division for Maner Costerisan and is serving as a personal CFO for individuals and families to simplify, protect and grow their wealth.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Michael Nordmann, Principal and Chief Wealth Officer for Maner Costerisan, to talk about his new role and much more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 115: Quicken loans Rocket Mortgage Classic  "Changing the Course" Inititative</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-115-quicken-loans-rocket-mortgage-classic-changing-the-course-inititative--32885015</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Laura Grannemann, who is leading the way at Quicken Loans as the VP of Strategic Investments and is here to talk about the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the "Changing the Course" Initiative that will provide digital access to every resident in the City of Detroit by 2025!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32885015</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/32885015/115_kb_laura_grannemann_quicken_loans_rocket_mortgage_classic_changing_the_course_inititative.mp3" length="23840352" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Laura Grannemann, who is leading the way at Quicken Loans as the VP of Strategic Investments and is here to talk about the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the "Changing the Course" Initiative that will provide digital...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Laura Grannemann, who is leading the way at Quicken Loans as the VP of Strategic Investments and is here to talk about the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the "Changing the Course" Initiative that will provide digital access to every resident in the City of Detroit by 2025!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>994</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 114: Pro Fireworks of Michigan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-114-pro-fireworks-of-michigan--32884490</link><description><![CDATA[James Stajos, President/CEO of Pro Fireworks, has been in the Fireworks business for over 30 years, building and contributing to a booming industry from the ground up!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32884490</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/32884490/114_kb_james_stajos_pro_fireworks_of_michigan.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>James Stajos, President/CEO of Pro Fireworks, has been in the Fireworks business for over 30 years, building and contributing to a booming industry from the ground up!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[James Stajos, President/CEO of Pro Fireworks, has been in the Fireworks business for over 30 years, building and contributing to a booming industry from the ground up!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 113: Advocating for Autism Awareness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-113-advocating-for-autism-awareness--31439749</link><description><![CDATA[Raising awareness and advocating for those with Autism is not only a calling, but also a path to acceptance and understanding! <br />In this episode, KB connects with Xavier DeGroat, Founder of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, and Andrea Cascarilla from Acuitas LLC]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31439749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31439749/113_kb_xavier_degroat_abdrea_cascarilla_advcating_for_autism_awareness.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Raising awareness and advocating for those with Autism is not only a calling, but also a path to acceptance and understanding! 
In this episode, KB connects with Xavier DeGroat, Founder of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, and Andrea Cascarilla...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Raising awareness and advocating for those with Autism is not only a calling, but also a path to acceptance and understanding! <br />In this episode, KB connects with Xavier DeGroat, Founder of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, and Andrea Cascarilla from Acuitas LLC]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 112: MichiGrain - Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer When Your Community Needs You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-112-michigrain-manufacturing-hand-sanitizer-when-your-community-needs-you--29019803</link><description><![CDATA[Today's guest has a business that goes by the motto, “we don’t believe in limitations” and it couldn’t be more true.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Scott Ellis, President/CEO of MichiGrain Distillery Inc.. in Lansing, to talk about his distillery and the diversification of his business line during these trying times.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29019803</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/29019803/112_kb_scott_ellis_michigrain_manufacturing_hand_sanitizer_when_your_community_needs_you.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's guest has a business that goes by the motto, “we don’t believe in limitations” and it couldn’t be more true.

In this episode, KB connects with Scott Ellis, President/CEO of MichiGrain Distillery Inc.. in Lansing, to talk about his distillery...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's guest has a business that goes by the motto, “we don’t believe in limitations” and it couldn’t be more true.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Scott Ellis, President/CEO of MichiGrain Distillery Inc.. in Lansing, to talk about his distillery and the diversification of his business line during these trying times.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 111: Why Businesses Need the Chamber of Commerce</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-111-why-businesses-need-the-chamber-of-commerce--28444296</link><description><![CDATA[“Now, more than ever, you should be participating in your Chamber of Commerce”<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with her good friend Sarah Hubbard, Principal and Partner at Acuitas LLC, to talk about chambers, the economy, and re-starting business!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28444296</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28444296/111_kb_sarah_hubbard_why_businesses_need_the_chamber_of_commerce.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“Now, more than ever, you should be participating in your Chamber of Commerce”

In this episode, KB connects with her good friend Sarah Hubbard, Principal and Partner at Acuitas LLC, to talk about chambers, the economy, and re-starting business!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Now, more than ever, you should be participating in your Chamber of Commerce”<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with her good friend Sarah Hubbard, Principal and Partner at Acuitas LLC, to talk about chambers, the economy, and re-starting business!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 110: Michigan Chamber Tax Policy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-110-michigan-chamber-tax-policy--24109420</link><description><![CDATA[As Michigan’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is on the job every day, standing up for job providers in the legislative, political and legal process. They represent 6,000 member employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy and Regulatory Affairs.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24109420</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24109420/110_kb_dan_papineau_michigan_chamber_tax_policy.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As Michigan’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is on the job every day, standing up for job providers in the legislative, political and legal process. They represent 6,000 member employers, trade...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Michigan’s leading statewide business advocacy organization, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce is on the job every day, standing up for job providers in the legislative, political and legal process. They represent 6,000 member employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy and Regulatory Affairs.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 109: Leading Michigan's 2020 Census</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-109-leading-michigan-s-2020-census--23712647</link><description><![CDATA[Kristin is joined in this episode by the Executive Director of the Michigan 2020 Census, Kerry Ebersole Singh, to discuss the importance pf the count and how you can take part early to avoid a home visit from a census worker.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23712647</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:11:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23712647/109_kb_kerry_ebersole_singh_leading_michigan_s_2020_census.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kristin is joined in this episode by the Executive Director of the Michigan 2020 Census, Kerry Ebersole Singh, to discuss the importance pf the count and how you can take part early to avoid a home visit from a census worker.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kristin is joined in this episode by the Executive Director of the Michigan 2020 Census, Kerry Ebersole Singh, to discuss the importance pf the count and how you can take part early to avoid a home visit from a census worker.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2020,census,michigan,population,unitedstates</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 108: Cannabis Strategy And Weeding Out Bad Business</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-108-cannabis-strategy-and-weeding-out-bad-business--23252922</link><description><![CDATA[As the former Director for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, this guest knows that taking on the marijuana industry is a monumental task.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Shelly Edgerton, President and Founder of SE Strategies]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23252922</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23252922/108_kb_shelly_edgerton_cannabis_strategy_and_weeding_out_bad_business.mp3" length="23484474" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As the former Director for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, this guest knows that taking on the marijuana industry is a monumental task.

In this episode, KB connects with Shelly Edgerton, President and Founder of SE Strategies</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the former Director for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, this guest knows that taking on the marijuana industry is a monumental task.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Shelly Edgerton, President and Founder of SE Strategies]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>979</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 107: Non-Traditional Path To Education</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-107-non-traditional-path-to-education--23252923</link><description><![CDATA[Taking a Non-Traditional path to establishing a career is becoming more common place as students face insurmountable debt.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Hunter Hanysak, a Student Practioner at Governmental Consultant Services Inc. - GCSI, to talk about his journey and more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23252923</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:05:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23252923/107_kb_hunter_hanysak_non_traditional_path_to_education.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taking a Non-Traditional path to establishing a career is becoming more common place as students face insurmountable debt.

In this episode, KB connects with Hunter Hanysak, a Student Practioner at Governmental Consultant Services Inc. - GCSI, to talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taking a Non-Traditional path to establishing a career is becoming more common place as students face insurmountable debt.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Hunter Hanysak, a Student Practioner at Governmental Consultant Services Inc. - GCSI, to talk about his journey and more!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 106: AARP Michigan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-106-aarp-michigan--23079086</link><description><![CDATA[As AARP celebrates its 60th anniversary, members over 50 are finding value in discounts, publications, events and a voice in Washington.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director for AARP Michigan]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23079086</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 12:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23079086/106_kb_melissa_siefert_aarp_michigan.mp3" length="22928538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As AARP celebrates its 60th anniversary, members over 50 are finding value in discounts, publications, events and a voice in Washington.

In this episode, KB connects with Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director for AARP Michigan</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As AARP celebrates its 60th anniversary, members over 50 are finding value in discounts, publications, events and a voice in Washington.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Melissa Seifert, Associate State Director for AARP Michigan]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 105: The Business of Sports Reporting</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-105-the-business-of-sports-reporting--23079088</link><description><![CDATA[Born and raised in Lansing, Graham Couch is rocking the world of sports as a columnist for the Lansing State Journal and as the host of Couch and The Rube.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23079088</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:05:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23079088/105_kb_graham_couch_the_business_of_sports_reporting.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Born and raised in Lansing, Graham Couch is rocking the world of sports as a columnist for the Lansing State Journal and as the host of Couch and The Rube.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Born and raised in Lansing, Graham Couch is rocking the world of sports as a columnist for the Lansing State Journal and as the host of Couch and The Rube.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 104: Driving the Michigan Chambers Member Engagement</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-104-driving-the-michigan-chambers-member-engagement--23079087</link><description><![CDATA[The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has announced that in 2021 the organization will have a new leadership presence!<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Wendy Block, VP of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the chamber, to talk about the transition and enhanced business value to members.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23079087</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23079087/104_kb_wendy_block_driving_the_michigan_chambers_member_engagement.mp3" length="24494778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has announced that in 2021 the organization will have a new leadership presence!

In this episode, KB connects with Wendy Block, VP of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the chamber, to talk about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Michigan Chamber of Commerce has announced that in 2021 the organization will have a new leadership presence!<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Wendy Block, VP of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the chamber, to talk about the transition and enhanced business value to members.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1021</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 103: Michigan's Environmental Justice Advocate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-michigan-s-environmental-justice-advocate--22445734</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Regina Strong, Michigan’s Environmental Justice Advocate,who is making it her mission to ensure each and every Michigan citizen benefits from an equal degree of protection from potential environmental and health hazards!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22445734</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22445734/103_kb_regina_strong_michigan_s_environmental_justice_award.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Regina Strong, Michigan’s Environmental Justice Advocate,who is making it her mission to ensure each and every Michigan citizen benefits from an equal degree of protection from potential environmental and health hazards!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Regina Strong, Michigan’s Environmental Justice Advocate,who is making it her mission to ensure each and every Michigan citizen benefits from an equal degree of protection from potential environmental and health hazards!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 102: WKAR “Morning Edition” Host</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-102-wkar-morning-edition-host--22409059</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Mary Ellen Pitney, the new “Morning Edition” host at WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University, who is part of a mission to connect people to powerful ideas that inspire personal growth, exploration of our world and positive change ... and she is just 23 years old!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22409059</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:05:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22409059/102_kb_mary_ellen_pitney_wkar_morning_edition.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Mary Ellen Pitney, the new “Morning Edition” host at WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University, who is part of a mission to connect people to powerful ideas that inspire personal growth, exploration of our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Mary Ellen Pitney, the new “Morning Edition” host at WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University, who is part of a mission to connect people to powerful ideas that inspire personal growth, exploration of our world and positive change ... and she is just 23 years old!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 101: Creating a Powerful Marketing Machine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-101-creating-a-powerful-marketing-machine--22409061</link><description><![CDATA[As an entrepreneur and business leader, my guest today, possesses a wealth of confidence and a unique vision for running a highly successful marketing company.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Tiffany Dowling, the President and CEO of M3 Group.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22409061</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22409061/101_kb_tiffany_dowling_m3_group.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As an entrepreneur and business leader, my guest today, possesses a wealth of confidence and a unique vision for running a highly successful marketing company.

In this episode, KB connects with Tiffany Dowling, the President and CEO of M3 Group.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As an entrepreneur and business leader, my guest today, possesses a wealth of confidence and a unique vision for running a highly successful marketing company.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Tiffany Dowling, the President and CEO of M3 Group.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 100: Michigan Manufacturers Association</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-michigan-manufacturers-association--21955623</link><description><![CDATA[Established in 1902, the Michigan Manufacturers Association now represents the interests and needs of nearly 1,700 member companies, ranging from small manufacturers to the world’s largest and most well-known corporations.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with John Walsh, President/CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21955623</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2020 12:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21955623/100_kb_john_walsh_michigan_manufacturers_association.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Established in 1902, the Michigan Manufacturers Association now represents the interests and needs of nearly 1,700 member companies, ranging from small manufacturers to the world’s largest and most well-known corporations.

In this episode, KB...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Established in 1902, the Michigan Manufacturers Association now represents the interests and needs of nearly 1,700 member companies, ranging from small manufacturers to the world’s largest and most well-known corporations.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with John Walsh, President/CEO of the Michigan Manufacturers Association.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 99: Dowding Industries</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-99-dowding-industries--21713961</link><description><![CDATA[The need for talent in the Lansing region and the message that “professional trades” and skilled labor can bring a lifetime of work and economic security is one that Dowding Industries is promoting and getting personally involved in.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Dave Barrett, Corporate Training Manager for Dowding Industries]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21713961</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:00:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21713961/99_kb_dave_barrett_dowding_industries.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The need for talent in the Lansing region and the message that “professional trades” and skilled labor can bring a lifetime of work and economic security is one that Dowding Industries is promoting and getting personally involved in.

In this episode,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The need for talent in the Lansing region and the message that “professional trades” and skilled labor can bring a lifetime of work and economic security is one that Dowding Industries is promoting and getting personally involved in.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Dave Barrett, Corporate Training Manager for Dowding Industries]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 98: Physicians Health Plan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-98-physicians-health-plan--21483445</link><description><![CDATA[Physicians Health Plan (PHP) began in 1980, when Sparrow Health System and a group of visionary physicians began developing mid-Michigan's first broad-based health maintenance organization. Today PHP remains a subsidiary of Sparrow, and it has more than 3,100 practitioners and 31 hospitals participating in its provider network.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Scott Norman, Vice President of Business Development for PHP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21483445</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21483445/98_kb_scott_norman_physicians_health_plan.mp3" length="22929696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Physicians Health Plan (PHP) began in 1980, when Sparrow Health System and a group of visionary physicians began developing mid-Michigan's first broad-based health maintenance organization. Today PHP remains a subsidiary of Sparrow, and it has more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Physicians Health Plan (PHP) began in 1980, when Sparrow Health System and a group of visionary physicians began developing mid-Michigan's first broad-based health maintenance organization. Today PHP remains a subsidiary of Sparrow, and it has more than 3,100 practitioners and 31 hospitals participating in its provider network.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Scott Norman, Vice President of Business Development for PHP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 97: Ingham Intermediate School District</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-ingham-intermediate-school-district--21483444</link><description><![CDATA[Ingham ISD serves as a shared community resource for the 12 school districts in Ingham County. They provide<br />support systems and services for students that promote success, save dollars for districts and create efficiencies across multiple platforms.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jason Mellema, Superintendent of the Ingham Intermediate School District.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21483444</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21483444/97_kb_jason_mellema_ingham_intermediate_school_district.mp3" length="22930938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ingham ISD serves as a shared community resource for the 12 school districts in Ingham County. They provide
support systems and services for students that promote success, save dollars for districts and create efficiencies across multiple platforms....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ingham ISD serves as a shared community resource for the 12 school districts in Ingham County. They provide<br />support systems and services for students that promote success, save dollars for districts and create efficiencies across multiple platforms.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jason Mellema, Superintendent of the Ingham Intermediate School District.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 96: Economic Forecast 2020</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-96-economic-forecast-2020--21286401</link><description><![CDATA[The Michigan economy turned a bit frosty in late 2019 as the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, the trade war, and job cuts at Ford and GM all contributed to the slowest annual growth since the Great Recession.<br /><br />The economic question for 2020 ... will slow growth continue?<br /><br />In this epiosode, KB connects with Bob Thomas, COO at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21286401</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21286401/96_kb_bob_thomas_michigan_chamber_of_commerce.mp3" length="22933728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Michigan economy turned a bit frosty in late 2019 as the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, the trade war, and job cuts at Ford and GM all contributed to the slowest annual growth since the Great Recession.

The economic question...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Michigan economy turned a bit frosty in late 2019 as the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, the trade war, and job cuts at Ford and GM all contributed to the slowest annual growth since the Great Recession.<br /><br />The economic question for 2020 ... will slow growth continue?<br /><br />In this epiosode, KB connects with Bob Thomas, COO at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 95: Granger Construction</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-95-granger-construction--20857560</link><description><![CDATA[Since 1959, Granger Construction Company has been working alongside customers to turn visions into solutions across several industries and market segments and they are serving as a catalyst to some of Lansing’s most prominent projects.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Glenn Granger, President and CEO of Granger Construction Company.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20857560</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:55:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20857560/95_kb_glenn_granger_granger_construction.mp3" length="22945338" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Since 1959, Granger Construction Company has been working alongside customers to turn visions into solutions across several industries and market segments and they are serving as a catalyst to some of Lansing’s most prominent projects.

In this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Since 1959, Granger Construction Company has been working alongside customers to turn visions into solutions across several industries and market segments and they are serving as a catalyst to some of Lansing’s most prominent projects.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Glenn Granger, President and CEO of Granger Construction Company.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 94: Public Sector Consultants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-94-public-sector-consultants--20658737</link><description><![CDATA[Public Sector Consultants handles just about every major public policy issue in the Mid-Michigan region, from education, energy and environment, health and economic development they have been engaging stakeholders and influencing policymaking for over 30 years. <br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Julie Metty Bennett and Rachel Kuntzsch of Public Sector Consultants]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20658737</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20658737/94_kb_juliemettybennettandrachelkuntzsch_publicsectorconsultants.mp3" length="22929449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Public Sector Consultants handles just about every major public policy issue in the Mid-Michigan region, from education, energy and environment, health and economic development they have been engaging stakeholders and influencing policymaking for over...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Public Sector Consultants handles just about every major public policy issue in the Mid-Michigan region, from education, energy and environment, health and economic development they have been engaging stakeholders and influencing policymaking for over 30 years. <br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Julie Metty Bennett and Rachel Kuntzsch of Public Sector Consultants]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 93: From Aerospace to Manufacturing, How Talent Drives the Economy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-93-from-aerospace-to-manufacturing-how-talent-drives-the-economy--20658692</link><description><![CDATA[Founded in Detroit over 70 years ago, Kelly Services is now a globally recognized company specializing in connecting talent with job opportunities. Today Kelly provides services to business large and small, is located in over 30 countries, and serves 90 of the<br />Fortune 100 companies. And, it all started here in Michigan. <br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Mark Trudnak, Vice President of Engagement at Kelly Services.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20658692</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20658692/93_kb_marktrudnak_economicimpactofmichiganaerospaceindustry.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Founded in Detroit over 70 years ago, Kelly Services is now a globally recognized company specializing in connecting talent with job opportunities. Today Kelly provides services to business large and small, is located in over 30 countries, and serves...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Founded in Detroit over 70 years ago, Kelly Services is now a globally recognized company specializing in connecting talent with job opportunities. Today Kelly provides services to business large and small, is located in over 30 countries, and serves 90 of the<br />Fortune 100 companies. And, it all started here in Michigan. <br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Mark Trudnak, Vice President of Engagement at Kelly Services.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 92: The X-Golf Lansing Experience</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-92-the-x-golf-lansing-experience--20537348</link><description><![CDATA[Michigan is known as the golf mecca of the Midwest and it has become a year-round sport with the establishment of indoor golf facilities.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Nick and Kelly Swanson, owners of X-Golf Lansing]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20537348</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:05:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20537348/92_kb_nickkellyswanson_x_golf_lansing_experience.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michigan is known as the golf mecca of the Midwest and it has become a year-round sport with the establishment of indoor golf facilities.

In this episode, KB connects with Nick and Kelly Swanson, owners of X-Golf Lansing</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michigan is known as the golf mecca of the Midwest and it has become a year-round sport with the establishment of indoor golf facilities.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Nick and Kelly Swanson, owners of X-Golf Lansing]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 91: Technical Trades at Lansing Community College</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-91-technical-trades-at-lansing-community-college--20536348</link><description><![CDATA[The need for professional trade talent in Michigan has never been greater. Highly skilled individuals are in exceptional demand for careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, information technology, automotive and more.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jim Lynch, Director of Lansing Community College Trades Technology Services.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20536348</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20536348/91_kb_jim_lynch_technical_trades_at_lansing_community_college.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The need for professional trade talent in Michigan has never been greater. Highly skilled individuals are in exceptional demand for careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, information technology, automotive and more.

In this episode, KB...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The need for professional trade talent in Michigan has never been greater. Highly skilled individuals are in exceptional demand for careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, information technology, automotive and more.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jim Lynch, Director of Lansing Community College Trades Technology Services.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 90: Deb Muchmore - Communications Strategist (part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-90-deb-muchmore-communications-strategist-part-2--20268194</link><description><![CDATA[Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20268194</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20268194/90_kb_deb_muchmore_communications_strategist_part_2.mp3" length="22923360" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.

In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 89: Deb Muchmore - Communications Strategist (part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-89-deb-muchmore-communications-strategist-part-1--20268193</link><description><![CDATA[Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20268193</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20268193/89_kb_deb_muchmore_communications_strategist.mp3" length="22928544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.

In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Knowing the Lansing political landscape and its players can come in really handy when you decide to launch your own consulting firm.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Deb Muchmore of Deborah Muchmore Consulting, who became an entrepreneur in the prime of her career and is knocking it out of the park!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 87: Wharton Center Magic</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-87-wharton-center-magic--20141376</link><description><![CDATA[The Wharton Center for Performing Arts has provided arts and cultural experiences to Michigan residents for close to four decades!<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Bob Hoffman, public relations manager for Wharton Center for Performing Arts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20141376</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 12:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20141376/87_kb_wharton_center_magic_bob_hoffman.mp3" length="22934394" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Wharton Center for Performing Arts has provided arts and cultural experiences to Michigan residents for close to four decades!

In this episode, KB connects with Bob Hoffman, public relations manager for Wharton Center for Performing Arts.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Wharton Center for Performing Arts has provided arts and cultural experiences to Michigan residents for close to four decades!<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Bob Hoffman, public relations manager for Wharton Center for Performing Arts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 86: Dreaming Big in Business</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-86-dreaming-big-in-business--19912502</link><description><![CDATA[When it comes to business, some people are just risk-averse and never take a chance on dreaming big. That is NOT the case with today's guest.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jeremy Sampson, sports guru and entrepreneur, who put himself out on a limb when he pushed for a professional soccer team in Lansing, Michigan.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19912502</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:05:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19912502/85_kb_dreaming_big_in_business_jeremy_sampson.mp3" length="22910688" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When it comes to business, some people are just risk-averse and never take a chance on dreaming big. That is NOT the case with today's guest.

In this episode, KB connects with Jeremy Sampson, sports guru and entrepreneur, who put himself out on a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When it comes to business, some people are just risk-averse and never take a chance on dreaming big. That is NOT the case with today's guest.<br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jeremy Sampson, sports guru and entrepreneur, who put himself out on a limb when he pushed for a professional soccer team in Lansing, Michigan.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>955</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 85: Construction and Women in Skilled Trades</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-85-construction-and-women-in-skilled-trades--19912505</link><description><![CDATA[As we look to build the workforce in Michigan there are numerous opportunities for women in skilled trades, where the pay is competitive and the required education is affordable and fast.<br /><br />In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Anne Brown, Director of Business Development and Marketing at The Christman Company and Carol Cool, Executive Director for Women in Skilled Trades (WIST).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19912505</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:00:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19912505/84_kb_carolcoolandannebrown_constructionandwomeninskilledtrades.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we look to build the workforce in Michigan there are numerous opportunities for women in skilled trades, where the pay is competitive and the required education is affordable and fast.

In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Anne...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we look to build the workforce in Michigan there are numerous opportunities for women in skilled trades, where the pay is competitive and the required education is affordable and fast.<br /><br />In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Anne Brown, Director of Business Development and Marketing at The Christman Company and Carol Cool, Executive Director for Women in Skilled Trades (WIST).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 84: Cristina Capron - Fitness Devotion Real Results</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-84-cristina-capron-fitness-devotion-real-results--19912503</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19912503</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:05:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19912503/83_kb_cristinacapron_fitnessdevotionrealresults.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 83: Michigan Credit Union League</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-83-michigan-credit-union-league--19912501</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19912501</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19912501/82_kb_pattycorkery_michigancredit_union_league.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 82: Economic Impact of Michigan Aerospace Industry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-82-economic-impact-of-michigan-aerospace-industry--19912504</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19912504</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19912504/86_kb_economic_impact_of_michigan_aerospace_industry_uwe_hartnagel_anthony_cilibraise.mp3" length="22873248" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:duration>953</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 81: 7C Lingo Translation Interpretation and Global Networking</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-81-7c-lingo-translation-interpretation-and-global-networking--19854641</link><description><![CDATA[In this episde, KB connects with Fathy Shetiah, President/CEO of 7CLingo, who's specialty Navigating language barriers, translation and interpretation in the medical, legal, and business community.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19854641</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 13:17:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19854641/81_kb_fathyshetiah_7c_lingo_translation_interpretation_and_global_networking.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episde, KB connects with Fathy Shetiah, President/CEO of 7CLingo, who's specialty Navigating language barriers, translation and interpretation in the medical, legal, and business community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episde, KB connects with Fathy Shetiah, President/CEO of 7CLingo, who's specialty Navigating language barriers, translation and interpretation in the medical, legal, and business community.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 80: Family Business - Succession Planning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-80-family-business-succession-planning--19735612</link><description><![CDATA[Growing a successful state-wide business and working through the details of family succession entails a great deal of communication and a big commitment.<br /><br />In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Kellie Dean, Patrick Dean and Chris Dean from Dean Transportation to share their experiences of family succession within their company.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19735612</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:50:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19735612/80_kb_kelliechrispatrickdean_familybusinesssuccessionplanning.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Growing a successful state-wide business and working through the details of family succession entails a great deal of communication and a big commitment.

In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Kellie Dean, Patrick Dean and Chris Dean...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Growing a successful state-wide business and working through the details of family succession entails a great deal of communication and a big commitment.<br /><br />In this episode, Kristin Miller Beltzer connects with Kellie Dean, Patrick Dean and Chris Dean from Dean Transportation to share their experiences of family succession within their company.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a884bbcf4a5f8f856a3c4c24ddebfa14.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 79: Marketing Resource Group - New Leadership And Vision</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-79-marketing-resource-group-new-leadership-and-vision--19535114</link><description><![CDATA[Juggling a career, a household and two children under the age of three is not an easy task. Then, add becoming the owner of an established Lansing PR/Political Consulting/Strategic Communications firm and you’ve got an entrepreneur balancing a full life. <br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jenell Leonard, New Owner of Marketing Resource Group (MRG), to share her secret to balancing such a busy schedule!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19535114</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19535114/79_kb_jenelleleonard_marketingresourcegroupnewleadershipandvision.mp3" length="22857696" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Juggling a career, a household and two children under the age of three is not an easy task. Then, add becoming the owner of an established Lansing PR/Political Consulting/Strategic Communications firm and you’ve got an entrepreneur balancing a full...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Juggling a career, a household and two children under the age of three is not an easy task. Then, add becoming the owner of an established Lansing PR/Political Consulting/Strategic Communications firm and you’ve got an entrepreneur balancing a full life. <br /><br />In this episode, KB connects with Jenell Leonard, New Owner of Marketing Resource Group (MRG), to share her secret to balancing such a busy schedule!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>953</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,career,family,marketing,michigan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00793a533966eb69062d9a911f7025a2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 78: Inside The Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-78-inside-the-department-of-environment-great-lakes-and-energy--19426353</link><description><![CDATA[The mission of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land and energy resources. <br />  <br />Guest:  <br />Liesl Clark, Director of EGLE]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19426353</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19426353/78_kb_lieslclark_insidethedepartmentofenvironmentgreatlakesandenergy_191009.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The mission of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land and energy resources. 
  
Guest:  
Liesl Clark, Director of EGLE</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The mission of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land and energy resources. <br />  <br />Guest:  <br />Liesl Clark, Director of EGLE]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>air,environment,greatlakes,health,michigan,pollution,resources,water</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8572d4a349a20fde5fe8d51e1470f5a9.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 77: Rachel Michaud, The Heart And Soul Of Gillespie Group</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-77-rachel-michaud-the-heart-and-soul-of-gillespie-group--19326224</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Rachel Michaud, the Vice President of Gillespie Group, about the latest happenings within the company in Lansing and beyond.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19326224</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19326224/77_kb_rachelmichaud_theheartandsoulofgillespiegroup_191002.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Rachel Michaud, the Vice President of Gillespie Group, about the latest happenings within the company in Lansing and beyond.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Rachel Michaud, the Vice President of Gillespie Group, about the latest happenings within the company in Lansing and beyond.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,construction,development,entreprenuer,innovation,lansing,leadership,meijer,michigan,motivation,news,planning,podcast,realestate,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c2c1915b701120663b379cbd63f1121.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 76: Sheri Jones - Hall of Fame Broadcaster, WLNS TV6</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-76-sheri-jones-hall-of-fame-broadcaster-wlns-tv6--19232299</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with legendary WLNS TV6 anchor and reporter, Sheri Jones, about her distinguished career and how and why she still finds meaning and joy in her work.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19232299</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:10:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19232299/connectwithkb_sherijones_wlnstv6_final_190925.mp3" length="22929657" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with legendary WLNS TV6 anchor and reporter, Sheri Jones, about her distinguished career and how and why she still finds meaning and joy in her work.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with legendary WLNS TV6 anchor and reporter, Sheri Jones, about her distinguished career and how and why she still finds meaning and joy in her work.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d8fbbc4b9c4de17c72cbe666a9ad1d4.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 75: Jack Davis - A Lansing Legend And Leader In Law</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-75-jack-davis-a-lansing-legend-and-leader-in-law--19232300</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Jack Davis, a Senior Partner, in Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C., to talk about his life and accomplishments in a long and distinguished career in law, politics and education the Lansing community.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19232300</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:45:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19232300/connectwithkb_jackdavis_lansingleadershipandlaw_190925.mp3" length="22928058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Jack Davis, a Senior Partner, in Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis &amp; Gotting P.C., to talk about his life and accomplishments in a long and distinguished career in law, politics and education the Lansing community.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Jack Davis, a Senior Partner, in Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting P.C., to talk about his life and accomplishments in a long and distinguished career in law, politics and education the Lansing community.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,communication,connection,connectwithkb,conversation,entreprenuer,innovation,leadership,management,money,motivation,news,podcast,relationship,spotlight,spotlightpodcasts,strategy,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4e83618a4fc3b26944690bbf9b85e58c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 74: Inside Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-74-inside-michigan-s-department-of-technology-management-and-budget--19232148</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Tricia L. Foster, Director of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget, about how the department works, and balancing her responsibilities on the job and in her daily life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19232148</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:02:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19232148/connectwithkb_trishfoster_insidethedtmb_190611.mp3" length="22862304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kristin Beltzer</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, KB connects with Tricia L. Foster, Director of Michigan’s Department of Technology, Management and Budget, about how the department works, and balancing her responsibilities on the job and in her daily life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, KB connects with Tricia L. 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