Vic Verchereau welcomes Tony Thompson, who is a guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and stage actor.

Anthony Thompson is an American guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and stage actor, best known as touring guitarist with 80's national recording act "Sun" Capital/EMI Records. His recent live performances have now reached international status. As a talented singer, song writer, he even has a movie production in the works. His music can be found under Anthony DeLance, but his story is found right here on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown with Vic Verchereau.

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Chris Holman welcomes Randy Kuckuck, Chief Executive Officer, Zoom Broom, Monroe, MI.

Local businessmen Randy Kuckuck and Kevin Newcomer are the inventors of GolfBreeze and ZoomBroom, Randy appears solo on this interview.

which launched in summer of 2023. These products have been featured in over 140 magazines and television programs,

getting recognized by Associated Press, Fox News, Golf.com, Forbes Magazine and AOL, to name a few.

The GolfBreeze, earned a Global Innovation Award and

ZoomBroom, was named on 2023 Cleaning and Organizing Awards.

Please tell us the story of how these products came to be?

Were you always an inventor?

What was your biggest obstacle in getting these products to market?

What was your biggest accomplishment in getting these products to market?

Did it happen faster than you expected?

What would you do differently?

What advice would you share with other aspiring inventors?

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Ken Glickman, who is the President of Glickman Associates.

The Career Tune Up is a critical exercise in managing a professional career and no one is better equipped to look under the hood than Ken Glickman.

Mr. Glickman has been a leader in the executive recruiting and consulting field for over thirty years. He has consulted with manufacturing companies, financial institutions, associations, non-profit organizations, technology firms, governmental agencies, and health care systems throughout Michigan and the United States. Known for his insightful analysis of leadership issues, Ken is highly sought for his knowledge and insight. This edition of the Leadership Lowdown has some great information to ignite those looking to take their careers to new heights! Listen in to Vic Verchereau as he gets some great input from Ken Glickman!

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Chris Holman welcomes back Lorri Rishar, MBA, Owner & CEO, EDGE Partnerships, Lansing, Marquette, Chicago.

Welcome back Lorri, remind the Michigan business community about EDGE Partnerships?

Marquette has now been in the mix for a while, speak to how this has changed thing for EDGE?

Projects? News? Awards? What are some highlights we should know about 2023?

Your clients are difference makers in their communities, what should we expect from them, and EDGE in 2024?

A.I. took on a bigger role in business in 2023, is it a productivity tool, or an industry disrupter for EDGE?

Chris Holman welcomes back Brian Calley, President & CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, Lansing, MI.

Welcome back Brian, many know, but please remind the Michigan business community about the Small Business Association of Michigan?

You are on the council, tell us about the Growing Michigan Together Council Releasing its Final Report?

What have been the highlights of 2023?

What is SBAM anticipating in 2024?

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Transform MI shares part two of a six-part series (36 segments) coming from content shared in three Town Hall meetings in March 2023. Peace & Prosperity Youth Action Movement were panelists for Detroit

Lansing/West MI Town Hall Panelists - What's At Stake...

Peace & Prosperity Youth Action Movement

Elnora Gavin - Benton Harbor School Board

Pastor Sean "Mordecai" Holland - One Love Global

Dr. Nolana Nobles - Capital Area Community Services

Patsy Petty - Muskegon Parent

For Episode 6's six segments, One Love Global's Angela Waters Austin shares the audio from the town hall sessions.

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Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, and soon to be more.

Scott, welcome back briefly review the array of services and products with Douglas J. Companies?

The Okemos Salon & MedSpa has a newly appointed doctor? Please discuss Dr. Ronan and your membership packages?

On the Institute/school side; Promise Scholarships available for students in Michigan?

It's the end of the year, what highlighted 2023?

Where do things stand, for services in Nebraska, and what else should we watch for in 2024?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI,

What were some highlights from 2023?

What projects were initiated or continued?

Any big events of note?

Integr8 gets a revamp for 2024, monthly content, and a big event in October, tell us those details

What trade missions are on tap for 2024?

We also look forward to hearing from you in the MBN Speakers Series this coming September!

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Chris Holman welcomes back Jose Flores, CEO, Ancor Automotive, Troy, MI.

Welcome back Jose, we've had you on a couple of times, but could you remind the Michigan business community about Ancor Automotive?

Jose, you are recently coming off of two recent major awards: you were honored as a 2023 DBusiness 30 in Their Thirties recipient; and you also won the prestigious 2023 Hispanic businessperson of the year award by the United States Chamber of Commerce. Question: What do you believe it is about your specific leadership style that is clearly gaining attention and praise locally and nationally?

You recently opened the Ancor Automotive Software Innovation Hub within Ancor's headquarters in Troy. Tell me about the hub and what plans you have in store for the future relating to the kind of work being done inside the innovation hub?

We in the automotive industry are at an inflection point. The technology behind automobiles has always been a catalyst for engineering progress, but we are now at a pivotal time where advances in autonomous driving and sustainable energy technology will redefine the role the automobile plays in our lives. How have you prepared your business to adjust for this rapid change and what business best practices and advice can you share?

Talk about your team at Ancor Automotive. The company just celebrated its 40th year in business this summer. What unique qualities have made the company sustain over the years, and how as CEO are you going to assure Ancor Automotive continues to thrive another 40 years? Ancor just recently won “Best places to work”, explore that as why Ancor is such a great place to work.

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Chris Holman welcomes back Dick Peffley, General Manager, Lansing Board of Water & Light, Lansing, MI.

Welcome back Dick, please remind the Michigan business community about the scope of services, and footprint of Lansing BWL?

What were some highlights of 2023?

What is BWL anticipating in 2024?

Does this keep your utility on trajectory for long term Green goals?

BWL has an internship program remind us about that?

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