Grand Valley State University professor Heather Carpenter, PhD, is the author of The Talent Development Platform. She discusses the importance of in-house training and workforce talent development in small business operations. Insights for Entrepreneurs is the weekly podcast of the Small Business Association of Michigan. Hosted by Vice President Communications Michael Rogers, the show every week presents interviews from Michigan’s top experts on entrepreneurial success who provide great tips and advice on how to be a more effective small business owner. The Small Business Association of Michigan is the only statewide and state-based organization that focuses solely on serving the needs of the Michigan small business community. Engage with us on social media and at sbam.org.

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with management consultant and business coach Tom Borg about preventing your ego from blocking entrepreneurial success. NEW! Subscribe in iTunes.

Michael Rogers, vice president communications for the Small Business Association of Michigan, talks with Seena Sharp, business author and expert in market intelligence, about cultivating authenticity in your marketing and other customer interactions.