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  • MSU Federal Credit Union - From Desk Drawer to Billions

    MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is quickly growing. April Clobes, President and CEO of MSU Federal Credit Union, sat down with me to talk about how she climbed the corporate ladder to become the CEO but also how this credit union, which started in a desk drawer over 50 years ago now has hundreds of thousands of members and manages $7.5 Billion in assets.

    Links:

    MSU Federal Credit Union Website: https://www.msufcu.org/

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    34 min
  • 🙏🏼 From Depression to National Pie Champion: Linda Hundt and Sweetie-Licious Bakery!

    Linda Hundt thought she had everything in life. Until she woke up one day, suffering from real depression. With the help of God, she was able to fight her way back and find a sense of purpose. That is showing love for the world through her love of baking pies. From there, she would go on to win all kinds of national awards. This truly is a great and inspiring story.

    Links:

    Sweetie-Licious Website: http://www.sweetie-licious.com/

    Sweetie-Licious Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetieliciousbakery/

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    32 min
  • Michigan Chillers with Johnathan Rand

    Christopher Todd Wright, aka Johnathan Rand, has delighted readers for decades. His prolific writing style kept readers engaged and craving more, thus resulting in millions of copies of his books sold. Chris lets us peak behind the scenes of what made Michigan's Thriller Author so successful, his unorthodox and crazy ascent in popularity, and what it takes to churn out all these different books.

    Links:

    Visit the Website: https://americanchillers.com

    Visit Chillermania in Michigan

    1651 S Straits Hwy,

    Indian River, MI 49749

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    42 min
  • Erebus Haunted House - Michigan's Largest Haunted House!

    Halloween season is here! This means that Erebus Haunted House is just waiting to scare the piddle out of you! Ed and Jim Terebus started their business more or less on a lark. And it quickly grew into Michigan's top haunted destination. Four stories, over half a mile of scary scariness. Make sure to bring your giggles (and a change of underoos) to his awesome attraction!

    Links:

    Erebus' Website: https://hauntedpontiac.com

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    30 min
  • Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun with Award-Winning Author Maria Dismondy

    Anything that gets kids reading deserves an A+. Maria Dismondy decided to roll the dice, leaving behind her secure teaching job for the world of being a writer. And it has paid off for her in spades. Not only selling thousands of copies of her books but also spreading a positive message to over 20,000 students. Her latest book, Buddy the Bucket Filler, is now for sale.

    Links:

    Her Website: https://mariadismondy.com

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cardinalrulepress

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    31 min
  • Yooperman Bar and Grill with Yoopergirl

    What makes Yooperman Bar and Grill so special? The story behind it. The family with big hearts. That's what drew me to seek out the story behind this small establishment, in the middle of nowhere. Detroit Lions Superfan Megan Stefanski (aka Yoopergirl) shares with us the story of how the family's love for the Detroit Lions transformed a lonely bar and touched the lives of thousands.

    Links:

    Yooperman's Bar and Grill Facebook Page

    Address:

    18017 M-48

    Goetzville, MI

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    30 min
  • Climbing the Financial Capital of the World with John Tuttle

    John Tuttle, born in Milford Michigan, has climbed to the top of the Financial Capital of the world ... the New York Stock Exchange. In this episode, we talk about how he started his career in finance, advice he would give others looking to work in his world, and what he thinks about the future. John was introduced to Total Michigan through another guest, Mike McFall, the CEO of Biggby Coffee.

    Links:

    Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jrtuttle

    Listen to Mike McFall's Interview Here: https://youtu.be/4FZDf_TjZxo

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    32 min
  • Kewadin Casinos - the Destination for Michigan's UP

    Kewadin Casinos dots the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and employs over 2,000 people. To truly make this a success requires hard work for everyone and that includes the CEO. Allen Cerrige literally started from the ground floor and worked his way up the corporate ladder. Now Kewadin is getting ready to enter a new era of gaming and customer experience.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • How working your way up the ladder gives you an advantage
    • Why communication is critical both up and down the ladder
    • Allen's key piece of advice to get success in any business

    Links

    Kewadin Casinos Website: Click Here

    Upcoming Renovations: Click here

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    29 min
  • From Equations to Enology, the birth of bigLittle Wines

    Mike Laing gave up a promising career in teaching mathematics in order to pursue their family passion for winemaking. All these years later and Mike and his brother Peter have carved quite a niche for themselves in Michigan wines. In this episode, Mike shares how they create fantastic wines with unique names, what wines you should try, and how to best enjoy your wines.

    Links:

    https://biglittlewines.com

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    27 min
  • Visiting the Museum Ship Valley Camp in Sault Ste Marie

    Next to the Soo Locks, the Museum Ship Valley Camp is a staple in Sault Ste Marie. From the history of Sault Ste Marie to the history of shipping in Lake Super and the Soo Locks, the Valley Camp covers it all. In this episode, Curator Paul Sabourin takes us on a tour of not only the Valley Camp but the history surrounding Sault Ste Marie. Including some fascinating exhibits from the Edmund Fitzgerald and some

    Links:

    Museum Ship Valley Camp Website: https://www.saulthistoricsites.com/museum-ship-valley-camp/

    Trailer for The Men Long Forgotten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcYRLJiNVQ

    Director's Edit for The Men Long Forgotten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFKcsF_XDDE

    Address:

    501 East Water Street

    Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 

    (906) 632-3658

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    33 min

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