Most school funding measures do not fail because people hate schools. They fail because voters do not understand the ask, do not trust the messenger, or never see the message in the first place. This time on Outside Insight: Community-Funded Futures, Kelsey Birkmeyer,...
Most people want to support their local schools, but they cannot back what they do not understand. Kelsey Birkmeier, CEO of Banach, Banach and Cassidy, digs into a hard truth about school district communication: if districts are not talking about themselves, nobody...
Kelsey Birkmeier, CEO of Banach, Banach and Cassidy, sets the tone for the Outside Insight: Community Funded Futures podcast by breaking down why voter support is harder than ever and why communities respond differently to the same funding request. Kelsey also...
A quarter inch gap sounds harmless until it becomes a front door for mice. We sit down with Jay Vincent from Smart Solutions and Tony Sorrentino from Pest Pros of Michigan to unpack what “exclusion” really means and why it’s the foundation of long-term pest control,...
This time on PEST PROSpectives, the real-world risks behind zoonotic diseases are discussed – and why the cleanup is often more dangerous than the wildlife itself. PEST PROS Associate Certified Entomologist Tony Sorrentino is joined by zoonotic disease expert Jay...
If you’ve ever posted on social media, stared at the screen, and wondered why your phone did not immediately ring, you’re not alone. We’re calling out one of the most damaging small business myths: the belief that a couple of posts can instantly create a wave of...
Continuing the next series of Creating Dementia Solutions episodes, we explore the real-life experiences of individuals and families affected by dementia. Through intimate conversations, each episode shares a unique story — from early memories and the moment of...
If your leadership team feels like it’s rowing the boat while everyone else watches, the fix might not be more pressure or better perks. It might be process. In this episode of Traction for Your Workplace Goals, certified EOS Implementer Michele Mollard about how...
Stoney Creek Social Media Founder Dawn Renshaw defines community-led growth as showing up for the people around us and letting that goodwill shape our brand over time. This time on The Kindness Marketing Podcast, we dig into how to share community support on social...
Battle Creek's Willard Library has a lot more to offer than just checking out the latest books.Whether it's puzzle bowl, yoga, cardio drumming, or the maker space, the library has something for everyone. Willard Library Executive Director Matt Willis, talks to...