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Jeff Sloan
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WJR Business Beat: Tips To Drive More Sales And Create Customer Loyalty (Episode 365)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff explains how transforming your employees into ambassadors will translate into customer loyalty and greater sales. Turn in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about this business growth hack: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat. Listeners...
From Our Founder: Legislation Makes Equity Crowdfunding the Go-To Source for Startup Funding
Venture capital funding, while essential to the startup growth ecosystem, is a funding source that makes its way into only a small percentage of companies seeking critical startup and growth funding. The companies that get venture capital fill a narrow band that meet certain strict criteria, leaving many other highly meritorious and worthy companies out...
StartupNation Radio: The Founders of Elsewhere Travel, a New Vacation Model
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to Alexis Bowen and Craig Zapatka of Elsewhere Travel, a new kind of travel company. During the interview, they discuss: How COVID created an opportunity for their business. How they craft personalized travel agendas for clients. Ways their business model is similar to AirBnb's. Tune in...
StartupNation Radio: Lowey Bundy Sichol and the Kids Idea Tank
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, we've got a story Jeff really loves. He talks to Lowey Bundy Sichol, whose Kids Idea Tank competition lets young entrepreneurs pitch their products, just like on "Shark Tank," and 2021 runner-up Carter Koenigsknecht of Troy. During the interview, they discuss: How Lowey was inspired by the kids...
Ask the Experts on StartupNation Radio: Shay Berman and Greg Packer
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan talks with Digital Resource's Shay Berman about creating awareness that will translate into conversions and AccessPoint's Greg Packer about how cutting corners can hurt your long-term success. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Berman and Packer to learn about issues that matter to...
Tom Rifai’s Life of Purpose: Flex5 Developer Helps Others Overcome Emotional Obstacles
For a rare few, the path to one’s life of passion and purpose is clear from an early age. More likely, however, life experiences and exposure shape us over time, until something comes along that really makes us get up every morning with a sense of direction and intention. For Dr. Tom Rifai, his purpose...
StartupNation Radio: Critical Issues Facing Small Business Today with Cohost Brian Calley
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with cohost Brian Calley, president of the Small Business Association of Michigan about the challenges facing small businesses, including supply chain disruptions and inflation. During the interview, Jeff and Brian discuss: The triple whammy of supply chain disruptions, inflation and vaccine mandates. How entrepreneurs pivot with...
WJR Business Beat: Record Spending On Small Business Saturday (Episode 329)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff reports on record Small Business Saturday sales and more good news for local businesses. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat. Listeners outside of the Detroit area can listen...
WJR Business Beat: Shoppers Consider Brand Purpose In Their Purchase Decisions (Episode 327)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses a new report saying 82% of consumers are making their purchases decision this holiday season based on what a brand stands for and how they feel about that brand. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about what brands need to do to capture the allure...
WJR Business Beat: E-Commerce Falls Short of Consumer Expectations (Episode 326)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about why success as an online business isn't a trip down easy street. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about two new studies that show consumers aren't all that thrilled with their online shopping experiences. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday...
StartupNation Radio: R.Riveter and Heiroom Founders Started Small
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan interviews Cameron Cruse of R.Riveter and Chris Budnik of Heiroom about turning a kernel of an idea into a business. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Cameron Cruse and Chris Budnik here: First up is Cameron Cruse, a cofounder of R. Riveter, a...
Life of Purpose: Teacher Kiarra Ambrose Thrives by Humanizing Education
As a lifelong entrepreneur, nothing motivates me to be all I can be more than the stories of fellow Detroiters who exemplify what it means to live a life in which there’s a driving sense of purpose. Given the times in which we currently live, I can’t think of anything worthier than recognizing the amazingly...
Life of Purpose: Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion
A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive to women and girls. When in high school, Wheat attended camps to learn about career options. That’s where she first...
A Life of Purpose: Jessica Robinson Drives Change Through Mobility Efforts
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators possess a unique driving force that pushes them to be the best version of themselves in order to elicit change in the world. Jessica Robinson, a leader in the mobility industry and a champion of the city of Detroit, believes in driving change for the social good through innovative and...
WJR Business Beat: Start Planning Your 2022 Health Care Coverage Now (Episode 300)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff reminds small businesses that now is the time to plan your 2022 health care coverage. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, for more on the importance of your health care coverage plan: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat....
WJR Business Beat: Entrepreneurship Is Demanding But Well Worth It (Episode 299)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about the struggles and satisfaction of entrepreneurship. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn new report findings about entrepreneurs and whether you have what it takes to be one: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat....
StartupNation Radio: E-Procurement and Bringing Businesses Together
On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan interviews Chris Cameron of PwC and Matt Cotter of Pairsoft about blending the creative and financial sides of entrepreneurship. Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Chris Cameron and Matt Cotter here: First up is Cameron, managing director at PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers). During the interview,...
WJR Business Beat: Local Company AdAdapted Strikes Major Partnership For Growth (Episode 298)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about a major collaboration between Ann Arbor startup AdAdapted and Buzzfeed that impacts how consumers find recipes and shop. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about AdAdapted's partnership: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Email is Still King of Small Business Marketing (Episode 297)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks about engaging customers in an era of new online marketing laws with the granddaddy of all online marketing tactics: email. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about the advantages of newsletters: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Every Small Business Needs a Website (Episode 296)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses new data that shows nearly one-third of U.S. businesses don't have a website. Nearly one-third! Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about why every small business needs a website: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business...