Business Biography Archives

CC Consulting: How Cindy Ciura Excels Where Others Have Been Denied

CC Consulting is a business in the highly competitive field of commercial real estate marketing. Cindy Ciura's business is in the field where only 4% of senior executives are women. She has excelled where others...

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July 7, 2023

The Business of Law: A Talk with the Co-Founder of Goodman Acker Law

A successful business and a successful lawyer behind the law firm. Co-founder Barry Goodman, of the firm Goodman Acker, has a personal mission. You can sense it and you can hear it in the comments....

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June 30, 2023

The story of Dr. Farideh Bagne: At Magnolia by the Lakes, Their Commitment is to You

Doctor, lawyer, entrepreneur, mother: This is the story of Dr. Farideh Bagne. Bagne has dedicated her life to enhancing senior living. After owning and operating the largest conglomerate of Michigan cancer centers, her vision became...

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June 23, 2023

Bommarito Bakery: Where Staff Are Family

Jeff Sloan talks with the four sisters who now run Bommarito Bakery, a beloved community business started by Italian immigrants in 1925. For three generations Bommarito's has provided the Metro Detroit community with Italian bread,...

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June 16, 2023

How Iron Fish Became Michigan’s First Farm-Based Distillery

Iron Fish is Michigan's first farm distillery, growing grain and distilling spirits. It's now attracting over 125,000 guests annually to the once abandoned 120-acre farm that's home to Iron Fish. Iron Fish Distillery was founded...

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June 2, 2023

Corrigan Oil: Where the Quintessential American Dream is Still Alive

The quintessential American Dream is still alive at Corrigan Oil in Brighton, Michigan. Corrigan Oil has been family owned and operated since establishment in 1958. Starting from a single service station and a tow truck,...

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May 26, 2023

Treetops Resort: From Humble Ski Hill Beginnings to 3,300-Acre Year-Round Resort

From its humble beginnings as a 179-acre ski hill to what is today, a 3,300-acre year-round resort. A world class golf course ranked in the top 200 in the US. Managing it all at Treetops...

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May 19, 2023

How Annemarie Cronin’s Entrepreneurial Success Started in Scotland and Continues in America

The story of entrepreneurial success that starts in Glasgow, Scotland, where a young lady grew up, was educated and ultimately made her way to the land of opportunity to complete her education and to start...

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May 12, 2023

How Franklin Cider Mill Grew Alongside the State of Michigan: Business Biography

The state of Washington is no. 1 in producing apples — about four times more apples than any other state. New York and Michigan are the no. 2 and no. 3 producers, respectively. The Franklin...

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May 5, 2023

Business Biography: Competitive Spirit Drives Entrepreneur Jeff Fratarcangeli

On this episode of "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Jeff Fratarcangeli of Fratarcangeli Wealth Management about how he learned to outsmart, outwork and outperform the competition to realize his goals and ambitions. Listen to the...

byJeff Sloan

August 13, 2022

Business Biography: Mike Palmer Built Premier Pet Supply His Way

On this episode of "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Mike Palmer about his entrepreneurial journey with Premier Pet Supply. Palmer has built the business his way. Listen to the conversation on the Great Voice.

byJeff Sloan

August 6, 2022

Business Biography: Mario Kiezi Adds Oakland Mall to Growing Real Estate Portfolio

Host Jeff Sloan talks with 31-year-old real estate developer and entrepreneur Mario Kiezi, the son of immigrants who just purchased Oakland Mall. Listen to the conversation on the Great Voice. Verizon Small Business Digital...

byJeff Sloan

July 23, 2022

Business Biography: Shelving.com

On this episode of the "Business Biography," Jeff talks with Michael Schodowski and Amy Swanson of Shelving.com about the company's growth trajectory. Listen to the conversation on the Great Voice.

byJeff Sloan

July 16, 2022

Derek Gaskins of Aleva Stores on a Key Move

On this segment of "The Pre W. Smith Show," Jeff Sloan talks with Derek Gaskins about a key moment in the amazing story of his third-generation, family-owned Aleva Stores. Listen to the conversation on the...

byJeff Sloan

June 24, 2022

Business Biography: 1-800-Hansons

On this episode of Business Biography, Brian Elias tells Jeff Sloan how he built 1-800-Hansons from scratch. It's an amazing success story, Jeff says. Listen to the conversation at the Great Voice.

byJeff Sloan

June 20, 2022

Kapnick Insurance: Family-Owned, Thriving and Evolving

On this episode of WJR's Business Biography, Jeff Sloan unpacks the history behind Kapnick Insurance, which is celebrating its 76th year in business. What was started out of necessity by Elmer Kapnick in 1946 after...

byJeff Sloan

April 11, 2022

WJR Business Beat: Business Biography to Debut (Live Episode 356)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff and Paul W. Smith announce the return of Business Biography on WJR on Saturdays as part of the radio station's 100th anniversary celebrations. Tune in to the Business Beat, below,...

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February 7, 2022