🔥 Pat Hingst's Wild Ride from Aimless College Kid to Restaurant Mogul with a Hometown Mission!
Pat Hingst shockingly reveals his winding path to becoming a beloved restaurant owner - dropping pre-law, finding himself at a college party, getting fired from his dream job, and manifesting his sandwich shop destiny.
But easy street didn't last long! Pat pulls back the curtain on the challenging regulations threatening small restaurants and businesses everywhere. Could his new concept, Lightning Rounds, spark an entrepreneur revolution in his beloved hometown?
Join Johnny B. Good as we dive deep into Pat's (not so) controversial cooperatives over competitors philosophy and so many other topics. His rallying cry to support local will make you rethink where you spend money!
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Jessica Brown Opens Up About Her Passion For Supporting Local Businesses 🏪
Johnny B. Good and Travis Howell interview Jessica Brown, President of the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce Board. Jessica shares her diverse background in marketing, photography, farming, and now travel. Her role as “mom” of the board involves encouraging local businesses and bringing the community together. Jessica cherishes the small-town feel and people of Davison. Her advice is to volunteer with groups like the schools to give back.
Andy Younger Guides Us Through Flint & Genesee's Vast Chamber Operations 🏛️
Think you know everything about Flint's business scene? Think again. Andy Younger pulls back the curtain to reveal the massive chamber operations hiding in plain sight. With four secret divisions, this chamber wizard gives us the inside scoop on their covert missions to boost Flint businesses. But it's not all top secret - Andy spills on the tight-knit community and amazing arts scene. He wants you to uncover Flint's best kept secrets and get involved! This tell-all glimpse behind the curtain will make you see Flint in a whole new light.
Michael Barrett Pulls Back the Curtain on Davison's DDA 🏙️🎪 - Discover Their Mission to Boost Local Businesses 🏬🌻
Michael Barrett lets us in on the inside scoop on Davison's DDA! Find out their mission to support local businesses and improve downtown. Michael gives the lowdown on new beautification projects and investments coming to the area. He also dishes on popular DDA events like Pumpkin Fest - but are they really all they're cracked up to be? Michael encourages getting involved by attending public meetings or visiting downtown shops. The DDA has secrets, but this tell-all interview reveals their inner workings. Get the insider info before it's too late!
🎡🎪 Neda Payne Reveals All on Lapeer Days: 121 Years of Fun, Surprises & Community 🍿💃🎶
On this week’s episode, Johnny B. Good gets the inside scoop from Lapeer Chamber director Neda Payne. They dish on big box stores moving in like Kohl's while local gems like Max's Donuts stand the test of time. But is more growth better for small businesses?
Neda shares insider tips for local shops to keep up with corporate competitors. Learn her #1 rule for hiring that keeps customers coming back. Plus, find out which local brewery has cracked the code on community engagement.
You won't believe the shocking costs behind putting on the 121-year-old Lapeer Days festival! Neda reveals how they keep it free for families despite skyrocketing entertainment budgets.
But is one of Michigan's longest running festivals really free? Neda clears up a big myth about how Lapeer Days is funded. This revelation might surprise event goers!
Don't miss this glimpse behind the scenes of a Michigan festival tradition.