Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine
Dive into "Business, Beer, and BS" with seasoned entrepreneurs Mike Milan and Blaine Bertsch! Each episode is a lively mix of business insights and casual conversation fueled by cold beers and real talk.
Mike and Blaine share their rollercoaster journeys of running businesses and tackling real-world challenges with humour and honesty. Expect practical tips, unforgettable stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. It’s the perfect blend of expert advice and laid-back fun.
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Episodes
201 episodes
“Debt: Beware of the Hidden Partner Every Entrepreneur has to Face” on Mike and Blaine
Most entrepreneurs think they know their business partners—until debt quietly takes a seat at the table. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we explore how debt acts as a hidden partner in your business, shaping decisions around pricin...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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56:55
AI Gone Wrong: Everyday Tech Frustrations in Business & Life | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the way we work and live—but why does “smart” tech so often feel dumb? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the real frustrations of AI in business and everyday life. From customer s...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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55:36
Customer Service Fails That Destroy Loyalty | Mike and Blaine Podcast
We’ve all been there—stuck on hold, bounced between departments, or treated like an inconvenience. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the frustrating world of bad customer service and how it silently kills customer success, retent...
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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55:14
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Who Supports the Boss? | Mike and Blaine Podcast
When you’re the boss, everyone looks to you for answers, paychecks, and stability—but who has the boss’s back? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dig into the hidden reality that many entrepreneurs and small business owners face: carrying t...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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59:13
Business Buzzwords That Drive You Crazy | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Some business phrases are so overused they make you cringe—yet we keep saying them anyway. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we explore the world of business jargon and corporate buzzwords, from classics like “circle back,” “touch base,” and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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55:35
Startup Stories: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast E
pisode 200 is here, and we’re celebrating with a big question every entrepreneur has asked at some point: should you turn your hobby into a business? In this milestone episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the real challenges and opportuniti...
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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58:38
The Underdog Advantage: How Small Businesses Compete with Giants | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Everyone loves an underdog story—but in business, winning takes more than heart, it takes strategy. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we crack open the story of a small craft brewery that dares to take on the beer industry’s biggest players b...
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Season 5
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Episode 199
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52:43
Small Business Cybersecurity: Why Hackers Target Your Website | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Think your small business website is too boring for hackers to care about? Think again. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we uncover the shocking truth about why cybercriminals target small business websites—and why ignoring cybersecurity cou...
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Season 5
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Episode 198
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56:17
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Gut Instinct vs Data-Driven Decisions | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every entrepreneur claims they “know their numbers,” but do they really? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dig into the tension every small business owner faces: when to trust your gut instinct and when to let the data lead the way. Busine...
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Season 5
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Episode 197
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52:52
Business Plans Are Dead: Why Lean Canvas Beats Traditional Planning | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Forget 80-page business plans collecting dust on a shelf—today’s entrepreneurs need something faster, simpler, and more effective. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the Lean Canvas model and show how you can map your entire busin...
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Season 5
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Episode 196
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56:57
Scaling Challenges: Grow Wide or Grow Deep? | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every business wants growth—but the real question is how to get it. Should you focus on winning new customers, or double down on the ones you already have? In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into one of the biggest dilemmas entrepreneu...
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Season 5
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Episode 195
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59:37
Business Leadership: When Petty Decisions Hurt or Help Your Business | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every business owner knows the feeling—getting slighted, ignored, or disrespected and suddenly plotting revenge like a Bond villain with a balance sheet. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive headfirst into the dangerously entertaining wo...
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Season 5
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Episode 194
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54:36
Low Budget Marketing Strategies That Actually Work | Mike and Blaine Podcast
No money? No problem—at least when it comes to marketing, if you know how to get creative. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into smart, cost-effective marketing strategies that help startups and budget-strapped small businesses get n...
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Season 5
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Episode 193
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58:19
Digital Transformation Gone Wrong: When Business Tech Backfires | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Every entrepreneur has been there—you invest in a shiny new tool or launch what feels like a brilliant idea, only to watch it backfire in real time. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into the unpredictable world of digital transformat...
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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57:06
Entrepreneurial Mindset: How Business Owners Can Reignite the Power of Learning | Mike and Blaine Podcast
Remember when learning something new felt exciting instead of exhausting? As entrepreneurs and business leaders, the responsibilities stack up, calendars fill, and suddenly the spark for growth and curiosity starts to fade. In this episode of M...
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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55:04
Customer Acquisition Strategies: How Trade Shows Reveal Your Real Message | Mike and Blaine Podcast
There’s nothing like standing in a 10x10 trade show booth, pitching your business over and over again, to learn what actually works. In this episode of Mike and Blaine, we dive into how trade shows act as a powerful marketing forcing function—e...
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Season 5
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Episode 190
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58:10
Brand Management “Trademark or Trust The Universe?” on Mike and Blaine
You’ve built a name, a logo, and a business you’re proud of—so should you trademark it all before someone else does? Or is that just lawyer bait? This week, Mike and Blaine debate whether small businesses really need to worry about brand protec...
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Season 5
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Episode 189
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55:44
Digital Transformation “Too Many Tools, Not Enough Results” on Mike and Blaine
From CRMs to chatbots to five different task apps—you’ve got tools for your tools. But are they helping, or just adding chaos? This week, Mike and Blaine unpack the tech overload hitting small business owners in 2025. They’ll dig into why more ...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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54:58
Talent Acquisition “The Talent Pool Shortage Survival Guide” on Mike and Blaine
Hiring feels like fishing in a dry pond lately—everyone’s looking, no one’s biting. This week, Mike and Blaine tackle the real reasons small business owners struggle to hire and keep great people. From job posts that scare applicants away to tr...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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1:00:16
Leadership Development “Burn The Old Playbook” on Mike and Blaine
If you’re running your 2025 business with a 2019 playbook… good luck. This week, Mike and Blaine tackle the real shifts happening right now—from tighter margins and higher customer expectations to the never-ending hiring puzzle. The old rules a...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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1:00:52
Operational Efficiency “The Devil’s In The Details…and so is your Profit” on Mike and Blaine
In business, missing the little stuff can cost you big. This week, Mike and Blaine zoom in on why attention to detail is the unsung hero of success—whether it’s catching a typo in a contract, noticing a shift in customer habits, or realizing yo...
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Season 5
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Episode 185
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55:27
Brand Differentiation “When You Change Everything” on Mike and Blaine
One day everything's flowing, the next—BAM—your go-to partner's got a new plan, a new look, or a new direction. Sound familiar? This week, Mike and Blaine get personal, unpacking the behind-the-scenes drama from the past month and talking about...
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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53:26
Marketing Strategies “Why Your Discounts Aren’t Working” on Mike and Blaine
Nothing confuses (or annoys) customers more than a discount that’s hard to understand. "Buy one, get 37% off the second item—unless it's Tuesday?" Yeah, no thanks. This week, Mike and Blaine break down how clear, simple messaging can make disco...
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Season 5
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Episode 182
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57:11
Crisis Management “What Scares Business Owners the Most?” on Mike and Blaine
Running a business isn’t for the faint of heart—one wrong move, and suddenly, you’re stress-Googling “how to survive a cash flow crisis.” This week, Mike and Blaine tackle the biggest fears that keep small business owners up at night—from runni...
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Season 5
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Episode 180
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55:53
Business Mindset “I Should Be Working, But…” on Mike and Blaine
You should be working, but… suddenly, deep-diving into fantasy football stats feels mission-critical. Or maybe your office setup needs a feng shui overhaul before you can send that email. Mike and Blaine dig into the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 179
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57:19