The Career Conversations Podcast with Michael Piff

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On the Career Conversations Podcast, Michael Piff talks to his guests about where they started, where they are now, and everything in between. Speaking with professionals from a wide range of industries, we learn about what they wanted to do before their careers started, their talents and interests, lessons they’ve learned along the way, how they’ve grown and more.

  1. JAN 6

    The Career Vision Podcast: How Frank Cerrone supports his community with Pan American Bank & Trust

    To wrap up the first year of The Career Vision Podcast, host Michael Piff met with Pan American Bank & Trust President & CEO Frank Cerrone at his office in in Melrose Park. They discussed Frank’s career journey in banking, how he got started at a young age, what he learned, growing as a leader, […]

  2. 11/26/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: How Steve Dale used his platform and talents to advocate for animals

    Radio and podcast host. TV personality. Columnist. Author. Certified animal behavioral consultant. Animal advocate. Those are just a few titles on Steve Dale’s resume, which makes him a perfect guest for the Career Vision Podcast with Michael Piff. Steve has so many stories that we will have to do a Part II episode to cover […]

  3. 10/24/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: How David Hochberg brought ‘Home Sweet Home Chicago’ to life

    Every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM, David Hochberg and his weekly guests help WGN Radio listeners and prospective homeowners with all the questions and challenges someone in the Chicagoland area could think of. David’s career on the radio spans decades, and his career as a mortgage lender goes back even further. He joined […]

  4. 08/26/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: How Dave Eanet became the voice of Northwestern athletics and WGN Radio’s sports director

    As WGN Radio sports director Dave Eanet prepares for his last morning shift, he sits down with Michael Piff on the Career Vision Podcast to talk about his career in Chicago media and play-by-play broadcasting. Dave’s career story deserves its own podcast series, but they were able to cover the following: …and so much more. […]

  5. 08/15/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: How Marv Ritter went from a stock exchange innovator to luxury home builder

    Marv Ritter, co-founder of Rite-Way Custom Homes, joined Michael Piff on The Career Vision Podcast to talk about his professional life, which has taken turn, after turn, after turn… When he graduated from Drake University, Marv had no idea that he would end up where he has, but he knew he didn’t want to sell […]

  6. 07/09/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: Jimmy ‘Mac’ McInerney’s road from Chicago radio producing to successful Star Wars podcast hosting

    At a young age, Jimmy ‘Mac’ McInerney loved music, radio and Star Wars. Little did he know that he would eventually make those things into an incredible career, with tons of stories that deserve to be told as their own podcast stories. Fortunately for us, we get to enjoy a number of them on the […]

  7. 07/08/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: How Jennifer Jendras found a career in environmental health and safety

    Jennifer Jendras didn’t know anything about environmental health and safety before studying it at Illinois State University, but she did know that there would be work available for her after she graduated. On the latest episode of the Career Vision Podcast, host Michael Piff met up with Safety and Occupational Health Manager Jennifer Jendras at […]

  8. 05/20/2025

    The Career Vision Podcast: Matt Lindner’s professional journey, starting with the Brewers Sausage Race…

    The story behind Matt Lindner’s resume deserves multiple episodes, but he and host Michael Piff try to fit as much as they can in the latest edition of the Career Vision Podcast. Today, Matt is the marketing manager at WTWH, but he had dreams of being a sports writer and broadcaster when he was graduating […]

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On the Career Conversations Podcast, Michael Piff talks to his guests about where they started, where they are now, and everything in between. Speaking with professionals from a wide range of industries, we learn about what they wanted to do before their careers started, their talents and interests, lessons they’ve learned along the way, how they’ve grown and more.

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