Best Practices

Chris Best
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Host Christ Best takes a deep dive into the origin stories behind the businesses. Talking to the local start-ups, shopkeepers, and entrepreneurs of Metro Detroit, Best Practices is creating an archive of discussions and behind the scenes details, struggles, and successes that have launched businesses big and small.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Thomas Pearlman of Pearlman Premier Properties

    Some of the coolest business in Ferndale reside in a Pearlman property. In this episode, Chris spends some time with Tom Pearlman, reflecting on the road from lawyer, to night club owner, to becoming property owner and landlord to some of Ferndale's most iconic businesses. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pearlman Premier Properties

    Thomas Pearlman of Pearlman Premier Properties

  2. Sep 22

    Nick Kelly of Well Wishes Tattoo

    Starting a small business is always a gamble on yourself; today's guest went all in with his business partner to open Well Wishes Tattoo in Berkley. On today's episode, Chris has a sit down with Nick Kelly for a conversation that covers a lot of ground. From his humble beginnings doing tattoos in his parents basement, working for shops in and out of state, to opening a "dad-shop" tattoo parlor, this one has a little bit of everything. ⁠Well Wishes TattooBook an appointment with NickFerndale Sharpening

    Nick Kelly of Well Wishes Tattoo

  3. Aug 3

    Mike Finsilver of Tall Trees Cafe

    Starting a small business is like making the perfect sandwich. You need quality ingredients, a good recipe, and someone to put it all together. On today's episode, Chris talk's with Mike Finsilver about making a business out of making sandwiches, finding inspiration, taking breaks, and adding a little bit of good taste to a revitalized neighborhood. Tall Trees CafeMeals for EveryoneSaturday Farmstand (product/vendor inquiries) - shegrowz68@gmail.com

    Mike Finsilver of Tall Trees Cafe

  4. Jul 16

    Christopher Gill of Diversified Wireless Electrical Service

    Hustle Culture (or Rise and Grind) hit the scene somewhere around 2015-2019. Or did it? On today's episode, Chris talks to Christopher Gill- a man so throughly devoted to the job that he worked a double shift on Christmas and was investigated for working too much overtime. And in his spare time, he and his partner started a business. Diversified Wireless Electrical Service

    Christopher Gill of Diversified Wireless Electrical Service

  5. Jun 1

    Jill Schumacher of Rariden Schumacher Mio Interior Design

    Chris is stumped. How does an interior design business make money, bill, and work overall? Jill stops by to answer all the questions- and Chris finds out that he's an aesthete. rsminteriors.com

    Jill Schumacher of Rariden Schumacher Mio Interior Design

  6. May 3

    Stacy Dumas of Tooth and Nail

    Stacy Dumas is one of a handful of Rust Belt Market OG's, with her in-market shop Tooth and Nail. Listen in as Chris and Stacy discuss converting Stacy's artistic vision into a thriving Rust Belt anchor, as well as her own free-standing store in Ferndale. Tooth and Nail on Instagram

    Stacy Dumas of Tooth and Nail

  7. Apr 4

    Maxwell Leonard of Secret Bakery

    Secret Bakery in Ferndale is the kind of place (and story) that Best Practices was built for. Chris has a chat with owner Maxwell Leonard about the unusual and behind the scenes beginnings of the once underground bakery that is quickly becoming a local institution. Secret BakerySecret Bakery on Instagram

    Maxwell Leonard of Secret Bakery

  8. Mar 8

    William Corfield of Nude Salon

    Host Chris Best sits down with William Corfield from Nude Salon to discuss his unlikely journey into hair styling. We also take a tour of the work in progress, which will become Nude's new location in Birmingham, MI. Nude Salon

    William Corfield of Nude Salon

  9. Feb 7

    BC of Red Tap Draught Solutions

    Chris Best and BC talk cleaning taps, starting a business from scratch, and working until the job is done at Red Tap . ⁠Red Tap

    BC of Red Tap Draught Solutions

  10. Jan 8

    Steve Selvaggio of Western Market

    Chris Best sits down with Steve Selvaggio to talk about the humble beginnings of Ferndale's Western Market. Western MarketThe book Steve mentions, Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping by Paco Underhill

    Steve Selvaggio of Western Market

  11. 12/20/2025

    Tiffany and Chris Best of The Rust Belt Market

    Chris has Tiffany in the studio for the first show and unpacks the struggles behind starting their business, The Rust Belt Market. The program Tiffany attended is Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses.

    Tiffany and Chris Best of The Rust Belt Market

  12. Trailer

    Welcome to Best Practices - The Primer Episode

    Host Chris Best and Producer Jeremy Olstyn take a brief look at the concept of this podcast and on-board you in short order. After this brief listen, you can jump right in on any episode and enjoy!

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About

Host Christ Best takes a deep dive into the origin stories behind the businesses. Talking to the local start-ups, shopkeepers, and entrepreneurs of Metro Detroit, Best Practices is creating an archive of discussions and behind the scenes details, struggles, and successes that have launched businesses big and small.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Best
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Best
  • Show Website
    Best Practices