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Formerly known as "The Call of Leadership", this podcast interviews ordinary Michiganders who are doing some Extraordinary Things in their communities, our great state, and around the world. Many of our guests had to overcome serious obstacles to achieve their vision of success.

We cover all of Michigan, both Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Sit back and enjoy these inspiring true stories. Visit us at https://totalmichigan.com to join our community and get these episodes sent straight to your inbox!

Ordinary People; Extraordinary Things Cliff Duvernois

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

Formerly known as "The Call of Leadership", this podcast interviews ordinary Michiganders who are doing some Extraordinary Things in their communities, our great state, and around the world. Many of our guests had to overcome serious obstacles to achieve their vision of success.

We cover all of Michigan, both Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Sit back and enjoy these inspiring true stories. Visit us at https://totalmichigan.com to join our community and get these episodes sent straight to your inbox!

    Getting Tourists to Come to Michigan with Dave Lorenz at Travel Michigan

    Getting Tourists to Come to Michigan with Dave Lorenz at Travel Michigan

    With Tourism, it's quite a challenge to get people to come to your city and spend their hard-earned money. But what about getting people just to come to the state? Dave Lorenz, Vice-President at Travel Michigan for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation faces that challenge every day. He and his team are responsible for the "Pure Michigan" tourism campaign that helps drive billions in revenue to our state.
    Links
    Plan your trip at https://michigan.org
    Pure Michigan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/puremichigan
    Pure Michigan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/puremichigan/
    Pure Michigan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/PureMichigan
    Pure Michigan on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@puremichigan
    Transcript:

    • 28 min
    Pop the Bubbly! Episode 100 is Here! So what the Future Holds For This Show?

    Pop the Bubbly! Episode 100 is Here! So what the Future Holds For This Show?

    Pop the Bubbly! 🍾 Hide Your Chocolate! 🍫 Episode 100 is here!
    Can you believe this?
    100 Episodes ... 95 amazing stories!
    So what does the future hold for this show? What can you expect going forward? How can we reach even more people?
    I discuss all of that in this episode!

    • 18 min
    Building Products and Relationships That Last with Jon Hall, Glastender Inc.

    Building Products and Relationships That Last with Jon Hall, Glastender Inc.

    Glastender Incorporated is built on two core philosophies: innovation and quality. This shows not only in the products that Glastender manufactures but with the relationship that management has with the employees as well as the customers. This investment in relationships has allowed Glastender to succeed and establish itself as an industry leader. The "Go-To" for restaurant and bar hardware.
    With a company motto of "Expect More", they deliver on that promise time after time, in all things.
    Links Mentioned In This Show:
    Glastender Website: https://www.glastender.com/
    This Episode was Sponsored by the Stevens Center for Family Business. You can get more information about this great organization by visiting their website here: https://www.svsu.edu/stevenscenterforfamilybusiness/

    • 32 min
    Michigan's Best Kept Secret - The Gilmore Car Museum with Ken Fischang

    Michigan's Best Kept Secret - The Gilmore Car Museum with Ken Fischang

    The museum for every car guy and car girl: the Gilmore Car Museum. Located outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, this rich and vibrant museum has something for everyone. And managing the over 400 cars at the museum is no easy feat. But with a passionate team, and avid car collectors, the museum manages the delicate ballet of vehicles throughout the seasons. With over 3,500 five-star reviews, it's easy to see why this place is a "must see".
    Links:
    Gilmore Car Museum Website: https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/
    Gilmore Car Museum Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/GilmoreCarMuseum

    • 27 min
    Caberfae Peaks with Pete Meyer - Making Skiing a Family Affordable Adventure

    Caberfae Peaks with Pete Meyer - Making Skiing a Family Affordable Adventure

    I love skiing. And so do many other Michiganders. So having the chance to sit and talk with Pete Meyer, Co-Owner of Caberfae Peaks, was a real treat. Learning the history and philosophy behind this wonderful Michigan Ski Resort was a real blessing. I do believe that culture flows downhill. And listening to Pete, I now understand why Caberfae Peaks is such a wonderful place to enjoy the day!
    In this episode, Pete shares:
    The history of Caberfae PeaksThe unique approach Caberfae Peaks takes to FamiliesWhat the future holds for Caberfae Peaks
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    • 26 min
    Using Stories to Bring Families Together with Abby Engel and Pet Angel Adoption

    Using Stories to Bring Families Together with Abby Engel and Pet Angel Adoption

    Abby loves story. So much so that she now uses stories across all of Pet Angel Adoptions' social media platforms. The goals: find the perfect forever home for the cats in their no-kill shelter. And the innovation doesn't stop there. Because another goal is to make sure that the cats don't come back to the rescue.
    Pet Angel Adoption is a no-kill cat rescue located in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
    Connect with Pet Angel Adoption: https://petangeladoption.com/
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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Chrlsprtrdg ,

Informative, Educational, Inspirational

This podcast has it all. As a lifelong Michigander I’ve been exposed to many business I had never heard of until listening here. The interviews go deep enough to give the listener just enough back story and insight without being drawn out and boring. Cliff’s excitement comes through in his responses and leaves you with the feeling he absolutely loves what he is doing.

Josh-Smith ,

Building Michigan Leaders!

This a great show promoting and inspiring leaders in Michigan. I love the interviews but also like the recent book review as well.

Dkny78 ,

Ready to go to Michigan!

I found this podcast through a friend of a friend who wants me to visit Michigan. I live in Florida, and have never had any desire to go to Michigan. But I must admit, after listening to a few of Cliff’s interviews, I’m ready to go to Michigan! He has such a calming presence and great way of helping his guests tell their stories. He really made me feel connected to these people, and like I could visit Michigan without feeling like an outsider trying to find the cool spots. Love this podcast and am looking forward to hearing more!

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