The Traversing Entrepreneurship Podcast
Traversing Entrepreneurship is a show for and about business owners in Traverse City, Michigan and beyond. In each episode, host Derek Dall’Olmo sits down with local business owners and the professionals who serve them to talk about business building, life, money, taxes, family — and all the ups and downs that come with doing something different.
Join us to hear their stories and lessons learned — and to get inspired about what might be possible in your own business.
Recent Episodes:
010 Creating a Community-Driven Business with Adam McQueen
Adam McQueen is the Founder and Owner of Skål Beer Hall, a modern interpretation of the Viking mead hall based in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Before founding Skål Beer Hall, Adam was a customer engagement expert with over 12 years of experience working in brewery...
009 Franchise Ownership and Business Valuation with Aaron Kricher
Aaron Kricher is the Founder of ARK Valuation Consultants, a business valuation firm dedicated to providing affordable business valuations tailored to clients' needs. Wither over two decades of experience in human resources and finances in the healthcare industry,...
008 Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic as a Tour & Transportation Company with Jeff Joslin
Jeff Joslin is the Founder and Owner of JJ's Just 1 More Northern Michigan Tour, a tour operator and transportation services company. After receiving his degree is Business Marketing and Management from the University of Tennessee at Martin, Jeff spent seven years in...
007 What Drives a Successful Jewelry Business with Jeff Guntzviller
Jeff Guntzviller is the General Manager of Miner's North Jewelers, a specialized jewelry store in Traverse City, Michigan. Established in 1975 as a rock shop by Wayne and Beth Guntzviller, Miner's North Jewelers is dedicated to providing the ultimate jewelry...
006 Advocating for Employees and their Wellbeing with Jake Kaberle
Jacob Kaberle is the owner of Burritt's Fresh Markets, the premiere specialty meat market in Traverse City, Michigan. Jake spent several years serving in managerial roles for several businesses, including Boone's Long Lake Inn, where he worked for over 15 years. In...
005 Compensating and Treating Employees Well with Andrea Holcomb
Andrea Holcomb is the owner and CEO of Extreme Cleaning Solutions, a commercial cleaning company in Traverse City, Michigan. For over 15 years, Andrea and the Extreme Cleaning Solutions team ha been dedicated to providing superior services to local businesses of Grand...
004 Marketing & Market Trends in the Real Estate Industry with Matt Hodges
Matt Hodges is the Managing Broker and Owner of Kultura Group, a real estate company that specializes in residential listings and purchases, foreclosures and purchases, and short sale representation, among others. With over 16 years of experience in the real estate...
003 Building an Exceptional Company Culture with Ron Harris
Ron Harris is the Founder and Managing Partner or Harris Group CPA's, a full-service accounting firm dedicated to providing businesses and individuals with quality and innovative accounting, tax, and financial services. Ron completed his degree in Accounting at...
002 A Superior Marketing Strategy with Andrew Gorecki
Dr. Andrew Gorecki is the Founder of the award-winning clinic, Superior Physical Therapy, and the author ofThe Truth About Lower Back Pain. He is a highly-regarded physical therapist dedicated to helping people who struggle with physical pain and has delivered over...