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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Business, Beer & BS with Mike & Blaine
Everything Got Better… and Worse: Why Complexity is Killing Your Business
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At some point, everything got harder to use. This week on the Mike & Blaine Podcast, we dive into the growing frustration with modern "innovation" and how businesses are accidentally sabotaging their own growth through over-engineering. From apps that require a master’s degree to navigate, to subscription services that feel like a hostage situation, the global standard for user experience is slipping. We break down the business strategy behind this shift: why companies choose complexity over clarity, how "feature creep" erodes your bottom line, and the specific tactics you can use to simplify your operations and regain customer loyalty.
In a market saturated with friction, simplicity isn't just a design choice—it’s a massive competitive advantage and a high-level business strategy. We discuss how the office of the CFO and growth-minded entrepreneurs can identify where complexity is quietly destroying the customer journey and why the brands that win in 2026 will be the ones that make life easier for their users. If you’re a founder, a finance leader, or just someone tired of systems that don’t work, this episode is your roadmap to cutting the noise and focusing on what actually moves the needle.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/egXhgExg-Uc
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