TALK MIDLAND w/ Logan Richetti
A podcast with a mission to promote small businesses in the Midland, Michigan community. The show is hosted by Logan Richetti, the managing broker of Modern Realty, the largest real estate brokerage in Midland. He has a passion for supporting small business leaders in our area, and this podcast is a spotlight for their stories. Follow along to learn more as we #talkmidland.
Episodes
85 episodes
Behind the Whistle: The Reality of Officiating Sports | #85
One whistle can make half the crowd cheer… and the other half lose their minds.Logan sits down with Kevin Crampton to talk about what it’s really like officiating high school football and basketball across Mid-Michigan....
Caring for Loved Ones Without Burning Out: Inside Midland’s Adult Day Program | #84
Caring for a loved one is one of the hardest — and most important — roles someone can take on.Logan sits down with Christin Cardani of Senior Services Midland and Seasons Adult Day Health Services to talk about a powerful b...
What’s Really Happening in Congress (And Why It Matters Here) | #83
What really happens behind the scenes in Congress — and how does it impact Midland?This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Congressman John Moolenaar to talk about everything from local issues to global cha...
A Conversation About Race That Midland Needed to Have | #82
How one tense moment between two men led to a larger conersation about race in our communityLogan sits down with PJ Weaver to talk about an interaction with his neighbor that quickly escalated — and what happened after it w...
Why Budgeting Isn’t About Cutting — It’s About Freedom | #81
What if budgeting wasn’t about restriction — but about freedom?Logan sits down with Jake Randall of Wild Freedom Financial Coaching to break down how people can go from feeling overwhelmed with money… to being fully in cont...
One moment. One reaction. Millions of views | #80
Erik Swenson joined me on the podcast to discuss his perspective on the recent interaction at the The Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe as well as the reaction from a viral video that resulted from it. What do you think of his response?I wa...
The $200M Plan to Restore Sanford, Wixom, and More | #79
In 2020, the dams failed — and everything changed overnight.This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Kayla Stryker of the Four Lakes Task Force to walk through the full story behind Midland’s lake restoratio...
From Midland to Rwanda: Bringing Mental Health Where It’s Needed Most | #78
Most nonprofits focus on food, water, and shelter — but what about mental health?Logan sits down with Krista McCowen, founder of Ubuntu Wellness, a nonprofit bringing mental health services to Rwanda.After witnessing...
New Public Charter School coming to Midland! | #77
Imagine deciding to open a brand new public school in your community.Logan sits down with Sara Ladwein, President of the Board for Founders Grove Classical Academy, to talk about the vision behind Midland’s newest charter school set to ...
AI Is Coming — Will Communities Benefit or Get Left Behind? | #76
AI doesn’t run on magic — it runs on massive data centers.This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Daniel Dimitroff of The Continuum to unpack the real infrastructure behind artificial intelligence — and wha...
The Car Ride Home: How Parents Shape Their Athlete’s Mindset | #75
Your kid won’t remember the score. They’ll remember the car ride home.This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Kelsey Gustafson, founder of The Mental Ascend, to talk about the mental side of sports — and wh...
From Army Colonel to Blueberry Farmer: Why Food Security Matters More Than You Think | #74
Food security isn’t just about what’s on your table — it’s about national security.This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Laura Varhola, retired U.S. Army Colonel and co-owner of Russell Blueberry Farm ...
$100 Million in Sales and a Bet on Downtown Midland | #73
There’s no way to outwork a math problem — but you can outthink one.This week on Talk Midland, Logan sits down with Nate Heyboer— real estate investor, developer, and CEO of a $100M+ employee-owned compan...
The Business of People: HR, Fitness, and Community with Ali Huntoon | #72
What does it really take to build a business around people—and do it well?Logan Richetti sits down with Ali Huntoon, founder of Allied HR Solutions and Allied Group Fitness, to unpack the realities of entrepreneurship, employee retentio...
The Decisions You Never See: How Drainage, Infrastructure, and Taxes Really Work in Midland | #71
If you own property in Midland County, this conversation affects you — whether you realize it or not.Logan Richetti sits down with Joe Sova, Midland County Drain Commissioner, to explain how drainage and infrastructure decision...
Paying Taxes Without Representation: A Mid-Michigan Wake-Up Call w/ Jason Tunney | #70
This episode hits differently if you care about representation, education, and the future of Michigan. Jason Tunney shares the why behind his campaign. Tag someone who should hear this conversation.Logan sits down w...
What happens when a farm kid turned global business leader decides it’s time to fight for Michigan’s future? | #69
Step inside the mind of a business leader who refuses to sit on the sidelines—hit play and hear why experience, not politics-as-usual, matters right now.Logan Richetti sits down with Christian Velasquez, a longtime Dow Corning exe...
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REPLAY - How One Dream Turned Into a Community Movement: The Live Oak Coffeehouse Story | #68
Opening a second location in Midland isn’t about confidence — it’s about risk tolerance. The owner of Live Oak Coffee House shares what really went into choosing the east side for their second shop. Would you take that risk in your own business...
Healing Faster with Fewer Visits: A New Approach to Physical Therapy in Midland | #67
Most people believe insurance exists to make healthcare better. What they don’t realize is that it often decides how much care they’re allowed to receive.Today’s conversation isn’t about attacking insurance — it’s about understan...
Behind the Scenes of Midland County: Taxes, Trust, and How Local Government Really Works | #66
Logan Richetti sits down with Bridgette Gransden, Administrator Controller for Midland County, to pull back the curtain on local government. From county services most residents never think about, to how taxes, millages, and budgets reall...
The Community Talking to Itself: Inside 170 Years of Midland’s Local Journalism | #65
Logan Richetti sits down with Dave Clark, editor of the Midland Daily News, for an in-depth conversation about the power, purpose, and future of local journalism. With nearly 170 years of history behind it, the Midland Daily News
Free preschool, long waitlists, and 24 years of classroom experience—Sarah tells all! | #64
Logan Richetti sits down with longtime educator and Co-Director Sarah Grachek, who has spent 24 years shaping young learners at Midland Montessori. She breaks down each of the school’s four programs—from infants to the three-to-six class...
Addiction to innovation — how one Midland mom turned rock bottom into patents, prototypes, and a million-view TikTok | #63
Logan Richetti sits down with Carrie Everett — owner of Midland’s award-winning C&A Servicez and the inventor behind the brand-new Safiee cleaning tool container. Carrie shares the full journey: the light-bulb moment while scrubbing a toile...
How One Dream Turned Into a Community Movement: The Live Oak Coffeehouse Story | #62
Logan Richetti sits down with Renee Deckrow to unpack the powerful, heartfelt story behind Live Oak Coffeehouse and the transformation of a forgotten 16,000-square-foot building into a hub of creativity, connection, and community. From the earl...
From hidden basement tenants to 220 doors in 14 months — this episode reveals the real world of property management | #61
Logan Richetti sits down with Bethany Law of 6024 Property Management to uncover the real challenges, wild stories, and behind-the-scenes realities of managing rental properties in Midland. From discovering a fully furnished “secret” basement a...
