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
78 episodes
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...
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Episode 78
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36:15
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 ...
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Episode 77
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46:19
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...
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Episode 76
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38:02
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...
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Episode 75
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47:13
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 ...
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Episode 74
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43:52
$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...
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Episode 73
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44:07
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...
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Episode 72
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34:01
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...
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Episode 71
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57:55
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...
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Episode 70
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43:20
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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Episode 69
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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...
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Episode 68
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41:28
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...
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Episode 67
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28:22
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...
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Episode 66
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35:27
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
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Episode 65
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40:40
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...
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Episode 64
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46:09
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...
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Episode 63
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34:41
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...
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Episode 62
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41:28
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...
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Episode 61
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34:49
From news reporter to podcast host uplifting 89 women (and counting) — Christiana’s story is proof that impact starts with one conversation | #60
Logan Richetti sits down with Christiana Malacara— news reporter and host of That’s What She Said — to explore the power of women’s voices, identity, and community. Christiana shares how interviewing nearly 100 women across the ...
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Episode 60
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35:27
Empowering Women, Feeding Communities: Inside the Mission of the Junior League | #59
Logan Richetti sits down with Tina Swanton, President of the Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region, to talk about the power of volunteerism, leadership, and community impact. Tina shares how the League empowers women through hands-on lead...
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Episode 59
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34:12
Service, Sacrifice & a New Vision: Amir Hassan on the Road to Congress for Michigan's 8th District | #58
Logan Richetti sits down with Amir Hassan, a Flint native, Navy veteran, intelligence specialist, and former federal protection agent now running for U.S. Congress in Michigan’s 8th District. Amir shares his journey from serving overseas in Ita...
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Episode 58
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58:18
SEO, Apps & Startups: Andrew Lay on Growing Small Businesses in the Digital Age | #57
Logan Richetti sits down with Andrew Lay, founder of Hierographx, to unpack his journey from building risky, investor-backed apps to launching a full-service digital agency. Andrew shares what he learned from early pivots, the realities ...
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Episode 57
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51:17
Building Business & Community with the Midland Business Alliance | #56
Logan Richetti of Modern Realty sits down with Tony Stamas of the Midland Business Alliance to talk about strengthening businesses and building community. From supporting entrepreneurs through ribbon cuttings and networking events like Wake...
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Episode 56
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34:51
Big Machines, Bigger Challenges: Inside the World of Excavation with Justin Finney | #55
Logan Richetti sits down with Justin Finney, owner of Finney Trucking, a family-run excavating company that’s been serving the community since 1972. They dig into what it really takes to manage septic systems, clear lots, and run ...
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Episode 55
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51:32
The Crepe King of Midland — Brandon Morey’s Recipe for Success | #54
Logan Richetti sits down with Brandon Morey, the creative force behind Crêpes Et Amis, Iron Dame, and Enjoy Bakery. Brandon shares how a humble hot dog cart turned into Midland’s first farmers market food truck, the art and science of crafting ...
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Episode 54
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