Do You Need A Job? This Episode Is For You!

Alex sits down with Greg LaMarr of Saginaw Future and Grace Smith, who has joined the Saginaw Future team after finding her position through their programs.

What’s in the episode:

* Insight on local employers hiring now—from union trades at Saginaw Career Complex to large companies setting up shop in the region 

* A snapshot of how area colleges and technical schools are preparing students to step into Saginaw jobs with minimal delay.

* Grace’s first-hand account of the job search, support she received, and her career path into Saginaw Future.

* Discussion on workforce-building initiatives in the Great Lakes Bay region and how they’re shaping opportunities for both job seekers and employers.

If you’re a recent graduate, a career changer, or a hiring manager aiming to tap into local talent—this episode delivers clear insight and practical advice.

Listen now to learn how Saginaw Future is connecting people with opportunity.

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NEW EPISODE

How to Turn Your Craft Into Cash — with Alan Mueller of Happy Place Signs

What if that thing you make for fun… could pay your bills?

Alan Mueller didn’t start with a business plan. He started with a good idea, some wood, and an Etsy account. Now his shop, Happy Place Signs, is one of the top-rated stores on the platform — with hundreds of glowing reviews and orders flying in from all over the country.

In this episode, we talk about:

How to actually stand out on Etsy

What makes a product “worth buying”

Handling growth, shipping, burnout, and pricing.

If you ever wondered if you could make a living selling stuff online, this episode is for you!

No fluff, no guru talk — just real experience, from someone who figured it out.

If you know a friend who would like this episode, please share the link!

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NEW EPISODE NOW LIVE

“The Future of Work, AI Strategy & What Comes Next”

with special guest Michael Ramsay

This episode ran longer than usual—nearly 2 hours—but trust me, it’s worth every minute. Michael Ramsay, Founder of TalkAI Global, joined me for a powerful, no-jargon conversation about how AI is already changing your job, your business, and your future.

We talked about:

What jobs are being replaced (and what jobs are next)

Real AI use cases saving companies time & money

How you can stay valuable in the age of automation

The biggest myths people still believe about AI

Whether you're a worker, student, business owner, or just curious—this one will challenge how you see the future.

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