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Honorable Partner PodcastHow a Top 360 Painting Franchise Scaled to 3rd in the countyPhil scaled his 360 Painting franchise to become the 3rd largest in the country in just three years, in this episode he breaks down how.
2025-12-061h 22Honorable Partner PodcastPodcast with Jill Bugeja a local RealtorPodcast with Jill Bugeja a local Realtor
2025-11-2238 minHonorable Partner PodcastEP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning ShowEP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show
2025-11-2230 minHonorable Partner PodcastEP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning ShowEP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show
2025-11-2217 minHonorable Partner PodcastEP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning ShowEP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show
2025-11-2221 minHonorable Partner PodcastEP4 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning ShowEP4 Honorable Partner Podcast: Morning Show Edition
2025-11-2212 minHonorable Partner PodcastSteve Bebber - How This Referral Group Beats BNI for Small Business OwnersIn this episode of the Honorable Partner Podcast, we sit down with Steve Bebert, longtime facilitator of a local Caerusnet, a professional referral group built around warm introductions, trust, and business development.
2025-11-1432 minHonorable Partner PodcastWe Asked a Pro to Fix Our Podcast… Here’s What HappenedIn today’s episode, we bring in Dylan England — host of The Dillon England Show and founder of Gold Pro Media, a company that builds podcast studios ranging from $500 setups all the way to $40,000 professional environments.Dylan gives us a full, brutally honest podcast audit — live on camera.
2025-11-1450 minHonorable Partner PodcastJamie Morris, Host of The Big 1050, His Story and Hard-Earned LessonsIn this episode of the Honorable Partner Podcast, Ben and Nick sit down with radio host Jamie Morris from The M Zone on The Big 1050 WTKA!
2025-11-1445 minHonorable Partner PodcastEP2 Honorable Partner Podcast, Morning Mastermind10x lessons, top 3 priorities, real talk on partnerships and pipeline—how we plan to scale Honorable Pest from Ann Arbor out.
2025-11-1217 minHonorable Partner PodcastHayden Rhinehart: From Fire Academy to Pest Pro — and the AI Playbook We’re BuildingHayden Rhinehart shares his pivot from would-be firefighter to “stone-cold” pest tech, why the work still brings an adrenaline rush, and how we’re rolling out an AI-driven training system at Honorableatment Pest Control
2025-11-1045 minHonorable Partner PodcastTurning Junk Into Joy — Community, Systems, and Purpose with Josh from Schleppers Haul AwayIn this episode of The Honorable Partner Podcast, Ben sits down with Josh, a mission-driven junk hauler transforming “trash” into community treasure. Together they unpack what it really means to build a sustainable service business — from operations and recruiting to purpose and community impact.
2025-11-0855 minHonorable Partner PodcastBuilding Systems, Status, and Strategic Partnerships — Inside the Honorable Partner MindsetIn this raw, wide-ranging episode, Ben and Nick pull back the curtain on how they’re scaling Honorable Pest Control and The Honorable Partner Podcast at the same time — from booking 20 guests a week to targeting $4.4M in revenue next year.
2025-11-081h 06Honorable Partner PodcastThe Story Behind 1 Million Cups in Ann ArborOne Million Cups, Ann Arbor edition! Ben sits down with organizers Ginger & Tarun to unpack why this weekly founder meet-up at Bamboo has quietly become the most welcoming room in town for early-stage entrepreneurs.We cover:What 1MC is (it’s not a pitch— it’s coached, constructive feedback)Who it’s for (founders 5 years in business, plus the broader small-biz community)The secret sauce: consistency, real connection, and a “give first” cultureCoaching before you present, how Q&A is moderated, and why growth caps keep it a community (not a crowd)Coffee sponsors, parking realities, LinkedIn mom...
2025-11-0848 minHonorable Partner Podcast"Helping Seniors Go Digital" with Nicole - FractionalityIn this episode of The Honorable Partner Podcast, Ben and co-hosts Nick and Kerin, dive deep with Nicole, founder of Fractionality — a business built to help seniors manage the modern world of tech, paperwork, and digital life.They explore how Nicole’s mix of data management and senior advocacy fills a massive gap most people don’t realize exists: helping older adults organize documents, manage streaming subscriptions, navigate CRMs, and even label sentimental items for family peace of mind.This one’s funny, heartfelt, and packed with wisdom about balance...
2025-11-0844 minHonorable Partner PodcastJohn - Marketing Agency with HMB GroupWe sit down with John (HMB Group) to break down how he helped, and how the same “edutainment” approach applies to local service businesses.
2025-11-031h 21Honorable Partner PodcastFrom Almost Quitting to Remote Cleaning Success — Rachel, Maid That CleaningToday’s episode is a raw and authentic conversation with my cousin Rachel, who started her cleaning business at 17 and almost shut it down just six months ago. Instead, she stuck it out, invested in mentorship, built systems, and is now running a fully remote cleaning company at 22.
2025-11-0117 minHonorable Partner PodcastDonte: Young Entrepreneur’s StoryDante shares how he built a landscaping business at just 15, transitioned into new industries, and continued chasing growth. Together, Ben and Dante explore the role of curiosity, hustle, and adaptability in shaping success, along with how podcasts serve as a platform to elevate diverse stories and fresh perspectives.If you're questioning the traditional path or looking for a reminder that resourcefulness beats resources — this conversation is for you.
2025-10-2639 minHonorable Partner PodcastKerin: Thought Chemistry & Making Your First Home Purchase ConfidentBuying your first home shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but it often does. In this episode, we sit down with realtor Kerin Smith to talk about thought chemistry and how understanding your own mindset can remove the fear, confusion, and stress from the home-buying process.
2025-10-2638 minHonorable Partner PodcastDenys: The story behind Down2Chill - Making Friends EasierIn this episode, we sit down with Denys, the founder of Down2Chill, a social app designed to make hanging out with friends easier by showing who’s free in real time. Denys shares the origin story behind the platform, from identifying a simple everyday problem to building and launching a fully functional app in the Apple App Store.We talk through the early development process, user safety features, community-focused design, and the challenges of growing a startup in the competitive world of social networking. Denys also opens up about entrepreneurship, building meaningful co...
2025-10-2649 minHonorable Partner PodcastMarley: The Reality of Starting Marley Turner Tree Service: Grit, Growth, and ReliabilityStarting a business isn’t easy — and Marley Turner knows it better than most. As the owner of Marley Turner Tree ServiceHe’s learned firsthand what it takes to grow a company from the ground up while staying true to his values.In this episode, Marley opens up about the early struggles of entrepreneurship, and why his goal isn’t to make millions — it’s to create reliable work and steady income for his team.
2025-10-1829 minHonorable Partner PodcastAlvaro: The Story Behind Hobby Gardening in YpsilantiIn this episode, Alvero shares his journey from passionate gardener to the founder of Hobby Gardening, a local business rooted in community and connection. He opens up about what it takes to start a gardening business, build lasting client relationships, and bring people together through a shared love of nature.
2025-10-1834 minHonorable Partner PodcastBuilding Through Partnerships: Honorable Pest ControlIn this episode of The Honorable Partner Podcast, hosts Nick Russer and Ben Kesterke share their journey of building a thriving pest control business through the power of strategic partnerships. Nick and Ben also open up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the value of networking, and their vision for the future—both in business and in podcasting.
2025-10-1417 min
Handyman Success Podcast46: All-Star Handyman (part 1)In part 1 of this episode, we’re joined by Ben Kesterke from All-Star Handyman! This is a unique episode in the fact Ben has only been in business for 6 months! We get to hear about how he started, his struggles, and where he is now in his handyman journeyWhether you're just starting out or you’ve been in the game a while, Ben’s story will inspire you—it inspired us for sure!Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman JourneyGet a professio...
2025-04-1050 min
Fueling Your PassionE25 - HayDays 2023!An episode of chaos straight from the 509 booth at HayDays 2023! Caleb Kesterke, Brett Turcotte, Ben Roth, Ross Robinson, Scott Eyer, Levi Green and more!
2023-09-1459 min