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UnHacked - Cybersecurity Made Simple for Small Businesses55. From Breached to Bulletproof: How Smart Businesses Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Michael RitsemaWhat would happen if your entire business was encrypted overnight? No files. No access. No plan.In this episode of UnHacked, we sit down with Michael Ritsema—cybersecurity strategist and President of i3 Business Solutions—who’s helped multiple companies survive full-scale breaches. Together with co-hosts Bryan Lachapelle and Mario Zake, we unpack what actually happens when things go sideways, why most CEOs think they're covered (but aren't), and how to make your business bulletproof—starting today.This episode is for every business owner who’s ever thought: 🧠 “That won’t happen to us.” 🧠 “We hav...2025-06-0437 min
Think Business with TylerFrom Bankruptcy to Business Success - Michael RitsemaMichael Ritsema bought a tech business at the worst possible time—right before the industry collapsed.
Three months in, he hadn’t taken a paycheck, had no leads, and had just remortgaged his house to survive.
Most people would’ve walked away. Michael kept showing up.
Then two deals landed. It changed everything.
That persistence didn’t just save the business—it laid the foundation for a thriving IT company, multiple acquisitions, and eventually, full ownership after buying out every partner.
Now, he’s passing on hard-earned lessons from the trenches...2025-05-0548 min
Direct or DetourMichael Ritsema: From Near Bankruptcy to Tech Success & Cybersecurity LeadershipWhat does it take to survive the ups and downs of entrepreneurship? Michael Ritsema, CEO of i3 Business Solutions, shares his incredible journey from near bankruptcy in 2001 to leading a thriving technology and cybersecurity firm today. From the challenges of sales, business pivots, and economic downturns to acquiring multiple companies and managing cyber risks, Mike’s story is filled with resilience, strategy, and lessons for business owners at any stage.Tune in to hear about the defining moments that shaped his success, the role of mentorship and peer groups in his journey, and his insights into cybersecurity ri...2025-03-2135 min
The Undiluted TruthBarbara O'Neill Responds to Unjust treatment AgainDiscussion with Mike, Ben, and guest Joe.Info from video on Scott Ritsema - Belt of Truth YouTube channel.ScottRitsema@gmail.comWebsite: BeltofTruthMinistries.orgVideo Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/A8-LJUMQP_I?si=XdifWV2lFlQ1JjcxEmail us at: TheUndilutedTruth.Podcast@gmail.com#TheUndilutedTruth #TheUndilutedTruthPodcast #Studio306 #TheMobleTableTopStudio #TheMoblePoolStudio #TheSouthsideMoblePodcastStudio #RockTumblers #TruthSeekers #AllSeasonsTableTopStudio #AllSeasonsStudio306 #AllSeasonsStudio4352025-03-2038 minThe Undiluted TruthBarbara O'Neill Responds to Unjust TreatmentDiscussion with Mike, Ben, and guest Joe.Info from video on Scott Ritsema - Belt of Truth YouTube channel.ScottRitsema@gmail.comWebsite: BeltofTruthMinistries.orgVideo Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/A8-LJUMQP_I?si=XdifWV2lFlQ1JjcxEmail us at: TheUndilutedTruth.Podcast@gmail.com#TheUndilutedTruth #TheUndilutedTruthPodcast #Studio306 #TheMobleTableTopStudio #TheMoblePoolStudio #TheSouthsideMoblePodcastStudio #RockTumblers #TruthSeekers #AllSeasonsTableTopStudio #AllSeasonsStudio306 #AllSeasonsStudio4352025-03-1445 min
Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations#96 Michael Ritsema: MSP Dutch Work Ethic| Joey Pinz Discipline ConversationsSend us a textMike is a business professional passionately committed to accelerating business performance by aligning business results to technology solutions. This involves maximizing the productivity or performance of people, processes & technology.Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljritsemaJoey Pinz Conversations Podcast Information: • Website: https://www.joeypinz.com • Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/joeypinz • Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger https://tomizzomusic.com Support our podcast: • Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/ • How much is this podcast worth to you? Consider $5, $10 or $20/mo with Patreon: h...2022-04-2749 min
The Wellness ParadoxThriving Career Opportunities in Corporate Wellness w/Amy RitsemaIn episode 26 we're joined by Amy Ritsema the Co-Owner of OnSite Wellness, a corporate wellness company based in western Michigan. Amy has a deep and extensive background in the corporate wellness space, getting involved in the late-80’s/early-90’s where the corporate wellness industry has its roots. This conversation with Amy spans a number of interesting topics related to current strategies in corporate wellness, and how contemporary wellness programs are not merely seen as a way to cut healthcare cost, but are more so viewed as way to improve employee wellbeing and workplace culture. With that as a...2021-11-1055 min
Testimonials SBAM Weekly PodcastCultivating company wellness. Today on SBAM Shorts for 120415Michael Rogers of the Small Business Association of Michigan talks about worksite wellness programs with Amy Ritsema and Mary Kline of Onsite Wellness in Grand Rapids.2015-12-0400 min