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The ROCC PodOur 100th Episode! The Best Of The ROCC PodIn episode 100 of The ROCC Pod, we celebrate a major milestone by revisiting some of our most memorable and impactful moments from the past five and a half (!) years. We kick things off by honoring the co-hosts who helped launch the show, Andrea Arndt and Trish Carruth, and by thanking the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and its leaders for their continued support.From there, we relive powerful moments of resilience and entrepreneurship. Mo and Erin of Home Turf Gym share the emotional journey of opening their dream gym, while Siri from Kacha Thai Market explains how...2025-07-1028 min
The Death Readiness Podcast: Not your dad’s estate planning podcastWhy You Shouldn’t Worry About the Estate TaxTaxes can be confusing, but they don’t have to be terrifying. In this solo episode, Jill Mastroianni breaks down estate, inheritance, and gift taxes, helping you separate fact from fiction. Will estate taxes impact your family? Probably not. And what’s the deal with gifting limits? Jill walks you through the history, the myths, and what really matters when it comes to taxes and death readiness.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The history of estate taxes and how they came to beWhat the federal estate tax exemption means for you in 2025 (and how it’s s...2025-02-0729 min
The Death Readiness Podcast: Not your dad’s estate planning podcastHow to Talk to Your Parents about DeathIn this episode of The Death Readiness Podcast, Jill is joined by Megan Malick, founder of A New Path, grief and after-loss educator, speaker, and author. Megan shares insights on navigating the complexities of loss, discussing why conversations about death readiness are so difficult, and offering practical steps to approach these conversations with loved ones. She also introduces her new book, A New Path: A Practical Workbook and Planner for the First Year of Grief and Settling Your Person’s Affairs, which serves as a compassionate guide through the emotional and logistical challenges of administering a loved one’s esta...2025-01-3153 minThe Death Readiness Podcast: Not your dad’s estate planning podcastWhat Probate Really Means and How to Avoid ItIn this episode, Jill is joined by podcast expert Jon Gay, who shares a personal probate challenge his family faced. Together, they dive deep into the complexities of probate, what happens when estates aren't settled properly, and why planning ahead is crucial. Jill provides practical advice on how to avoid probate pitfalls, including the importance of professional guidance, understanding asset ownership, and ensuring your wishes are properly documented. Whether you're just starting your estate planning journey or looking to refine it, this episode offers valuable insights to help you take meaningful steps toward securing your legacy.In...2025-01-241h 01
The ROCC PodJill Valuet of Radiant Paws Pet massageIf you haven't heard of dog or pet massage, you're not alone. Today's guest, Jill Valuet of Radiant Paws, hadn't heard of it either. But in 2018, she needed a career change. She looked inward to see what she was passionate about. The answer: dogs. She found a program in Toledo that she could get certified in dog massage, and Radian Paws was born. Today she explains what she does. Yes, dog massage is very different - requiring a lighter touch than humans. And of course, you have to earn their trust. So her mindset when she walks...2023-05-1815 min
The ROCC PodInside "Network First"Today we get a look inside our newly rebranded Wednesday morning group, Network First. This meeting is designed to be the antithesis of those structured networking groups. There's no attendance requirement. There's no need to find substitutes. There's no sign in sheet or tracking of one-on-one meetings. Come when you can, and get to know the people in the group. The two Chamber members who run Network First join us today - Jill Plamper of Distinctive Framing and Michelle Rafalski from Gleba and Associates. The group meets at the Royal Oak Chamber, on the second and f...2023-02-2318 min
The ROCC PodJill Berti of Workery Consulting on HR in 2022The world has been turned on its ear in the last two years. And that's certainly true in the world of human resources. Today's guest, Jill Berti, started Workery Consulting during the pandemic. She provides outsourced HR solutions to small businesses in an ever-changing human resources landscape.Jill explains why company culture is so important. It's not something you simply dictate It starts with your very first hire. Also, are you hiring employees or contractors? There are very specific legal rules around this, and you don't want to get in trouble with the IRS!The averag...2022-04-0726 min
The ROCC PodJill Plamper of Distinctive FramingHow does an engineer-by-trade end up running a successful framing shop out of her home in Huntington Woods? We find out today on the ROCC Pod, with guest Jill Plamper of Distinctive Framing.Jill tells us about the flexibility her business allows for in scheduling clients, and understanding that if a client wants something framed, it has significant value to them. We talk about the process of client concept to finished product, and the various steps along the way. There are differences in wood, French lining, shadow boxes, museum glass, and more.With the holidays app...2021-09-1620 min
The ROCC PodJill Gleba - Gleba and AssociatesIn our first episode our hosts - Jon Gay, Lisa Bibbee, Trish Carruth, and Andrea Arndt - are joined by Jill Gleba, wealth advisor Gleba and Associates - they make wealth simple.Jill really cares about the psychology of investing - and why we do the things we do. We start the podcast with a question from Jill - why is money important to you?In addition, we cover what we learned -and didn't learn - about money as we grew up, and how those experiences inform us today.We also ask Jill ab...2021-03-0420 min