MI Best: An MLive Podcast

Today we talk again to Maureen Smith, Associate Broker for Eastbrook Homes. As the world, work and living continue to change, what she is seeing in relocation trends; what are some of the special draws to Holland (hello, heated sidewalks!); and how does Eastbrook help make the dream home ownership a reality

On today's episode we head to Munising to find out what is new at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and in Munising, MI this year - the waterfalls will soon be flowing, Pictured Rocks Days, concerts in the park during June and July, all things outdoor adventure throughout summer, and right into the incredible local fall colors

Multiple guests from the Michigan Retailers Association join Eric for a discussion centered on customer service in retail — its evolution, what a day looks like, what makes good customer service, and more.

On today's episode, Eric talks with Lisa Gnass of Wren, a new home goods store in Dimondale, MI. Specializing in both vintage and new home decor, and jewlery. Lisa and Eric discuss everything from personalizing your space using historical items; how weekends spent antiquing and collecting resulted in a second career in retail and design; and what it takes to start a store mid-pandemic.

On today's episode of At Home with Eastbrook Homes, we talk to Christine Minzlaff, an online sales specialist for Eastbrook Homes. Christine helps home buyers when they send in questions online or on a call. We discuss what you should be thinking about as you look to build a home this year - monthly budgets, what type of home fits you, and what pre-approval steps you need to take.

In today's episode of At Home with Eastbrook Homes, we talk to Danny and Miles who are building a home with Eastbrook Homes. They chose their Eastbrook community because it was close to family and friends, in a fantastic school district, and they had the most home-build options with Eastbrook. Their home plan, the Violet plan from the Terrace Home series, uses space efficiently, giving them everything they need, from a home office to a fenced backyard.

On today's episode, the Michigan Retailers Association highlights The Found Gallery, in Ann Arbor. Eric talks with Mary Cambruzzi about what The Found Gallery does, its history and evolution, this year so far, and big wins from this past weekend.

On today’s podcast, Eric talks with Dr. Josh Suderman from the Javery Pain Institute about an all-too-common pain issue, sciatica. They discuss how this issue is diagnosed, how work from home combined with lessening of general medical care impacted the rates of sciatica issues, and how to address general chronic pain issues.

On today's episode, Eric talks with Brian Saha of The Pinconning Cheese Co. & Fudge Shoppe, about the upcoming holiday & entertaining season, how the pandemic saw new shoppers to their online business, and how Pinconning, MI became the 'cheese capital of Michigan'

On today's episode we talk with Consumers Energy President & CEO, Garrick Rochow. In 2018 Consumers Energy, made a major timeline change, taking 15 years off their own deadline in their Clean Energy initiative - they saw an opportunity to lead in the energy industry, increase energy reliability, increase cost savings for their customers, and working with coworkers and the communities to ensure these transformations are supported and beneficial