Beards Brewery: Crafting a more resilient company
“It’s easy to start a small business, but once you hit second stage, you encounter unique challenges,” says Ben Slocum, co-founder of Beards Brewery.
boldSOCKS: Finding a foothold in custom products
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, boldSOCKS aims to be a one-stop shop for socks — and a model for social impact…
Creative Studio Promotions: Developing a killer sales system
“The challenge was getting through the prospect’s doors — and getting to the right perso,” said Ann Vidro.
EVS: expanding the solar market
“There’s nothing else like it out there,” says Andy Kim, vice president of EVS, referring to his company’s recent SIG engagement.
Jeremy Mortl of Messersmith Mfg.
Jeremy Mortl credits PeerSpectives for helping him with a wide range of issues, ranging from HR strategies to different manufacturing technologies.
Backyard Brains strengthens sales muscle
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Backyard Brains designs and manufactures advanced, yet affordable neuroscience research equipment for K-12 students.
K-Tec Systems: help with HR and global markets
Catherine Koch entered the System for Integrated Growth (SIG) program to get help with overseas markets and human resources.
Mark Massicotte of L’Anse Manufacturing
“If you want to be successful in business, you need really honest inputs, and this group doesn’t pull any punches,” says Mark Massicotte.
GrowFL’s Stage 1 Roundtables
Stage 1 business leaders can also benefit from the PeerSpectives methodology. Hear what two graduates of GrowFL’s inaugural Stage 1 roundtable have to say.
John Swiatkowski of Pacer Group
“Instead of being immersed in the day-to-day problems, the roundtable allows me to take action on bigger issues to drive growth,” explains Pacer Group’s John Swiatkowski.