<![CDATA[Honorable Partner Podcast]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:48:43 GMTSun, 12 Oct 2025 18:21:21 GMT60Ben KesterkeThe Honorable Partner Podcast brings local businesses together to connect, collaborate, and grow. Real conversations. Real partnerships. Real community.episodicBen Kesterkebenkesterkeben@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Podcast With Ginger - Creative LLC]]>A quick podcast with Ginger, a photographer and multi talented entrepreneur!

]]>c8de69e2-d389-4062-abc8-7d2a19bb2afaWed, 21 Jan 2026 15:07:58 GMT<p>A quick podcast with Ginger, a photographer and multi talented entrepreneur!</p>no00:29:12Podcast With Ginger - Creative LLCfull<![CDATA[How a Top 360 Painting Franchise Scaled to 3rd in the county]]>Phil scaled his 360 Painting franchise to become the 3rd largest in the country in just three years, in this episode he breaks down how.

]]>28ab05bf-0418-4c57-93a4-fc181434a348Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:49:03 GMT<p>Phil scaled his 360 Painting franchise to become the 3rd largest in the country in just three years, in this episode he breaks down how.</p>no01:22:41How a Top 360 Painting Franchise Scaled to 3rd in the countyfull<![CDATA[Podcast with Jill Bugeja a local Realtor]]>Podcast with Jill Bugeja a local Realtor

]]>b5c16021-b891-484a-934f-63d46c9109bdSat, 22 Nov 2025 15:21:19 GMT<p>Podcast with Jill Bugeja a local Realtor</p>no00:38:42Podcast with Jill Bugeja a local Realtorfull<![CDATA[EP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show]]>EP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show

]]>16c29d11-9196-4114-814f-4e1f2445e9e7Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:15:54 GMT<p>EP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show</p>no00:30:12EP7 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Showfull<![CDATA[EP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show]]>EP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show

]]>2d2e128a-9238-41b9-ae47-e4d9514d12a5Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:13:48 GMT<p>EP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show</p>no00:17:48EP6 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Showfull<![CDATA[EP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show]]>EP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show

]]>0a9f02fc-aa71-4fe7-ad7a-08bacc2bd4deSat, 22 Nov 2025 15:13:26 GMT<p>EP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show</p>no00:21:10EP5 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Showfull<![CDATA[EP4 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Show]]>EP4 Honorable Partner Podcast: Morning Show Edition

]]>c1a85c35-13bd-450a-8f11-9442691afa4cSat, 22 Nov 2025 15:13:01 GMT<p>EP4 Honorable Partner Podcast: Morning Show Edition</p>no00:12:44EP4 Honorable Partner Podcast Morning Showfull<![CDATA[Steve Bebber - How This Referral Group Beats BNI for Small Business Owners]]>In 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.

]]>13de94b7-70dc-4dbf-810b-cb24cf6e7413Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:21:26 GMT<p>In this episode of the Honorable Partner Podcast, we sit down with <b>Steve Bebert</b>, longtime facilitator of a local Caerusnet, a professional referral group built around warm introductions, trust, and business development. </p><p></p>no00:32:33Steve Bebber - How This Referral Group Beats BNI for Small Business Ownersfull<![CDATA[We Asked a Pro to Fix Our Podcast… Here’s What Happened]]>In 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.

]]>aea1a32a-a92f-475f-a288-8e247d7e70b1Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:19:00 GMT<p>In today’s episode, we bring in <b>Dylan England</b> — host of <i>The Dillon England Show</i> and founder of <b>Gold Pro Media</b>, a company that builds podcast studios ranging from $500 setups all the way to $40,000 professional environments.</p><p>Dylan gives us a <b>full, brutally honest podcast audit</b> — live on camera.</p>no00:50:09We Asked a Pro to Fix Our Podcast… Here’s What Happenedfull<![CDATA[Jamie Morris, Host of The Big 1050, His Story and Hard-Earned Lessons]]>In 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!

]]>80ab1f9b-0019-4172-ab83-dbc544976ba6Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:05:44 GMT<p>In this episode of the Honorable Partner Podcast, Ben and Nick sit down with radio host Jamie Morris from <i>The M Zone</i> on The Big 1050 WTKA!</p><p></p>no00:45:27Jamie Morris, Host of The Big 1050, His Story and Hard-Earned Lessonsfull<![CDATA[EP2 Honorable Partner Podcast, Morning Mastermind ]]>10x lessons, top 3 priorities, real talk on partnerships and pipeline—how we plan to scale Honorable Pest from Ann Arbor out.

]]>1683c92b-78e1-42cb-963a-189e56fb8fefWed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:45 GMT<p><i>10x</i> lessons, top 3 priorities, real talk on partnerships and pipeline—how we plan to scale Honorable Pest from Ann Arbor out.</p>no00:17:39EP2 Honorable Partner Podcast, Morning Mastermind full<![CDATA[Hayden Rhinehart: From Fire Academy to Pest Pro — and the AI Playbook We’re Building]]>Hayden 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

]]>6479cece-d7eb-4114-97bd-bfd4857b78ddMon, 10 Nov 2025 14:39:15 GMT<p>Hayden 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</p>no00:45:17Hayden Rhinehart: From Fire Academy to Pest Pro — and the AI Playbook We’re Buildingfull<![CDATA[Turning Junk Into Joy — Community, Systems, and Purpose with Josh from Schleppers Haul Away]]>In 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.

]]>7046b35f-deef-46f3-b0e0-08efc4dddbe4Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:34:20 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>The Honorable Partner Podcast</i>, Ben sits down with <b>Josh</b>, 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.</p><p></p>no00:55:00Turning Junk Into Joy — Community, Systems, and Purpose with Josh from Schleppers Haul Awayfull<![CDATA[Building Systems, Status, and Strategic Partnerships — Inside the Honorable Partner Mindset]]>In 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.

]]>7c0e66ad-6d92-47e1-bbe5-ee3bae89e25aSat, 08 Nov 2025 21:08:20 GMT<p>In this raw, wide-ranging episode, Ben and Nick pull back the curtain on how they’re scaling <i>Honorable Pest Control</i> and <i>The Honorable Partner Podcast</i> at the same time — from booking 20 guests a week to targeting $4.4M in revenue next year.</p>no01:06:51Building Systems, Status, and Strategic Partnerships — Inside the Honorable Partner Mindsetfull<![CDATA[The Story Behind 1 Million Cups in Ann Arbor ]]>One 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” culture
  • Coaching before you present, how Q&A is moderated, and why growth caps keep it a community (not a crowd)
  • Coffee sponsors, parking realities, LinkedIn momentum, and how to get involved

You’ll also hear the origin story of Ann Arbor’s chapter, how sessions regularly hit 40–50 people and book out months ahead, and why organizers measure ROI in relationships and energy, not just leads. If you’re building something in SE Michigan—or you just want an honest advisory-board vibe over coffee—this one’s for you.

]]>0f9c2189-9761-4dbe-8316-9b0598b4d56aSat, 08 Nov 2025 19:41:25 GMT<p>One Million Cups, Ann Arbor edition! Ben sits down with organizers Ginger &amp; Tarun to unpack why this weekly founder meet-up at Bamboo has quietly become the most welcoming room in town for early-stage entrepreneurs.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>What 1MC is (it’s not a pitch— it’s coached, constructive feedback)</li><li>Who it’s for (founders 5 years in business, plus the broader small-biz community)</li><li>The secret sauce: consistency, real connection, and a “give first” culture</li><li>Coaching before you present, how Q&amp;A is moderated, and why growth caps keep it a community (not a crowd)</li><li>Coffee sponsors, parking realities, LinkedIn momentum, and how to get involved</li></ul><p>You’ll also hear the origin story of Ann Arbor’s chapter, how sessions regularly hit 40–50 people and book out months ahead, and why organizers measure ROI in relationships and energy, not just leads. If you’re building something in SE Michigan—or you just want an honest advisory-board vibe over coffee—this one’s for you.</p>no00:48:24The Story Behind 1 Million Cups in Ann Arbor full<![CDATA["Helping Seniors Go Digital" with Nicole - Fractionality]]>In 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 — from Nicole’s love of paperwork (yes, really!) to how her mission grew out of property management for senior housing.

]]>6c31feb2-8784-4495-83dc-402488a2797fSat, 08 Nov 2025 19:28:18 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>The Honorable Partner Podcast</i>, Ben and co-hosts Nick and Kerin, dive deep with <b>Nicole</b>, founder of <b>Fractionality</b> — a business built to help seniors manage the modern world of tech, paperwork, and digital life.</p><p>They explore how Nicole’s mix of <b>data management and senior advocacy</b> 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.</p><p>This one’s funny, heartfelt, and packed with wisdom about balance — from Nicole’s love of paperwork (yes, really!) to how her mission grew out of property management for senior housing.</p>no00:44:27"Helping Seniors Go Digital" with Nicole - Fractionalityfull<![CDATA[John - Marketing Agency with HMB Group]]>We sit down with John (HMB Group) to break down how he helped, and how the same “edutainment” approach applies to local service businesses.

]]>f5725dfc-5aab-46f2-bc2c-c4a230a1cde8Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:45:15 GMT<p>We sit down with <b>John (HMB Group)</b> to break down how he helped, and how the same “edutainment” approach applies to local service businesses.</p>yes01:21:15John - Marketing Agency with HMB Groupfull<![CDATA[From Almost Quitting to Remote Cleaning Success — Rachel, Maid That Cleaning]]>Today’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.

]]>578e3eb2-95fe-498a-a7ac-ae45df6c5421Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:50:21 GMT<p>Today’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. </p>yes00:17:38From Almost Quitting to Remote Cleaning Success — Rachel, Maid That Cleaningfull<![CDATA[Donte: Young Entrepreneur’s Story]]>Dante 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.

]]>7c667c6b-0e69-4fb0-bff9-a28f6791deacSun, 26 Oct 2025 22:33:18 GMT<p>Dante 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.</p><p>If you're questioning the traditional path or looking for a reminder that resourcefulness beats resources — this conversation is for you.</p>no00:39:03Donte: Young Entrepreneur’s Storyfull<![CDATA[Kerin: Thought Chemistry & Making Your First Home Purchase Confident]]>Buying 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.

]]>3700c391-b330-4993-8cc7-d8be418aae00Sun, 26 Oct 2025 18:18:08 GMT<p>Buying your first home shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but it often does. In this episode, we sit down with realtor <b>Kerin Smith</b> to talk about <i>thought chemistry</i> and how understanding your own mindset can remove the fear, confusion, and stress from the home-buying process.</p>no00:38:15Kerin: Thought Chemistry & Making Your First Home Purchase Confidentfull<![CDATA[Denys: The story behind Down2Chill - Making Friends Easier]]>In 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 connections, and why making it easier to spend time with people you care about truly matters.

If you’re interested in tech startups, app development, or innovative ways to build community — you’ll love this conversation.

]]>beade90f-f73c-45a2-95a6-42f11e196d20Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:15:08 GMT<p>In this episode, we sit down with <b>Denys</b>, the founder of <b>Down2Chill</b>, 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.</p><p>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 connections, and why making it easier to spend time with people you care about truly matters.</p><p>If you’re interested in tech startups, app development, or innovative ways to build community — you’ll love this conversation.</p>no00:49:39Denys: The story behind Down2Chill - Making Friends Easierfull<![CDATA[Marley: The Reality of Starting Marley Turner Tree Service: Grit, Growth, and Reliability]]>Starting a business isn’t easy — and Marley Turner knows it better than most. As the owner of Marley Turner Tree Service
He’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.

]]>80123639-4d3d-4ee7-a007-283cf23f1ba9Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:02:12 GMT<p>Starting a business isn’t easy — and Marley Turner knows it better than most. As the owner of <b>Marley Turner Tree Service</b><br />He’s learned firsthand what it takes to grow a company from the ground up while staying true to his values.</p><p>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.</p>yes00:29:0313Marley: The Reality of Starting Marley Turner Tree Service: Grit, Growth, and Reliabilityfull<![CDATA[Alvaro: The Story Behind Hobby Gardening in Ypsilanti]]>In 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.

]]>b9f8d2c4-0e64-40ff-a5c1-35a0fc254e73Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:53:31 GMT<p>In this episode, Alvero shares his journey from passionate gardener to the founder of <b>Hobby Gardening</b>, 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.</p>no00:34:09Alvaro: The Story Behind Hobby Gardening in Ypsilantifull<![CDATA[Building Through Partnerships: Honorable Pest Control]]>In 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.

]]>2ad35db4-e0ff-402d-980d-4c2cd862a46dTue, 14 Oct 2025 14:33:22 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>The Honorable Partner Podcast</i>, hosts <b>Nick Russer</b> and <b>Ben Kesterke</b> 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.</p>no00:17:5311Building Through Partnerships: Honorable Pest Controlfull