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Chamber Chat Live! is a professional, pre-recorded video program—produced by Chamber member Hunch Free, an award-winning marketing firm headquartered in Mt. Clemens—designed to showcase our business community through high-quality storytelling and digital reach.

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EPISODE FIVE

Recorded on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at April Membership Luncheon

Featured Segments

Segment 1: Joe Cipriano & Patrick Montgomery, Constructeam One

Segment 2: Jim Spagnuolo, Circuit Court Judge Candidate

Segment 3: Vickie Cipriano & Kristina Bradley, Oasis Senior Advisors

Segment 4: Lou Guglielmetti, Asset Preservation Tax & Retirement Services

Segment 5: Perry Johnson, Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate

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Joe Cipriano & Patrick Montgomery, Constructeam One

"65% of all contractors fail within the first year. 98% fail within the second year. After being in business for 30 years, I know exactly what's causing their problems — it's lack of communication, lack of leadership skills, lack of scheduling, lack of organization, and no systems in place."

Jim Spagnuolo, Circuit Court Judge Candidate

"Meeting with hundreds and hundreds of people, they all seem to have the same issue — they don't understand the court system. They don't understand criminal sentencing. If I'm fortunate enough to get elected, I'd like to not only rule and do what a judge does, but educate the public."

Vickie Cipriano & Kristina Bradley, Oasis Senior Advisors

"If you see mom or dad starting to have more hospitalizations, falls, or forgetting to take their medications — these are warning signs to start looking now, versus waiting until a crisis happens. It buys you more time to find a more appropriate fit. And we are a completely free service — we're here when they're ready."

Lou Guglielmetti, Asset Preservation Tax & Retirement Services

"Social Security is the foundation of retirement — it always has been. But the fund is being depleted because people are living longer and running out of money. It's still critically important to learn when the optimal time is to start taking your benefit. There may be better times than others, and we use software to identify exactly that."

Perry Johnson, Michigan Gubernatorial Candidate

"People are looking for somebody that isn't a politician. You reach an era where you say — why don't we have somebody who actually has experience running a big organization? It's very difficult to expect a governor to just walk in when they've never managed anything and suddenly run this enormous organization."

EPISODE FOUR

Recorded on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at April Membership Luncheon

Featured Segments

Segment 1: John Leonard, COO, Barrwood Services

Segment 2: Julia Kaiser, Community Relationship Manager, People Driven Credit Union

Segment 3: Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Township Supervisor

Segment 4: Jimmy Gwizdala, Owner, Hunch Free

Segment 5: Darren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings Legend

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John Leonard, COO, Barrwood Services

"This product is pretty unique in its space. By coming to us, we can provide that sense of security — a product that means you don't have to come back the next year to mitigate and fix from the freeze cycle."

Julia Kaiser, Community Relationship Manager, People Driven Credit Union

"Many businesses are renting, and we believe you should own your property and invest in your future. Isn't it every business owner's dream to one day sell their business as they prepare for retirement? If you didn't properly invest in yourself with real estate, you have less to sell."

Brad Kersten, Chesterfield Township Supervisor

"We went from hundreds of kids to 700 kids here in the township alone throughout the Anchor Bay district, and we're taking kids in from other communities. They're going to have an opportunity of a lifetime this summer."

Jimmy Gwizdala, Owner, Hunch Free

"A lot of our competitors just jump into ads or creative or old-school marketing. We have to understand their process, their mindset, their culture — and once we do that, we simply translate that out into a message."

Darren McCarty, Detroit Red Wings Legend

"When the guy beside you is more important to you than you are to yourself — that's when you see success. The real 'me' is 'we.' Once we were all on the same page and doing our roles to the best of our ability, that's when it happened. The team needs a little more of that — some grit, some fight."

EPISODE THREE

Recorded on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at February Membership Luncheon

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Nicole Paine, Business Development Manager, Lake Trust Credit Union

"The critical piece of equipment broke down, you have a contract that could be a game changer but don't have the supplies to fulfill it — we can jump in and help in that gap."

Tara Cline, Senior Manager of Business Relationships, People Driven Credit Union

"It can be hard to be competitive against the big banks sometimes, but in service, we've always done that well — and we're seeing more consumers come to us because of the level of service we provide."

Steve Vogler, Managing Partner, The Calysto Group

"The warning sign is thinking that you're probably fine. If you don't have a dedicated spend and dedicated attention specifically to cyber security, you're not fine...Cyber security is no longer a luxury. It's a requirement for businesses today. It's no longer if — it's really become when."

Dustin Kretchman, Owner, DLK Window Tinting

"We sit down with our customers and find out — what are your pain points? Because we offer a wide range of window films, not just dark films. We can put clear films up that will block the UV and keep the heat down."

Jeff Welsh, Owner, Right at Home

"Home care is not just having a caregiver. It's having a company that is considering all of your options and trying to help you have home care when you need it, in the way that you can handle it."

Dave Rozema, Detroit Tigers Pitcher (1984 World Series)

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"We went out there and Sparky said, 'We play hard every game.' When you play hard every game, sometimes the break comes your way."

Mike Rogers, U.S. Senate Candidate

"Small business owners in total employ more people than General Motors, more people than Ford. That's where the economy is, and that's why we ought to pay attention to them."

EPISODE TWO

Recorded on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Holiday Membership Luncheon

Featured Segments

Segment 1: James R Sommerville CPA, PLLC

Segment 2: Tara Cline, Senior Manager of Business Relationships, People Driven Credit Union

Segment 3: Derek Hilbert, Founder, Kingfisher Recruiting

Segment 4: Rob Huth, Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti PLC

Segment 5: Brian Reinhardt, Program Development Director, Management Specialties Group

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James R Sommerville CPA, PLLC

“What I mean by that is CPAs get so busy that they end up cramming business through a pipeline and they lose the relationship. Customers become widgets.”

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Tara Cline, People Driven Credit Union

“Banks and credit unions are on every corner — what sets us apart is personalized service.”

Derek Hilbert, Founder of Kingfisher Recruiting

“We’re not going to scale our company… we’re going to make sure we don’t interrupt the quality.”

Rob Huth, of Kirk, Huth, Lang & Badalamenti PLC

“Our niche is in Macomb County practicing municipal law… We go to bat for the people that help serve us and we’re proud to do that.”

Brian Reinhardt, Program Development Director, Management Specialties Group (MSG)

“We can actually help reduce and redirect anywhere from 10 to 20% of a company’s health care costs.”

EPISODE ONE

Recorded on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at September Membership Luncheon

Featured Segments

Segment 1: Mayor Michael Taylor, Sterling Heights

Segment 2: John Long, Chief Operating Officer, SMCC

Segment 3: Eric Monzo, Owner, The Monzo Group

Segment 4: Ryan Gleason, Senior Manager, Great Lakes Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Segment 5: Jared Sparr, CEO, ZeroFee 123

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Mayor Michael Taylor, City of Sterling Heights

"I like to defy expectations a bit and create my own brand of politics. I don’t easily fit into either of the two traditional parties, but I think that’s been a benefit for our residents and businesses in Sterling Heights."

John Long, Chief Operating Officer, SMCC

"We also make a point to really understand what our members do. Once we know that, we work behind the scenes to help them get in front of the right decision-makers. It’s all about mutual respect and reciprocity."

Eric Monzo, Owner, The Monzo Group

"The investor market is extremely competitive. We have people from all over the world coming to the Metro Detroit area to invest in our housing stock—REITs, investment funds, and private investors have been doing this for decades. But with inventory being so low, it’s more competitive than ever."

Ryan Gleason, Senior Manager, Great Lakes Region,

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

"The U.S. Chamber is pushing for permitting reform to ensure that the funds allocated in 2023 actually make it to communities faster. Streamlining that process is essential to strengthening infrastructure and supporting local economies."

Jared Sparr, Chief Executive Officer, ZeroFee 123

"We have major competitors like Square and Stripe, and while they’re well-known brands, they often charge double the industry average for processing fees. Most business owners wouldn’t pay double the price for any other service."