Small Town Grit

01/07/2025

Check out the IRD Homes crew along with Quad Lock and Rock Landscaping filling the ICF (insulated concrete forms) with concrete on a cold December day. Watch the grit! 💪

Settle in and watch the grit of the guys filling the ICF with concrete on a cold December day in Michigan.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Small Town Grit! ⭐ Thank you to all our guests and followers for an incredible first year. Your support has made this journey so special, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings!

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the Small Town Grit family! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and a little small-town magic. 🌟✨

12/20/2024

Merry Gritmas to our giveaway winner, Lori Sebert Harris and to all of our Small Town Grit friends and family! Let's get gritty in 2025! 🎅⭐️

12/03/2024

Meet Steve Clark, Vassar Public Schools new superintendent! Steve shares his passion for students and their futures, plus gives Corey Haubs a breakdown of operations and a tour of the latest improvements at Vassar schools. Steve is the guy! YouTube and Spotify!

Video timeline:
1:30 - Steve's Journey to Vassar Public Schools
4:22 - Steve's approach as superintendent
8:22 - Difference between a bond and a millage
11:31 - Teaching students to be employable
18:59 - Bond-funded & grant improvements at Vassar
22:46 - Steve's snow day responsibilities
26:00 - Tour of Vassar High School

Episode 41 is here! Host Corey Haubs sits down with Steve Clark, the dedicated Superintendent of Vassar Public Schools, for an in-depth conversation about th...

12/02/2024

🚨 New Small Town Grit episode tomorrow! Corey Haubs sits down with Steve Clark, Superintendent of Vassar Public Schools, to discuss the challenges the district has overcome, the bond-funded improvements, and exciting plans ahead. Plus, get an exclusive tour of the school's impressive updates! Don't miss! 🎥📚

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Small Town Grit! 🦃🍂 We're so grateful for an amazing first year of guests and followers—thank you for all your support! Here’s to more grit and gratitude! 🎙️

11/26/2024

🎙️ ASK COREY ANYTHING – Hosted by Jim Kramer. The 40th episode of Small Town Grit team brings you a long-awaited and absolutely hilarious interview! This week, Haubs takes the hot seat for an Ask Corey Anything special, hosted by the one and only Kramer .
You, the viewers, sent in your burning questions, and we covered everything:
✅ Thought-provoking insights about business
✅ Corey's hot takes on sports
✅ Car troubles and some questionable advice
But that’s not all – in true Corey fashion, things take a chaotic turn when he has to deal with a surprise job site dilemma in the middle of the episode. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even learn something new! YouTube & Spotify!

🎙️ Ask Corey Anything – Hosted by Jim Kramer. The Small Town Grit team brings you a long-awaited and absolutely hilarious episode! This week, Corey Haubs ta...

11/25/2024

🚨 ARE YOU READY? 🚨 The long-awaited episode of Small Town Grit drops TOMORROW, and you don’t want to miss it! 🎙️ It's the Ask Corey Anything special, hosted by none other than the one-and-only, Jim Kramer! 🎉

We asked YOU, our viewers, to send in questions, and wow, did you deliver! From thought-provoking business insights to Corey’s hot takes on sports and even advice on car troubles 🚗—it’s all here. Plus, things take a wild turn when Corey has to manage a job site dilemma mid-episode. Let’s just say this one is full of laughs, surprises, and classic Corey moments. 😂

Tomorrow on YouTube & Spotify. Don't miss!

11/21/2024

Watch the Grit! Check out Homes install QuadLock ICF at a Saginaw, MI job site, showcasing energy-efficient and durable construction techniques. 💪

Watch IRD Homes install QuadLock ICF at a Saginaw, MI job site, showcasing energy-efficient and durable construction techniques.

11/12/2024

Whoa, 1000 Facebook followers! You guys are awesome! Thanks for tuning in, laughing with us, and keeping the Small Town GRIT strong. We’re just getting started. Let’s keep rollin’!

11/11/2024

Our friend Hank Davis of TPE Network is screening his world premiere of Kid Cops tonight at the Vassar Theatre. Hank filmed some of this short film in our Small Town Grit studio! 👏

Kid Cops The V.P.D. comedy short film. Presented by TPE Network and Life in Contrast Media. A young police detective must clear his name and stop a new baby ...

11/11/2024

Today we salute the brave men and women who are full of grit and have fought for our freedom. Happy Veterans Day! 🎖️

11/05/2024

🔥 Today's the day! Episode 39 is here with Tim Wingert! 🔥 Corey Haubs sits down with Tim Wingert to explore the 90-year history of Wingert's Food Center, the family-run grocery store in Mayville, MI. Tim shares how the business grew, its impact on the community, and the eventual sale to Neiman’s Market. YouTube & Spotify!

https://youtu.be/oNbC_TAFPE8?feature=shared

11/04/2024

👀 TOMORROW: EPISODE 39 👀 Join us for an incredible episode tomorrow with Mayville's own, Tim Wingert, former owner of Wingert's Food Center. Tim shares the fascinating history of Wingert's Food Center, a local grocery store his family founded 90 years ago. He recounts the growth of the family business, its significant impact on the Mayville community, and the decision to eventually sell the business to Neiman’s Market. Great stories of incredible small town grit!

10/29/2024

🔥 NEW EPISODE! 🔥 Corey Haubs sits down with Rachel Opperman, the powerhouse behind Knockout Real Estate in Frankenmuth, MI, along with her partner Andrew Keller. Rachel opens up about her journey to becoming a successful real estate business owner and shares the challenges she faced when making the leap to purchase the company. They dive deep into the current real estate market, discussing the struggles that first-time homebuyers face today. With lots of laughs and engaging banter, this episode is packed with insight and humor you won't want to miss! YouTube & Spotify!!

In this episode of Small Town Grit, host Corey Haubs sits down with Rachel Opperman, the powerhouse behind Knockout Real Estate in Frankenmuth, MI, along wit...

10/28/2024

🎙️ Tomorrow on Small Town Grit! 🎙️ Get ready for an awesome episode as Corey Haubs sits down with Rachel Opperman-Clark, Knockout Real Estate! 🏡✨ Rachel shares great real estate insights, funny stories, and the journey of building Knockout Real Estate with her partner Andrew Keller. You won’t want to miss the laughs and behind-the-scenes talk of what it takes to create a successful business!

📅 Tune in tomorrow on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!