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Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County have no shortage of fantastic goods and services to offer! In this podcast, our host Mike Nelson will clue you in on the amazing gems hidden in your very own community!
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Sep 25, 2023
Episode 41: Dirty Jobs, Pure Hearts - The Impact of Performance Industrial in Our Community
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Sean Willcoxon, the Operations Manager of Performance Industrial! The company provides stellar commercial cleaning services, but what really sets them apart is their commitment - not just to their clients and employees, but to the community as a whole. Whether it's epoxy flooring, kitchen exhaust cleaning, supporting employees or organizing charity drives, Performance Industrial gets the Dirty and Difficult, Done!
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00:21 - Introductions
00:52 - What is Performance Industrial?
02:36 - Shoutout to Paesan’s Pizza!
03:20 - Sean’s Coolest Job: Mikado
04:33 - Processing Plastics: How Recycling Works
07:58 - Turn Those Ceiling Tiles Bright White!
09:46 - An Asset to the Community
13:23 - Freedom Isn’t Free
14:34 - Give a Little, Get a Lot
16:06 - Treat Your People Right
19:17 - We Want You!
21:41 - Cultivate That Culture: More Than Money
25:01 - Getting Conventional
25:50 - October: A Month of Charity
28:11 - Golfing for Good
30:26 - The Folds of Honor Gala
33:40 - Come on, Bill!
33:57 - How to Get in Touch
34:47 - Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today!
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Sep 18, 2023
Episode 40: Mike Nelson's In With the ARCC
In this episode, our familiar Mike Nelson is interviewed by Amanda Blanton on an episode of her radio show, I'm In With the ARCC! This gives him the chance to tell the story of his two biggest companies - Five Towers Media, and Glens Falls TODAY! How does each company operate? How do they work together? The answer is here in this very special episode!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:18 - The Five Towers Package
02:24 - Social Media Has Left the Building
05:04 - The Five Towers Amplifier
07:40 - Getting To Know All About You
09:22 - The Local Appeal
11:16 - AI Can’t Replace Creatives!
14:08 - Commercial: Visit SkyZone Queensbury!
14:24 - The One and Only Mike Nelson
15:32 - Glens Falls TODAY: Free News for Free People
18:23 - Business-Focused
19:05 - Veteran-Focused
21:26 - Tag Teams: Shoutout to Derek and Steve!
22:29 - Good, Quality Content
23:34 - Mike’s Words of Wisdom: Buy Local!
23:48 - How to Get in Touch
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Sep 11, 2023
Episode 39: Let's Go To the Hub
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Robert Starbuck, the CEO at Migrate Business Services, and Saratoga's Business Hub! Robert has 40 years of experience in world business, and his company can help you and your business get the help you need by providing office space, professional help, outsourcing options, and more!
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00:21 - Introductions
00:56 - Who is Robert Starbuck?
03:38 - What’s the Business Landscape Look Like?
06:19 - The Remote Boat
09:19 - The Business Hub vs. Migrate: What Does What?
13:53 - Services: What and How?
15:38 - It’s About Trust
17:27 - From Jordan to Jersey: Similarities and Differences
20:33 - What Can the Hub Do for Me?
22:52 - What Can Migrate Do for Me?
26:15 - What Makes the Hub Stand Out?
29:22 - Mike’s Testimonial
30:31 - Focus on Professionals, and Experiences
33:38 - The Corporate Mall
36:52 - Franchising!
39:10 - How to Get in Touch: Stop by 63 Putnam!
40:54 - Shoutout to Chris Ryan and SIX Marketing!
41:20 - Closing Remarks
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Sep 5, 2023
Episode 38: Real Estate Roundtable
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews a trifecta of real estate experts - Agent Paul Smith, real estate specialist attorney Dan Wade, and owner of Freedom One Funding, Mark Pawlows! The 2023 market is awash with confusing and hectic developments, and nobody knows better than these three! Want to know their secrets to navigating through this storm? You'll have to listen to this episode and find out!
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00:21 - Introductions
02:56 - The State of Real Estate: Dan’s View
05:34 - Mark’s View
08:14 - Paul’s View
10:15 - It’s an Inventory Issue - Still!
13:20 - Interest Rates: Buyers vs. Sellers
14:58 - No Praise for the Appraisals
17:05 - Jack Up the Price! Appraisal Gap Contingencies
19:12 - Stand Out! Above the Crowd
22:27 - What’s Your Offer?
25:24 - The Escalation Clause
27:41 - Flipping’s Out, Renting’s In!.. But Choose Your Tenants Wisely!
30:10 - Incentive Programs?.. What a Mess!
33:42 - Finally Foreclosures
36:07 - Homes as Investments: The Curse of AirBnB
40:15 - Saratoga Prices… Terrifying!
41:41 - Advice for First-Time Buyers
44:23 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
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Jul 31, 2023
Episode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews David Byrne, an army veteran and the owner & president of Renua Energy! Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and affordable across the nation, and David uses Renua to try to help meet the coming energy demands and make our nation energy-independent! Listen to this episode to hear about his goals, his history, and more!
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00:21 - Introduction: Service Around 9/11
03:37 - Renua: A History
08:05 - What Renua Offers
10:45 - How EV Charge Stations Work
12:45 - Industry Standards
13:53 - Five Years of Service
14:53 - Not Just Employees
16:46 - Ending Up Upstate: Calling South Glens Falls Home
19:50 - Your Buddy’s Boat
20:29 - Commercial Break: Visit Bogey’s Pub & Grill Today!
21:04 - Dave’s Biggest Challenge: Finding Help!
23:50 - Want vs. Need: Salesmanship Closes the Gap, But It’s Not Easy!
26:52 - Cold Calling: A Mike Nelson Tale
27:58 - Shoutout to Kate Haggerty, our Star Reporter!
28:51 - The Adirondack Chamber of Commerce: Hit Up Those Events!
30:21 - Sell Us a Salesperson: Hunting Down the Hunter
33:13 - Closing Deals is a Great Feeling!
35:43 - Shoutout to Whiteman Chevrolet!
36:41 - Can You Make Money on EV Chargers?.. Yes; Over Time
38:33 - A State-Level Deal
40:04 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
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Jul 24, 2023
Episode 36: Howard Litwak & Chris Ryan (SIX Marketing)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Supreme Commander Chris Ryan and "AI Howard" Litwak of SIX Marketing! AI's a big topic right now, and it can be hard to know where to stand on it - How can you access it? What's it useful for? Are there downsides? We have some answers for you here, in this informative episode!
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00:21 - Introductions
01:38 - What’s the Deal with AI?
03:48 - ChatGPT: The SuperGoogle
04:55 - Incorporating AI… Carefully
08:04 - Benefits of AI: Advanced Searching, Copy Generation, Efficiency
11:59 - AI is an Actor: Give it Proper Direction!
15:04 - Downsides of AI: NEEDS Editing, NDA Violations, Terrible at
Math, Prone to Hallucinating
17:49 - Is the Source Credible?
18:38 - Smart Ads and Campaigns?.. ABSOLUTELY NOT!
21:26 - The Hobbesian World of Meta and Google
22:52 - EmAIl
25:10 - Humanity and Robots, Working in Harmony
27:28 - Same Skills, New Tools… But Hang Onto That Vinyl!
28:39 - Entering the World of AI: Where to Start
30:46 - Training with AI
33:12 - AI-Generated, or Just Weird?
34:50 - Don’t Even Think About It!
35:56 - Doesn’t Hurt to Try
37:08 - Prompt-Engineering as a Skillset
38:25 - How to Get in Touch
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Jul 10, 2023
Episode 35: Stephen Zabala (Greenfork)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, owner and operator of Greenfork in Saratoga! Stephen's passionate about all things fitness - whether it's strengthening the body through exercise or feeding it properly with a nutritious diet, Stephen can help anyone down the road to a healthier, happier self!
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00:46 - Introduction
01:27 - Stephen Zabala: A Renaissance Man
02:40 - Budokan: Movement Mastery
05:46 - Maintaining and Strengthening Flexibility and Mobility
06:48 - The Battleground
08:12 - Personal Training: Inside and Out
10:12 - Nutrition is Everything!
12:00 - Entrepreneurship: The Purest Path to Freedom
12:48 - Back to the Northeast
14:24 - Let’s (Not) Go to the Mall!
15:26 - Greenfork’s Services
18:06 - Who Needs Greenfork? Everyone!
21:00 - Convenient AND Healthy
22:13 - No Techniques Void the Golden Rule: Calories In, Calories Out!
24:13 - Gaining Muscle Means Eating MORE!
24:55 - Catering: So Good, There’s No Leftovers!
27:44 - Real Good Food, Real Good Prices
29:39 - Name Drop!
30:46 - Eating Local
31:40 - Regenerative Farming: What Makes Good Food
35:50 - How to Get in Touch: eatgreenfork.com
36:36 - Closing Remarks
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Jul 3, 2023
Episode 34: Jacob Goldman (Layoff Lookout)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jacob Goldman, nineteen-year-old co-founder of Layoff Lookout! In this country, companies must post a warning if they plan to layoff over a certain number of workers, but these warnings are often difficult to find... Layoff Lookout scrapes depositories of information to find these warnings, and passes the information to you when you need it most! Learn more about it by listening to this episode!
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00:40 - An Introduction to Jacob Goldman, and Layoff Lookout
02:25 - Contact Bob Fitch at State Farm Today!
02:40 - It All Starts With an Idea
03:47 - When Layoffs Loom… A Head Start Makes the Difference!
05:33 - Planting the Seed
07:20 - Layoff Lookout is… Free?!
09:13 - How it Works
12:02 - Why TikTok is the Best Springboard for Organic Growth
15:38 - Meta, FaceBook?.. No Thanks!
17:43 - The Future of Layoff Lookout
19:58 - Working Monetization Into the Mix: And Strategic Use
21:19 - How to Learn More: layofflookout.com, @LayoffLookout
22:15 - Closing Remarks
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Jun 26, 2023
Episode 33: Danushan Sooriabalan, M.D. (Dr. Dan)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Danushan Sooriabalan; better known as Dr. Dan, a local Internal Medicine Physician... But most importantly, a primary care specialist! Primary Care has been on the decline in this country for some time now, but Dan is trying to bring it back into the spotlight! Hear about his important mission and what he can offer you here, in this stellar episode!
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00:21 - Introduction: Our Mission, and Shoutout to Bogey’s Pub!
01:27 - He’s Doctor Dan!
02:22 - What Doctor Dan Does… For You
03:26 - The Vanishing of the Private Practice
05:46 - Reactionary Medicine
07:23 - Bodhi’s Boogers Journey
09:12 - Putting the Primary Back in Primary Care
11:32 - The Patient Experience
13:50 - Unlimited Visits?!
14:55 - Coping with Catastrophe
17:13 - What “Primary” Really Means
18:59 - Commercial Break: Contact 1-800-Paint-Job Today!
19:11 - The Primary Care Shortage
21:04 - Healthcare Shouldn’t Just be a Transaction!
22:17 - Don’t Blame the Players… Blame the Game
23:46 - Rehumanizing Healthcare, One Patient at a Time (Shoutout to Todd Bailey!)
25:33 - How to Get in Touch with Doctor Dan
26:00 - Closing Remarks
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Jun 19, 2023
Episode 32: Aimee Woodhouse (Aimee Lactation Consulting)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Aimee Woodhouse, a local professional Lactation Consultant! Aimee helps expecting and current mothers prepare for the proper feeding of their children, and there's a lot more that goes into it than you might think! Give this episode a listen to find out what value her service - and other similar services, such as doulas - bring to our community.
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00:21 - Introduction: What’s an IBCLC?
01:29 - Shoutout to the Eden Center! https://www.theedencarecenter.com/
03:15 - What Does a Lactation Consultant Do?
05:32 - Discovering a Calling
07:41 - The Boob Whisperer
09:52 - Coming Home, and Filling a Need
12:50 - The Stress of Being a Mom
14:50 - Dads Do Their Best!
15:26 - How do Moms Find Aimee?.. Google at 2:00 AM!
16:57 - Shoutout to Tisha Graham: The Value of a Doula
18:32 - Lactation Care is… Covered by Insurance?!
22:18 - When to Call? Before the Baby Even Comes!
23:30 - A Precise Measurement
25:02 - Protecting and Promoting
27:42 - How to Get in Touch: www.aimeelactation.com, @AimeeLactation
29:00 - The Ups and Downs of TikTok
29:46 - Closing Remarks
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Jun 12, 2023
Episode 31: Don "The Soldier's Son" Walton
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Don "The Soldier's Son" Walton, a former pro MMA fighter turned fight coach! The road to "fighting for a living" was a difficult one to travel, but Don never gave up and made his dream come true! Listen now to hear his incredible success story!
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00:59 - Don Walton, a Man of Many Talents
01:54 - A Modern Day Master
02:44 - The Black-Belt Expectation
04:06 - The Path of the Warrior: How Don Found His Way
07:02 - Nothing to Fear in the Ring!
09:10 - What’s the Point of Point-Fighting?
10:17 - March, 2014… The Turning Point
12:09 - The First Fight
15:47 - A Bloodsport
17:36 - The Limitations of New York
20:38 - What is Muay Thai?
21:47 - A King’s Welcome
23:30 - Van Life
26:15 - Fi…
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Jun 5, 2023
Episode 30: Alan VanTassel (Velocity Sales)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Alan VanTassel, the Outsourced VP of Sales at Velocity Sales! Developing and nurturing a sales team and structure for your business is no easy task, but Alan's got the know-how to take you from a sales slump to a bargain bonanza! How? Take a listen and find out!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:33 - What Alan VanTassel Does: Grow Sales with Strategy and Processes
04:22 - Not Just Strategy, But Tactics
05:43 - Helping the Many, Not Just the Few
06:30 - Entrepreneurship: A Path to Freedom, But No Path is Perfectly Paved!
08:37 - A Good Foundation Matters for Any and All Developments!
11:08 - Sales & Marketing: Not Rivals, But Closely-Knit Teammates!
12:38 - Guaranteeing Results
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May 22, 2023
Episode 29: Chris Leuzinger (Nourishing Minds)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Leuzinger, the head tutor and founder over at Nourishing Minds! How'd he get started with professional tutoring? How did COVID affect his business? What subjects are kids struggling with nowadays? Listen to this episode and find out!
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00:21 - Introduction: What is Nourishing Minds?
02:37 - Nine Years of Excellence!
04:33 - Born From a Fluke: New York Couldn’t Slow Chris Down!
07:29 - The COVID Crisis… IMPROVED Chris’ Business?!
09:58 - And the Post-Pandemic Recovery… ALSO Improved the Business!
11:27 - Education Shifting
13:52 - Online Options… Not Very Popular for Tutoring, or Even in General!
15:52 - The Common Core Boogeyman
17:33 - Keeping Up With the Latest Methods
18:…
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May 15, 2023
Episode 28: Brandi Tyler (Unbroken Athletics & Club Midnight Crossfit)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brandi Tyler, the workout guru behind Unbroken Athletics and Club Midnight Crossfit! They talk on location after an intense workout and cover all the bases behind what it entails, who can join in on it, and more!
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00:21 - Introduction
00:38 - Unbroken Athletics vs. Midnight Crossfit: What’s the Difference?
01:26 - Why Crossfit?
04:00 - Crossfit vs. YMCA and Other Gyms
05:50 - Why Crossfit? Part 2
07:14 - Gyms During COVID
07:56 - Who is Crossfit For?
10:26 - What is Crossfit?
11:53 - Mike’s Experience with Crossfit… So Early!
12:31 - Commercial Break: Contact Bob Fitch Today!
12:46 - Crossfit Movements: All About the Barbels!
15:04 - Other Movements: They All Intertwine
16:21 - Th…
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May 8, 2023
Episode 27: Samantha Bosshart (Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Samantha Bosshart, the Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation! Her organization is dedicated to preserving the historic legacy of Saratoga Springs in more ways than one, and they have an exciting event coming up very soon! Take a listen and find out what they're about, and what the event will be!
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00:21 - Introduction
00:42 - Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation: Who Are They…
01:24 - … And What Do They Do?
02:53 - The Objective: Preserving the Legacy of 65 Phila Street
04:39 - What Exactly Will Be Done?
05:26 - Previous Successes: 117 Grand Avenue, 5 Clinton Street
07:12 - Targeting Strategies, and the Most Gratifying Project… The Spirit of Life!
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May 1, 2023
Episode 26: Chris Mast (The Car Shoppe)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Mast, owner and operator of The Car Shoppe - two locations in Queensbury, and now, a brand new one in Malta! Where did he come from? How has he had such success? How do new mandates affect his business? To find out, listen to this episode!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:12 - A New Location: Hello, Malta!
01:56 - Started in Long Island… Now We’re Here!
03:09 - Why Cars? “I’ve Always Done Cars”
04:35 - The Shoppe is Community-Driven… Pun Intended!
05:46 - Vehicle Vending Machines… A Mistake?
07:05 - Inventory Shortages are Better… But are Going to Get Worse!
09:57 - Trucks MUST be Bought From a Dealer: Franchise Laws
12:13 - Mandates, Mandates, Mandates!
15:15 - From 3 Cars t…
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Apr 24, 2023
Episode 25: Teddy Foster & Chris Ryan (Universal Preservation Hall)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Teddy Foster and Chris Ryan - two superstars that work with the Universal Preservation Hall! They're hosting a fundraising event on May 18th: The Shaken and Stirred Celebrity Bartender Party! What will the event be like? Who will be there? To find out, listen to this episode, and check out their website at: https://universalpreservationhall.org/shaken-and-stirred-2023/
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00:21 - Introduction
01:23 - The Founding of The Universal Preservation Hall
04:24 - What UPH Does
05:09 - UPH’s Shows: Rosanne Cash, Louie Anderson, Bobby Collins, and So Much More!
06:14 - Fundraising!
08:03 - Coping With COVID… With Pinball?!
10:49 - Commercial Break: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park in Queensbury!
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Mar 22, 2023
Episode 24: Andy Liporace and Joe Cerrone (Blue Flame and Cerrone Plumbing & HVAC)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Andy Liporace - the President of Blue Flame Gas - and Joe Cerrone, the Manager and Owner of Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning! New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is calling for the installation of heat pumps in many homes and business throughout the state. What does this mean? Is it going to be expensive? Is it practical? These questions and more have been on the minds of everyone in the state... But don't worry! Our guests have all the answers you need here, in this informative episode!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:27 - A Basic Understanding of the New Heat Pump Laws
03:45 - How Will the Law Affect Businesses?
05:37 - Mike’s Heating Situation: How Far Building C…
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Mar 20, 2023
Episode 23: Jennifer Rhodes & Drew Cali (Mind Body Soul Expo)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jennifer "Gem" Rhodes - the founder of the Mind Body Soul Expo - and Drew Cali, a psychic-medium and intuitive guide! They discuss the fantastic offerings of the Expo, the trials Drew faced that led him to his practice, and even conduct a brief reading on Mike! You won't want to miss this episode!
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00:21 - Introduction
01:48 - The Mind Body Soul Expo
05:15 - Thousands of Attendees: A Positive Energy
07:01 - Handpan: An Amazing, Unique Instrument!
09:30 - Bringing in Drew
13:12 - Who is Drew Cali?
16:42 - Tragedy Upon Tragedy
19:50 - Growing: Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually
20:30 - A Fated Meeting: The Mind Opens
23:55 - Drew Awakens
26:13 - The Evidential Medium: Training Worldwid…
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Mar 8, 2023
Episode 22: Scott Peterson (D'Orazio-Peterson LLP)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Scott Peterson, a founding partner and attorney at D'Orazio-Peterson LLP! They discuss what services they offer to discriminated-against workers, how real law differs from what you see in the news, their mutual interest in podcasting, and more!
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00:21 - Introduction
00:51 - What is D’Orazio-Peterson?
01:51 - Employment Discrimination: What Does it Mean, and What Doesn’t It?
03:53 - Work-Leave Protections
05:15 - Not the “Chipotle” Experience
08:02 - Commercial Break: Contact Paul Smith with Renovo Real Estate Today!
08:28 - Personal Injury: Educate, Empower, and Guide
10:07 - Harmed by the Headlines: Your Case Matters!
12:25 - “I’m Not the Suing Kind!” Nobody is, Until They Ha…
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Feb 13, 2023
Episode 21: Sarah Craig (Caffé Lena)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Sarah Craig, the Executive Director at Caffé Lena! Caffé Lena needs no introduction as one of the most historic spots in all of Saratoga Springs, and Sarah has plenty of stories to tell about its past, present... And future!
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00:40 - An Introduction to Caffé Lena, and Sarah Craig
02:40 - 10 People… 900 Events! Managing a Staff
05:45 - The 2016 Renovation
08:23 - A Deeper History: Caffé Lena’s Origins
11:43 - Entrepreneurial Optimism: Joy and Struggle, Struggle and Joy
13:59 - Check Out the Documentary at: https://www.wmht.org/lena/
14:17 - The Library of Congress: https://history.caffelena.org/
15:00 - Famous Performers… Have to Start Somewhere!
17:20 - The COVID Crash: Thank You to All Donors!
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Jan 11, 2023
Episode 20: Chris Ryan & Leah Parillo (SIX Marketing)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Ryan and Leah Parillo - the "Supreme Commander" and "Purveyor of Fun" respectively at SIX Marketing! Marketing can often be a challenge for burgeoning and experienced businesses alike, and these two have no shortage of advice to offer and strategies to implement! How can their expertise help YOUR business? Take a listen and find out!
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00:07 - Introduction
00:45 - Not a Marketing Agency; A Growth Agency!
04:02 - The Start of SIX
06:48 - What’s Special About the SIX Approach?
08:50 - What Makes a Business Thrive?.. There’s No Single Answer, But SIX Has Them All!
12:25 - The Influencer Market… Is There Value on a Local Level?
15:39 - What’s My Company’s Next Step?
18:08 - The TikTok Bubble
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Dec 14, 2022
Episode 19: Ray Apy (Saratoga Biochar Solutions)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Ray Apy, the CEO of Saratoga Biochar Solutions! The organization is hoping to open a facility that can process biosolids and turn them into clean fertilizer, but they've encountered some problems along the way... Find out what their goal is and how their process works in this informative episode!
A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
00:07 - Introduction
02:04 - What is Saratoga Biochar’s Goal?
04:33 - The Maine Problem…
06:51 - … And How Biochar is Completely Different!
08:38 - Restoring Carbon to Its Place in Nature (After Cleaning!)
10:26 - What Happens to PFAS and Other Nasties?
12:56 - A Clean Stack
13:55 - Pyrolysis: Heating, But Not Burning!
17:12 - Polluting Days are Over: DEC Oversight is Strict, and Biochar More Than Complies!
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Dec 8, 2022
Episode 18: James Bruchac (Ndakinna Center)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews James Bruchac, the founder and program director of Ndakinna Education Center! They discuss the value of a "Renaissance Man", how martial arts can tone the body as well as the spirit, the many offerings of the Ndakinna Center, and more in this fantastic episode!
A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
00:07 - Introduction
01:14 - James Bruchac: A Renaissance Man
03:57 - The World’s Toughest 80-Year-Old
05:31 - The Ndakinna Center
07:37 - Mike’s Endorsement: He and His Son Loved Ndakinna!
08:45 - Martial Arts: Jiu Jitsu, Pencak Silat, Kyokushin Karate, Muay Thai
11:20 - SBR’s Own Chad Beatty: A Black Belt!
13:00 - The Don of Jiu Jitsu
14:30 - Jesse and the 13th Language: Abenaki
15:54 - Youth Martial Arts Training: Lots of Options!
18:28 - M…
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Nov 30, 2022
Episode 17: Nick Pavoldi (Bodywork Professionals)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Nick Pavoldi, the massage master at Bodywork Professionals! They discuss the many different kinds of massage he can perform, how one of Nick's hobbies transformed into a lucrative side hustle, and the business' unique application of "Gong Therapy"... Don't know what that is? Take a listen and find out!
A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT PRODUCTION
NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
00:27 - Introducing… Nick Pavoldi, and Bodywork Professionals!
02:30 - “Rolfing”: What is It?
05:33 - It’s Not About Crushing Pain, But CURING Pain!
08:17 - Mike’s Massages
10:04 - Not Just Rolfing: Any Kind of Massage Your Body Needs, From Mild Relaxers to Medical Therapy!
13:26 - Post-Natal Massage: An Essential Procedure!
15:48 - Gong Work: The Power of Sonic Restoration!
20:35 - Blasting Stress to…
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