In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Terrence Musto and Robert Manasier – the creator of Fabbro Industries, and the business mentor that helped him do it! From a humble start building custom bikes to running his own professional fabrication shop, Terrence’s business is a stunning example of the kind of value a business mentor like Robert can provide. Want to learn how to take that idea of yours to the next level? Listen to this episode to get a few clues!
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!
Building Better Culture with Tom Schin
Episode 49
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Tom Schin, the man behind the important consulting business of Build Better Culture! Every organization thinks they have a great workplace culture – but not all of them actually do! Tom knows the secrets to employee satisfaction and retention… But you might be surprised by how inherent they are! Listen to this episode to find out more!
00:21 – What Do You Do? Nothing, I Just Got Fired Today!
02:10 – The Masks They Wear
03:44 – The Show Starts Proper
04:25 – 20% Scary: Starting Your Own Business
05:50 – A Brief History of Tom Schin
10:58 – Build Better Culture: Show That You Care!
13:36 – Don’t Just Be a Manager: Be a Leader!
16:10 – Tom Can Help… If You’re Willing to Change!
17:34 – Storytime with Tom Schin
18:06 – Target Markets, and Balancing Priorities
24:15 – The Five Towers Culture
27:20 – Do You Want to Be a Leader?
28:23 – Taking the Tension Out of Retention: The Power of Stay-Interviews
32:20 – What Does the Future Hold?
33:30 – Annual Reviews? NO! Talk Regularly!
34:56 – Prepare Tomorrow’s Workforce Today!
36:10 – How to Get in Touch
36:47 – Shoutout to Brandi Tyler at Unbroken Athletics!
38:50 – Closing Remarks
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 Business Report, or Five Towers Media.
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!
Riding the Rails of Progress with Stimler Advantage
Episode 48
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Neal Stimler, the President of Stimler Advantage! Technology development has accelerated by leaps and bounds in recent years, and keeping up with it can be an overwhelming task… But Stimler Advantage has all the know-how to catch you and your business up with the times – making your processes efficient, and keeping your strategy tightly focused!
00:21 – What a Day… The Attack of the Fisher Cat
01:51 – Putting the “Busy” in Business
02:47 – Introductions: The Show Starts Proper
04:03 – Changes: Technology Evolves
07:38 – Five Towers Medium: Predictions are a Challenge!
09:49 – AI is… A Utility
12:13 – A Permanent State of Transition
14:58 – Websites and Print are Relevant Again!
16:46 – There is No One True Path! Find Out What’s Right for You!
19:29 – Building Relationships Takes Time!
20:19 – Working Local: Local is Global!
22:46 – The Stimler Advantage
24:04 – Is Wikipedia Still Credible?
26:24 – The Immense Value of Open Source: Neil’s Framework
29:30 – Their Success, Not Mine
31:00 – All Organizations, Big or Small
32:46 – Simplifying the Corporate Egg Hunt
34:41 – Defying Conventions
36:34 – Track, Measure, Grow
38:00 – How to Get in Touch: www.stimleradvantage.com
38:27 – Closing Remarks
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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media.
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Doug Ford and Pam Stott, two employees of Curtis Lumber who specialize in workforce development! It’s all anyone can talk about now: “Where are all the young workers?” “What will happen to the trades in ten years?” If Doug and Pam have anything to say about it, things will only get better – they’re dedicated to educating people across the state about their options, and the wonderful truths about Blue Collar work – it’s not “a backup job”, it’s skilled, profitable, fulfilling, and essential!
Event Includes Shopping, Complimentary Coffee and Cocoa, Cookies with Mrs. Claus, and Custom Photo Cookie Ornaments
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Dive into the festive spirit of the season at the 2nd Annual Artisans Christmas Market, proudly presented by Ladylily’s Place. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm, at the enchantingly decorated Ladylily’s Place, 4300 NY-50 Suite 106 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In case of snow, catch the magic on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, from 11 am to 5 pm.
Saratoga Springs, recently listed as one of the Most Festive Christmas Towns in the USA by House Beautiful sets the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary event. Immerse yourself in a wonderland of creativity as we showcase some of the region’s top artisans, each contributing to the festive atmosphere.
Shop unique, locally-produced and hand-crafted items. One-of-a-kind gifts including cookies, candles, jewelry, leathercraft, and more for everyone on your list. Sip complimentary coffee and cocoa while you shop! Looking for something uniquely special this year? Come to our Christmas market and have your photo taken in our charmingly decorated bakery. Shop while you wait for us to print your photo on a delicious cookie ornament. You can gift it as a keepsake, hang it on your tree or eat it on Christmas Eve. Check out our website for more details: www.ladylilysplace.com.
Join Mrs. Claus for delightful cookies from 2 to 4 pm. Admission is free, making this event accessible to all.
Specializing in delectable, cookie-masterpieces, our brand is centered on creating community through cookies. We’re looking forward to bringing local artisans together, providing a place to shop local and support our community this holiday season.
ABOUT LADYLILY’S PLACE
For over three years, we have served businesses and private clients by creating custom-cookie gifts. We take immense pride in our business and the quality of our product. We think baked goods should be delicious, while also being artistic and interesting. We believe there is nothing better than enjoying a freshly baked cookie with your best friend, celebrating an accomplishment, or sharing a laugh. We started this adventure with the goal of crafting magical moments and personalized cookies for you to share with the people you love. Each cookie you taste is a memory… we want them to be great ones!
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!
The Two Key Words – Experience, and Teamwork
Episode 47
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Brunelle, owner and CEO of White Glove Janitorial Service! He may be the executive at the helm, but Kris still does cleaning, team-building and managing along with his salesmanship duties. The key words to his success? Experience, and Teamwork! How have these things helped his small startup thrive this past year? You’ll have to listen to this episode to find out!
00:21 – Introductions
01:12 – Applying Experience to the Job
03:17 – White Glove: Origins
06:51 – There’s ALWAYS Going to Be Dirt!
08:39 – How to Make Money? Do Something Nobody Else Wants to Do!
11:42 – Profit is Not a Bad Thing!
12:51 – Being a Good Boss
13:58 – The Power of the Internet
15:07 – My Web Coach
17:18 – Don’t Have the Skill? Hire Somebody!
18:27 – Trust in Your Team
20:38 – After One Year… Seven Employees, Company Car!
23:07 – The Illusion of Security: Choose Your Set of Problems
24:19 – The Wind in our Sales: Making Friends
26:33 – When You’ve Got to Say No
27:29 – Hanging Out: The Residential Side
30:02 – You Don’t Have to Jump Into Business Ownership Headfirst!
31:24 – Exotic Meats… Aren’t That Good
31:49 – How to Get in Touch: We Do Great Work!
33:00 – Closing Remarks
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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media.
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Jared Davis and Samuel Stork – teacher and graduate respectively from WSWHE BOCES! They’ve got programs in dozens of different subjects for kids and adults alike, but one particular strength of their offerings is the Blue Collar menu! Horticulture, heavy equipment operation, welding, automotive – whatever your shade of blue, BOCES has a program for you!
In a heartwarming tribute to Veterans Day, Adirondack Brewery has crafted something truly special this year. A group of veterans, led by Adirondack Brewery Brewer Bob Shafer, who himself served 6 years in the US Air Force, came together to create a limited-edition beer: DD-214, a blonde IPA.
This unique brewing initiative began in 2020 as Brewer Bob Shafer’s way of honoring fellow veterans. The result is DD-214, a flavorful and distinctive blonde IPA that pays homage to the camaraderie and shared experiences of those who have served.
Behind the scenes, the veterans at Adirondack Brewery poured their dedication and passion into the brewing process. The attached behind-the-scenes photos capture the spirit of collaboration and the artistry involved in crafting this special beverage.
Tomorrow, on November 11th, Adirondack Brewery is extending a heartfelt thank you to veterans by offering them a complimentary pint of DD-214 with the purchase of a food menu item. This gesture is a small token of appreciation for the immense sacrifices and contributions made by our servicemen and women.
For those eager to savor DD-214, the blonde IPA will be available on draft and in cans for take-home enjoyment. Additionally, it will be proudly served at the Lake George American Legion Post 374.
The return of DD-214 on Friday is a celebration of craftsmanship and camaraderie. Adirondack Brewery expresses gratitude to Brewer Bob Shafer and the group of veterans whose collective effort brings this limited edition blonde IPA to life.
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!
The Ultimate Beverage Solution! MicroBottler Seals it All!
Episode 46
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Doug Ernenwein, Jordan Wood, and Scott Lufkin from DK Advanced Technologies! They have an amazing product on offer that truly does it all – the MicroBottler, an affordable, adaptable, customizable and portable solution for any and all of your beverage-containment needs! Canning and bottling, any size you need… MicroBottler is one amazing machine!
00:21 – Introductions
01:43 – Program Advance: MicroBottler Origins
04:45 – Can it Can? Yes, it Can!
06:03 – Putting the “Craft” in Craft Beverage
09:23 – Seamless Seaming
11:18 – Weekly Sales, from Local to Vietnam!
12:50 – Multi-Faceted Marketing
15:08 – Mobile Canning… Only Works Short-Term!
18:54 – Not Just Canning: Bottling, Too!
21:12 – Modularity Made Easy
22:45 – Adaptability: Long Neck, Medicine, Crown Caps, Whatever You Want!
26:29 – A Mobile Solution
27:13 – The MicroBottler Journey
28:56 – Fully Custom Solutions
30:16 – How to Get in Touch: microbottler.us
31:24 – Big or Small, MicroBottler Does it All!
33:17 – Closing Remarks
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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media.
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Kelsey Martin and Craig Dittl, two project managers from MLB Construction! They work with all kinds of people, from experienced Boomers to green Gen Zs, and no matter what the project, they keep the team and clients happy and get things done! What’s their secret? Listen to this episode HERE and find out!
