In Season 3 Episode 5 of Buying Local our host, Michael Nelson, sits down with Don Walton and Jay Ingleston from Elite Fighting Promotions to talk about their upcoming Fight Fest in Saratoga Springs.

They chat about Don’s recent trip to Thailand with one of his students who is absolutely dominating his age group, local fighting and jiu jitsu, and of course the upcoming event at Saratoga Springs City Center on November 1st. Jay also drops a big news bomb on some things coming up in February! CHECK IT OUT!! Learn more by going to https://www.elitefightingpromotions.com/.

Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media is on location at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Saratoga as they prepare to open their doors. He interviews Brazilion Jiu Jitsu Professors James and Jesse Bruchac about what is in store for the new location as well as some of their past experiences on and off the mats.

Don’t miss their Grand Opening on September 28! Check out their website at saratogajiujitsu.com for details.

In this episode Mike Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews Katie Tansey about her successful company HR Resolved and her passion for nutrition coaching, fitness, and helping people be the best version of themselves.

In this episode Michael Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews Ron Richards from R.A.S.P. Controls. They talk about Ron’s experience launching and growing his business, Triathlons, and more.

In this Episode host Michael Nelson interviews the owners of Saratoga Dry Age Cuts. These guys built a successful business that started as a hobby in their garage and grew into a brick and mortar store with over 12 employees.

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jay Ingleston and Don “The Soldier’s Son” Walton of Elite Fighting Promotions!
March 30th, 2024’s “March to Victory” event was a huge success! Now, Elite Fighting Promotions is returning to Saratoga once again for another stunning show on July 13th! How do they put together such a grand event? What can guests expect? Listen to this episode for the answers to these questions, and much more!

00:00 – Opening
00:21 – CP Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today!
01:08 – Show Begins: Welcome Back, Jay
01:40 – Saratoga: Springs NY, Not the Others!
02:23 – Don “The Soldier’s Son” Walton Returns
02:58 – Elite Fighting Promotions & DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions: Tag Team
04:05 – Appealing to Saratoga’s Niche Market
05:48 – Selling Out the City Center?! Druthers Runs Out of Drinks!
09:13 – Quality Fights
09:53 – Weight Classes… Bantamweight is 135 Pounds?!
11:12 – Mike Fights… Lyme Disease
13:43 – A Proper, Balanced Fight: How it All Comes Together
18:14 – The Announcer’s Table
19:03 – July 13th: After the Track, Come to the Fight!
20:36 – From Fighters to Promoters: A Quick History of Jay and Don
23:40 – External Talent Boosts Local Talent
26:21 – Bars, Buffets, & Brawls
27:57 – Live Broadcasts and Dad Jokes
28:45 – Shoutout to the Sponsors!
30:54 – A Momentous Meeting
31:46 – Lawyer, Brewer, Brawler: The One and Only Chris Martell
33:00 – How to Get in Touch: elitefightingpromotions.com
34:53 – Jay’s Latest Book: Let Me Fall Apart
37:47 – Closing Remarks
37:56 – CP Ad: Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today!
38:18 – Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Miriam Weisfeld, the Producing Artistic Director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival!
The ATF has been producing fantastic original shows for 30 years, and 2024’s season will be no exception – whether it’s a one-man musical recreating the sinking of the Titanic, an introspective look at perception of an actress throughout her evolving career, or a modern recreation of a classic Hitchcock thriller, this season’s shows are some that you won’t want to miss!

Check out the ATF’s website at: atfestival.org

00:00 – Opening

00:21 – CP Ad: Call RASP Inc. Today!

01:01 – Show Begins: The Adirondack Theatre Festival

02:15 – Brand New, Original Works!

03:21 – Glens Falls: The First to See the Best of the Best!

05:14 – What Makes it a “Festival”

07:21 – Four Projects for 2024! Starts June 27th!

08:04 – Where There Is (and Isn’t) Overlap

09:16 – The 30th Anniversary!

11:40 – Housing Costs DOUBLED in Just 3 Years! The Post-Pandemic Challenge

13:49 – The Stories Start Here

14:50 – The Innovation Never Ends!

16:19 – The Theatre Meets The Thunder

18:31 – Bringing Life Back to Glens Falls

20:58 – The Ticketing Structure… And How it Supports Local Business

23:39 – Who’s Watching

25:12 – 13 Suspects… One Actor

27:00 – Todd vs. The Titanic: Opens June 27th!

29:00 – Independence Day Sale! INDEPENDENCE24

29:39 – From Glens Falls to Ithaca

30:36 – Worth: An Intimate Exhibition

33:35 – The King’s Wife

34:40 – Dial M for Murder

36:20 – How to Get in Touch: atfestival.org

36:58 – Closing Remarks

37:19 – CP Ad: Visit The Eden Center Today!

37:48 – Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephanie Poulin, the owner and founder of The Happy Brands Company! Marketing has so many facets, it can be difficult to know which route… Stephanie gives us the basics on a new style that’s been taking off lately: influencer marketing. What is it exactly? How does it work? Is it right for your business? Listen to this episode, and you might just find out!

00:00 – Opening

00:21 – CP Ad: Visit The Eden Center for Integrative Care Today!

00:51 – Show Begins: Try a Bear Maple!

01:45 – An Introduction to Happy Brands Co.

03:54 – Influencer Marketing… Still a Campaign!

07:47 – Choose Your Brand Representative Carefully!

09:48 – Vetting the Right Influencer

13:24 – Leveraging Controversy… A Dangerous Game

18:36 – Is Influencer Marketing the Right Choice for Me?

24:27 – Micro-Influencers for Small Businesses

27:43 – Where Do I Start? A Guide Always Helps!

30:36 – What’s the Best Social Platform?

34:09 – Social Media: Challenging, but Fun and Rewarding!

36:38 – How to Get in Touch: @HappyBrandsCo, thehappybrands.co

37:54 – Closing Remarks

38:14 – CP Ad: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!

38:42 – Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Jordan, the master barber and owner of KJ’s Barbershop!

Both his grandfather and father were barbers, but Kris wasn’t so sure he wanted to do it himself… All of that changed after a significant event in 2020. What happened? Why did it motivate him to reenter the family trade? You’ll have to listen to this episode to find out!

00:00 – Opening

00:21 – CP Ad: Call Nourishing Minds Tutoring Today!

00:51 – Show Begins: The Benefit of the Ice Bath

03:26 – Old Man Mike

04:54 – Challenges Lead You Back Home

06:32 – Work It Out: Shoutout to Zabala!

08:26 – Nursing is in High Demand… But the Job is Hard

09:26 – Kris Jordan: Becoming a Master Barber

12:36 – Location, Location, Location

13:39 – The Transition is Tough… But Worth It!

14:29 – The 2020 Crisis: Diagnosing an Uncommon Problem

18:16 – Another Crisis: Sepsis Looms

21:30 – No Regrets: Pursue Your Dreams, Do Something Different!

23:06 – What Does Professional REALLY Mean?

24:43 – Putting the “Master” in Master Barber

29:05 – Mike Kelsey?

29:40 – Cutting Your Own Hair?!

31:37 – Beard Balms, Butters, Oils… What Works?

33:03 – Barbershops Making a Comeback!

36:37 – Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe

37:49 – Growing the Shop: Leaders Eat Last

39:57 – How to Get in Touch: kgsbarbershop.com

41:40 – Facebook Isn’t Where the Action Is

43:19 – Closing Remarks

44:43 – CP Ad: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!