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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 53: One Man, One Plan – Zay Gets it Done

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Zay DuPree, the one-man mastermind behind DuPree Heating & Cooling!

When people think of a one-man operation, they typically picture an old dude with a beat up truck and a couple fans in the truck bed… But Zay couldn’t be further from that vision. Fully insured and thoroughly professional, Zay proudly stands by the quality of his process and results. If you need HVAC work done, Zay is the best one-man band in town!

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Buying Local – S2E7: Saratoga Biochar Fights Back!

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S2E7: Saratoga Biochar Fights Back!

Welcome to Buying Local!

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!

Saratoga Biochar Fights Back!

Season 2, Episode 7

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Raymond Apy, the CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions and one of the main figures behind Saratoga Biochar Solutions! The proposed facility’s goal is to process biosolids into carbon fertilizer, but local opposition to the project has been significant… Ray has met every goal and then some, and he wants more people to understand the importance of the project. Listen to this episode to hear his explanations and future plans!

00:48 – The Show Begins

01:41 – A Brief Background of Ray Apy

04:16 – The Biosolids Disposal Problem

05:21 – Meeting Moreau

07:09 – Why Biochar? A History

12:46 – Solving a Big Problem: Chemical Fertilizer

17:50 – Opposition Mounts

19:58 – Chapter 92 Does Not Apply

21:42 – 16 Conditions… All Met

24:12 – Propaganda, Defamation and Gaslighting

25:55 – Sewage Sludge vs. Biosolids: There IS a Difference!

27:48 – Biosolids vs. Biochar: There IS a Difference!

28:54 – PFAs: What They Are, and WHERE They Are

34:38 – Emerging Technologies: Biochar isn’t New!

38:06 – Wood’s Place in the Process

39:25 – Sharing Findings: With the DEC and Beyond

42:25 – The Well-Informed Have No Problems with the Project!

43:51 – Other Avenues: Railroad Ties, Asphalt Shingling, Carbon Concrete

46:25 – Public and Private Enterprise Alike

47:35 – Starting Small… And Keeping Emissions Low

49:50 – Not Giving Up

50:20 – How to Get in Touch

50:53 – 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.

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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Raymond Apy

  • Runtime

    51 min, 58 sec

  • Air Date

    April 8th, 2024

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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 52: Dancing Grain – From Field to Glass

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Rachel McDermott, the second-generation proprietor of Dancing Grain Farm Brewery!

Dancing Grain runs a special operation – fully family-owned, they source every ingredient that goes into their brews at their own farm, without using any pesticides… This is as Blue Collar as it gets! Listen to this episode HERE to hear their incredible story – recorded on site!

Buying Local – S2E6: Design & Development, Hand in Hand

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S2E6: Design & Development, Hand in Hand

Welcome to Buying Local!

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!

Design & Development, Hand in Hand

Season 2, Episode 6

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Geff Redick, owner of Redbud Development! Redbud’s specialty is improving your living space – not just “adding a pool”, but considering every factor of how you live in and use the space! For any project big or small, Redbud’s thoughtful building acumen impresses every time!

00:51 – Do Not Disturb

02:29 – An Introduction to Redbud: Designers AND Builders!

03:30 – Walk With Me: Thoughtful Development

05:58 – Redbud Blooms: An Origin Story

08:23 – A Truly Unique Project

11:19 – The Biggest Challenge: Starting Up!

12:32 – Economic Hopscotch

15:03 – What’s Next?

17:18 – Creating the Right Environment from the Start

19:59 – How to Get in Touch

20:54 – 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.

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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Geff Redick

  • Runtime

    22 min

  • Air Date

    March 25th, 2024

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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 51: A Family Foundation, Built Right

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Paul Lachar, owner and mason at Top Course Masonry!

The whole family’s in on this foundational construction dream… But there’s no dysfunction here. Paul and his crew have served the region with pride for over 20 years, and there’s no end in sight! Listen to this episode HERE to hear about his experience, how he keeps the family in harmony, how he got back to school after an injury, and more!

Buying Local S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries

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S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries

Welcome to Buying Local!

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!

Unraveling Financial Mysteries

Season 2, Episode 5

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Charles Amodio, a main partner and forensic accountant at FAZ Forensics!
Forensic accounting is a little-known but invaluable resource to businesses of all kinds, and FAZ is the premier provider of it in the region! Whether you need a business valuation, financial investigation, or even litigation support, when answers matter, FAZ delivers!

00:21 – Ad: Call Cerrone Plumbing,
Heating & Air Conditioning Today!
00:44 – Introduction: Charlie’s Views
01:59 – What is FAZ Forensics?
03:47 – The Attorney Middleman
05:28 – Finding Forensics
06:34 – Discovering New Things
07:58 – Identifying Value
09:42 – Unique Customers, Unique Needs
13:31 – A Day in the Life of a Forensic Accountant
15:07 – A Team… Of Individuals
17:26 – Meeting Point: Connecting Chapters Together
21:32 – Both Educational AND Social Value
22:08 – AI Panel, Coming Up!
23:10 – Going Beyond Tradition
24:53 – How to Get in Touch
25:19 – Closing Remarks
25:58 – Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today!

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.

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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Charles Amodio

  • Runtime

    27 min, 8 sec

  • Air Date

    March 18th, 2024

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Buying Local S2E4: March to Victory – The Men Behind the Melee

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S2E4: March to Victory – The Men Behind the Melee

Welcome to Buying Local!

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!

March to Victory – The Men Behind the Melee

Season 2, Episode 4

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Don Walton and Jay Ingleston – former fighters turned promoters at DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions!

On March 30th, Vermont-based Donnybrooke is bringing a premier MMA event to New York state for the first time – Adina Hornstra vs. LG Pannell and Carmen Corchado vs. Oriana Bracho at the March to Victory! How did they go about putting together this action-packed event? What were their motivations behind the matchups? What brings them to New York this time around? You’ll have to listen to this episode to find out!

00:21 – Ad: Call RASP Inc. Today!

01:01 – Introductions

01:43 – DonnyBrooke: Origins

03:48 – Vermont-Grown, New York-Raised

06:34 – Two Sides of the Same Coin

08:15 – The Solider’s Son

09:21 – A Brief History of Jay Ingleston: Live from the Beattydome

12:35 – Training Montage

13:51 – A Beatty Beatdown

14:55 – A Roughhouse Renaissance

16:06 – Booking a Massive Event

18:13 – A Fair Fight… More Fun to Watch, AND Helps Fighters Grow

22:25 – Lose at the Bottom… So You Can Win at the Top

25:19 – Close Match is Best Match

28:53 – The Martial Arts Community: Keeping the Fighting in the Ring

32:23 – Daddy’s Pro Fighter

34:31 – The Ingleston Touch

36:00 – Pushing It to the Limit: The Early 2000s Fight Scene

39:57 – The Best Rush There Is

40:56 – More Upcoming Events

41:59 – New York Mucks Things Up (Again)

44:28 – Bare Knuckle Boxing with Matt

46:20 – A Remote-Controlled Fighter… Takes It!

47:48 – How to Get in Touch: Shoutout to the Sponsors!

49:24 – 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.

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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guests

    Don Walton & Jay Ingleston

  • Runtime

    50 min, 34 sec

  • Air Date

    March 8th, 2024

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Buying Local – S2E3: The Real Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

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S2E3: The Real Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

Welcome to Buying Local!

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 Real Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

Episode 50

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson talks with local top real estate experts Dan Wade, Mark Pawlows, and Lori Danussi!

It’s been a few years since the COVID pandemic first affected the real estate market… What’s recovered, what still has a ways to go, and what does that mean to prospective home-buyers and sellers? Listen to this episode for the answers to those questions, and many more!

00:21 – Ad: Visit the Eden Center for Integrative Care!

00:51 – Introduction

02:55 – The State of the Market… Still Favors Sellers!

04:57 – The Reign of Rent

07:27 – When Your First Home is a Retirement Home

09:10 – Interest Rates Hold Strong

11:55 – The Adjustable Rate Loan

13:57 – Drawing the Line Between a Starter and Forever Home

15:35 – Nests Aren’t Being Emptied: Where Are We Headed?

16:59 – Regulation Stifles Progress: The Ironically Named Moratorium

18:24 – Supply Chain Issues are Mostly Over… But Building Costs are Still Up

19:15 – Remote Work Affects Commercial Real Estate

22:56 – Real Estate Shifts: The Mall’s Fall from Grace

25:22 – Turning the Mall Into a Cruise Ship

26:09 – Timing is EVERYTHING

27:19 – Interest Rates May Come Down Soon!

28:!5 – Marry the Home, Date the Rate

29:06 – How to Get in Touch

30:18 – Closing Remarks

30:58 – Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today!

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.

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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guests

    Dan Wade, Mark Pawlows, and Lori Danussi

  • Runtime

    32 min, 8 sec

  • Air Date

    February 12th, 2024

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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 50: Hiring to Your Weaknesses… AND Strengths?

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Michael Turcotte, proprietor of Turn Cycle Solutions!

Michael built and grew his New Hampshire-based business with the usual hard work and hiring team members to cover his own weaknesses… But he also made the unique decision to hire people with similar strengths to his own. Why would he replace his own strengths with a costly employee, and how did this decision help his business grow? Listen to this episode HERE, and you just might find out!

Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 49: The True Meaning of Leadership

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In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Dean Leber, a top leadership consultant at The Leaders Group!

The corporate world is full of bloated questions – “What’s the difference between a mission and vision statement?” and “How do I empower my employees to become good leaders?” These questions seem jejune on the surface, but Dean has real, authentic answers to them that can help you, your team, and your business. Listen to this episode HERE to find out how!