In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Steven and Christian Boxley, the father-son Presidential team of Boxley’s Services!

For three generations, Boxley’s has provided complete cleaning and detailing services to homes, businesses, and vehicles… From humble beginnings, Boxley’s transformed hard work and reliable service into a successful and reputable business. Each generation has built upon the last; and Christian has plenty of new ideas to help Boxley’s grow! Listen to this episode to hear their incredible story, plans for the future, and more!

00:21 – Ad: Call Cerrone Today!

00:43 – Introductions

01:35 – What is Boxley’s Services?

03:28 – Three Generations of Boxley’s: James’ Story

06:25 – Steven Steps In: From Polishing to Detailing

07:53 – Snagging the Baton

09:08 – Shoutout to Kathleen Armer-Goes!

10:08 – James vs. Steven: The Bout of the Century

11:09 – The Name “Boxley”… Means Character

13:33 – The Truck Looks Great!

15:38 – A Daughter’s Potential

16:32 – Steven Answers the Call: Minister Boxley

17:51 – Christian’s Time to Shine: Click It, Book It, Drop It

18:32 – COVID Complications: Spray It Again!

20:50 – Shoutout to Dan Grock!

23:33 – 20 is the Magic Number: The Boxley Team

25:47 – Priorities in Order

27:46 – The Boxley Carwash Club: And More of Christian’s Plans

29:28 – Got to Be Real

31:09 – “Boxley’s is the Vehicle to How We Met”

33:02 – Balancing the Old With the New: Gaining and Maintaining Trust

36:33 – Earn Those Five Stars… The RIGHT Way!

38:21 – How to Get in Touch: boxleys.com

40:20 – Ad: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brad Colacino, his partner at – and co-owner of – Five Towers Media!

Brad had a stable, cushy job at a big white collar company, but he decided to leave it all behind to start his own business! Has he achieved the success he sought? What does he love about his current company? Find out the answers in this special first episode of our second season!

00:21 – Ad: Visit SkyZone Queensbury!

00:48 – Introductions: Welcome to the New Format!

02:37 – The Five Towers Story: From FTD and SSD to FTM

05:30 – Doing Great Work

08:10 – Mike’s Favorite Thing About the Five Towers Family

11:19 – Brad’s Favorite Projects: Shoutout to PAS and Saratoga 1777!

14:23 – All the People in Your Neighborhood

16:34 – What Kind of Easter Candy are You?

17:45 – A Breakfast Break

19:01 – Archery at Albany Academy

20:17 – How to Get in Touch

20:45 – Shoutout to Cristian! Otherwise… We’re All Local!

21:34 – Closing Remarks: Give Us a Call!

23:01 – Ad: Visit the Eden Center for Integrative Care!

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