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

Written by Command on March 25, 2024. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

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

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

Written by Command on March 18, 2024. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

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

Written by Command on March 18, 2024. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries

Welcome to Buying Local!

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!

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Host

Michael Nelson
Guest

Charles Amodio
Runtime

27 min, 8 sec
Air Date

March 18th, 2024

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

Written by Command on March 8, 2024. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Featured, Media.

S2E4: March to Victory – The Men Behind the Melee

Welcome to Buying Local!

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

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Host

Michael Nelson
Guests

Don Walton & Jay Ingleston
Runtime

50 min, 34 sec
Air Date

March 8th, 2024

Buying Local – S2E3: The Real Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

Written by Command on February 12, 2024. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

S2E3: The Real Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

Welcome to Buying Local!

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!

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Michael Nelson
Guests

Dan Wade, Mark Pawlows, and Lori Danussi
Runtime

32 min, 8 sec
Air Date

February 12th, 2024

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

Written by Command on February 12, 2024. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

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

Written by Command on February 5, 2024. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

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!

Buying Local – S2E2: Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance

Written by Command on February 5, 2024. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

S2E2: Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance

Welcome to Buying Local!

Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance

Season 2, Episode 3

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!

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Host

Michael Nelson
Guests

Steven & Christian Boxley
Runtime

41 min, 12 sec
Air Date

February 5th, 2024

Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 48: From Scraping to Scaping

Written by Command on January 29, 2024. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Chris Manzela, co-owner of BradManz Landscaping! Chris has been working since he was only 14 years old, but he’s progressed a long way since then – from $3.75 an hour bussing tables to owning his own business and a massive football fan cave, Chris’ steps forward have not been small! What’s his secret? Listen to this episode, and you just might find out!

Listen to the episode HERE!

Buying Local – S2E1: Leave Your Company & Start Your Own: The Five Towers Story

Written by Command on January 22, 2024. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

S2E1: Leave Your Company & Start Your Own – The Five Towers Story

Welcome to Buying Local!

Leave Your Company & Start Your Own – The Five Towers Story

Season 2, Episode 1

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!

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Host

Michael Nelson
Guest

Brad Colacino
Runtime

23 min, 54 sec
Air Date

January 22nd, 2024

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