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Buying Local – Episode 47: The Two Key Words – Experience, and Teamwork

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Episode 47: The Two Key Words – Experience, and Teamwork


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 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.


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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Kris Brunelle

  • Runtime

    34 min, 1 sec

  • Air Date

    November 13th, 2023


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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 42: Lifelong Skills to Pay the Bills from WSWHE BOCES

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!

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Buying Local – Episode 46: The Ultimate Beverage Solution! MicroBottler Seals it All!

Buying Local Glens Falls

Episode 46: The Ultimate Beverage Solution! MicroBottler Seals it All!


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 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.


Details

  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Doug Ernenwein, Jordan Wood, Scott Lufkin

  • Runtime

    33 min, 51 sec

  • Air Date

    November 6th, 2023


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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 41: MLB Unveiled – The Perfect Mix for Success in Project Management

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!

Buying Local – Episode 45: A Creative Community at Artisan Ink

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Episode 45: Building a Creative Community at Artisan Ink


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!


Building a Creative Community at Artisan Ink

Episode 45

In this episode, our host Michael Nelson interviews Melissa Freebern, owner and operator of Artisan Ink and artist par excellence! Her dedication to art goes beyond the tattoo shop – whether it’s painting, ceramics, or sculpting, Melissa’s love of art runs deep, and sharing that love with the community is what her business is all about!

00:21 – Introduction

01:20 – Who is Melissa Freebern?

02:27 – Back in the Bay Road Days

03:35 – Born for Art: A Lifestyle

05:12 – Inking in the Burg

06:29 – Running a Laundromat

08:49 – The Great Tide Robbery

12:01 – A New Location for Everything Art

14:36 – Cultivating a Creative Community

16:29 – Certified in Ceramics

17:17 – Open House: October 28th, 10:45 AM!

21:22 – The Tattoo Team

22:57 – Painting Pictures

23:43 – How to Get in Touch

24:43 – 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.


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  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Melissa Freebern

  • Runtime

    25 min, 32 sec

  • Air Date

    October 30th, 2023


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Buying Local – Episode 44: Everything You Need to Know About Home-Schooling

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Episode 44: Everything You Need to Know About Home-Schooling


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!


Everything You Need to Know About Home-Schooling

Episode 44

In this episode, our host Michael Nelson sits down with Chris Leuzinger – owner and tutor at Nourishing Minds Tutoring – to talk about home-schooling! Is it right for your child? How do you get started? How much time does it require? Is it harder in New York State? All these questions and more have an answer in this informative episode!

00:21 – Introduction

02:12 – Home-Schooling Statistics: Higher Success Rates!

04:47 – Getting Started with Home-Schooling

06:24 – Is Public School Right for You?

08:39 – Setting Your Own Pace: The IHIP

10:37 – New York’s 50% Law

12:41 – Home Phys-Ed… Incredibly Flexible!

13:47 – Every Institution Has its Place

15:16 – You Don’t Need to Know it All Yourself!

17:14 – The Regents Diploma… Does It Matter?

18:18 – The Price of Home-Schooling… Cheaper Than You Think!

20:07 – What Grade to Start Home-Schooling?.. Any Grade!

21:22 – Reports Are In? Then No Problem!

22:50 – Sports and Socializing

25:25 – Graduation: Celebrate YOUR Way!

27:31 – Web Resources: Forums, Tutoring, and More!

29:16 – Getting Engaged with Learning

30:49 – How to Get in Touch: nourishingmindstutoring.com


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.


Details

  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Chris Leuzinger

  • Runtime

    31 min, 45 sec

  • Air Date

    October 23rd, 2023


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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 40: Putting Out Fires – Solutions for the Budding Businessman

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson and visionary founder Derek Foster talk to Ben Rieth, co-founder and operator of Daigle Fire Solutions! While his business is literally based around fire prevention, his stories make it clear that every businessman needs to know how to deal with tough situations in the same way! There’s plenty of tips for up-and-coming entrepreneurs in this episode!

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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 39: Inspect & Protect – Morgan’s One-Man Operation

In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Morgan Pellitteri, the man behind TechSmart Inspections! While he worked white collar and with other employees in the past, Morgan rededicated himself to a new calling – running an entire home inspection operation himself! What made him make the change? How has he achieved success? Listen to this episode and find out!

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Buying Local – Episode 43: Amazing Alternative Therapies at The Eden Center

Buying Local Glens Falls

Episode 43: Amazing Alternative Therapies at The Eden Center


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!


Amazing Alternative Therapies at The Eden Center

Episode 43

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Daniel Breeyear, the Director of Integrative Care at The Eden Care Center! They’ve expanded their offerings across the board, and some of their offerings are truly unique – their fully personalized therapy options ensure that no matter what your troubles, The Eden Center for Integrative Care can help!

00:21 – Introduction

01:12 – The Best Therapists…

03:18 – … And the Best Practitioners

05:44 – Hormones: Their Effects, and How Eden Supplements Them

09:30 – Lowering Testosterone Levels… Is Food to Blame?

13:52 – Going Beyond the Basic: Investigating Causes

15:38 – An Infusion for Every Ailment

17:07 – Mike’s Aching Feet

18:30 – Oh D, Oh My

19:57 – Pills vs. IVs

23:15 – Testosterone Risks… Are Overstated!

27:05 – Optimal for You

28:19 – Not Just for Men: Women can Benefit from HRT Too!

31:01 – Ketamine vs. Depression

33:27 – Bringing Down the Walls

36:13 – Wilderness Therapy

38:24 – Water Down the Stress

41:14 – Not So Alternative Anymore

43:13 – How to Get in Touch

44:14 – Community Education

45:26 – 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.


Details

  • Host

    Michael Nelson

  • Guest

    Daniel Breeyear

  • Runtime

    46 min, 10 sec

  • Air Date

    October 16th, 2023


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Blue Collar StartUp – Episode 38: Heartbreak, Heroes, and the HVCC Community

In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview four students at the Blue Collar College – Tim, Jonathan, Jawid and Edon! Their incredible stories showcase the strength of the Blue Collar spirit – between preserving heritage, community values, working hard to chase those dreams, and even acts of genuine heroism, the future for the next generation of Blue Collar workers is looking bright!

Listen to the episode HERE!