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

Written by Command on October 26, 2023. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Featured, GFT Business Report, Media.

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

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

Written by Command on October 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Education, Featured, Media.

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

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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

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Michael Nelson
Guest

Chris Leuzinger
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31 min, 45 sec
Air Date

October 23rd, 2023

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

Written by Command on October 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Featured, Media.

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!

Listen to the episode HERE!

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

Written by Command on October 16, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Featured, Media, News.

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!

Listen to the episode HERE!

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

Written by Command on October 16, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

Episode 43: Amazing Alternative Therapies at The Eden Center

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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

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Host

Michael Nelson
Guest

Daniel Breeyear
Runtime

46 min, 10 sec
Air Date

October 16th, 2023

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

Written by Command on October 9, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Education, Featured, Media, News.

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!

Buying Local – Episode 42: More Than Just Accounting – Capital CFO+

Written by Command on October 2, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

Episode 42: More Than Just Accounting – Capital CFO+

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More Than Just Accounting – Capital CFO+

Episode 42

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson is joined by business partner Brad Colacino to interview Sabrina Houser, the do-it-all owner of Capital CFO+! With a history of helping businesses and organizations both for and non-profit thrive, Sabrina’s company takes all the guesswork out of the challenging sides of running a business – accounting, marketing, consulting, administration, and more, they can help!

00:21 – Introductions

01:16 – Capital CFO is… Fun?!

02:48 – What is Capital CFO+

07:09 – Earning the Plus

08:31 – Structure the Swarm

09:46 – Half and Half: For and Not For Profit

11:45 – Making Marketing Magic

12:44 – The Five Towers Haunted House

13:03 – Professional Development

15:26 – Keeping Collaboration Alive

19:40 – Local vs. Outsourcing

20:32 – The Big Party

21:10 – Five is the Magic Number

21:55 – Pearl the Pup

23:06 – A Social Media Star

24:50 – Penelope the Pig: A Great Name!

26:39 – Coming Soon: Capitalize the Day!

28:01 – How to Get in Touch

29:02 – Doing it All

30:45 – Brad’s Testimonial

32:21 – Talking About Timebank

35:28 – Closing Remarks

36:26 – Commercial: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!

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Michael Nelson & Brad Colacino
Guest

Sabrina Houser
Runtime

37 min, 3 sec
Air Date

October 2nd, 2023

9-Year-Old Charlotte Sena Believed to Have Been Abducted from Moreau State Park

Written by Kate Haggerty on October 2, 2023. Posted in Community, Featured, Media, News.

Throughout this past weekend, amber alerts echoed through cell phones to alert the general public that 9-year-old Charlotte Sena is still missing. Charlotte Sena, a fourth grader from Greenfield, was last seen wearing an orange tie-dye Pokemon Shirt, dark blue pants, and black Crocs. Charlotte and her family had been camping at Moreau Lake State Park. Charlotte had gone for a bike ride with friends along “Loop A” and wanted to do one last loop by herself. That was at about 6:45 PM on September 30th.

What is now believed to be an abduction, took place at Moreau Lake State Park, Loop A, Site 18, at about 6:45 PM on September, 30th. Charlotte E. Sena is a white female, approximately 9 years and one month old, with long blonde hair and green eyes. She is approximately 4 feet, 6 inches tall, and weighs about 90 pounds.

When Charlotte did not return in about 15 minutes, friends and family began searching. Her bike was found on “Loop A”. The police arrived at 7:00 PM.

According to State Police, a command post was established at the state park, bloodhounds were used to check the forests, drones were dispatched to look from the sky, and 100 officers, specialists, and the FBI are working the case.

During a press conference, Lt. Colonel Richard L. Mazzone, Assistant Deputy Superintendent of The New York State Police said, “It is quite possible that an abduction has taken place. I feel confident at this point that we have conducted a search of this park and we’re going to continue with that as we search every other avenue.”

Governor Hochul updated the public regarding what is now believed to be an abduction: “On a picture-perfect Fall day here in Upstate New York, Charlotte Sena’s family and friends gathered for a weekend of friendship and food and enjoying one of the last few days of good weather, but instead, the day turned into every parent’s nightmare,” Governor Hochul said. She then implored the public to call 911 if they see or hear anything about Charlotte.

Anyone with any information should call (518) 457-6811, or email crimetip@troppers.ny.gov.

Buying Local – Episode 41: Dirty Jobs, Pure Hearts – The Impact of Performance Industrial in Our Community

Written by Command on September 25, 2023. Posted in Business, Columns, Community, Featured, Media.

Episode 41: Dirty Jobs, Pure Hearts – The Impact of Performance Industrial in Our Community

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Dirty Jobs, Pure Hearts – The Impact of Performance Industrial in Our Community

Episode 41

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Sean Willcoxon, the Operations Manager of Performance Industrial! The company provides stellar commercial cleaning services, but what really sets them apart is their commitment – not just to their clients and employees, but to the community as a whole. Whether it’s epoxy flooring, kitchen exhaust cleaning, supporting employees or organizing charity drives, Performance Industrial gets the Dirty and Difficult, Done!

00:21 – Introductions

00:52 – What is Performance Industrial?

02:36 – Shoutout to Paesan’s Pizza!

03:20 – Sean’s Coolest Job: Mikado

04:33 – Processing Plastics: How Recycling Works

07:58 – Turn Those Ceiling Tiles Bright White!

09:46 – An Asset to the Community

13:23 – Freedom Isn’t Free

14:34 – Give a Little, Get a Lot

16:06 – Treat Your People Right

19:17 – We Want You!

21:41 – Cultivate That Culture: More Than Money

25:01 – Getting Conventional

25:50 – October: A Month of Charity

28:11 – Golfing for Good

30:26 – The Folds of Honor Gala

33:40 – Come on, Bill!

33:57 – How to Get in Touch

34:47 – Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today!

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Host

Michael Nelson
Guest

Sean Willcoxon
Runtime

35 min, 27 sec
Air Date

September 25th, 2023

Buying Local – Episode 40: Mike Nelson’s In With the ARCC

Written by Command on September 18, 2023. Posted in Business, Community, Entertainment, Featured, Media.

Episode 40: Mike Nelson’s In With the ARCC

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Mike Nelson’s In With the ARCC

Episode 40

In this episode, our familiar Mike Nelson is interviewed by Amanda Blanton on an episode of her radio show, I’m In With the ARCC! This gives him the chance to tell the story of his two biggest companies – Five Towers Media, and Glens Falls TODAY! How does each company operate? How do they work together? The answer is here in this very special episode!

00:21 – Introduction

01:18 – The Five Towers Package

02:24 – Social Media Has Left the Building

05:04 – The Five Towers Amplifier

07:40 – Getting To Know All About You

09:22 – The Local Appeal

11:16 – AI Can’t Replace Creatives!

14:08 – Commercial: Visit SkyZone Queensbury!

14:24 – The One and Only Mike Nelson

15:32 – Glens Falls TODAY: Free News for Free People

18:23 – Business-Focused

19:05 – Veteran-Focused

21:26 – Tag Teams: Shoutout to Derek and Steve!

22:29 – Good, Quality Content

23:34 – Mike’s Words of Wisdom: Buy Local!

23:48 – How to Get in Touch

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Host

Amanda Blanton
Guest

Mike Nelson
Runtime

26 min, 1 sec
Air Date

September 18th, 2023

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