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In this epsiode Mike Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews the owners of Saratoga Dry Age Cuts.

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jay Ingleston and Don "The Soldier's Son" Walton of Elite Fighting Promotions! March 30th, 2024's "March to Victory" event was a huge success! Now, Elite Fighting Promotions is returning to Saratoga once again for another stunning show on July 13th! How do they put together such a grand event? What can guests expect? Listen to this episode for the answers to these questions, and much more! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS BUSINESS REPORT 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 Business Report, or Five Towers Media. 00:00 - Opening 00:21 - CP Ad: Call Performance Industrial Today! 01:08 - Show Begins: Welcome Back, Jay 01:40 - Saratoga: Springs NY, Not the Others! 02:23 - Don “The Soldier’s Son” Walton Returns 02:58 - Elite Fighting Promotions & DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions: Tag Team 04:05 - Appealing to Saratoga’s Niche Market 05:48 - Selling Out the City Center?! Druthers Runs Out of Drinks! 09:13 - Quality Fights 09:53 - Weight Classes… Bantamweight is 135 Pounds?! 11:12 - Mike Fights… Lyme Disease 13:43 - A Proper, Balanced Fight: How it All Comes Together 18:14 - The Announcer’s Table 19:03 - July 13th: After the Track, Come to the Fight! 20:36 - From Fighters to Promoters: A Quick History of Jay and Don 23:40 - External Talent Boosts Local Talent 26:21 - Bars, Buffets, & Brawls 27:57 - Live Broadcasts and Dad Jokes 28:45 - Shoutout to the Sponsors! 30:54 - A Momentous Meeting 31:46 - Lawyer, Brewer, Brawler: The One and Only Chris Martell 33:00 - How to Get in Touch: elitefightingpromotions.com 34:53 - Jay’s Latest Book: Let Me Fall Apart 37:47 - Closing Remarks 37:56 - CP Ad: Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today! 38:18 - Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Miriam Weisfeld, the Producing Artistic Director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival! The ATF has been producing fantastic original shows for 30 years, and 2024's season will be no exception - whether it's a one-man musical recreating the sinking of the Titanic, an introspective look at perception of an actress throughout her evolving career, or a modern recreation of a classic Hitchcock thriller, this season's shows are some that you won't want to miss! Check out the ATF's website at: atfestival.org A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS BUSINESS REPORT 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 Business Report, or Five Towers Media. 00:00 - Opening 00:21 - CP Ad: Call RASP Inc. Today! 01:01 - Show Begins: The Adirondack Theatre Festival 02:15 - Brand New, Original Works! 03:21 - Glens Falls: The First to See the Best of the Best! 05:14 - What Makes it a “Festival” 07:21 - Four Projects for 2024! Starts June 27th! 08:04 - Where There Is (and Isn’t) Overlap 09:16 - The 30th Anniversary! 11:40 - Housing Costs DOUBLED in Just 3 Years! The Post-Pandemic Challenge 13:49 - The Stories Start Here 14:50 - The Innovation Never Ends! 16:19 - The Theatre Meets The Thunder 18:31 - Bringing Life Back to Glens Falls 20:58 - The Ticketing Structure… And How it Supports Local Business 23:39 - Who’s Watching 25:12 - 13 Suspects… One Actor 27:00 - Todd vs. The Titanic: Opens June 27th! 29:00 - Independence Day Sale! INDEPENDENCE24 29:39 - From Glens Falls to Ithaca 30:36 - Worth: An Intimate Exhibition 33:35 - The King’s Wife 34:40 - Dial M for Murder 36:20 - How to Get in Touch: atfestival.org 36:58 - Closing Remarks 37:19 - CP Ad: Visit The Eden Center Today! 37:48 - Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephanie Poulin, the owner and founder of The Happy Brands Company! Marketing has so many facets, it can be difficult to know which route... Stephanie gives us the basics on a new style that's been taking off lately: influencer marketing. What is it exactly? How does it work? Is it right for your business? Listen to this episode, and you might just find out! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS BUSINESS REPORT 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 Business Report, or Five Towers Media. 00:00 - Opening 00:21 - CP Ad: Visit The Eden Center for Integrative Care Today! 00:51 - Show Begins: Try a Bear Maple! 01:45 - An Introduction to Happy Brands Co. 03:54 - Influencer Marketing… Still a Campaign! 07:47 - Choose Your Brand Representative Carefully! 09:48 - Vetting the Right Influencer 13:24 - Leveraging Controversy… A Dangerous Game 18:36 - Is Influencer Marketing the Right Choice for Me? 24:27 - Micro-Influencers for Small Businesses 27:43 - Where Do I Start? A Guide Always Helps! 30:36 - What’s the Best Social Platform? 34:09 - Social Media: Challenging, but Fun and Rewarding! 36:38 - How to Get in Touch: @HappyBrandsCo, thehappybrands.co 37:54 - Closing Remarks 38:14 - CP Ad: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today! 38:42 - Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson meets with Tricia Rogers, President of the ARCC! Tricia's been the President of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce for two years now, and the offerings it has for local businesses just keep getting better - between ribbon-cuttings, mixers, educational services, and other resources, the value of the ARCC is just incredible! Listen to this episode to hear more about how they can help you, and your business! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS BUSINESS REPORT 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 Business Report, or Five Towers Media. 00:00 - Opening 00:21 - CP Ad: Call Thoroughbred Advisors Today! 01:23 - Show Begins: An Introduction to Tricia Rogers 03:01 - The Juckett Board Dinner at The Sagamore 05:14 - The ARCC: What They Can Do for You 08:16 - Small Team: Big Heart 09:46 - Why You Should Join the ARCC 12:37 - A Great Feeling 13:52 - From Poker to Potato Chips 14:57 - 42 Ribbon-Cuttings a Year?! 16:25 - Chamber 1-on-1s: Shoutout to the ARCC Team! 18:01 - The Best Newsletter Around! 19:35 - Educational Pieces 20:32 - Tuesday, June 11th: Triple-Chamber Mixer at The Sagamore! $20 to Sign Up! 22:43 - Tricia Rogers: Golf Pro 24:32 - The Rare July Mixer 25:03 - July 31st: Saratoga Race-Track Day! 28:09 - The Leadership Adirondack Program 32:01 - How to Get in Touch: adirondackchamber.org 32:50 - Closing Remarks 33:11 - CP Ad: Call RASP Inc. Today! 33:51 - Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Jordan, the master barber and owner of KJ's Barbershop! Both his grandfather and father were barbers, but Kris wasn't so sure he wanted to do it himself... All of that changed after a significant event in 2020. What happened? Why did it motivate him to reenter the family trade? You'll have to listen to this episode to find out! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY BUSINESS REPORT 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. 00:00 - Opening 00:21 - CP Ad: Call Nourishing Minds Tutoring Today! 00:51 - Show Begins: The Benefit of the Ice Bath 03:26 - Old Man Mike 04:54 - Challenges Lead You Back Home 06:32 - Work It Out: Shoutout to Zabala! 08:26 - Nursing is in High Demand… But the Job is Hard 09:26 - Kris Jordan: Becoming a Master Barber 12:36 - Location, Location, Location 13:39 - The Transition is Tough… But Worth It! 14:29 - The 2020 Crisis: Diagnosing an Uncommon Problem 18:16 - Another Crisis: Sepsis Looms 21:30 - No Regrets: Pursue Your Dreams, Do Something Different! 23:06 - What Does Professional REALLY Mean? 24:43 - Putting the “Master” in Master Barber 29:05 - Mike Kelsey? 29:40 - Cutting Your Own Hair?! 31:37 - Beard Balms, Butters, Oils… What Works? 33:03 - Barbershops Making a Comeback! 36:37 - Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe 37:49 - Growing the Shop: Leaders Eat Last 39:57 - How to Get in Touch: kgsbarbershop.com 41:40 - Facebook Isn’t Where the Action Is 43:19 - Closing Remarks 44:43 - CP Ad: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park Today!

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, the nutrition master and founder of Greenfork! Being mindful of where your food comes from is more important than ever in our corn syruped, food-dyed modern world... Greenfork beats the supermarket by providing real, nutrient-dense food to clients all around Saratoga. Get the full scoop on Greenfork's approach to nutrition here in this episode! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY BUSINESS REPORT 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. 00:00 - Intro 00:21 - CP Ad: Call RASP Inc. Today! 01:00 - Show Begins: What’s New at Greenfork? 01:53 - That Radio Voice, That Vocal Fry 02:20 - A Worthwhile Gamble 03:20 - The Future of Nutrition 04:38 - Everyone Needs a Jamie 05:02 - What Makes a Food Nutrient-Dense? 07:20 - Factory-Farm Food is Filler! Some Scary Information 09:36 - Pig Farming is Horrific… 11:14 - Waste Disposal isn’t Always Easy! 12:40 - Kyle, Where You At? 14:41 - Jiu Jitsu: Climbing Up the Ranks 16:02 - Throwback: Check out the Atlas Jiu Jitsu Episode! 16:24 - The Wilton Mall… Comeback Incoming? 17:53 - What’s On the Menu? 20:02 - That USDA Label Costs a LOT of Money! 21:57 - Keeping Kosher: An Old Tale 23:11 - The Creative Cook 25:56 - Burnout is Real: How Mike and Stephen Face Its Challenges 30:37 - Third Time’s the Charm: The Only Way Out is Through 32:30 - The Three-Day Turnaround: Order Out of Chaos 33:24 - East Beats West 35:11 - Service-Based Business Scaling: Replicating in Mass is Tough! 37:35 - How You Eat is How You Feel 40:20 - Protein-Based, Bread-Rejecting Diet: Mike the Localvore 42:46 - All-Natural, Free-Range, Organic… Mean Nothing. Chemicals Run Deep 45:51 - Start With the Basics 47:52 - The Wrong Climate Crisis is Being Focused on! 49:17 - Family Jiu Jitsu 50:02 - How to Get in Touch: eatgreenfork.com 50:47 - Closing Remarks 51:06 - CP Ad: Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Today! 51:28 - Closer

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Joe "Josferatu" Zakriski from Atlas Jiu Jitsu! Joe's been rolling with the best of them for 18 years, but he's only worked out of Atlas Jiu Jitsu for 8... How did he come to run Atlas in South Glens Falls? How did the business rise and fall (and rise again) during the COVID pandemic? What does jiu jitsu have to offer? Hear the answers to these questions and many more by tuning in to this episode! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY BUSINESS REPORT 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. 00:00 - Titles 00:21 - Community Partner Ad: Thoroughbred Advisors 01:23 - Show Begins: An Introduction to Joe Zakriski, AKA Josferatu! 03:11 - Atlas Jiu Jitsu: Why South Glens Falls Was the Right Choice 08:00 - Eight Years and Going Strong 09:10 - Nurses Know: COVID was a Tough Time! 12:51 - The Post-COVID Boom: Numbers Double! 14:18 - Spider-Man Battles Bullying 17:12 - Jiu Jitsu: The Right Choice! No Off-Season, Great Conditioning, Breaks Screen Addiction! 20:20 - The Nelson Jiu Jitsu Clan 20:51 - The Non-Striking Art: Controlled Deescalation 22:36 - Law Enforcement can Benefit, Too! 23:58 - Ten Years from White to Black… But Even White Belt Knows Useable Tech! 26:04 - New Students Funnel In! Can Muscleheads Compete? 30:42 - A Diverse, Solid Group: Women, Kids, Anyone Can Learn! 33:06 - Grappling Industries Coming Up! 35:00 - Tournament Strategy: Competitiveness is Your Choice! 37:02 - What’s Next? Expansion Plans 39:00 - Jiu Jitsu Health Benefits: Release That Cortisol! 40:51 - Two Classes a Week Can Work Wonders: Practitioners and Competitors Alike! 43:29 - How to Get in Touch and Get Started 46:11 - A Sneak Peak of a Future Episode! 47:26 - Closing Remarks 48:26 - Community Partner Ad: The Eden Center for Integrative Care 48:56 - Ending

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chuck and Sarah Curtiss, husband-and-wife team behind the Willow Marsh Farm and storefront! Their fifth-generation farm offers a special option that nobody else nearby yet does - the production and sale, direct to consumers, of raw milk and raw milk products, including cheese, yogurt and more... What's the deal with raw milk? How is it made? Is it safe to drink? Why do so few farms produce it? Hear the answers to those questions and many more here, in this stellar episode! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY BUSINESS REPORT 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. 00:00 - Intro & Ad 01:00 - Show Begins, Introductions 01:52 - An Introduction to Willow Marsh Farm, and the Curtiss Family 04:07 - Fifth Generation! A History 05:26 - The Government “Helps” 08:00 - Let’s Build a Store 09:15 - Inflation Drives the Public Home 10:04 - Discovering Raw Milk, and Breaking the Myths 14:30 - Pasteurization-Intolerance: Are You REALLY Allergic to Milk? 17:12 - Rediscovering the Good of the Past… And Rejecting Factory Processes 18:41 - Farm Awareness Needs to Spread! Local is Best! 22:09 - The Utility of Cheese Whey 22:46 - Expansion Plans 22:54 - Vertical Integration: Every Piece of the Process 27:00 - Investing in the Future 29:00 - The Best Pigs of All 31:19 - Social Media: The Informative Tool 32:02 - The Horror of Factory Farming 33:21 - The Price of that USDA Stamp 34:55 - Rise Above the Storm 36:29 - Building is Easy… Staffing is Hard 37:54 - “Pig” Stands for Pain In the Gluteus! 39:12 - Misleading Labels: “Organic” and “Farm-Raised” Don’t Mean Much! 41:59 - The Country of Origin Law Really is CoOL! 43:54 - Say No to Greenwashing! 44:46 - Get the Good Stuff: RealMilk.com 47:29 - “We Can’t?” 49:35 - The Bronx Farmers’ Market 50:40 - Where’s All the Chuck’s Cheddar?! 52:11 - There’s Plenty of Room for All of Us! 54:26 - The Cheesemonger’s Eye 55:46 - How to Get in Touch: willow-marshfarmstore.com 56:37 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson pairs with cleaning mastermind Steven Boxley to interview Kevin Hinman, co-founder of Momentum Makers! Kevin's mission is bringing faith-based principles to workplaces across the nation... But the lessons he teaches can be applied to any organization, secular or not. And the results speak for themselves - companies typically see much better culture, customer retention, higher profits, and more! Listen to this episode to find out what Momentum Makers might have to offer you! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY BUSINESS REPORT 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. 00:00 - Opening & Ad 00:43 - Show Begins: Introductions 01:29 - What is Momentum Makers? 02:08 - What They Bring to the Table 03:45 - Christian Principles: Picking Up Momentum 07:34 - Standing Out Amongst the Competitors 09:08 - “The Lights Come On” 11:45 - Christian-Based, Secular-Friendly 13:25 - Fail Fast, Fail Forward… And Work With the Right People 16:44 - Combatants Lose Squadmates! 17:33 - The Soul Recognizes Kindness 20:25 - What Constitutes a Mid-Sized Company? Why That Size Works Best for Momentum 23:06 - Feedback is Transformative 25:22 - Communication is the Word 27:03 - When Barking Becomes Biting 28:57 - Communication Theory: Eight Different Quadrants! 30:17 - Long-Form vs. Short-Form Communication… Medium Matters! 32:29 - Self-Assessment Skills: Know Thineself 34:40 - DI vs. SC: The Fight of the Century 35:59 - The DISC Gold Mine 38:04 - Professionalism, Ethics, & More 41:05 - The Christianity Problem 42:49 - Timeless, Profound Advice 45:44 - Good Mentoring is VERY Different From Bad 47:49 - “I’m Not Doing This”: From Bad Leadership to Good 49:43 - 48 Laws of Power… Stink! 51:00 - Starting Small 53:36 - How to Get in Touch: momentum-makers.com 54:45 - Closing Remarks

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY BUSINESS REPORT 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. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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!

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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!

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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 Neal Stimler, the President of Stimler Advantage! Technology development has accelerated by leaps and bounds in recent years, and keeping up with it can be an overwhelming task... But Stimler Advantage has all the know-how to catch you and your business up with the times - making your processes efficient, and keeping your strategy tightly focused! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - What a Day… The Attack of the Fisher Cat 01:51 - Putting the “Busy” in Business 02:47 - Introductions: The Show Starts Proper 04:03 - Changes: Technology Evolves 07:38 - Five Towers Medium: Predictions are a Challenge! 09:49 - AI is… A Utility 12:13 - A Permanent State of Transition 14:58 - Websites and Print are Relevant Again! 16:46 - There is No One True Path! Find Out What’s Right for You! 19:29 - Building Relationships Takes Time! 20:19 - Working Local: Local is Global! 22:46 - The Stimler Advantage 24:04 - Is Wikipedia Still Credible? 26:24 - The Immense Value of Open Source: Neil’s Framework 29:30 - Their Success, Not Mine 31:00 - All Organizations, Big or Small 32:46 - Simplifying the Corporate Egg Hunt 34:41 - Defying Conventions 36:34 - Track, Measure, Grow 38:00 - How to Get in Touch: www.stimleradvantage.com 38:27 - Closing Remarks

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! 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. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 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

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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS 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, or Five Towers Media. 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!