Buying Local

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!

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! 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 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!

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! 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 01:18 - 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

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Robert Starbuck, the CEO at Migrate Business Services, and Saratoga's Business Hub! Robert has 40 years of experience in world business, and his company can help you and your business get the help you need by providing office space, professional help, outsourcing options, 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 - Introductions 00:56 - Who is Robert Starbuck? 03:38 - What’s the Business Landscape Look Like? 06:19 - The Remote Boat 09:19 - The Business Hub vs. Migrate: What Does What? 13:53 - Services: What and How? 15:38 - It’s About Trust 17:27 - From Jordan to Jersey: Similarities and Differences 20:33 - What Can the Hub Do for Me? 22:52 - What Can Migrate Do for Me? 26:15 - What Makes the Hub Stand Out? 29:22 - Mike’s Testimonial 30:31 - Focus on Professionals, and Experiences 33:38 - The Corporate Mall 36:52 - Franchising! 39:10 - How to Get in Touch: Stop by 63 Putnam! 40:54 - Shoutout to Chris Ryan and SIX Marketing! 41:20 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews a trifecta of real estate experts - Agent Paul Smith, real estate specialist attorney Dan Wade, and owner of Freedom One Funding, Mark Pawlows! The 2023 market is awash with confusing and hectic developments, and nobody knows better than these three! Want to know their secrets to navigating through this storm? You'll have to listen to this episode and 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 02:56 - The State of Real Estate: Dan’s View 05:34 - Mark’s View 08:14 - Paul’s View 10:15 - It’s an Inventory Issue - Still! 13:20 - Interest Rates: Buyers vs. Sellers 14:58 - No Praise for the Appraisals 17:05 - Jack Up the Price! Appraisal Gap Contingencies 19:12 - Stand Out! Above the Crowd 22:27 - What’s Your Offer? 25:24 - The Escalation Clause 27:41 - Flipping’s Out, Renting’s In!.. But Choose Your Tenants Wisely! 30:10 - Incentive Programs?.. What a Mess! 33:42 - Finally Foreclosures 36:07 - Homes as Investments: The Curse of AirBnB 40:15 - Saratoga Prices… Terrifying! 41:41 - Advice for First-Time Buyers 44:23 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews David Byrne, an army veteran and the owner & president of Renua Energy! Electric vehicles are becoming more popular and affordable across the nation, and David uses Renua to try to help meet the coming energy demands and make our nation energy-independent! Listen to this episode to hear about his goals, his history, 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 - Introduction: Service Around 9/11 03:37 - Renua: A History 08:05 - What Renua Offers 10:45 - How EV Charge Stations Work 12:45 - Industry Standards 13:53 - Five Years of Service 14:53 - Not Just Employees 16:46 - Ending Up Upstate: Calling South Glens Falls Home 19:50 - Your Buddy’s Boat 20:29 - Commercial Break: Visit Bogey’s Pub & Grill Today! 21:04 - Dave’s Biggest Challenge: Finding Help! 23:50 - Want vs. Need: Salesmanship Closes the Gap, But It’s Not Easy! 26:52 - Cold Calling: A Mike Nelson Tale 27:58 - Shoutout to Kate Haggerty, our Star Reporter! 28:51 - The Adirondack Chamber of Commerce: Hit Up Those Events! 30:21 - Sell Us a Salesperson: Hunting Down the Hunter 33:13 - Closing Deals is a Great Feeling! 35:43 - Shoutout to Whiteman Chevrolet! 36:41 - Can You Make Money on EV Chargers?.. Yes; Over Time 38:33 - A State-Level Deal 40:04 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Supreme Commander Chris Ryan and "AI Howard" Litwak of SIX Marketing! AI's a big topic right now, and it can be hard to know where to stand on it - How can you access it? What's it useful for? Are there downsides? We have some answers for you here, 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 - Introductions 01:38 - What’s the Deal with AI? 03:48 - ChatGPT: The SuperGoogle 04:55 - Incorporating AI… Carefully 08:04 - Benefits of AI: Advanced Searching, Copy Generation, Efficiency 11:59 - AI is an Actor: Give it Proper Direction! 15:04 - Downsides of AI: NEEDS Editing, NDA Violations, Terrible at Math, Prone to Hallucinating 17:49 - Is the Source Credible? 18:38 - Smart Ads and Campaigns?.. ABSOLUTELY NOT! 21:26 - The Hobbesian World of Meta and Google 22:52 - EmAIl 25:10 - Humanity and Robots, Working in Harmony 27:28 - Same Skills, New Tools… But Hang Onto That Vinyl! 28:39 - Entering the World of AI: Where to Start 30:46 - Training with AI 33:12 - AI-Generated, or Just Weird? 34:50 - Don’t Even Think About It! 35:56 - Doesn’t Hurt to Try 37:08 - Prompt-Engineering as a Skillset 38:25 - How to Get in Touch