24 episodes

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!

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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!

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    Episode 40: Mike Nelson's In With the ARCC

    Episode 40: Mike Nelson's In With the ARCC

    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!



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    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

    • 26 min
    Episode 39: Let's Go To the Hub

    Episode 39: Let's Go To the Hub

    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!



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    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

    • 41 min
    Episode 38: Real Estate Roundtable

    Episode 38: Real Estate Roundtable

    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!



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    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

    • 46 min
    Episode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)

    Episode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)

    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!



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    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

    • 42 min
    Episode 36: Howard Litwak & Chris Ryan (SIX Marketing)

    Episode 36: Howard Litwak & Chris Ryan (SIX Marketing)

    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!



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    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

    • 40 min
    Episode 35: Stephen Zabala (Greenfork)

    Episode 35: Stephen Zabala (Greenfork)

    In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, owner and operator of Greenfork in Saratoga! Stephen's passionate about all things fitness - whether it's strengthening the body through exercise or feeding it properly with a nutritious diet, Stephen can help anyone down the road to a healthier, happier self!





    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.



    00:46 - Introduction



    01:27 - Stephen Zabala: A Renaissance Man



    02:40 - Budokan: Movement Mastery



    05:46 - Maintaining and Strengthening Flexibility and Mobility



    06:48 - The Battleground



    08:12 - Personal Training: Inside and Out



    10:12 - Nutrition is Everything!



    12:00 - Entrepreneurship: The Purest Path to Freedom



    12:48 - Back to the Northeast



    14:24 - Let’s (Not) Go to the Mall!



    15:26 - Greenfork’s Services



    18:06 - Who Needs Greenfork? Everyone!



    21:00 - Convenient AND Healthy



    22:13 - No Techniques Void the Golden Rule: Calories In, Calories Out!



    24:13 - Gaining Muscle Means Eating MORE!



    24:55 - Catering: So Good, There’s No Leftovers!



    27:44 - Real Good Food, Real Good Prices



    29:39 - Name Drop!



    30:46 - Eating Local



    31:40 - Regenerative Farming: What Makes Good Food



    35:50 - How to Get in Touch: eatgreenfork.com



    36:36 - Closing Remarks

    • 37 min

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