Buying Local

Buying Local
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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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION

  1. OCT 23

    S:3 Ep5 - Elite Fighting Promotions Next Event

    In Season 3 Episode 5 of Buying Local our host, Michael Nelson, sits down with Don Walton and Jay Ingleston from Elite Fighting Promotions to talk about their upcoming Fight Fest in Saratoga Springs. They chat about Don’s recent trip to Thailand with one of his students who is absolutely dominating his age group, local fighting and jiu jitsu, and of course the upcoming event at Saratoga Springs City Center on November 1st. Jay also drops a big news bomb on some things coming up in February! CHECK IT OUT!! Learn more by going to https://www.elitefightingpromotions.com/.

    44 min

  2. SEP 23

    S3:Ep4 Alliance Jiu Jitsu Saratoga

    Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media is on location at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Saratoga as they prepare to open their doors. He interviews Brazilion Jiu Jitsu Professors James and Jesse Bruchac about what is in store for the new location as well as some of their past experiences on and off the mats.

    33 min

  3. SEP 17

    S3:Ep3 - Katie Tansey

    In this Episode Mike Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews Katie Tansey about her successful company HR Resolved and her passion for nutrition coaching, fitness, and helping people be the best version of themselves.

    58 min

  4. SEP 9

    R.A.S.P Controls - Ron Richards

    In this episode Michael Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews Ron Richards from R.A.S.P. Controls. They talk about Ron's experience launching and growing his business, Triathlons, and more.

    42 min

  5. SEP 5

    Saratoga Dry Age Cuts

    Mike Nelson from Five Towers Media kicks off season 3 by interviewing Saratoga Dry Age Cuts. A really interesting growth story about a business that starts off as a hobby in a garage and grows into a successful storefront with over 12 employees.

    28 min

  6. JUL 1

    S2E16: Round Two - Elite Fighting Promotions Returns on July 13th!

    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

    39 min

  7. JUN 24

    S2E15: Four Incredible Shows at The Adirondack Theatre Festival

    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

    38 min

  8. JUN 17

    S2E14: The Secrets of Influencer Marketing

    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

    39 min
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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! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION

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    Buying Local
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    55
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