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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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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!
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 -
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!
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 -
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!
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 -
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!
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 -
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!
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 -
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