Buying Local Buying Local

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

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