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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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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

    S2E6: Design & Development, Hand in Hand

    S2E6: Design & Development, Hand in Hand

    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!



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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.



    00:51 - 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

    • 21 min
    S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries

    S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries

    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!



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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 - 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!

    • 27 min
    S2E4: March to Victory - The Men Behind the Melee

    S2E4: March to Victory - The Men Behind the Melee

    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!



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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 - 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

    • 50 min
    S2E3: The Real-Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

    S2E3: The Real-Estate Roundtable Reconvenes

    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!



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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 - 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!

    • 32 min
    S2E2: Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance

    S2E2: Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance

    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!



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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 - 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!

    • 41 min
    S2E1: Leave Your Company and Start Your Own - The Five Towers Story

    S2E1: Leave Your Company and Start Your Own - The Five Towers Story

    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!



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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 - 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!

    • 23 min

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