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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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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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
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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!
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 - 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!