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In this episode, our host Mike Nelson pairs with cleaning mastermind Steven Boxley to interview Kevin Hinman, co-founder of Momentum Makers!



Kevin's mission is bringing faith-based principles to workplaces across the nation... But the lessons he teaches can be applied to any organization, secular or not. And the results speak for themselves - companies typically see much better culture, customer retention, higher profits, and more! Listen to this episode to find out what Momentum Makers might have to offer you!



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00:00 - Opening & Ad



00:43 - Show Begins: Introductions



01:29 - What is Momentum Makers?



02:08 - What They Bring to the Table



03:45 - Christian Principles: Picking Up Momentum



07:34 - Standing Out Amongst the Competitors



09:08 - “The Lights Come On”



11:45 - Christian-Based, Secular-Friendly



13:25 - Fail Fast, Fail Forward… And Work With the Right People



16:44 - Combatants Lose Squadmates!



17:33 - The Soul Recognizes Kindness



20:25 - What Constitutes a Mid-Sized Company? Why That Size Works Best for Momentum



23:06 - Feedback is Transformative



25:22 - Communication is the Word



27:03 - When Barking Becomes Biting



28:57 - Communication Theory: Eight Different Quadrants!



30:17 - Long-Form vs. Short-Form Communication… Medium Matters!



32:29 - Self-Assessment Skills: Know Thineself



34:40 - DI vs. SC: The Fight of the Century



35:59 - The DISC Gold Mine



38:04 - Professionalism, Ethics, & More



41:05 - The Christianity Problem



42:49 - Timeless, Profound Advice



45:44 - Good Mentoring is VERY Different From Bad



47:49 - “I’m Not Doing This”: From Bad Leadership to Good



49:43 - 48 Laws of Power… Stink!



51:00 - Starting Small



53:36 - How to Get in Touch: momentum-makers.com



54:45 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Raymond Apy, the CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions and one of the main figures behind Saratoga Biochar Solutions!



The proposed facility's goal is to process biosolids into carbon fertilizer, but local opposition to the project has been significant... Ray has met every goal and then some, and he wants more people to understand the importance of the project. Listen to this episode to hear his explanations and future plans!



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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 Business Report, or Five Towers Media.



00:48 - The Show Begins



01:41 - A Brief Background of Ray Apy



04:16 - The Biosolids Disposal Problem



05:21 - Meeting Moreau



07:09 - Why Biochar? A History



12:46 - Solving a Big Problem: Chemical Fertilizer



17:50 - Opposition Mounts



19:58 - Chapter 92 Does Not Apply



21:42 - 16 Conditions… All Met



24:12 - Propaganda, Defamation and Gaslighting



25:55 - Sewage Sludge vs. Biosolids: There IS a Difference!



27:48 - Biosolids vs. Biochar: There IS a Difference!



28:54 - PFAs: What They Are, and WHERE They Are



34:38 - Emerging Technologies: Biochar isn’t New!



38:06 - Wood’s Place in the Process



39:25 - Sharing Findings: With the DEC and Beyond



42:25 - The Well-Informed Have No Problems with the Project!



43:51 - Other Avenues: Railroad Ties, Asphalt Shingling, Carbon Concrete



46:25 - Public and Private Enterprise Alike



47:35 - Starting Small… And Keeping Emissions Low



49:50 - Not Giving Up



50:20 - How to Get in Touch



50:53 - Closing Remarks

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

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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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

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!