Buying Local Glens Falls

In this very special episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Carly Lamay and Molly Congdon-Hunsdon, the Directors at the Glens Falls Area Youth Center! The Center provides so many services to kids around the region, and Carly and Molly put their heart and soul into everything they do for them! Listen and find out more about their important mission! A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction 01:47 -The Rise of the GFAYC 03:43 - How Kids Reach the Center 04:52 - Which Kids Attend 06:25 - Small, but Mighty! 07:41 - Helping with Food Insecurity 09:40 - Upcoming Fundraiser: Back to the ‘80s! 11:51 - Commercial Break: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park in Queensbury! 12:06 - How Fundraising Works, and How You Can Help 13:19 - Sponsors Welcome! How to Get in Touch 15:11 - What are the Steps? Helping Kids Find Their Way 16:38 - Picking Up Where Dad Left Off 17:57 - That Merrill Street Cred: From Great Escape to Great Director 20:11 - A Pandemic Present: Things are on the Right Track! 22:06 - Guest Speakers Wanted! 24:13 - Closing Remarks: June 23rd, Mark the Date!

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Mast, owner and operator of The Car Shoppe - two locations in Queensbury, and now, a brand new one in Malta! Where did he come from? How has he had such success? How do new mandates affect his business? To find out, listen to this episode! A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction 01:12 - A New Location: Hello, Malta! 01:56 - Started in Long Island… Now We’re Here! 03:09 - Why Cars? “I’ve Always Done Cars” 04:35 - The Shoppe is Community-Driven… Pun Intended! 05:46 - Vehicle Vending Machines… A Mistake? 07:05 - Inventory Shortages are Better… But are Going to Get Worse! 09:57 - Trucks MUST be Bought From a Dealer: Franchise Laws 12:13 - Mandates, Mandates, Mandates! 15:15 - From 3 Cars to 3 Shops: All Thanks to Good People! 18:53 - Growing Pains: Balancing the Old with the New 20:42 - Where Does it End?.. Who Knows! 21:51 - Passing the Business On… Has Gotten Harder! 23:40 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Dan Wade - who is not only an attorney from Ianniello-Anderson P.C., but also someone who sits on the Community Outreach Committee of Southern Adirondack Realtors, Inc., as well as the President of the Board of Trustees for the World Awareness Children’s Museum! Dan is an expert on real estate situations, and has quite a lot to say about this real estate crisis - but he also has plenty to say about creative thinking, the arts, and even gardening! A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction: Shoutout to the Eden Center! 00:55 - A Little About the Real Estate Market, and Ianniello-Anderson 02:09 - Not Enough Inventory: Driving Prices Up! 03:04 - Mike’s House-Hunting Story… It’s a Seller’s Market! 03:41 - Don’t Sell Unless You’re Moving Elsewhere! 04:22 - Good Time to be a Builder! 05:14 - Prices are Out of Control! 07:05 - New Rentals all Over the Place… But Prices are Still Going Up! 09:40 - The Legal Side of Home-Buying 12:24 - Feeling a Neighborhood 13:24 - When Things Go Wrong: The Value an Attorney Brings 15:47 - Giving Back: Community Outreach, and The World Awareness Children’s Museum 17:40 - Growing a Non-Profit… Even Throughout the Pandemic! 18:38 - Shoutout to Caffé Lena, and All the Other Pandemic Survivors! 20:22 - The Value of a Creative Mind? Finding Creative Solutions! 22:41 - Dan and his Son, the Robotics Champ! 23:49 - New York Weather and Gardening: Patience is Key! 25:15 - Saving an Orchard 26:33 - Be Sure and Eat Your Veggies! 28:00 - How to Get in Touch: https://www.ialawny.com/

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Dan Breeyear - Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Director of Integrative Care at The Eden Center! They offer a wide range of integrative care services... But what does that mean, and what are those services, exactly? Take a listen and find out how The Eden Center can help you! A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction: A New Recording Space! 00:57 - What is the Eden Center? 03:38 - Unique Offerings: Neural Feedback Unit, Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber! 04:58 - Working With the Roots, Not the Surface 06:39 - Depression, Seratonin, and Their Effects on Inflammation 08:32 - The Failings of Primary Care and Anti-Depressants 10:51 - RICE Ain’t Nice! Not All Inflammation is Bad 12:33 - Gut Bacteria Makes Us Who We Are?.. Kind of! 14:15 - Over-Sanitization: How Mud Pies Make Us Stronger 16:21 - Just One Step Below the Surface… Opens Up Whole Worlds! 19:14 - The Walking Dead of the Night Shift 21:14 - The Glymphatic System 21:55 - Commercial Break: Contact Paul Smith and Renovo Real Estate Today! 22:20 - Performance-Based Treatments: Reducing Mental Fatigue 25:06 - The Value of Neuroplasticity: Train Your Brain! 28:42 - Neural Feedback is… Insurance-Coverable?! 29:05 - Improving ADHD 31:26 - Brain-Mapping Markers: Symptom Management 32:45 - The Nine Brain-Wave Frequencies: Peppering the Process 33:56 - Mental Health vs. Brain Health 35:54 - The Effects of Diet on Your Health: Watch Those Dyes! 37:47 - Symptoms of the Corn: Maladies of the Molded 40:14 - Commercial Break: Contact D’Orazio-Peterson Today! 40:30 - A Different, Comprehensive Kind of Care 42:12 - Not Feeling Well is Reason Enough 45:00 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Andy Liporace - the President of Blue Flame Gas - and Joe Cerrone, the Manager and Owner of Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning! New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is calling for the installation of heat pumps in many homes and business throughout the state. What does this mean? Is it going to be expensive? Is it practical? These questions and more have been on the minds of everyone in the state... But don't worry! Our guests have all the answers you need here, in this informative episode! A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction 01:27 - A Basic Understanding of the New Heat Pump Laws 03:45 - How Will the Law Affect Businesses? 05:37 - Mike’s Heating Situation: How Far Building Codes Have Come 06:41 - What is a Heat Pump? Will it Be Able to Heat My Home? 09:26 - 500 to 5,000 Dollars in Rebates?! National Grid Grows Stronger 11:56 - The Weakness of the Heat Pump: They’re Less Effective the Colder it Gets! 13:09 - Is New York Really the Best State to Test Out This Law? 15:12 - Good for the Environment, But are Heat Pumps Sustainable? 16:29 - Replacing Your Heating Systems Won’t Come Cheap… 17:26 - … And the Use Cost is Often Higher, Too! 19:18 - Can the Grid Support This Change? Panel Upgrade Costs are Huge, Too! 21:46 - Crushing the Consumer to Protect the Environment 22:34 - The Smart Move: Hybrid Solutions 23:47 - Unrealistic Projections: Propane Supply and Demand Goes Down, But Not Rapidly 27:19 - The Miracle That is Renewable Propane 28:25 - What Should Homeowners Do? Don’t Miss the Rebates, Get a Free Estimate! 30:17 - Replace if You Need To, But if it Ain’t Broke… 31:14 - Your Needs are Unique! Math is Your Friend 32:49 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Joe, Cameron, and Luke Kelly; the father and sons team behind Hudson Falls' own Arkon Developers! They talk about some of the interesting things they've seen in their time renovating homes - you never know what's on the other side of that wall! It could be insulation, it could be another wall, or even... A servants' staircase? Listen to this episode to hear more about what Arkon can do, and what they've seen! Contact Arkon Developers by phone at (518) 415-9028, or by email at arkondevelopers@yahoo.com A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction 01:08 - A Brief History of Arkon Developers 02:41 - Working with Dad 05:38 - What Does Akron Offer? 10:08 - Same Problem, Different Approaches 11:26 - Taking Inspiration 12:56 - Luke’s Side of the Story 16:46 - Luke, the MacGyver of the Team! 18:49 - Commercial Break: Visit Bogey’s Pub & Grill! 19:18 - Anything and Everything for Outdoor Maintenance! 25:18 - Sprinklers Aren’t Just For Show! Build a Solid Root System (But Not Too Solid!) 29:41 - Don’t Underestimate the Details! 32:36 - From Filler Job to Killer Job: The Domino Effect 36:14 - THIN YOUR PAINTS! 37:14 - What’s on the Other Side of That Wall? 38:54 - Servant-Grade Architecture: A History 40:56 - Commercial Break: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park in Queensbury! 41:12 - The COVID Boom… Stuck at Home? Then Improve Your Home! 45:09 - How to Get in Touch with Arkon 46:26 - The Stigma Against Contractors: Arkon Will Earn Your Trust! 50:10 - A One-Stop Renovation Shop: Saunas, Bars, and More! 51:47 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Scott Peterson, a founding partner and attorney at D'Orazio-Peterson LLP! They discuss what services they offer to discriminated-against workers, how real law differs from what you see in the news, their mutual interest in podcasting, and more! A 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, Spa City Digital, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Introduction 00:51 - What is D’Orazio-Peterson? 01:51 - Employment Discrimination: What Does it Mean, and What Doesn’t It? 03:53 - Work-Leave Protections 05:15 - Not the “Chipotle” Experience 08:02 - Commercial Break: Contact Paul Smith with Renovo Real Estate Today! 08:28 - Personal Injury: Educate, Empower, and Guide 10:07 - Harmed by the Headlines: Your Case Matters! 12:25 - “I’m Not the Suing Kind!” Nobody is, Until They Have to Be 14:25 - Frivolous Lawsuits… Aren’t as Easy to Field as They Look! 18:01 - Tune in to Scott’s Podcast: TalkLex! 20:33 - Commercial Break: Contact Bob Fitch Today! 21:10 - “Are you Sure You Want to Date a Guy Named Scott Peterson?” 22:04 - The Johnny Depp Trial... Humor in Pathos 24:11 - Podcasters’ Woes 24:51 - Name Drop! Hi, Everyone! 25:25 - Intentionally Selective Practice 26:56 - 19 Years in Practice… Time Flies! 27:27 - Social Media: Options Galore! 29:13 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Mark Landau, a financial advisor at Minich MacGregor Wealth Management! The economy's been going through all kinds of turmoil lately, and it can be tough to navigate in the wake of so many changes... But Mark's got plenty of tips for us here, to help make our ways through the storm! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:21 - Introduction 01:38 - Mark Landau and Retirement Planning 03:10 - How Mark Can Help Your Business 04:41 - Secure Act 2.0, and the Vanishing of the Pension 06:31 - Retirement Planning Mandates… And Incentives 08:19 - Commercial Break: Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park in Queensbury! 09:15 - A Slow Market Calls For an Aggressive Approach! 11:52 - “All or Nothing”? NO! The Bucket Approach 14:24 - “Three Years” is an Art, Not a Science! 16:28 - Why, Amidst Inflation, is Spending on the Rise? 18:49 - Is Stagflation Coming?.. Hopefully, if Demand Destruction Takes Off! 22:44 - Recession vs. Resilience 25:07 - The Bubble That is The Capital Region 25:49 - DANGER! DANGER! Credit Balances Going Up! 27:47 - Commercial Break: Call Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning! 27:48 - Recession is Coming… But How Big Will it Be? 28:53 - Make Your Portfolio Recession-Resistant! CDs Have Become Powerful! 30:06 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Eric Hofmanis and Megan Houde, the talented stars behind the "A Man Named Cash: A Tribute to the Man in Black" tour! They discuss their love of music, how their undying passion for it has carried them through hectic work schedules, and more in this extravaganza of an episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction 03:25 - The Greater Glens Falls Music Scene 06:46 - MATT LAFARR! 07:43 - Do You Like Led Zeppelin? 08:54 - Moving to Albany… Ups and Downs 11:26 - The Schmooz, Elvis Impersonators, Ernie LaRouche, Heavy Metal… A Lot of Work, But So Fulfilling! 15:45 - Learning How to Travel… Bring Snacks (and Booze)! 19:05 - A Day Off is Money Lost! Keep Playing! 20:41 - Learning to Play… There is No Substitute For Practice! 25:25 - Artistry is an Escape: Share the Experience! 28:12 - Hello, I’m Johnny Cash 29:24 - A Cash Needs His Carter! 33:07 - Birth of The Man Called Cash 34:41 - Playing For Shatner: A Wedding Tale 40:54 - The Johnny Cash Sound: Getting it Right 43:26 - It’s All Coming Together 47:15 - Positive Feedback… The Best Feeling in the World 49:03 - Twenty-Three Elvises For Every Cash 50:19 - Upcoming Event: The Strand Theater, 3:00 PM, January 29th! 53:10 - Touring Circuit Coming Soon! 54:17 - Where’s My Cucumber Water?! 55:04 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Josh Koons - the Director of New Business Development at Tech II Business Services, Incorporated! IT support involves plenty of challenges, including maintaining legacy systems, pioneering the world of remote work, and even setting up security systems... Josh and Mike talk about these things and more on this episode of Buying Local Glens Falls! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction: Dog Time! 01:53 - Building a Business… How is it Done? Tech II Knows! 04:47 - Starting an IT Company… In 1982?! 07:01 - The Parts Warehouse 09:10 - Apple Support… Difficult, But Tech II Does It! 10:55 - Cybersecurity: Anti-Virus and Firewalls are Not Enough! 12:54 - The Emergence of Remote Work: The Time Zone Problem 15:45 - Software-side Optimization is an Underrated Component of IT! 18:53 - Cloud vs. Local Servers: Which is Right For You? 21:24 - The Curse of Two-Factor Identification 23:32 - Changes in a Post-Equifax Breach World 24:56 - If You Can Make it Here, You Can Make it Anywhere! 26:01 - A Little Background on Tech II 29:39 - Working and Fun with Matt LaFarr 31:55 - How Tech II Manages Retention… Flexibility! 36:13 - It’s Important to be Able to Trust Your IT Solution! 38:10 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson partners with co-host Paul Smith to interview Juan and Amy Gonzales, from Hunt Companies! These guys have been building top notch properties for years, and they've got plenty to say about the challenges they've faced along the way... Take a listen to their story in this in-depth episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction: The Amazing Holly 02:35 - Thanks, Ronald: A Brief History of Hunt Companies 06:07 - Love Boat: A Navy Romance 08:10 - The True Value of a CFO 10:01 - Passing the Torch 12:11 - Values and Purposes: You Can’t “Throw Bodies” at Everything! 14:58 - Contributing to the Community 16:54 - Clap Clap Clap Clap: TEXAS! 18:03 - All Gone in Argyle!.. Unless Fate Wills It! 20:51 - Coping With COVID: Rising Prices, Supply Issues 26:00 - Economy Stabilizing… But at a High Price! Hasn’t Come Back Down Yet! 29:15 - Dark Times Ahead… Weather the Storm! 32:09 - Shoutout to BOCES! Keep Pushing the Trades! 34:07 - BOCES Has an Adult Program, Too! 37:27 - Pride: The Key Word! 38:33 - Trade Work is Real Work! 39:46 - Paul’s Personal Shoutout to Hunt Companies! 40:25 - Happy Birthday, Amy! 41:05 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch… And Check Out BNI!

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Ray Apy, the CEO of Saratoga Biochar Solutions! The organization is hoping to open a facility that can process biosolids and turn them into clean fertilizer, but they've encountered some problems along the way... Find out what their goal is and how their process works in this informative episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:07 - Introduction 02:04 - What is Saratoga Biochar’s Goal? 04:33 - The Maine Problem… 06:51 - … And How Biochar is Completely Different! 08:38 - Restoring Carbon to Its Place in Nature (After Cleaning!) 10:26 - What Happens to PFAS and Other Nasties? 12:56 - A Clean Stack 13:55 - Pyrolysis: Heating, But Not Burning! 17:12 - Polluting Days are Over: DEC Oversight is Strict, and Biochar More Than Complies! 21:30 - Manufacturer Guarantee: How Strong Is It? VERY! 27:25 - Being a Good Neighbor 28:31 - The Lawsuit 32:16 - Biosolids vs. Sewage Sludge… Not the Same, At All! Biochar Uses Biosolids! 34:46 - Without Biochar, the Environment Suffers! 39:15 - Biochar May Qualify For USDA Organic Certification! 39:43 - Ray Would Use the Biochar Product, Too! 40:39 - Closing Remarks: How to Find Out More

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson partners with insurance mogul Bob Fitch to interview Andrew Percetti, the man behind Adirondack Safari and Glamping ADK! They discuss how he built the business, the multitude of options and themes available, and more in this informative episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction 02:02 - The Rundown on Glamp ADK 05:12 - Coping with COVID: A Successful Strategy 06:45 - Switching “Main” Jobs to Accommodate the Side Hustle 07:47 - Acquiring Adirondack Safari 09:58 - Dominating the Area: Keep Innovating 12:57 - Native-American Performances! 15:01 - Rule #1: Keep Your Clients Happy! 17:09 - Thank You, Mike! I Believe I Will! 17:18 - Glamp Weddings and Other Special Events: Patagonia! 19:21 - The Setup, and Bed Size Options 20:24 - “The Quad”: A Massive, Six-Bed Tent! 20:52 - Winter Glamping… Not in the Cards (Yet!) 23:05 - A Sneak Peek: What’s to Come 26:07 - A Home for a Wall Tent: Is It the Right Tent For You? 28:32 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson partners up with Brandon Eastman of Be Better to interview Lisa Munter, who has a fantastic service to tell us about - Knitt! They discuss just how easy the program is to join, how they can match you or your organization up with the perfect non-profit or donors, and more! This service is as sublime an offering as it gets, so you won't want to miss this episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction: Shoutout to SPoT Coffee! 01:12 - A Brief Overview of Lisa Munter and Knitt: Bridging the “Philanthropy Gap” 02:46 - Five Years in the Making! 04:43 - Knitt: How the Platform Can Help Non-Profits and Donors 10:06 - The Donor Process: Matching You With the Perfect Non-Profit for You! 13:03 - Swiping Right: It’s All Up to You! 14:58 - Developing Relationships 16:55 - No Strings Attached! If Spa City Volunteers, They Mean It! 18:39 - Pro Donor Strategies: Discover What’s Important to You, Wherever it is! 22:15 - Free to Get Started! If a Non-Profit’s on Knitt, it’s Legit! 23:30 - “Help Me Help You” 25:30 - Knitt Makes it Easier to Say No, Too! 27:14 - How to Get In Touch: Join Knitt Today! 27:52 - Be Better with Brandon Eastman!

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson co-hosts with legendary real estate mogul Paul Smith to interview Ryan van Amburgh, co-founder of Career Jam! They discuss the unconventional but fantastic services the organization has to offer; how it helps guide our youth towards the future they want to make a reality! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction 00:40 - What is Career Jam? 03:08 - Trade Show Setups: Not Your Average Job Fair! Games, Music, Trivia, and More! 06:18 - A Regional Focus: Our Kids Are Not Exports! 08:17 - How Do Employers Get Involved? 10:07 - Layers of Preparation: Keeping It Fun and Valuable Long-Term! 12:05 - Preemptive Research: Helping Kids, Employers AND Teachers! 14:45 - Standard Aptitude Tests? USELESS! 16:45 - Knowing What You’re Going to College for is Critically Important; But Sadly Under-Practiced! 17:42 - BOCES is Bodacious: Shoutout to Dr. Turina Parker! 19:08 - Not Just for Kids: Anybody Can Come Learn a Profession at BOCES! 20:32 - “Dad, I Don’t Want a Desk Job” 21:54 - There is No Universally Wrong Answer: But an Answer Could be Wrong for You! Choose Right! 23:38 - Shoutout to SUNY Adirondack and Nick Paigo! 24:54 - “Complete, Not Compete!” 25:49 - Getting More Tools in the Toolbox 26:22 - I’m Going Digital: Adapting Learning Techniques to the Modern Day 27:25 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brandon Eastman - host of the Be Better podcast - and Bill Dingman, district manager of SPoT Coffee Saratoga and Glens Falls! They discuss working with the community, dealing with the COVID crisis, and more in this informative episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction: A Fresh New Label 02:53 - Be Better: A Movement to… Be Better! 03:55 - Back in Time: Skipping the Brainworks Office to Go To… SPoT Coffee! 05:02 - Art Expo Right at the Cafe: Going All Month Long! 06:12 - A Brief History of SPoT Coffee 09:04 - Advising Local Businesses: Tips and Tricks to Help Our Region’s Eateries Thrive! 13:17 - Callback: Endorsing Tricia Rogers! 13:52 - Growing Back SPoT After COVID: Staffing is the Biggest Challenge! 15:16 - We Don’t Talk About 2020 16:06 - Connecting Communities to Your Business: Get in Touch With Your Base! 18:19 - The Customer Experience: Building it is ESSENTIAL! 20:20 - Saratoga VS Glens Falls: How the Markets Differ 22:04 - Soft Skills are Hard to Teach! You’ve Got to Find People With Them! 23:15 - Watch Your Caffeine! 24:25 - Make That Change: Transform Your Life! 26:08 - Just What are You Capable Of? Find Out: Be Better! 28:42 - A Second Opinion Never Hurts! 29:45 - SPoT Events: Specialty Dishes, Breakfast With Santa, Toys for Tots! 32:01 - Mike Loves the Mocha Shake! Bill Loves the S’Mores Bars! 33:01 - SPoT Coins: Loyalty Program! Build Points and Earn Goodies! 34:28 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Paul Smith, an excellent real estate agent and Iron Man from Keller-Williams Capital District! They discuss his past construction experience, his transition into real estate, and more in this informative episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction 00:56 - The Paul Smith Story 01:39 - Paul Smith: Neck of Steel 03:01 - How Has a Construction Background Helped Paul Sell Real Estate? 04:57 - Steel Neck, Steel Body: The Iron Man 05:46 - The Drive: A Sheer Desire to Push Yourself! 07:13 - Mental Toughness: Not Just For Races! 08:30 - The Real Estate Market: A Buyer’s Market Finally Incoming? 09:26 - The Post-COVID Boom VS The 2008 Crash - Steve Says, No Crash in Sight! 10:20 - “Marry the House, Date the Rate” 11:04 - Steve’s Specialty: Not Specializing! 12:08 - Real Estate: Not a Job, But a Fun Game! 13:06 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch

In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Mike McGrath, the Sales and Project Manager at 1-800-Paint-Job! They've got some exciting new products and services on offer that they just couldn't wait to feature here, in this informative episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction 00:20 - 1-800-Paint-Job’s New Offering… 01:41 - 33 Years of Reliable Service! 01:55 - Cabinet and Floor Refinishing: So Many Options! 03:51 - Wide-Plank Floors: The Latest Trend, Available Now! 04:40 - What are the Advantages of a Wide Plank Floor? Available Colors… 06:24 - Accent Walls, Local Savings, and Nationwide Shipping! 07:16 - They Make the Process of Finishing Your Home or Business Easy! 08:05 - High-Speed Turnaround: And $7 a Square Foot! Sale Ending Soon! 08:49 - Quantity and Pickup Discounts Available! 09:09 - How to Get in Touch: Facebook is a Great Way! 10:32 - Floor Installers Always Appreciated! 11:09 - Closing Remarks

In this episode, host Mike Nelson talks with Bob Fitch, the main man behind Bob Fitch State Farm Agency! They talk about how they met, what the agency offers, Bob's volunteering and charity work, and more in this informative episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:05 - Introduction 00:27 - Fort Edward? South Glens Falls? Moreau? Gansevoort? Bob Fitch Can Serve Them All! 01:11 - 21 Years with State Farm: Experience You Can Count On! 02:50 - How Mike Met Bob: Funny Story! 04:02 - Branding: A Key to Success! 05:14 - Personalized, Multi-Faceted Business: Insurance, Retirement Accounts, and More! 06:21 - What Does “Full Coverage” Mean to You? 07:53 - The Agency’s Main Strength: 100% Personalized Service! 09:22 - The Bob Fitch Legacy: Understanding, Responsiveness, and Direction! 10:59 - Dealing With Personal Loss: Insurance Can’t Help, But Maybe Bob Fitch Can! 11:48 - Giving Back to the Community: Volunteer Coaching, Financing Tournaments 13:31 - The Golf Ball Cannon! 14:42 - Closing Remarks

This episode, we spend five minutes with Tricia Rogers, the new President and CEO of the Adirondack Chamber of Commerce! What does she have planned for the Chamber's future? What can you expect from visiting the Chamber yourself? We discuss these questions and more in our debut episode! A 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 Spa City Digital. 00:07 - Introductions 01:55 - Goals For the Chamber 02:58 - Meet the Team: Reach Out! 05:15 - What’s to Come… 07:13 - How the Chamber Brings FUN to the Table!