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Blue Collar StartUp - Episode 56: Second-Generation Advances at Cerrone Plumbing & HVAC
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Joe Cerrone of Cerrone Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning!
Joe is the second person to head the operations of Cerrone, after his father... What advances did he bring to the business? What's stayed the same? What did he learn along the way? Listen to this episode HERE to hear the answers, plus much more!
Buying Local - S2E13: Grow Your Business with The ARCC
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson meets with Tricia Rogers, President of the ARCC! Tricia’s been the President of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce for two years now, and the offerings it has for local businesses just keep getting better – between ribbon-cuttings, mixers, educational services, and other resources, the value of the ARCC is just incredible! Listen to this episode HERE to hear more about how they can help you, and your business!
Buying Local - S2E12: KJ's Barbershop - With Kris Jordan
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Jordan, the master barber and owner of KJ’s Barbershop! Both his grandfather and father were barbers, but Kris wasn’t so sure he wanted to do it himself… All of that changed after a significant event in 2020. What happened? Why did it motivate him to reenter the family trade? You’ll have to listen to this episode HERE to find out!
Buying Local - S2E11: Real Food for Real People
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, the nutrition master and founder of Greenfork! Being mindful of where your food comes from is more important than ever in our corn syruped, food-dyed modern world… Greenfork beats the supermarket by providing real, nutrient-dense food to clients all around Saratoga. Get the full scoop on Greenfork’s approach to nutrition here in this episode!
Listen to the episode HERE!
Buying Local - S2E10: Atlas Jiu Jitsu - Anyone Can Roll!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Joe “Josferatu” Zakriski from Atlas Jiu Jitsu! Joe’s been rolling with the best of them for 18 years, but he’s only worked out of Atlas Jiu Jitsu for 8… How did he come to run Atlas in South Glens Falls? How did the business rise and fall (and rise again) during the COVID pandemic? What does jiu jitsu have to offer? Hear the answers to these questions and many more by tuning in to this episode HERE!
Blue Collar StartUp - Episode 55: Cracking Open Cold Ones at Cornell's
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster talk with Mike Colvett and Casey Cornell of Cornell's Auto Parts!
Cornell's is doing something very special... They boast the claim that their auto operation is heavily recycling-based, reusing car oil, parts, metal, carpeting, and more from their cars! How is this possible? How did they get started doing this? Hear the answers to those questions and many more by listening to this episode HERE!
Blue Collar StartUp - Episode 54: Taking the "Side" out of "Side Hustle"
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Josh Brown and Zach Moore of Brown Design & Construction!
Both of them have other full-time jobs that they still take part in... And yet, the side hustle they started up out of curiosity has taken off like wildfire! What's their secret to success? How do they balance work responsibilities? What's their training? Find out the answers by tuning in to this episode HERE!
Buying Local - S2E9: Raw Milk Revolution
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chuck and Sarah Curtiss, husband-and-wife team behind the Willow Marsh Farm and storefront! Their fifth-generation farm offers a special option that nobody else nearby yet does – the production and sale, direct to consumers, of raw milk and raw milk products, including cheese, yogurt and more… What’s the deal with raw milk? How is it made? Is it safe to drink? Why do so few farms produce it? Hear the answers to those questions and many more here, in this stellar episode!
Buying Local - S2E8: Momentum Makers - Moving Forward
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!
Listen to the episode HERE!
Blue Collar StartUp - Episode 53: One Man, One Plan - Zay Gets it Done
In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Zay DuPree, the one-man mastermind behind DuPree Heating & Cooling!
When people think of a one-man operation, they typically picture an old dude with a beat up truck and a couple fans in the truck bed... But Zay couldn't be further from that vision. Fully insured and thoroughly professional, Zay proudly stands by the quality of his process and results. If you need HVAC work done, Zay is the best one-man band in town!
Listen to the episode HERE!