Angles with John Richmond

David Lord has built and exited tech companies for decades, but his newest venture is pure passion. After years chasing trout, he created Guidesly—a Buffalo-born platform that equips 1,500-plus outdoor guides with AI tools and marketing muscle so they can focus on delivering the “magic moment” for anglers. Sitting down with host John Richmond, David unpacks the $50 billion guiding industry, explai...

From humble beginnings with $2,000 and a side hustle, Dave Horesh co-founded Oxford Pennant, a company that resurrected the forgotten art of wool felt pennants and built a brand that reflects Buffalo’s pride and perseverance. In this episode, John Richmond talks with Dave about authenticity in branding, keeping manufacturing local, and the value of doing things the hard way—because it's the r...

In this episode of Angles, host John Richmond sits down with Brandon Bieron, a former U.S. Army Ranger turned business leader. Now president of Reimer Home Services, Brandon shares how battlefield lessons in resilience, discipline, and leadership have shaped his people-first approach to business. From failing his first Ranger School attempt to leading one of Western New York’s fastest-growing home...

Sal Capaccio, the ultimate Buffalo sports insider, shares his journey from coaching high school football to becoming the go-to voice on the sidelines and in the podcast feeds of Western New York. In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Sal to discuss his non-linear path to sports broadcasting, the lessons learned from teaching, and the leap of faith that brought him back to Buffalo. Sal open...

From cutting hair in his parents’ garage at 15 to running two successful shops, Jon Palmeri—known as Jonny the Barber—has built a brand around community, consistency, and attention to detail. In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Jon to unpack his journey from learning on YouTube to navigating the challenges of business ownership. Jon shares lessons on leadership, the power of showing up,...

From her first photography class at the Old First Ward Community Center to building a thriving local business, Sara Heidinger has dedicated her career to fostering creativity and community in Buffalo. In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Sara to explore her journey from New York City's fast-paced photography scene to co-founding Undergrounds Coffee House and curating local art at Cas...

Step inside the story of Moriarty Meats, Buffalo’s whole-animal butcher shop where old-world craftsmanship meets modern entrepreneurship. John Richmond sits down with Tom and Caitlin Moriarty, the husband-and-wife team whose journey took them from chance meetings in Ohio to building a community-focused business in Western New York. They share how studying butchery in France, pandemic pivots, and a...

In this premiere episode of *Angles with John Richmond*, we sit down with Chef Darian Bryan — the dynamic culinary force behind The Plating Society and personal chef to NFL stars. Chef Bryan shares his journey from a small cook shop in Jamaica to redefining fine dining in Buffalo, NY.  We explore his early love for cooking, immigrating to U.S., and how he built a brand rooted in hustle, creativity...