Buying Local Podcast

In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson talks with Susan Sikule and Missy Filarecki from Just Cats Veterinary Clinic. Tune in as they discuss their feline-only veterinary practice, the inspiration behind starting Just Cats, major changes in vet care over the past 30 years, and more! Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. Connect with Ju...

In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, your host Mike Nelson sits down with Janice Durant, Chief Franchise Matchmaker at New Trails Business Consultants. Tune in as they discuss franchise matchmaking, the real cost and mindset behind starting a franchise, how the trades are opening new doors for entrepreneurs, and more! Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and R...

In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, your host Mike Nelson sits down with Zach Cutler, owner of Fierro’s Pizzeria. Tune in as they discuss turning a local pizza shop into a growing business, how Zach’s wood-fired pizza trailer became a catering hit, the importance of being embedded in your community, and more! Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Rumble. F...

This is a crossover episode with our sister show, Blue Collar Startup. In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with Terry Hubbard of Peak Environmental. Tune in as they discuss the innovative use of robotic mowers (mobots) in landscaping, the shift toward eco-friendly practices, challenges in the landscape industry, and the importance of sustainable busines...

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with the team from Greenwood Hoff Wealth Management, including Matt Greenwood, Lorissa Hoff, and Dana Cafaro. Tune in as they discuss their client-focused approach to financial planning, navigating volatile market conditions, the importance of personalized financial strategies, and their commitment to community involv...

In this episode of the Buying Local podcast, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jake Revers of the Revers Agency at Rolling Bones Outdoors. Listen in as they explore Jake’s journey from local hunting in upstate New York to developing a nationwide strategy for hunting adventures, his experiences in Montana, and how his agency helps clients plan and execute dream hunts using proprietary software and v...

In this of the Buying Local podcast, your host Mike Nelson interviews Katie Tansey, an entrepreneur and nutrition coach, about her journey from corporate HR to Ironman races and founding Savage Sundays. Listen in as they explore her endurance athletic experiences and the community-driven, scalable fitness initiative promoting type-two fun. Find the Buying Local Podcast on YouTube , Spotify , Apple...

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson interviews Don Walton from Elite Fighting Promotions. Tune in as they discuss the challenges of organizing fair fight matchups, the rise of martial arts locally, the logistics of running a successful fight promotion, and more! 00:00 Welcoming Don Walton 00:31 Don’s Recent Activities and Trip to Maryland 02:44 Mike’s First Muay Thai Class 05:00 Elit...

In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson sits down with Megan Harris-Pero of Harris-Pero Law Firm. Tune in as they discuss keeping up with changes in the law, helping farmers plan the future of their assets, why this job can't be replaced by robots, and much more! 0:06 Introducing Megan Harris-Pero 0:48 Megan’s Background 2:31 A Large Scope for a Small Company 3:52 Starting t...

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with Phil Vacchio, senior elder law attorney at Herzog Law Firm. Tune in as they discuss the importance of setting up a will, power of attorney, and healthcare proxy early, how to future-proof your estate planning documents, building a career in the legal industry, and much more! 0:21 Introducing Phil Vacchio 0:48 Wha...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jess Keller, owner of the recently opened Light & Lens Studios. Tune in as they discuss the unique process of developing film, starting a business while already working a full time job, using clubs to get people in the door, and much more!  0:41 Introducing Jess Keller 1:28 Masters in Social Work   3:22 The Lack of Public Darkro...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Mike Colvett, general manager of Cornell’s Auto Parts. Tune in to listen to them discuss salvage yards then and now, the upcoming car show Cornell’s will be hosting, and more!  00:08 Introducing Mike  2:45 Exchanging Parts 4:02 A Cleanliness Standard 5:21 Salvage Yards Today vs 20 Years Ago 7:19 Inventory Softwa...

In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jacque Ecuyer, founder of the 4s4life Foundation and host of Operation Give Back. Tune in as they discuss the importance of mental health, raising money for local veterans, creating memorable moments at events and much more! Want to donate to Operation Give back or help out in any way? Hop into Slickfin Brewing Company or reach...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, owner of Greenfork and host of the upcoming Food for Thought podcast. Tune in as they discuss nutrition as a balance of everything you’re consuming, nutrient-rich foods and how to identify them, personalized vitamins and supplements, and much more! 0:10 75 Hard 1:00 Dry 2025 4:07 Introducing Stephen and Greenfork 5:1...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Philip Casabona, executive director at LARAC. Tune in to hear them discuss supporting and uplifting the local artist community, curating events, obtaining funding for a non-profit, and much more! 0:08 Introducing Philip Casabona? 0:58 What is LARAC 2:12 Phil’s Role at LARAC 3:08 Scissors on the Business Card 4:2...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Tandi Orluk, mental health therapist at Set Free Counseling. Join in on the conversation as they discuss helping the homeless veteran population, using EMDR to help treat trauma, different attachment styles, and much more! 0:07 Introducing Tandi Orluk 2:07 Tandi’s Background 4:03 Working with DID Patients 5:00 H...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Annie Newman, local saleswoman and advocate for hydrogen water. Tune in as they discuss high end water distribution, paying attention to what’s in the water you drink, forming connections through business endeavors, and much more! 0:10 Introducing Annie Newman 1:14 Savage Sundays 6:41 Annie’s Background 8:50 Get...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Stephen Ferraro and Charles Amodio of FAZ Forensics. Tune in as they discuss getting the right people in the right seats, the scope of some of the cases they’ve worked on, upholding core company values, and much more! 0:18 Introducing Stephen Ferraro & Charles Amodio 5:55 Bird Flu  6:51 Getting Involved with...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Mayor of Glens Falls, Bill Collins. Tune in as they discuss small business grants, workforce development, future projects in downtown Glens Falls, growing special events, and much more! 0:11 Introducing Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins 5:13 Economic Growth in the Glens Falls Business Community  11:53 The Future of...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Chuck and Sara Curtiss, owners of Willow-Marsh Farm. Tune in as they discuss raw vs pasteurized milk, what happens when you have a listeria scare, the importance of teaching agriculture in schools and much more! 0:05 Introducing Sara and Chuck 0:58 Raw Milk vs Pasteurized Milk 5:15 Feeding the Cows 6:06 How Much...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Travis Solimanto, owner of Mr. T’s Total Home Care. Listen in as they dive into the differences between a handyman and a general contractor, the rewarding nature of being a caregiver, property management stories, and much more! Connect with Travis by emailing him at mrtstotalhomecare@gmail.com, give him a call a...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Karen Carey, life and success coach and owner of Ruby Red Road. Join the conversation as they dive into the power of manifestation, the unique experience of being a life coach while continuing to work with one, the importance of revisiting your past without getting stuck there, and much more!

In this episode of Buying Local, our host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Chris Leuzinger, owner of Nourishing Minds Tutoring and Chief at Wilton Fire Department. Tune in to hear them discuss diving into entrepreneurship without a backup plan, building a strong team to drive a company's success, the power of investing in yourself for career growth, and much more!

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews local health and fitness coach Mike Kurkowski. Tune in to hear them discuss how physical training can impact all aspects of life, how to be proactive, why Mike focuses on kettlebells, and more.  Listen to Inspire Saratoga & Strength Connection here: https://www.youtube.com/@strengthconnection/videos 0:13 Introduc...

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews local poetry author Jason (Jay) Ingleston. Tune in to hear the two discuss Jay’s newest book, the book publishing industry, imposter syndrome, and more!  0:08 Introducing Jason (Jay) Ingleston 1:16 Jay’s new book 2:15 Elite Fighting Promotions 2:33 Jay Ingleston and his books 8:04 Book Publishing 14:17 Lend a he...