Hudson Valley Hustle

In this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle, we sit down with Breezy Santoro, co-founder of Breezy Tea, to hear how a simple bar cocktail turned into a growing hard iced tea brand. Breezy shares her journey of balancing work, family, and building a business, from creating the original drink in a local tavern to navigating the complexities of licensing, branding, and distribution. If you’ve ever dreame...

Harold Roman, owner of Hudson Valley Power Washing, joins us on Hudson Valley Hustle to share how he turned a small side hustle into a full-time business. Starting with a pressure washer from his garage, Harold has grown his company into a successful operation with multiple trucks, employees, and even a holiday lighting division. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to scale a business, th...

In this episode, we sit down with Bryanna Russo, founder of Furever Friends Family, a thriving pet care business in Hopewell Junction. 🐶🐱 Bryanna opens up about her journey of starting the business, the challenges of building a strong team, and the importance of trusting others to help you grow. From grooming and pet daycare to adoption services, she shares how Furever Friends Famuly has become...

In this episode, we chat with Raphael Castro, a sports chiropractor and the owner of The Movement Lab. Raphael shares how he built a successful practice offering a wide range of services, from chiropractic care and physical therapy to massage and rehabilitation. He talks about the challenges of growing a multi-service business, building a strong team, and maintaining authenticity with clients. Rap...

In this week's episode, we chat with Skywalker, the longtime voice behind one of the biggest radio stations in the Hudson Valley—K104. We dive into his two-decade career, what it's been like being the voice of a generation, and how he's seen radio change with the rise of streaming. Skywalker opens up about the challenges of staying relevant in a fast-paced industry and how he's bui...

In this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle, we sit down with Andrew Joseph, CEO of Andrew Joseph PR, to explore his fascinating career journey from fashion to the architecture and design industry. Andrew shares his expertise on the critical role of photography in PR, the shift towards digital and social media, and how to effectively leverage these tools for brand building. Perfect for entrepreneurs,...

Join us on this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle as we sit down with Kristen Antoni, the owner of Main Street Cutters in Cornwall, NY. Kristen shares her journey from starting young as an entrepreneur to running a successful salon. We dive into the myths of hustle culture, the value of trades, and the challenges of being a business owner. Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner,...

In this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle, we are joined by David Recine, the founder of Flowers by David Anthony, a beloved floral business in Central Valley, NY. David reflects on his 30-year journey in the floral industry. He shares stories about his attention to detail, the emotional resonance of flowers in weddings and funerals, and evolving his business model. David also offers insights into h...

Join us in this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle as we sit down with Leo Gecaj, a 19-year-old entrepreneur and founder of JG Auto Care. Leo takes us through his journey from searching for side hustles on TikTok to building a successful business with over 500 clients. He discusses the importance of social media marketing, the challenges of running a business at a young age, and the influence of his...

In this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle, we sit down with Christian Palmer, founder of Relentless Fitness and Nutrition. Christian shares his journey from a high school athlete inspired by superheroes and bodybuilders to a successful entrepreneur focused on men's health and fitness. Learn how Christian turned his passion into a thriving business and get practical advice on defining your target...

Ashley Rago is the co-owner of Eternal Soles, a successful sneaker business with locations in the Middletown and Poughkeepsie Gallerias. Ashley shares her story of how she transitioned from flipping cameras to owning two thriving shoe stores. In this episode, you'll discover: The journey from camera flipping to sneaker retail The role of networking and risk-taking in business growth The challe...

In this episode of Hudson Valley Hustle, we sit down with Kerry Scardino, the owner of Skinchanted Spa in Peekskill. Kerry shares her inspiring journey from working at Estee Lauder to becoming a successful business owner. We delve into the world of skincare, discussing the art of waxing (men & women), oncology aesthetics, and the importance of maintaining healthy skin. Kerry's holistic app...

Ash Hopper specializes in creating plant-based skin care products using organic ingredients. Matt and Thena are a husband-and-wife team committed to building a strong family business based on values. In 2022, they both stepped away from our tenured careers to innovate in what they saw as an industry ready for a dynamic brand with a positive message. With over 20 years of combined experience in the...

Basement Systems of NY is a basement waterproofing company based out of Bullville, NY. Chris' father started the company and is now a thriving family business. We dive into what makes an exceptional service company, working with family members, and a lot more. Connect with Chris https://www.basementsystemsofny.com

Paul Stewart is a co-owner of B&B Archery in Middletown, NY. He started off as an employee of the shop and eventually partnered up and bought the business. Lots of GREAT entrepreneurial advice in this interview. Connect with Paul https://bnbarchery.com

Casey Carroll and her husband Javier Villatoro own Coray Kitchen in Delmar, NY. We dive into what make a restaurant successful, including marketing, public relations, staffing and a lot more. Tons of valuable nuggets in this interview! Connect with Casey https://www.coraykitchen.com/

Malik Adjoyi owns Good Game Lounge in the Palisades Mall. Gamer turned business owner, this is a good example of what it's like to take the thing you love and build a business around it. The fun, the struggles, success and failure. Enjoy! Connect with Malik https://www.gglounge.com/

Chris Fahrbach owns Mixture, one of the largest screen printing businesses in the Hudson Valley. This episode was a blast. Talking about client relationships, hitting the $1 Million mark, and a lot more. Connect with Chris https://www.instagram.com/mixture.inc/ https://www.mixtureprints.com/

Charlotte owns several businesses in the Hudson Valley including a real estate business, a wedding venue, and bridal boutique. She attributes a lot of her success to being able to seize opportunities when they arise. Connect with Charlotte https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_guernsey/ https://lambshill.com/ https://www.lambshillbridalboutique.com https://gatehousecompass.com/

Austin owns Urban Property Management, and is an owner and investor in several short-term rental properties in New York and Vermont. If you're interested in short-term rentals like Airbnb properties, this episode is for you. Connect with Austin https://www.austinurbanrealestate.com/

Jason Peralta manages the marketing for a $60 Million pest management company Peekskill, NY. What's amazing here is that he's able to accomplish more with a team of 2, than similar companies accomplish with a team of 10 or 20. There's a TON of marketing advice in here for companies of any size.

Danielle manages Valley Supreme Liquors, a family wine and liquor shop in Pine Bush owned by her mom, Fran Moriano. We talk about what it takes to own a liquor store, how to treat customers, and lots more. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Danielle https://instagram.com/valleysupremeliquors

Miranda Harris owns Milky Fitness, an online health and fitness company that serves breastfeeding moms, and more recently moms in general. She grew her company from zero to 1200 monthly paying customers in under 6 years and primarily markets through her free Facebook group for moms, which has over 100,000 members! Her story is awesome, her business is crushing it, and I think you'll get some g...

Robert Blum is CEO of Hudson Valley's Best, a martial arts, parkour, summer camp and after school program in Beacon & Hopewell Junction. He describes his business as an "overnight success 26 years in the making." Learn what makes his business thrive, and take away some valuable lessons to apply to your business. Connect with Rob https://hudsonvalleysbest.com

Steve Saturno, along with partner Kerry Irwin, own Golf Cars Unlimited. A utility vehicle dealer in Walden, NY. They've been in business for over 20 years and in this episode we dive into what makes a partnership work, plus how to handle risk in business. Connect with Steve https://golfcarsunlimitedinc.com