In Good Company with Mike Thomas

In this episode of In Good Company, Mike sits down with Dave Scribanni, owner of Glass Therapy Clarksville, to talk about how he's disrupting the home service industry through smart digital advertising. Dave shares why so many home service businesses struggle to grow: most owners are skilled technicians at their core but were never taught how to market themselves online. Whether you're a...

In this episode of In Good Company, Mike sits down with Sundi Dillon, owner of Lakeside Kangaroof, to discuss her incredible journey from banking to business ownership. What started with an unconventional interview quickly turned into an opportunity to help grow a small roofing company into a thriving business built on trust, leadership, and exceptional service. Sundi shares the lessons she's...

In this episode of In Good Company, Mike sits down with Brandon Burris, co-founder of RHM Innovations, to discuss how caring for loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to create a product designed to make bathing safer, more dignified, and more comfortable for older adults and their caregivers. Brandon shares the journey from PhD student to entrepreneur, including how he and his co-f...

This week on In Good Company , Mike sits down with Sheila Dunne, founder of Toggle Communications, to talk about entrepreneurship, social media, leadership, and building a business while raising a family. Growing up in Rochester as one of six kids, Sheila was surrounded by entrepreneurship early on and started pursuing business ideas long before adulthood — including co-founding an Instagram accou...

This episode of In Good Company features Anthony Tringale, the creator behind Eat Local New York — a platform dedicated to supporting local restaurants across the state. Anthony’s path didn’t start in content. Raised in Northern Kentucky and later Syracuse, he grew up serving at church and working in his family’s diner before pursuing ministry and eventually working in production roles at a mega-c...

This episode is about building a business around people. Mike sits down with Emily Martin, founder of Ally Partners, an HR consulting firm helping small businesses solve the people problems that can hold them back. Originally from Warsaw, New York, Emily’s path took her through Rochester, Syracuse, Oswego, and eventually Buffalo, a city she connects with deeply. After starting her career in HR and...

This episode is personal. On his 40th birthday, Mike sits down with his brother, Chris Thomas — someone who has quietly become the backbone of their business and a constant source of perspective, resilience, and joy. Chris was born with Apert syndrome, a rare condition that led to 24 surgeries before the age of 18. But this conversation isn’t about limitations, it’s about the life he built anyway....

Join us as we sit down with David Mammano, entrepreneur, national magazine founder, comedian, speaker, mentor, and a guy who refuses to live a predictable life. His story is anything but linear, and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. David walks us through his journey from a Rochester childhood to a pre-dental major who hated teeth, to a stand-up comic in Chicago, to founding a magazine that e...

Join us as we sit down with Lindsay Connelly, founder of Linden Digital Marketing, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from the ground up while raising a family, managing a team, and serving 80+ clients at a time. We dig into how she turned a winding career path—film, finance, marketing—into a competitive advantage and why Rochester has become the perfect home base to scale some...

Join us as we sit down with Hailey Ra, whose journey from a family-run martial arts school in Rochester to building an authentic online presence and a new life in New York City is a powerful story of identity, courage, and choosing yourself even when it feels terrifying. We talk about what it’s really like to grow up in an entrepreneurial household, how her sibling dynamic unexpectedly launched he...

Join us as we sit down with Aaron Pulinski, a lifelong friend of nearly twenty years whose journey from homeschooled oldest sibling to reinventing his career in his 30s is a masterclass in identity, confidence, and choosing growth when comfort feels easier. We talk about what it really means to let go of people-pleasing, how to stop shapeshifting to fit into rooms, and why vulnerability—not perfec...

Join us as we sit down with Brother Bill, a barber turned viral Bills superfan whose humor and authenticity built a brand bigger than football. We talk about turning passion into purpose, how to build an online presence that actually feels human, and why creativity doesn’t have to die when your 9-to-5 begins. They unpack the moment that changed everything for Brother Bill, how he manages the press...

Join us as we sit down with Skinny Regis, President of Pourware Inked and proud St. John Fisher College alum, to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving business from the ground up and keep it personal while you scale. From growing up on a dairy farm to leading a company shipping custom printed drinkware to 48 states, Skinny’s story is one of resilience, risk, and relentless drive. In...

Join us as we sit down with Kyle Denhoff, a fellow St. John Fisher College alum and current leader at HubSpot, to unpack what it really takes to grow inside a global company without losing your personal touch. From his early days at a 30-person agency in Buffalo to eventually earning a spot at one of the world’s top marketing organizations, Kyle’s story is one of grit, humility, and self-belief. H...

Join us as we sit down with Kristen DeBadts, founder of www. RochesterWedding.com and Rochester Wedding Magazine, and the driving force behind some of the region’s most beloved bridal expos. What started as an internship in the early 2000s turned into a lifelong career helping couples plan their dream weddings and helping local businesses grow along the way. From navigating the ever-changing world...

Join us as we sit down with Sarah Milko, the Executive Director of AutismUp. What started as a small circle of moms navigating the challenges of autism together has grown into the largest autism support organization in Western New York. https://www.autismup.org/ Sarah shares her personal story of raising a son with autism, the early frustrations that fueled her passion, and the turning points that...

Join us as we sit down with Daniel Snead, entrepreneur and founder of Best Bet Skills Academy, a platform equipping the next generation with discipline, vision, and the tools to succeed. What started as side hustles in college and a few painful business failures has grown into a mission to help student-athletes and young leaders turn passion into purpose. Daniel’s story is a testament to staying a...

Join us as we sit down with Matt Lochner, co-owner of TML Woodworks, a family business crafting custom stairways that turn houses into homes. What started as learning the trade from his dad has grown into a career of craftsmanship and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re in the trades, running a family business, or simply trying to balance work and home life, this conversation will inspire you to slow...

Join us as we sit down with Nick Wetherwax, founder of Open Heart Outlaws , a nonprofit that rallies motorcycle riders to support working-class families in crisis. From growing up on a dairy farm to building a career in IT, Nick wrestled with the tension of success without fulfillment, until a family tragedy sparked him to take action. His story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need all the d...

Join us as we sit down with Conell Christiansen, college ministry leader, former youth pastor, and lifelong advocate for shaping the next generation. From his roots in Rochester, NY, to his faith-driven leap into ministry in Iowa, Conell’s story is a testament to following God’s call no matter how uncertain the path may seem. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a student, or someone longing for more m...

Join us as we sit down with Nick Cavuoto, entrepreneur, former ministry leader, husband, father of four, and lifelong advocate for resilience and faith-driven leadership. From his roots in Rochester, NY, to his unexpected leap from ministry into marketing and entrepreneurship, Nick’s journey is one of rediscovering purpose in the midst of uncertainty. His story takes an even deeper turn as he shar...

Join us as we sit down with Maureen Ballatori, founder of Agency 29, a Rochester-based creative agency redefining food and beverage branding. From her roots on a central New York dairy farm to launching her own agency while raising young kids, Maureen’s story is one of grit, courage, and learning to leap before you feel ready. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or dreamer wrestling with fea...

Join us as we sit down with Sunny Dulay, founder of Breakthrough Apps, as he shares his story of entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and his passion for helping creators expand their reach and impact through technology. Breakthrough Apps partners with fitness, yoga, and wellness leaders to build custom mobile apps that deepen client relationships, scale their businesses, and bring their vision to life....

Join us as we sit down with Krystle Ellis, founder of Ellis K Consulting, as she shares her journey of faith, entrepreneurship, and empowering others to discover their purpose and potential in both life and leadership. Ellis K Consulting exists to help individuals and organizations grow through intentional coaching, strategic planning, and a deep belief that faith and business can thrive together....

Join us as we sit down with Lamonte Hundson with special guest host D-Will, Founder of Men of God Motivation.  Lamonte shares his new-found purpose from Islam to Christianity, and how his time in the gym has helped him in life. This podcast is presented by Thomas Media Group. Thomas Media Group is a full-service digital marketing agency located in Rochester, NY. More info here: www.⁠thomasmediagro...