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Have you ever wanted a job so much that you left messages on your potential supervisor's voicemail, every day, for 31 days? That is how Kevin Sylvester went from a student at SUNY Fredonia to calling the shots for the Buffalo Sabres and now for the PGA. Determination and calculated risk have been a compass that directed Kevin into a career of working with professional athletes and iconic broadcast...

Daniel Schlein is a true networker and natural helper, this Niagara University graduate learned from a very young age the importance of giving back and paying it forward. Business as usual for him is what he can do for you first! Whether it is supporting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, connecting you with a new potential job, or building your business, Dan is constantly building relationships and look...

John L. Chmarney is an entrepreneur, connecter, relationship builder, coach, and solution finder. In this episode, host Nick Koziol explores with John a career journey. Chmarney shares the importance of building a network of strong relationships, understanding business planning, developing strategies to meet goals, and how to make a deeper impact in the community.  That Sounds Terrific Podcas...

Stash was an entrepreneur from birth. You will find her hard at work and always with a determination to find ways to solve problems.  One of her successes came from an accident. LaceLockers, began when she was running and tripped because of loose laces. When most people fall they get up to dust themselves off, take a quick look to ensure no one saw them go down, assess the damage, get fixed-u...

In this episode, you meet the man, the Bow, an amazing voice-over artist that knows so much more than VO! Chris Jones is the first and last voice you hear when you tune into our That Sounds Terrific podcast. Chris Jones a radio personality, author, networking professional, connector,  audio wizard, video producer/editor, and host of The Bow Knows VO podcast. When it comes to his craft he is m...

The Rising Stars program provides young professionals with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, expand their network, and raise awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. What is CF? Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. Join host Nick Koziol, to better understand how young leaders from...

Getting paid to do what you love sounds amazing but can you really do it on your own? How do you get started? What is the balance of your own business and personal life? What are things to look out for? How can you be most effective? Everyone needs a coach! In this episode we hear from Marie Rachelle the Freelance Community Builder and Coach for Aspiring Freelancers. Learn what it takes to be an a...

Losing a job is a difficult experience. Losing one during a pandemic can make it incredibly harder. People find that it isn't just about being out of work there are steps to get back on your feet. In addition to the search, you have to focus on your physical and mental wellness. Riveter is a community that offers opportunities for people to network, build their skillset, and find services for free...

Change is hard on anyone. There can be resistance to it and other roadblocks along the way.  In Higher Education more often than not there is a long methodical process that takes place before a change occurs. Dr. Eric James Stephens found himself in the middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic and began an unexpected movement that is gathering steam towards change in Higher Education. For him, it star...

Join Host Nick Koziol and his guest, Tara A. Ellis, as they talk about the impact of hunger on society. Ellis talks about how FeedMore WNY came to be from an idea of two organizations working together to a merger of Food Bank of WNY and Meals on Wheels united in one mission to take a comprehensive approach to hunger relief. FeedMore WNY is a  team of amazing staff and volunteers that strike a...

Join Host Nick Koziol and his guest, Susan Steffan, as they talk about the impact of an educator for students at Medaille College and her success as a business consultant for Steffan Solutions. Steffan shares some great advice on being a leader and shares a number of solutions that were created when challenged by the Covid-19 pandemic and offers great wisdom around developing as a leader and busin...

Part of being a leader is understanding who the people are that you are leading. To do that you need to understand yourself and sometimes you need to be a superhero. Michael Sgro's superpower is empowering others to reach their inner "extraordinary leadership skills" and he develops empathy as a core competency. Michael Sgro develops leaders through love, community, excellence, creativit...

What does it take to be a leader? What is going on in WNY or your community? How do you know what the biggest challenges are? Leadership programs are a crucial part of a region as they weave together the fabric of a community and empower others to action. Althea Luehrsen & her team at Leadership Buffalo are Making Buffalo Better. Through their collaborations, community awareness, and civic eng...

Have you ever found an injured animal? Did you know what to do? How would you take care of the situation without further harm to the animal or even hurting yourself? If you were hurt you probably would want the best care possible. You would call a professional that knows exactly what to do. Dr. Bernadette Clabeaux is that professional and has started a new non-profit WNY Raptor and Wildlife Care,...

The first episode of That Sound Terrific is about to be released. Join host Nick Koziol as he interviews leaders and their impacts in their communities. Episode 1 of Season 1 drops next Wednesday, an interview with Dr. Bernadette Clabeaux of WNY Raptor and Wildlife, Inc. Hear about her impact on birds of prey and other wildlife in the Western New York region.  Are you a leader making an impac...