WNY Entrepreneur

What does hockey equipment, rolled steel, websites, internet technologies and charter schools all have in common? Nothing. But together they provide life experiences that prepare you for anything in business. Having founded several companies, Greg understands the excitement, pressures, and frustrations entrepreneurs face when launching and growing their companies. Over the past 30 years, Greg...

Ann started Chez Ann Salon in a 700 square foot location, with one other employee.  Since 1985 Chez Ann Salon has been “Bringing beauty to the world one individual at a time, through dedication, education, and our love of people and our profession.” That has been and continues to be our mission. Now in 2019, it is close to 4000 square feet with 58 amazing employees in the heart of Williamsvil...

Tony & Derek (who are best friends) are the longest tenured T-Mobile dealer in Upstate New York. They have been in business for almost a decade. Both Tony & Derek started selling Wireless almost 15 years ago and own multiple stores in Western New York. It was cool to see how they have opened, acquired and sold profitable locations in different cities and under demographics that have perfor...

Robert Giuseppetti: 31 year old. Former national touring drummer. Robert has owned 5 businesses. He grew a home inspection franchise to the biggest in Western N.Y. in only 5 years.  In 2018 his franchise was ranked 44th highest producer out of aprox. 700 franchise locations. Active real estate investor; Robert has owned 23 rental apartments/ homes. Currently owns/ manages 3 business at the sa...

Carol Esposito has been a Top Realtor in Buffalo NY the past 10 years. She sold over 20 Million Dollars in Real Estate last year alone! That made her the #1 Howard Hanna Real estate agent in the Buffalo/Niagara region in 2018. She has sold over 15 million each year, the past three years. She's been over 12 million the last 5 years. I think you get the point. Carol Esposito is an absolute rock star...

 Mike Del Zoppo is the co-owner of Eat Rite Foods, the premier meal prep service in Buffalo NY. Mike has been a competitive bodybuilder for the last 8 years and is a sponsored athlete for the supplement company Optimum Nutrition. Mike & his business partner (Luke Bright) started their meal prep business with no investors, a dream and very little to start with. Their business is now worth...

Jerry West is a Network Marketing professional and motivational leader who went from bankruptcy to multiple 6-figure income earner in a few short years. Jerry has a passion for helping others step outside their comfort zones and reach their full potential. He wrote a book called "52 Lessons from Network Marketing" that is focused on personal development and growth. He's lived in WNY since 1990, is...

Nick Arnot is recognized as a digital marketing expert by many, including Ford Motor Company & NRG Energy.   Need some help with your digital marketing? This interview is for you. We go behind the scenes with how Nick started his 5 businesses (That's right 5!) and how they grew to where it is today. Nick speaks often on business development, advertising, analytics and helps brands na...