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Buying Local Podcast
Buying Local is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the small businesses, local food markets, and makers that make Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County shine. Hosted by Mike Nelson, each episode uncovers the fantastic goods, services, and stories hidden in your very own community. We’re here to support local economies—and spotlight the people behind the products and companies you love. Buying Local Podcast is powered by Five Towers Media.
Episodes
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Buying Local S3E34: Overcoming Addiction & Coaching Nutrition with Katy Margison
In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson talks with Katy Margison, founder of Athena Nutrition. Tune in as they discuss her journey from…
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Buying Local S3E33: Saratoga’s Revolutionary History with Bill Teator
In this episode of the Buying Local Podcast, host Mike Nelson talks with Bill Teator, Executive Director of the Campaign for Saratoga 250. They discuss the…
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Buying Local S3E32: Feline-Centered Care at Just Cats Veterinary Clinic
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…
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Buying Local S3E31: Franchise Fundamentals with Janice Durant
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…
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Buying Local S3E30: A Passion for Pizza with Zach Cutler
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…
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Buying Local S3E29: Building Greener Landscapes with Terry Hubbard
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…
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Buying Local S3E28: A Personalized Financial Future with Greenwood Hoff Wealth Management
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…
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Buying Local S3E27: Mastering the Hunt with Jake Revers
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…
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Buying Local S3E26: Savage Sundays & Type-Two Fun with Katie Tansey
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…
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S3E25: Muay Thai Match Ups with Elite Fighting Promotions
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…
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S3E24: Protecting your Farm’s Future with Megan Harris-Pero
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…
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S3E23: Estate Planning is for Everyone with Phillip Vacchio
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…
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S3E22: Developing a Photography Studio with Jess Keller
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…
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S3E21: Cornell’s Auto Parts Upcoming Car Show
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…
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S3E20: Cultivating Camaraderie & Supporting Veterans with Jacque Ecuyer
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…
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S3E19: The Power of Proper Nutrition with Stephen Zabala
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…
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S3E18: Uplifting Creative Communities with Philip Casabona
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…
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S3E17: Treating Trauma with Tandi Orluk
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…
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S3E16: Health Benefits of Hydrogen Water with Annie Newman
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…
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S3E15: The World of Forensic Accounting with FAZ Forensics
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…
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S3E14: Growing Glens Falls’ Economy with Mayor Bill Collins
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…
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S3E13: Dairy Farming at Willow-Marsh Farm
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…
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S3E12: Being a Handyman with Travis Solimanto
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…
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S3E11: Life Coaching with Karen Carey
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…
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S3E10: Chris Leuzinger, Tutoring, and Translating Success
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…
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S3E9: Mike Kurkowski, Kettlebells, and Coaching
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…
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S3E8: Jason Ingleston’s Poetry
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…
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S3E7: Bill Tansey and The Operational Excellence Shop
In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Bill Tansey, Chief Operating Officer of OpEx Shop. The Operational…
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S3: Ep 6 - Habitat for Humanity
Michael Nelson and Katherine Kressner interview George and Fawn from Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. Discussion…
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S:3 Ep5 - Elite Fighting Promotions Next Event
In Season 3 Episode 5 of Buying Local our host, Michael Nelson, sits down with Don Walton and Jay Ingleston from Elite Fighting Promotions to talk about their…
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S3:Ep4 Alliance Jiu Jitsu Saratoga
Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media is on location at Alliance Jiu Jitsu Saratoga as they prepare to open their doors. He interviews Brazilion Jiu Jitsu…
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S3:Ep3 - Katie Tansey
In this Episode Mike Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews Katie Tansey about her successful company HR Resolved and her passion for nutrition coaching…
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R.A.S.P Controls - Ron Richards
In this episode Michael Nelson from Five Towers Media interviews Ron Richards from R.A.S.P. Controls. They talk about Ron's experience launching and growing…
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Saratoga Dry Age Cuts
Mike Nelson from Five Towers Media kicks off season 3 by interviewing Saratoga Dry Age Cuts. A really interesting growth story about a business that starts off…
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S2E16: Round Two - Elite Fighting Promotions Returns on July 13th!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jay Ingleston and Don "The Soldier's Son" Walton of Elite Fighting Promotions! March 30th, 2024's "March to…
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S2E15: Four Incredible Shows at The Adirondack Theatre Festival
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Miriam Weisfeld, the Producing Artistic Director of the Adirondack Theatre Festival! The ATF has been…
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S2E14: The Secrets of Influencer Marketing
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephanie Poulin, the owner and founder of The Happy Brands Company! Marketing has so many facets, it can be…
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S2E13: Grow Your Business with the ARCC
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson meets with Tricia Rogers, President of the ARCC! Tricia's been the President of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of…
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S2E12: KJ's Barbershop - with Kris Jordan
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Jordan, the master barber and owner of KJ's Barbershop! Both his grandfather and father were barbers, but…
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S2E11: Real Food for Real People
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, the nutrition master and founder of Greenfork! Being mindful of where your food comes from is…
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S2E10: Atlas Jiu Jitsu - Anyone Can Roll!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Joe "Josferatu" Zakriski from Atlas Jiu Jitsu! Joe's been rolling with the best of them for 18 years, but he's…
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S2E9: Raw Milk Revolution
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chuck and Sarah Curtiss, husband-and-wife team behind the Willow Marsh Farm and storefront! Their…
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S2E8: Momentum Makers - Moving Forward
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson pairs with cleaning mastermind Steven Boxley to interview Kevin Hinman, co-founder of Momentum Makers! Kevin's mission is…
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S2E7: Saratoga Biochar Fights Back!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Raymond Apy, the CEO of Northeastern Biochar Solutions and one of the main figures behind Saratoga Biochar…
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S2E6: Design & Development, Hand in Hand
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Geff Redick, owner of Redbud Development! Redbud's specialty is improving your living space - not just "adding…
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S2E5: Unraveling Financial Mysteries
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Charles Amodio, a main partner and forensic accountant at FAZ Forensics! Forensic accounting is a little-known…
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S2E4: March to Victory - The Men Behind the Melee
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Don Walton and Jay Ingleston - former fighters turned promoters at DonnyBrooke Fight Promotions! On March…
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S2E3: The Real-Estate Roundtable Reconvenes
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson talks with local top real estate experts Dan Wade, Mark Pawlows, and Lori Danussi! It's been a few years since the COVID…
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S2E2: Three Generations of Boxley Brilliance
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Steven and Christian Boxley, the father-son Presidential team of Boxley's Services! For three generations…
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S2E1: Leave Your Company and Start Your Own - The Five Towers Story
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brad Colacino, his partner at - and co-owner of - Five Towers Media! Brad had a stable, cushy job at a big…
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Episode 50: Improving the Community with The Town Tinker
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Scott Lufkin, Argyle native and star of The Town Tinker! The Town Tinker is all about taking on cool projects…
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Episode 48: Riding the Rails of Progress with Stimler Advantage
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Neal Stimler, the President of Stimler Advantage! Technology development has accelerated by leaps and bounds…
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Episode 49: Building Better Culture with Tom Schin
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Tom Schin, the man behind the important consulting business of Build Better Culture! Every organization thinks…
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Episode 47: The Two Key Words - Experience, and Teamwork
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Kris Brunelle, owner and CEO of White Glove Janitorial Service! He may be the executive at the helm, but Kris…
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Episode 46: The Ultimate Beverage Solution! MicroBottler Seals it All!
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Doug Ernenwein, Jordan Wood, and Scott Lufkin from DK Advanced Technologies! They have an amazing product on…
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Episode 45: Building a Creative Community at Artisan Ink
In this episode, our host Michael Nelson interviews Melissa Freebern, owner and operator of Artisan Ink and artist par excellence! Her dedication to art goes…
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Episode 44: Everything You Need to Know About Home-Schooling
In this episode, our host Michael Nelson sits down with Chris Leuzinger - owner and tutor at Nourishing Minds Tutoring - to talk about home-schooling! Is it…
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Episode 43: Amazing Alternative Therapies at The Eden Center
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Daniel Breeyear from The Eden Care Center! They've expanded their offerings across the board, and some of…
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Episode 42: More Than Just Accounting - Capital CFO+
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson is joined by business partner Brad Colacino to interview Sabrina Houser, the do-it-all owner of Capital CFO+! With a…
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Episode 41: Dirty Jobs, Pure Hearts - The Impact of Performance Industrial in Our Community
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Sean Willcoxon, the Operations Manager of Performance Industrial! The company provides stellar commercial…