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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
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 40: Mike Nelson's In With the ARCC
In this episode, our familiar Mike Nelson is interviewed by Amanda Blanton on an episode of her radio show, I'm In With the ARCC! This gives him the chance to…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 39: Let's Go To the Hub
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Robert Starbuck, the CEO at Migrate Business Services, and Saratoga's Business Hub! Robert has 40 years of…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 38: Real Estate Roundtable
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews a trifecta of real estate experts - Agent Paul Smith, real estate specialist attorney Dan Wade, and owner of…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 37: David Byrne (Renua Energy)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews David Byrne, an army veteran and the owner & president of Renua Energy! Electric vehicles are becoming more…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 36: Howard Litwak & Chris Ryan (SIX Marketing)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Supreme Commander Chris Ryan and "AI Howard" Litwak of SIX Marketing! AI's a big topic right now, and it can…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 35: Stephen Zabala (Greenfork)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, owner and operator of Greenfork in Saratoga! Stephen's passionate about all things fitness -…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 34: Jacob Goldman (Layoff Lookout)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jacob Goldman, nineteen-year-old co-founder of Layoff Lookout! In this country, companies must post a warning…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 33: Danushan Sooriabalan, M.D. (Dr. Dan)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Danushan Sooriabalan; better known as Dr. Dan, a local Internal Medicine Physician... But most importantly, a…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 32: Aimee Woodhouse (Aimee Lactation Consulting)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Aimee Woodhouse, a local professional Lactation Consultant! Aimee helps expecting and current mothers prepare…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 31: Don "The Soldier's Son" Walton
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Don "The Soldier's Son" Walton, a former pro MMA fighter turned fight coach! The road to "fighting for a…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 30: Alan VanTassel (Velocity Sales)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Alan VanTassel, the Outsourced VP of Sales at Velocity Sales! Developing and nurturing a sales team and…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 29: Chris Leuzinger (Nourishing Minds)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Leuzinger, the head tutor and founder over at Nourishing Minds! How'd he get started with professional…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 28: Brandi Tyler (Unbroken Athletics & Club Midnight Crossfit)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brandi Tyler, the workout guru behind Unbroken Athletics and Club Midnight Crossfit! They talk on location…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 27: Samantha Bosshart (Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Samantha Bosshart, the Executive Director of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation! Her organization is…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 26: Chris Mast (The Car Shoppe)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Mast, owner and operator of The Car Shoppe - two locations in Queensbury, and now, a brand new one in…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 25: Teddy Foster & Chris Ryan (Universal Preservation Hall)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Teddy Foster and Chris Ryan - two superstars that work with the Universal Preservation Hall! They're hosting a…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 24: Andy Liporace and Joe Cerrone (Blue Flame and Cerrone Plumbing & HVAC)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Andy Liporace - the President of Blue Flame Gas - and Joe Cerrone, the Manager and Owner of Cerrone Plumbing…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 23: Jennifer Rhodes & Drew Cali (Mind Body Soul Expo)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Jennifer "Gem" Rhodes - the founder of the Mind Body Soul Expo - and Drew Cali, a psychic-medium and intuitive…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 22: Scott Peterson (D'Orazio-Peterson LLP)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Scott Peterson, a founding partner and attorney at D'Orazio-Peterson LLP! They discuss what services they…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 21: Sarah Craig (Caffé Lena)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Sarah Craig, the Executive Director at Caffé Lena! Caffé Lena needs no introduction as one of the most…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 20: Chris Ryan & Leah Parillo (SIX Marketing)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Chris Ryan and Leah Parillo - the "Supreme Commander" and "Purveyor of Fun" respectively at SIX Marketing!…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 19: Ray Apy (Saratoga Biochar Solutions)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Ray Apy, the CEO of Saratoga Biochar Solutions! The organization is hoping to open a facility that can process…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 18: James Bruchac (Ndakinna Center)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews James Bruchac, the founder and program director of Ndakinna Education Center! They discuss the value of a…
Buying Local PodcastEpisode 17: Nick Pavoldi (Bodywork Professionals)
In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Nick Pavoldi, the massage master at Bodywork Professionals! They discuss the many different kinds of massage…