BizcastNH
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBizCast NH captures the entrepreneurial spirit with stories from business executives making a difference in NH. Listen and get inspired!
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Episode 120 - Richard Sala - Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
April 22, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBWe interview Richard K. Sala, the new director of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, about the state's efforts to help people with disabilities find jobs and connect employers with workers. For more information about the NH Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, click here. Sponsored by Business NH Magazine's 2024 Business of the Year Awards Luncheon.
Episode 119 - Thomas Blonski - Catholic Charities NH
April 15, 2024 12:59 - 37 minutes - 86 MBWe talk with Thomas Blonski, president and CEO of Catholic Charities NH, about the pressing needs facing NH that this large nonprofit tackles and about his own career path that him to this statewide nonprofit.
Episode 118 - Ted Kitchens - Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
April 08, 2024 14:16 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBTed Kitchens, airport director of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, talks about the challenges facing this critical economic engine, how he and his team are meeting those challenges and his career path to leading the airport. Learn more about Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
Episode 117 - Jeffrey Bart - Granite State Candy
April 01, 2024 22:44 - 37 minutes - 85.5 MBJeffrey Bart talks about not only continuing his family's 100-year-legacy as candy makers, but expanding Granite State Candy. Learn more about one of our Made in NH Expo exhibitors and then meet them at the expo on April 5, 6 and 7. This episode is sponsored by The Made in NH Expo.
Episdode 116 - Rudy Glocker - Burgeon Outdoor
March 25, 2024 14:41 - 41 minutes - 94 MBRudy Glocker talks about his journey from working in the world of finance to launching his own outdoor clothing brand in the White Mountains of NH, Burgeon Outdoor, with a mission to help mountain communities flourish. Learn more about Burgeon Outdoor. This episode is sponsored by The Made in NH Expo and The Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 115 - Crystal Dionne - Primary Bank
March 18, 2024 14:38 - 36 minutes - 83 MBCrystal Dionne discusses her career path that led to being appointed president of Primary Bank, as well as her passion for dancing. Learn more about Primary Bank. This episode is sponsored by The Made in NH Expo and The Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 114 - Nicole Sublette - Therapists of Color New England
March 11, 2024 12:58 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBThis week we interview Nicole Sublet, owner and founder of Therapists of Color New England, a pioneering Black psychotherapy group practice in Manchester dedicated to providing culturally responsive therapy to individuals in marginalized communities. Learn more about Therapists of Color New England. This episode is sponsored by The Made in NH Expo and The Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 113 - Sam and Chris Cummings - Jake Hamel - Cummings Printing
March 04, 2024 14:11 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBWe talk to the fourth generation of leaders to take the helm of Cummings Printing about their plans for the future. Learn more about Cummings Printing. This episode is sponsored by The Made in NH Expo and The Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 112 - Josephine Moran - Ledyard Bank
February 26, 2024 20:59 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MBJosephine Moran started her career in the world of fashion and now she leads Ledyard Bank as president and CEO. We talk with her about her fascinating career journey. Learn more about Ledyard Bank. Sponsored by The Made in NH Expo and The Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 111—Liz Hitchcock—Bookery
February 19, 2024 12:46 - 39 minutes - 90.7 MBLiz Hitchcock is an eclectic entrepreneur and arts and culture enthusiast who was recently proclaimed “Hype-Woman of Manchester. ” Liz discusses her many ventures, from Bookery Manchester, an independent bookstore and gathering place, to Manchester Distillery. Learn more about Bookery Manchester and Manchester Distillery. This episode is sponsored by the Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 110 - Maureen Beauregard - Easterseals NH/VT
February 12, 2024 15:04 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBAfter founding and growing Families in Transition, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness, Maureen Beauregard now leads one of NH's largest social service organizations, Easterseals NH/VT. We talk to her about her career leading nonprofits, tackling tough social issues and her latest innovative efforts. Learn more about EastersealsNH/VT. This episode is sponsored by the Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 109 - Jason Alexander- BANKW Staffing
February 05, 2024 15:09 - 33 minutes - 76 MBJason Alexander, chief revenue officer and co-founder of BANKW Staffing, one of the largest staffing firms in New England, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and what it takes to attract employees in this workforce crunch. Learn more about BANKW Staffing. This episode is sponsored by the Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.
Episode 108 - Mandie Hagan - Rowell's Services
January 29, 2024 13:31 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBAfter the sudden and tragic loss of her dad, Mandie Hagan and her husband stepped up to help her mom run the family septic and plumbing business. In this episode, she talks about how they took the small mom and pop operation and grew it into a thriving business generating millions in revenue, employing 80 people and making the list of the top family-owned businesses and top women-led businesses in NH. Learn more about Rowell's Services. This episode is sponsored by the Ultimate Biz(NH) Bas...
Episode 107 - Mark Aquilino - Outdoor Pride Landscape & Snow Management
January 22, 2024 14:20 - 38 minutes - 87.6 MBMark Aquilino, president of Outdoor Pride Landscape & Snow Management, talks about how his family built one of the largest landscaping and snow management companies in NH and what it takes to deal with NH's wild winters. Learn more about Outdoor Pride Landscape & Snow Management. This episode is sponsored by NH Futurecast: 2024
Episode 106 - Nate Lavallee - FlexABLE
January 15, 2024 14:09 - 40 minutes - 92.6 MBNate Lavalle shares his journey from addiction to entrepreneurship and launching FlexABLE. Learn more about FlexABLE. This episode is sponsored by NH Futurecast: 2024
Episode 105 - Kyle York - York IE
January 08, 2024 12:47 - 45 minutes - 104 MBKyle York, raised in a family business, and talks about his own entrepreneurial journey to launch a firm that helps other entrepreneurs to grow their own business ventures. Learn more about York IE. This episode is sponsored by NH Futurecast: 2024
Episode 104 - Grace Preston - Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI)
December 18, 2023 04:16 - 37 minutes - 85.4 MBGrace Preston has spent her career helping businesses expand into international markets and she has been so successful she was recently named the 2023 NH Global Businesswoman of the Year. Discover more about the international sales manager at Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. (GSSI), a commercial manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) in Nashua. Learn more about GSSI. This episode is sponsored by NH Futurecast: 2024
Episode 103 - Kedar and Renu Gupta - Carving My Destiny
December 11, 2023 13:31 - 48 minutes - 111 MBKedar Gupta, with key help from his wife Renu, built a global solar tech company in NH. They join us to discuss his new book, "Carving My Destiny," in which he recounts his entrepreneurial ventures from arriving in America with just $5 to the challenges and successes of building solar tech companies, including GT Solar. This episode is sponsored by NH Futurecast: 2024 This episode is sponsored by Futurecast 2024
Episode 102 - Rachel Mack and Sara Steffensmeier - Laurel Hill Jams and Jellies
December 04, 2023 13:45 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBToday’s guests are sisters—Rachel Mack and Sara Steffensmeier—who recently acquired a jam and jelly company and a chocolate company as they build what they call their creating what they call their "jampire.” Learn more about Laurel Hill Jams and Jellies and Loon Chocolate. This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by The Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival
Episode 101 - Charla Bizios Stevens - Charla Stevens Consulting LLC
November 27, 2023 13:52 - 42 minutes - 97.3 MBAfter years of advising business clients on all forms of HR matters at NH's largest law firm, Charla Bizios Stevens has launched her own consulting firm. We explore Charla's career trajectory as well as her thoughts on some of the most pressing HR issues facing businesses. Learn more about Charla Stevens Consulting.
Episode 100 - Comedian Juston McKinney
November 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBIt's our 100th episode and we are joined by a special guest—nationally renowned comedian Juston McKinney! Juston, a NH-native, shares his story of becoming a successful comedian while choosing to raise his family in the Granite State. Learn more about Juston McKinney.
Episode 99 - Aaron & Adria Bagshaw - WH Bagshaw Co.
November 06, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBAaron & Adria Bagshaw just might be the perfect business "power-couple". Aaron is the fifth generation to run the family business, and along with Adria they have morphed WH Bagshaw into an even stronger more diverse company. We'll cover it all this week. Tune in! Learn more about WH Bagshaw & Walter Bat Company
Episode 98 - Dr. Greg Baxter - Elliot Health System
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 98.6 MBWith over 20 years at Elliot Health System, Dr. Greg Baxter has lead the organization in many ways to where it is today. Listen in to learn more about Greg, the Elliot and the impact on health and wellness they have on the greater Manchester, NH community. Learn more about Elliot Health System
Episode 97 - Ryan Barton - An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conversation
October 23, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBAI - What is it? Will it take over our lives? Our businesses? Listen in for a fascinating conversation with Ryan Barton, CEO of Mainstay Technologies about the origins of artificial intelligence, where the technology is heading and how it may effect our businesses. Read more about AI from Ryan
Episode 96 - Tony Fernandez - NH MEP
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBWe're welcoming Tony Fernandez, the newest Executive Director of the NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership. We'll hear from Tony about his extensive background in manufacturing and how he's putting that to work to support the manufacturing sector here in NH. Learn more about NH MEP
Episode 95 - Adam Vaillancourt - Adam Vaillancourt Roofing
October 09, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBAdam Vaillancourt and his growing team know that genuine care for the customer is at the core of success. Listen in as we hear explore Adam's journey of literally and figuratively climbing the ladder of success. Learn more about Adam Vaillancourt Roofing
Episode 94 - Tracey Frye & Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre
October 02, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBOctober is national disability employment awareness month and two of the NH disability communities biggest advocates join us! Tracey Frye is Program Manager with Vocational Rehabilitation New Hampshire – a division of the NH department of education and Isadora Rodriguez-Legendre is Executive Director of the NH Council on Developmental Disabilities. Listen in to learn more about the important work they do to eliminate barriers to employment for those with disabilities. Learn more about VRNH...
Episode 93 - Cynthia Mugariri - Popscoops
September 25, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 78 MBCynthia Mugariri is founder of Popscoops, New England's own alcohol infused boozy ice cream. Need we say more? We'll learn more about Cynthia, a Hudson, NH native with a focus on community, and about how Popscoops is expanding throughout the region. Learn more about Popscoops This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: The New Hampshire Employment Leadership Awards presented by the NH Department of Education and Vocational Rehabilitation and the NH Developmental Disabilities Council
Episode 92 - A NH Budget & Policy Update with NHFPI
September 18, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 85.1 MBWe're welcoming back Phil Sletten, Research Director with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, for an update on and highlights of the most recent NH state budget. Phil first joined us in February with some predictions and insight - and we'll now see how everything has played out. Check out more about the state budget and other featured topics by NHFPI This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
Episode 91 - XMA Corporation - 2023 Best Company to Work For
September 10, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBCongratulations to the 2023 Business NH Magazine #1 Best Company to Work For, Manchester, NH based, XMA Corporation. Listen in as we explore the mission and history of the company, what it takes to be the best company to work for in NH and more, with Peter Richard, General Manager and Sarah Orans-Spizzirro, XMA's People & Culture Manager. Learn more about XMA Corp. This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
Episode 90 - Eric Goodwin - Goodwin Family Management
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBEric Goodwin is, among his many ventures, the Founder of Goodwin Recruiting and the newest owner of The Friendly Toast, an iconic restaurant with big plans! Tune in to learn more about all of Eric's ventures including NOBL Coffee, NOCA Beverages, Donut Love and Goodwin Family Management. Learn more about all of the Goodwin brands This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: The New Hampshire Employment Leadership Awards presented by the NH Department of Education and Vocational Rehabilit...
Episode 89 - Colin McHugh - Southern New Hampshire Health
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 91.4 MBAs President & CEO of Southern New Hampshire Health, Colin McHugh has faced big challenges head on. We'll talk about leadership style, perseverance in the face of adversity and Colin's passion for his chosen career. Learn more about Southern New Hampshire Health This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: The 8th Annual NH Fiscal Policy Institute Budget & Policy Conference.
Episode 88 - Travis York - GYK Antler & York Creative Collective
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBCreativity is alive, well and thriving in NH! Travis York, CEO of York Creative Collective which encompasses many of this creative ventures including GYK Antler, a Manchester, NH based creative agency grew up learning the family business and was an early internet marketing innovator. Join us to hear the rest of Travis' amazing journey. Learn more about York Creative Collective This episode is sponsored by the 8th Annual NH Fiscal Policy Institute Budget & Policy Conference.
Episode 87 - Alison Milioto - Blue Lion
August 07, 2023 11:47 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBAlison Milioto is co-founder of Blue Lion, an HR consulting firm providing outsourced HR solutions to small and medium business. Alison and her business partner have built Blue Lion from the ground up, including choosing this unique name. Tune in for this story and more about HR in today's business landscape. Learn more about Blue Lion
Episode 86 - Amber Morgan - Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop
July 31, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAmber Morgan, the newest owner of Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop in Nashua, NH has traded in the stress and pressure of larger corporate ops. positions for a new kind of pressure (and excitement); continuing the well known work of 90+ year old establishment in her home town. Learn more about Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop
Episode 85 - Emerson Sistare - Toadstool Bookshops
July 24, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBPassion is at the heart of any successful business and its clear that Emerson Sistare, newest owner along with his family, of Toadstool Bookshops of Peterborough and Keene, NH has a distinct passion for literature, and for continuing the experience that is a visit to a local book shop. Tune in to learn more about Emerson, his family and the future of Toadstool. Learn more about Toadstool Bookshops
Episode 84 - Brian Ferguson - Flag Hill Distillery & Winery
July 17, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MBBrian Ferguson is Distiller and co-owner along with his wife Maddie, at Flag Hill Distillery and Winery in Lee, NH. Brian has brought his experience and passion to Flag Hill, created unique partnerships and transformed the property into a true destination for all. Learn more about Flag Hill Distillery & Winery This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
Episode 83 - Kerri Dutton - LNH Health Careers
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBAs Owner & Director of Manchester, NH based LNH Health Careers, Kerri Dutton, RN and her team are single handedly taking on the healthcare workforce crisis by educating the next generation of NH's healthcare professionals. Learn more about LNH Health Careers This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
Episode 82 - Zach Luse - Paragon Digital Marketing
June 26, 2023 21:22 - 39 minutes - 90.8 MBAs Founder of Keene, NH based Paragon Digital Marketing Zach is not only involved with the strategy and growth of Paragon, but with the growth and direction of his community. Listen in as we talk digital marketing, community, and growing an ever changing business. Learn more about Paragon Digital Marketing
Episode 81 - Rod Harl - Alene Candles
June 19, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBWe're wrapping up our Business of the Year Award winner episodes this week by listening back to our 2022 conversation with Rod Harl, President & CEO of Alene Candles. Once you listen, you'll quickly learn why the Alene Candles team was voted our 2023 Business of the Year in the Manufacturing category. Learn more about Alene Candles
Episode 80 - Chuck Lloyd - White Mountains Community College
June 12, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 93.7 MBOur highlight of 2023 Business of the Year winners continues with White Mountains Community College President, Chuck Lloyd. WMCC won our 2023 Business of the Year award in the Education sector. Take a listen to this great episode that originally aired in December of 2022. Learn more about White Mountains Community College
Episode 79 - Arthur ”Buddy” Phaneuf - Phaneuf Funeral Homes
June 05, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 91.4 MBArthur "Buddy" Phaneuf, President of Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is the fourth generation of his family to run the business, which this year was voted our Business of the Year in the services category. Buddy and his team have been "disruptors" in the funeral business since he took the helm in 1989. Listen in to hear how they're serving New England families in new and innovative ways. Learn more about Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium
Episode 78 - HAVEN NH - Kathy Beebe - 2023 Non-Profit of the Year
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBThis week as part of our ongoing episodes featuring Business of the Year winners, we're pleased to introduce you to HAVEN Violence Prevention & Support Services and their Executive Director, Kathy Beebe. HAVEN, as its full name eludes to, not only provides support services for those experiencing abuse, but also focuses on prevention and education. Listen in and you'll understand why HAVEN was voted our 2023 Non-Profit Business of the Year. Learn more about HAVEN Violence Prevention & Suppor...
Episode 77 - Kathy Collinsworth - Non-Profit Leader of the Year - Monadnock Humane Society
May 22, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 98.1 MBThis week we continue our conversations with Business of the Year award winners as we sit down with Kathy Collinsworth, Executive Director of Monadnock Humane Society. She is a connected community leader, problem solver and lover of animals. Listen and get inspired! Learn more about Kathy and the Monadnock Humane Society
Episode 76 - Steve Duprey - 2023 Business Leader of the Year
May 15, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 64.4 MBThis week we're kicking off a series of interviews featuring some of our 2023 Business Leaders and Businesses of the Year by first looking back at our December 2021 conversation with Steve Duprey, our 2023 Business Leader of the Year. Steve is an entrepreneur, political and community leader, to say the least. Subscribe today so you don't miss the next few weeks of interviews with other winners! Read more about our 2023 winners Reserve your seat at our May 25th celebratory luncheon
Episode 75 - Genella McDonald - Stibler Associates
May 09, 2023 09:22 - 41 minutes - 95 MBCommercial interior design goes well beyond just a beautiful space we see at first glance. Genella McDonald has spent over three decades honing her skills and as President of Stibler Associates fosters the next generation of amazing designers creating awesome interiors! Learn more about Stibler Associates This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
Episode 74 - Bill Condron - The Granite Group
May 01, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBBill Condron, CEO of The Granite Group is the third generation of his family to run The Granite Group a plumbing supply wholesaler with locations throughout New England. He's continued to build on the success of past generations through growth strategy, innovation and a focus on his employees - making them one of the best companies to work for in NH. Learn more about The Granite Group This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
Episode 73 - Miriam Shechet - LabHouse Perfume
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBMiriam Shechet, founder of Dover, NH based LabHouse Perfume has a passion for perfumes with a foundation in chemistry. Her unique scents are gaining traction in NH and beyond. Learn more about LabHouse Perfume
Episode 72 - Jason Syversen - SportsVisio
April 17, 2023 11:26 - 47 minutes - 109 MBJason Syversen is the founder of several successful tech ventures including his most recent startup, SportsVisio. While he continues to innovate, he is also hyper-focused on giving back to his community in various ways. Tune in to hear about Jason's journey from a working class upbringing to a seven figure exit and beyond. Learn more about SportsVisio and Jason Syversen
Episode 71 - Common Man for Ukraine
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBAlex Ray, Susan Mathison and Steve Rand are the driving force behind the fundraising and aide efforts of Common Man for Ukraine. We sit down for an extended conversation about the origin of these efforts and hear first hand about the difference that Common Man for Ukraine is making in helping refugees displaced by the war. Donate to and learn more about the efforts of Common Man for Ukraine