Latest Capitalregion Podcast Episodes
033 - Kyle Coletti on Building the Focusmaster Fitness Empire
Capital Region Business Podcast - April 27, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutesEntrepreneur, Kyle Coletti, took his father's side hustle and turned it into a reality show-winning fitness brand. This is his story... Episode Highlights: Kyle shares his background. (3:28) Kyle explains the Focusmaster G-1000. (5:24) What gave his father and the other partners confidence to...
032 - Adam Badger on Health and Fitness in the Real World
Capital Region Business Podcast - April 20, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutesAdam Badger, founder of Badger Strength joins the podcast to break down health and fitness in terms and tactics that fit our busy everyday lives. Adam is a strong proponent of training that fits your life and meets your goals. This is a great episode of the show... Episode Highlights: Adam ment...
A Blend for Success (April 2021)
Comstock's Talks - April 19, 2021 17:39 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWineries in the Capital Region have added an array of amenities to keep oenophiles closer to home. Written by Daniel Barnes Read and produced by Robin Epley Read here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/blend-success
031 - Rhea O'Connor on Navigating COVID in an Assisted Living Community
Capital Region Business Podcast - April 14, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutesThird-generation owner, Rhea O'Connor, shares her experience and expertise navigating the complicated waters of COVID inside the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. We also get a look at the mental models Rhea uses to consistently make successful decisions for her business. Don't miss this one...
Evil HR Lady: Should a New Hire Be Allowed to Take a Trip?
Comstock's Talks - April 08, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsQ: A new hire started today. He says he scheduled a trip before applying for the new job. He says he has all his reservations and has paid, so he will be taking the trip. He will finish the onboarding process and then go on the trip. What can I do? Written by Suzanne Lucas. Produced by Shoka...
030- Mike Fiacco on Becoming the Furniture King of Upstate New York
Capital Region Business Podcast - April 06, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutesMike Fiacco, owner of Bennington Furniture & Mattress and now Capital Region staple, Old Brick Furniture + Mattress Co, joins the podcast to share his story of getting into the furniture industry and how he's been able to grow his business. We also find out what comes next... Episode Highlights:...
029 - Taylor Rao on Building the Two Buttons Deep Media Empire
Capital Region Business Podcast - March 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourTaylor Rao, co-founder of Two Buttons Deep and the Buttonista media brands shares her story and experience on building a media empire. We also get tactical on how non-media companies can use digital and social media to grow their business. Episode Highlights: Taylor talks about her interest in ...
028 - Rob Shauger on Finding a Way to Get It Done
Capital Region Business Podcast - March 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourRyan Hanley sits down with Rob Shauger, the founder of Bluepoint Leadership Development and co-founder of NoBull Business. In our conversation, we dive deep into his leadership development strategy and how he got Gary Vaynerchuk to a business conference in Syracuse. Episode Highlights: Rob tells...
Rise and Shine (March 2021)
Comstock's Talks - March 21, 2021 19:27 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratings2020 will go down in history as a time when women made remarkable advances on the political scene. Written by Laurie Lauletta-Boshart Read and produced by Robin Epley Read more here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/rise-and-shine
027 - Matt Doheny on How to Builder a Company Culture that Lasts
Capital Region Business Podcast - March 16, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutesMatt Doheny, owner of ABC Sports and Fitness, joins the podcast to talk about how he's built one of the most successful fitness businesses in the Capital Region. Specifically, we focus on the culture that Matt has been able to build within the gym itself and the role that culture has played in th...
Evil HR Lady: Were You Passed Over for a Promotion?
Comstock's Talks - March 10, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsQ: I’ve been working in a key position at my company for 20 years. When a management position opened for which I am highly qualified, I applied and, frankly, expected to land the promotion. My company instead promoted a male colleague who has similar experience but has only been with the company...
026 - Why Passion Isn't the Problem
Capital Region Business Podcast - March 09, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutesMike Field and Ryan Hanley jump on the mics to break down where the Capital Region Business Podcast is so far in 2021, where it's going, and why passion isn't the reason so many people are unhappy with their job. Episode Highlights: Ryan mentions the Copier Warrior. (3:03) Ryan and Mike take a...
Women in Leadership Roundtable
Comstock's Talks - March 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsComstock’s magazine invited three of our 2021 Women in Leadership honorees to join us for a discussion on the ways women are shaping the future of the Capital Region. Listen in on our conversation with Betty Yee, California state controller; Cassie Gilson, president and managing partner of Axiom...
025 - Bridgette Shoemaker on Redesigning the Traditional Office
Capital Region Business Podcast - March 02, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutesBridgette Shoemaker, the founder of Ayzo Ridge Design, joins the podcast for a deep dive into corporate visual design, which is business-speak for making business spaces awesome. Learn Bridgette's techniques for transforming traditional office spaces into environments your team will WANT to work ...
Evil HR Lady: Switching Careers Doesn’t Mean Starting Over
Comstock's Talks - February 25, 2021 18:11 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsQ: When is it too late to change careers? I’m 40 and hate my job. But with almost 20 years invested in my field, I really don’t want to start over with an entry-level position in a new area. How possible is it to switch careers without taking a massive pay cut? Written by Suzanne Lucas Prod...
024 - Why the Capital Region Needed Precision Lacrosse with Craig DeVoe
Capital Region Business Podcast - February 23, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutesCraig DeVoe, the co-founder of Precision Lacrosse in Latham, joins the podcast live for a discussion on starting a retail business during COVID, why the Capital Region needed a lacrosse super-store, and what comes next! This is an episode you don't want to miss… Episode Highlights: Craig mention...
023 - Cody Shields on Why Everyone Needs a Local Butcher
Capital Region Business Podcast - February 16, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutesCody Shields, founder of The Big Body Butcher, not only started his butcher two weeks before COVID-19 hit and survived...he thrived. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about why he started his own butcher shop and how he was able to grow it into one of the most recognized brands in the Capit...
The Next Chapter: Still Swinging Away (The Next Chapter)
Comstock's Talks - February 14, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter 15 years as a Major League Baseball player for five teams, Greg Vaughn now focuses on Vaughn’s Valley Foundation. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers. Written b...
The Next Chapter: Still Swinging Away (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 14, 2021 13:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter 15 years as a Major League Baseball player for five teams, Greg Vaughn now focuses on Vaughn’s Valley Foundation. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers. Written b...
The Next Chapter: A New Mission (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 13, 2021 13:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsRoger Valine helped transform VSP from a small local company to an international operation by 2006 when he decided to retire. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers. Wri...
The Next Chapter: Camera Ready (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 12, 2021 18:25 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsMichele McCormick sold her public relations company and became a model, actor and photographer who specializes in travel and nature photography. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after succes...
The Next Chapter: Game of Skill (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 12, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn December 2019, a few months before the fastest drop in global stock markets in financial history, Mark Otero launched Alice Capital, a hedge fund designed to bypass emotion. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new ...
Career Detour (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 09, 2021 22:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter losing his bid for reelection as Stockton mayor, Michael Tubbs is weighing his options. Written by Marcus Crowder Read and produced by Robin Epley Read more here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/longreads/career-detour
The Next Chapter: Agriculture and Beyond (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 09, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsPam Marrone, who retired as CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations in 2020, didn’t take a break; she still works 10-12 hour days. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers. Written...
Comstock's Talks: Agriculture and Beyond (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 09, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsPam Marrone, who retired as CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations in 2020, didn’t take a break; she still works 10-12 hour days. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers. Written...
The Next Chapter: ‘Somebody’ Again (February 2021)
Comstock's Talks - February 09, 2021 18:11 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsCarl Landau had spent 37 years in publishing and event organizing when he decided to launch Pickleball Media last year. This profile is part of The Next Chapter, in which we check in with Capital Region professionals who moved into new pursuits or retirement after successful careers. Written b...
022 - Vic Christopher on the Future of Troy
Capital Region Business Podcast - February 09, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Capital Region Business podcast, Vic Christopher, the President of Clark House Hospitality, which is the parent company for Troy (and Capital Region) staples such as Donna’s Italian, Little Pecks and Lucas Confectionery, joins us for a deep dive into entrepreneurialism and ...
021 - Warren Zeiser on the Future of Leadership in 2021 and Beyond
Capital Region Business Podcast - February 02, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutesWarren Zeiser, founder of We Rise Consulting, joins the podcast for a deep dive into leadership. Specifically, we examine what has changed because of COVID and how leaders should be positioning their business for the future.
Evil HR Lady: Be Fair When Considering Outside Candidates
Comstock's Talks - January 29, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsQ: I had a midlevel manager recently leave for another position, and I’m about to post the job. I know that several of the people who worked for her want that position, but I think the company might be better served by going for an outside hire. How should I proceed so I don’t anger my current e...
020 - Frank Scavio on Barstool Sports, Frozen Pizza and Origin of Paesan’s Pizza
Capital Region Business Podcast - January 26, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutesFrank Scavio, cofounder and owner of Capital Region staple, Paesan’s Pizza, joins the podcast to discuss how Paesan’s started and was able to expand into empire it is today. We also dive into what getting rated by Barstool Sports has meant to Paesan’s and the impact it’s had on their frozen pizza...
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