Biz Talk 518

My guest today is Cosimo Crupi, of Pizza By Dominick 1968 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands, NY 12159 (518) 478-9223 http://www.pizzabydominick.com/

Santhosh Kochuparambil is the owner of Karavalli 47 Caroline St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-580-1144 https://www.facebook.com/karavallisaratogasprings https://www.karavallisaratoga.com/

Brandon Doran is the owner of Mr. Bumble's Cafe. 263 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 (518) 818-0622 https://www.facebook.com/mrbumblescafealbany https://www.instagram.com/mrbumblescafe/

Maria is the owner of Maria's Cafe & Catering 412 Union St Schenectady, NY 12305 http://www.mariascafeandcatering.com https://www.facebook.com/mariascafeandcatering https://www.instagram.com/mariascafeandcatering/ Info about online cooking classes here: https://app.mastermind.com/masterminds/10269

Michael Koegel - Mama's Boy Burgers 6067 Main St Tannersville, NY 12485 http://mamasboyburgers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MamasBoyBurgers/ https://www.instagram.com/mamasboyburgers

Matt Ruth is the owner of DC's Pizza 1182 Western Ave Albany NY 12203 (518) 482-1392 https://www.facebook.com/dcspizza/ https://www.instagram.com/dcspizza/

Kevin Myers is the owner of The Ribbon Cafe... 11 Prospect Street Ballston Spa, New York 12020 https://www.facebook.com/ribboncafeny https://www.ribboncafeny.com/ Monday - Sunday 7 AM - 3 PM 518-288-3040

Kevin and his wife are the owners of the Whistling Kettle with locations in Ballston Spa, Troy and Schenectady. http://www.thewhistlingkettle.com https://www.facebook.com/whistlingkettleballstonspa https://www.facebook.com/whistlingkettletroy https://www.facebook.com/WhistlingKettleSchenectady

Joe and his parents are the owners of The Water's Edge Lighthouse. 2 Freemans Bridge Rd Glenville, NY 12302 (518) 370-5300 https://www.facebook.com/TheWatersEdgeLighthouse/ www.thewatersedgelighthouse.com

PJ Davis and his wife are owners of PJ’s BAR-B-QSA in Saratoga. 1 Kaydeross Ave West Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 583-2445 or (518) 583-7427 https://pjsbarbqsa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PJsBARBQSA https://www.instagram.com/pjsbarbqsa/ Get your Diner's License here... https://pjsbarbqsa.com/loyalty-card/

Nick is the owner of Pasta Pane in Clifton Park. 18 Park Avenue Clifton Park, NY 12065 https://www.facebook.com/PastaPane Join the Pasta Pane Points Program to get 10% off your next visit... a $20 gift certificate for your birthday and more! http://www.pastapane.com/

Eric Li is one of the owners of Kuma Ani, a Japanese Restaurant with various locations throughout the area. 287 New Scotland Ave Albany NY 12208 518-487-4752 http://www.kumaani.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kumaanijapanese/ Here's info on his other locations... http://www.kumaani.com/kuma-ani-wolf-rd.html https://www.facebook.com/Kuma-Ani-Wolf-Rd-330691251150391/ http://www.kumaani.com/kuma-ani-express-crossgates-mall.html https://www.facebook.com/Kuma-Ani-Express-Crossgates-Mall-309681132850111 http://www.kumaani.com/kuma-ani-express-empire-plaza-menu.html https://www.facebook.com/kumaaniexpress/

Kim Baker owns Restaurant Navona in Albany with her husband, Mike. Imagine if your whole career started with a prank! That's how it seems Kim got started in the restaurant business. 289 New Scotland Ave Albany, NY 12208 518-435-0202 https://www.facebook.com/restaurantnavonaalbany/ https://restaurantnavona.com/ https://www.instagram.com/restaurant_navona/ https://www.newscotlandtaco.com/ Food Truck Calendar https://restaurantnavona.com/mobile-restaurant-events/ Overheard on the podcast... PJ Baker Electric (Parent's business in Mechanicville) https://pjbakerelectric.com/

Jessica Arnold is one of the owners of Dove & Deer, a newly restored bar in one of Albany’s oldest neighborhoods. It was originally built in 1854. I did some extra research on 32 Dove Street since it has been around so long. I found some interesting ads dating back to 1844. You can hear about them on the intro and pictures are included on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/BizTalk518/posts/312827503495298? Dove & Deer 32 Dove Street Albany, NY 518) 487-4467 https://www.facebook.com/doveanddeeralbany https://www.doveanddeer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/doveanddeeralbany/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/CenterSquareAssoc/ https://www.facebook.com/rosannasondove/ https://www.facebook.com/ewtompkins/ www.FultonHistory.com

Chris Jones, of Chris Jones Media, helps business owners, entrepreneurs, ad agencies, and video editors achieve happy clients with cost-effective voice overs and social media video. Overheard on this podcast... https://chrisjonesmedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/chrisjonesmedia/ https://www.facebook.com/xiisporks/ www.518BirthdayClub.com His interview of me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsvtdxyrZ6A

Felicia Rennick is the GM of Club Pilates in Clifton Park Club Pilates 15 Clifton Country Rd Clifton Park, NY 12065 518-691-3131 https://www.facebook.com/clubpilatescliftonpark https://www.clubpilates.com/location/cliftonpark Overheard on this podcast... Delmonicos... https://www.facebook.com/Delmonicosalbany/ https://www.facebook.com/CliftonParkWellnessCrawl/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Pauline DiGiorgio is the Social Media Manager for the Core Life Eateries. Core Life Eatery https://www.facebook.com/CoreLifeEatery11CliftonCountryRoadCliftonParkNY https://www.facebook.com/CoreLifeEatery1229WesternAvenueAlbanyNY12203 https://www.facebook.com/CoreLifeEatery579TroySchenectadyRoadLathamNY12110 https://www.facebook.com/CoreLifeEatery109WolfRoadSuite4ColonieNY12205 Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/HonestWeight/ https://www.facebook.com/CliftonParkWellnessCrawl/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Jay Vincent BioFit 629 Plank Road Clifton Park, New York 12065 315-941-6126 14 Computer Drive East Albany, NY 12205 https://www.biofitny.com/ https://www.facebook.com/biofitNY/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/Druthers/ https://www.facebook.com/ChompRI/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Erin Sikopoulos is the owner of Turn a New Leaf Massage & Energy Work 648 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 (518) 636-9588 https://www.facebook.com/TurnANewLeafMassageEnergyWork/ https://turnanewleafmassage.com/ https://www.instagram.com/turnanewleafintuitive/

Jen & Phil Sykes are owners of ADK Field Hockey, a premier field hockey club located in the Capital Region of New York. They offer year-round training and competition in Shooting Stars Events, USA Field Hockey sanctioned recruiting events as well as local and regional events. They provide players with the opportunity to advance their individual and team skills by offering programs that are both competitive and fun. https://www.adkfieldhockey.net/ https://twitter.com/HockeyAdk Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/DunningStreetStation/ https://www.facebook.com/GrecianGardensRestaurant/ Want More Referrals in Your Business? www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Ed Shively is the owner of Mr Appliance of Clifton Park, which provides full-service home appliance repair and light commercial appliance repair services in the Capital District. Call 518-730-7102 https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Appliance-of-Clifton-Park-1019309428223460/ https://www.mrappliance.com/clifton-park/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/15ChurchSt/ Want More Referrals For Your Business?

Erica is the owner of Holt Virtual Assistance, a virtual administrative support company based in Albany, NY. They specialize in working with medical offices but can help any business that needs their help. http://www.holtva.com/ (518) 334-2538 Click Here To Schedule Your Free Consultation: https://visibook.com/woy2gse7legwt8icn https://www.facebook.com/HOLTVIRTUALASSISTANCE/ Overhead on this podcast... Steve Harvey's Jump video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-952IaLtKM https://www.facebook.com/theboilshack/ Want More Referrals in Your Business?

Shawn Moodie is a strategic credit services expert. His company offers a range of financial services to help you achieve the highest credit rating possible. They also offer credit coaching and help you navigate the complex and ever-changing issues relating to your credit that you may need help with. 1540 Central Ave Albany, New York 12205 (518) 245-9411 https://moodiebluezconsulting.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MoodieBluezConsulting Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/NewWorldBistroBar/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Mitch founded Helpir in 2015, and it has become a trusted and reliable service for a multitude of home maintenance needs. Their Maintenance Division offers a wide range of services including home repairs, product installations, painting, and much more. https://www.helpir.com/ https://facebook.com/helpir.llc Overheard on this podcast: Thoughts Along The Way- A book by Mitch's father Michael https://www.facebook.com/CrossRoadsOfWestSandLake/ - Where we recorded the podcast https://www.facebook.com/DiBellas-Subs-315128255596005/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Aneesa, along with her husband Muntasim are the owners of Tara Kitchen, the only Moroccan restaurant in the Capital District. Tara Kitchen 431 Liberty St Schenectady, New York 12305 (518) 708-3485 http://www.tarakitchen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tarakitchenny/ https://www.instagram.com/tarakitchen_/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/Ala-Shanghai-Chinese-Cuisine-292427043165/ https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Wasabi-Japanese-212487238764630/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Ken is the owner and founder of Ken’s Portrait Photography and a lifelong photographer and educator. As an educator, he has created new knowledge and educated many students. As a photographer, he has created award-winning images for so many satisfied clients. Ken's Portrait Photography 90 South Swan Street Albany, New York (518) 618-2064 https://kensportraits.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kenportraits/ https://twitter.com/KensPortraits3 https://www.instagram.com/kensportraits/ https://www.pinterest.com/kensportraits/

Shaleena is one of the co-owners of Four Fat Fowl, a family of maniacal cheese-lovers with a commitment to making locally-sourced, handcrafted cheeses of the finest quality. Four Fat Fowl 473 State Route 43 Stephentown, NY 12168 518.733.5230 http://www.fourfatfowl.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FourFatFowl/

Jillian, Kara & Allie run SaratogaAdventures.com which is about promoting local businesses and tourism in Saratoga County. Their focus is to have FUN and share it with you! Whether you are a Saratoga native, or visiting Saratoga for the first time, their goal is to share the hidden gems of Saratoga with you. https://saratogaadventures.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SaratogaAdventures/ https://www.instagram.com/saratogaadventures/ Overheard on this podcast... www.CliftonParkWellnessCrawl.com https://www.facebook.com/osteriadanny/ https://www.facebook.com/MamaMiasSaratoga/ https://www.facebook.com/wheatfieldsrestaurants/ https://www.facebook.com/solevokitchenandsocial/ https://www.facebook.com/waltandwhitman/ https://www.facebook.com/senecasaratoga/ https://www.facebook.com/OldeBryanInn/ https://www.facebook.com/cliftonparkpanchos/ https://www.facebook.com/mexconx/ https://www.facebook.com/cantinasaratoga/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Gem is the organizer of the Mind Body Soul Expo. a twice yearly event in Saratoga. It has over 130 exhibitors, performances from Silver Wolf Tribe, classes on meditation, yoga, and more. Presentations running all day back to back in two separate rooms on all types of subjects ranging from Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, to Marconics, to Your Microbiome, and so many more. https://www.mindbodysoulexpo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MINDBODYSOULEXPO Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/OldeBryanInn/ https://www.facebook.com/longfellowssaratoga/ www.CliftonParkWellnessCrawl.com

Denise is the owner of Balance Massage and Healing Arts Studio in Delmar, NY 316 Delaware Ave, Ste 25 Delmar, New York 12054 (518) 475-9999 https://www.facebook.com/BalanceMassageStudio http://www.balancemassagestudio.com/ Overhead on this podcast... https://www.jakemoon.net/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Catherine is the owner of The Palette Cafe in Saratoga Springs. Palette is a cafe offering coffee, light fare, baked goods, and cocktails. She also owns Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio. 493 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 518-450-1529 https://www.facebook.com/palettecafeny https://www.thepalettecafe.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepalettecafe/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/scallionsrestaurant/ https://www.facebook.com/SaratogaPaintandSipStudio/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Carrie is the owner of Boho Chic Boutique which focuses on carrying products by artists near and far. We currently feature 46 New York State artists in our shop that produce goods including hand poured soy candles, reclaimed wood housewares and furniture, jewelry, hand painted wine glasses, pottery, fine art, photography, vegan and cruelty free soaps, bath bombs, face masks and other a body care, knitted accessories, tea towels, handbags, totes, wallets, hair accessories and more! 90 Front Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: 518-885-1546 https://www.bohochicny.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bohochicny/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/nextdoorkitchenandbar/ https://www.facebook.com/tatutacony/ https://www.facebook.com/NewWorldBistroBar/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Heather is the owner of Paint N Gogh in downtown Ballston Spa. She is a Navy veteran, wife, and mother of 3. Paint-n-Gogh offers a fun space for making Memories & Masterpieces 114 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020 518-879-6869 https://www.paintngoghbspa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/paintngoghbspa/ Overheard on the podcast... https://www.facebook.com/TrueEleganceBoutique1/ https://www.facebook.com/ABeadJustSo/ https://www.facebook.com/LaFiestaCliftonPark/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Felicity is the co-owner of Superior Merchandise Co. Superior Merchandise Company is a lifestyle design shop and specialty coffee bar located in downtown Troy, New York. Here you’ll find a selection of carefully curated and well-made home goods and gifts, exceptional specialty coffee, craft beer and wine, plus a sunny back patio to enjoy them on. 147 4th Street Troy, NY 12180 Weekdays 7am - 7pm Weekends 8am - 7pm http://www.superiormerchandise.co/ https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorMerchandiseCo Overheard on the podcast... https://www.facebook.com/Ala-Shanghai-Chinese-Cuisine-292427043165/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Carri is a professional organizer in the Capital District. Carri holds Certificate of Study in Chronic Disorganization,ADD, Aging, and Basic Hoarding Issues with the CD Client Level II Certificate in Chronic Disorganization as of May 2109. (518) 372-5943 http://www.carrithefilingfairy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CarriTheFilingFairy/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/ThaiThaiBistroNiskayuna/ https://www.facebook.com/celadonthairestaurant/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Lianne is the owner of Centered Stillness Acupuncture & Massage Therapy 307 Hamilton Street Albany, NY 12210 (518) 407-1841 https://www.facebook.com/CenteredStillness https://www.centeredstillness.com/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/NewWorldBistroBar/ https://www.facebook.com/Berbenandwolffs/ www.CliftonParkWellnessCrawl.com

Julie is a Professional Organizer Serving Columbia County, Rensselaer County, northern Dutchess County and the Capital District of New York state as well as Berkshire County, Massachusetts. (518) 821-4682 https://www.mindingyourmanor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minding-Your-Manor/166370796706936/ https://www.pinterest.com/julieaulmer/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/TheRedLionInnBerkshiresMA/ www.TheReferralDeparment.com

April is the owner of April Fresh Cleaning a commercial cleaning company based in Saratoga. https://anchor.fm/biztalk518/episodes/26-April-Weygand---April-Fresh-Cleaning-eanast 480 Broadway, suite LL-11, Saratoga Springs, NY 518-258-7380 http://aprilfresh.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AprilFreshClean/ https://www.instagram.com/aprilfreshcleaning/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-Mexicano-Dos-Inc/104922566217606 https://www.facebook.com/OldeBryanInn/ https://www.facebook.com/longfellowssaratoga/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Alayne is the owner of Make Me Fabulous, a Salon in the Pavilion Grand Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY 30 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-583-2626 www.MakeMeFab.com https://www.facebook.com/makemefabny/ https://www.pinterest.com/alaynecurtiss/ https://twitter.com/AlayneCurtiss Overheard on this Podcast... https://www.facebook.com/solevokitchenandsocial/ www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Heather Re is the owner of Piece d'Occasion, a paint your own pottery studio in Albany, NY 492 Albany Shaker Rd Loudonville, NY 518-599-5408 https://www.facebook.com/piecedoccasionstudio/ https://www.piecedoccasion.net/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.draymonds.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HudsonTheRailroadPuppy/ Stumpy The Duck lives here: https://www.facebook.com/TheMcEvillyHomesteadAtErinsAcres/ http://www.TheReferralDepartment.com

Amy Zounes is the owner of Canine To Five is a dog daycare, boarding and grooming company with community service programs. They have locations in Saratoga and Clifton Park. CLIFTON PARK 1534 Route 9 Business Hours: Monday - Friday 6:30AM to 6:00PM SARATOGA 426 Maple Avenue Business Hours : Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 6:00PM Saturdays 9:00AM to 5:00PM Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/Home-Front-Cafe-140410169304139/ https://www.facebook.com/sushithaiatthepark/ https://www.facebook.com/CliftonParkWellnessCrawl

Deborah Dittner is family nurse practitioner, Reiki master teacher and holistic health counselor and owner of The Balanced Body. https://www.facebook.com/The-Balanced-Body-136033526443329/ http://debdittner.com/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/SweetMimisCafe/ https://www.facebook.com/harvestandhearth/

Maya McNulty is a long-time area entrepreneur who now focuses on helping non-profits fundraise. Up The Biz https://upthebiz.com/ https://www.fundraisingsecrets.org/ Overheard on this podcast... https://www.facebook.com/ferrarisristorante https://www.facebook.com/theshakerandvine/ https://www.facebook.com/CliftonParkWellnessCrawl

Genn Shaugnessy is the owner of Fifi's Albany a Designer Consignment Store in Albany. Fifi's Frocks & Frills 1811 Western Ave Albany, NY 518-869-1677 https://www.facebook.com/FifisAlbany/ http://www.FifisAlbany.com https://www.instagram.com/fifisalbany/ Overheard on the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/albanylafiesta/ https://www.facebook.com/Delmonicosalbany/

Victoria Gondar is a nurse practioner and owner of Victoria Aesthetics, a med spa in Clifton Park which offers a wide range of Medical and Aesthetic services including Botox, Dermal Fillers, Chemical Peels and Eyebrow Microblading. Victoria Aesthetics 100 Clifton Corporate Parkway Suite 135 Clifton Park, NY, 12065 518.223.8797 https://victoriaaesthetics.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vaestheticsandbrows/ https://www.instagram.com/vaesthetics_and_brows/ Overheard on this Podcast... Saigon Spring - CP https://www.facebook.com/saigonspring/ www.CliftonParkWellnessCrawl.com

Tony Buchanan took over as the owner of Jimmy's Pizzeria in Lansingburgh in mid 2018 after a career in the military. He wasn't a stranger to the business though, he's worked there on and off since he was a teenager. That's the type of person you want taking over a business you're a fan of and fans will be happy to hear Tony has changed very little. Jimmy's Pizzeria 475 5th Ave Troy, New York 12182 518-235-9199 Menu at: www.JimmysPizzeria.net https://www.facebook.com/Jimmys-Pizzeria-and-Restaurant-Troy-NY-2052187258429894 Overheard on the Podcast: Big Bellies https://www.facebook.com/Big-Bellies-107742167356327/ Testo's https://www.facebook.com/testosrestaurant/ Forty-One Sports Bar & Grille https://www.facebook.com/Forty-One-Sports-Bar-Grille-182600085153805/ Lansignburgh Cafe https://www.facebook.com/The-Lansingburgh-Cafe-105546144224229 Own A Local Business? www.Collaborate518.com

What is an energy alchemist you say? I'll let Hilarie explain it. https://hilariemae.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hilariemae/ Overheard on this podcast... Hamlet & Ghost https://www.facebook.com/hamletandghost/ Podcasts So Money Armchair Expert Good Christian Fun Hidden Brain Sleep With Me Books Paul Jarvis - Company of One The Soul of Money The Body Keeps Score Tools of the Titans Collaborate518.com

Colleen Parisi is a Disney Planning Consultant. She'll help you save time and money during your trips to the magic kingdoms. She's living the dream...do what you love and the money will follow! Overheard on this podcast... https://awalkintheparkwithcolleen.net/ https://www.instagram.com/walkintheparkwithcolleen/ Colleen on Youtube https://www.facebook.com/augiesrestaurant/ https://www.facebook.com/ironroost/ Life Animated Working Lunch Podcast with Maggie Fromm http://honestlymaggie.com/podcast/ Crazy For Disney Podcast https://www.blogtalkradio.com/crazyfordisney Behind The Ears Podcast https://behindtheearspodcast.wordpress.com/ The TIm Tracker Podcast https://thetimtrackerpod.podbean.com/ Sell It Sister Podcast https://erikatebbensconsulting.com/podcast-index Collaborate 518

Darcy Knapp is the founder of SEO Web Mechanics. When you want to know how to get your site more visible on the search engines, SEO Web Mechanics can help you get a grip on what work you need to do to generate more site visibility and traffic. Overheard on this Podcast - https://seowebmechanics.com/ - https://abetteranswer.net/ - http://mapleonthelake.com/ -http://collaborate518.com/

The Capital Team 225 State Street, Suite 112 Schenectady, NY 12305 http://www.thecapitalteam.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheCapitalTeamcom Overheard on this podcast... All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten http://www.amacocina.com/ http://www.TheReferralDepartment

Christine Smith is a "power connector". What's a power connector? Listen in and find out. Get in touch with Christine here... https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinesmith34/ Overheard on this podcast... BOOKS... Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion The Year of Yes You Are A Badass Podcast - Sell It Sister Nanola Restaurant The Referral Department