Business In Your Backyard Hosted by Nick Kolb is a weekly radio show and podcast that highlights the stories of local businesses in the Greater Rochester and Western New York community. This thirty minute interview style talk show highlights business ownership, what it takes to own and run a successful business and dives deep into the industry of each guest on the show. The show covers a wide variety of industries and features businesses that are both widely known and unknown hidden gems.
In todays show we talked with Dara Rennert who a commercial real estate agent in Rochester, NY. She also started a e=new venture called Lady Bug Pest Control. Enjoy!
Today we talked with Dan Welch, a retired engineer and salesman turned into a restorer of Japanese pachinko machines. Check him out at https://www.magicpachinkorestorations.com Enjoy!
Today we speak with Jake Hamilton, he is the co-founder of Team Content. Team Content specializes in helping small business grow with affordable marketing services. Check them out at https://www.weareteamcontent.com/
Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. When he was younger, Pauly and his grandfather used to make the families pasta sauce recipe every sunday. Fast forward to today Guglielmo's Pasta Sauce is now in over 400 retail stores across the northeast and growing! Listen to his amazing story. check him out at guglielmosauce.com
Today we talk with Dr. Noah Hoy a chiropractor based in Batavia. Listen to his story and learn why it is important to visit a chiropractor.
Today show is with with Joe Zaccaria founder and owner of LJC Cleaning & Janitorial. We talk how he is turning his side business into a full scale cleaning company in Rochester, NY.
Today we speak with Paula from Healthy Choice Pet Supply & Grooming in Chili. We talk all things animals, grooming and why what you feed your pet is so important.
Today we speak with Jason DiBiase the owner of Rochester Pest Pro. Spring is coming and its a great time to think of hiring an exterminator. Listen to his inspiring story of starting his business.
In today's show we talk with Tony Starnino from Tones Entertainment. We talk all things DJing, weddings and more! check them out at tonesentertainment.com
Today we talk with Sam DiLiberto. the owner of TSS Foam in Caledonia,, NY In business for over 40 years of specializing in the fabrication of polyurethane and polyethylene, TSS Foam is Western NY's largest and most experienced fabricator. We also hear about his product The Sleep Safe Pillow.
Today we speak with Danielle and Allison with 716 Paws based out Buffalo. 716 Paws is a group of avid animal advocates who knows its our responsibility and passion to help both families and animals find their perfect match. Check them out at 716paws.org
In this show we talk with Glenn Collins who is the owner of Evolve Hockey Development. We talk about his career as a coach, getting his sons to play professional hockey and how you can make your player become better at hockey through skill development.
Todays show we speak with Jennifer from Struck Flooring, a small family business in Spencerport. Struck Flooring does flooring and remodeling. Listen to their story!
Today we talk with Hugh Miller from the St. Paul Financial Group. We talk about why it is important to have life insurance and we talk about how to prepare for 2021.
In this show we speak with Kevin Laese he is the General Manager of White Rabbit Dessert Experience. White Rabbit is a sit down dessert restaurant featuring homemade ice creams, waffles, and crepes. They also offer cakes, cookies, and brownies, as well as a full espresso bar.
In this show we talk with the owners of Optima Benefits & Payroll, Brandon and Jason DiCesare. We talk how they run their family business and how they can help your business with payroll and benefit services. www.optimabenefitsgroup.com
Today’s Guest is Cindy Battisti, she is the owner of opera brackets based out of Rochester sells all over the country. Cindy has just reached a milestone of celebrating 10 years in business. Cindy has turned a hobby into a business and I am excited to hear her story and what she’s has learned after ten years of business. Joined by her husband Andrew from soccer is a kick in the grass on WYSL.
Today’s Guest is Bob Duffy He is the CEO of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Prior to this position he has had a successful career in law-enforcement and later politics. Now more than ever he is an advocate for our community and the businesses that serve our community.
Today we speak with Majuwa Kowai-Bell who is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Genesee Regional Bank. In this show we learn his story, how be came the top Loan Officer in the Greater Rochester Area and we discuss todays real estate market.
Today's guest is Rachel Bartz. She is the owner of Happy Dog Mobile Grooming based in Rush. Happy Dog Mobile Grooming comes to you and grooms your dog inside a state of the art mobile facility, right in your driveway. Rachel is well respected in her industry winning numerous awards for excellence in dog grooming.
Today’s Guest is Stefano Daza he is the owner of Zeyba Apparel in Fairport, Zeyba is a high-quality, environmentally friendly clothing brand with artistic, nature-inspired designs that donate to conservation initiatives with every purchase. Stefano has an inspiring story being a refugee from Venezuela fleeing to the united states then becoming a successful entrepreneur, he uses his passion of conservation to inspire others to do the same.
In this episode we speak with Adam Loehr, he is the Chief Financial Officer of Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning based in Rochester, NY. We discuss what is like to be a modern day CFO of a large company with hundreds of employees. We also dive into personal finances and why it is so important to take control of yours and be debt free!
Today’s Guest is Michele Liddle, she is the owner of The Perfect Granola in Victor, The Perfect Granola, is a Woman-Owned Business, focused on producing healthy, sustainable granola and donating proceeds from sales to help those in need. Since 2016, the company has exploded into the market, gaining accounts with Wegmans and Walmart growing over 1000%. listen to her inspiring story!
In this episode we speak with Jack Miller, the owner of Jack's Repair Service and Gravel Ponds Campground in Scottsville, NY.
In this episode we speak with George Conboy, the chairman of Brighton Securities one of Rochester, NY most prominent and respected wealth management firms.
In this episode we talk with Jim Kolb the owner of Colby's Catering. Listen to his inspiring story how he started Colby's in 1989 and grown it into one of Rochester's largest catering companies.
In this episode we speak with serial entrepreneur Jennifer Newman who after starting three successful publicly traded tech start ups decided she wanted to follow her dream of opening a brewery. Hear her story of how she has grown her brewery Young Lion...
In this episode we talk with Realtor Mark Siwiec, he has sold over half a billion dollars worth of real estate throughout his career. In this show we talk about what it takes to sell real estate, today's crazy real estate market and why he temporary...
In this episode we talk with David Scalen the owner of Regional Distributors Inc. a Rochester, NY based company. Listen to his inspiring story of how he started his company in 1994 with a vision, $3000 and one delivery truck and is now one of...
In this episode we talk with Garret Agosto from Agosto Fitness, a personal training studio in Brighton, NY to learn his story and how he has been affected due to Covid-19. businessinyourbackyard.com
First Episode! We speak with Kane Gascon of the Cobblestone Wedding Barn in Scottsville, New York to discuss the story of his venue and how the wedding industry has been affect due to Covid-19. businessinyourbackyard.com
In this episode we talk with Mike Carroll who is the owner of Studio Sales Pottery in Avon, NY. We talk all things pottery, Mike's story and how Covid-19 has affected his business. Businessinyourbackyard.com