Westfair Business Buzz

On this "Westfair Business Buzz" episode, we meet with Erica Baird and Karen Wagner, two successful lawyers who have retired and began second careers as the co-founders of Lustre.net, an online community for modern career women devoted to redefining retirement.

On this week's episode, Helen Horyza, author of "Elevate Your Career: Live a Life You're Truly Proud Of," discusses the challenges that arise in switching career paths while detailing strategies for moving out of a dismal job to an emotionally and financially satisfying future.

Donna Bak, partner with Sandler Training, offers an overview of the Sandler Six-Pack employee training program that focuses on sales, leadership and management best practices.

Dani Glaser, founder and CEO of Green Team Spirit LLC and program director of Green Business Partnership, offers an overview of today's green business environment and the challenges that persist in bringing sustainability and environmental awareness to the corporate world.

Jeffrey Corliss, managing director for RDM Financial Group at Hightower in Westport, discusses the agitation that many investors are carrying during this year's election and highlights considerations for investing and portfolio management in the coming year.

In observance of October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our guest on this episode is Bruce Philips, chief information security officer at WEST, a Williston Financial Group company dedicated to improving the residential real estate and mortgage transaction experience.

Ron Palumbo, an award-winning creative director and art director, offers his professional insight on how to coordinate a successful advertising endeavor and how to avoid mistakes that can sink a campaign.

Dr. Daniel Laroche, director of glaucoma services and president of Advanced Eyecare of New York, discusses how to strengthen your eye health during the ongoing pandemic.

Portfolio Management During the Pandemic – John Stoj, founder and managing partner at Verbatim Financial, discusses portfolio management considerations during the ongoing economic tumult.

Barry Alexander, CEO of Aquiline Drones, on using drones for your business

Mirel Barcelo, owner of Corp 1 LLC, on turning your side hustle into a business

David Wilkes, partner at Herman Katz Cangemi Wilkes & Clyne LLP, on commercial property tax concerns for 2021

Attorney Jeff Buss interviewing New York State Supreme Court Judge Linda S. Jamieson about the operation of the court's Commercial Division. Judge Jamieson expects the caseload will grow due to Covid-19 and the effect is had had on businesses.

Jay Amenda, owner of Barnum Tax, on tax tips for entrepreneurs

Adam Stark, president of Stark Office Suites, on the near-future of the office market

Jolene Cramer, senior director of integrated marketing at Limeade, an employee experience software company, offers insight on how professionals working from home can maintain productivity while simultaneously raising their young children.

Dr. Laurie Nadel, author of “The Five Gifts,” provides an overview of how the COVID-19 crisis has sparked a rise in post-traumatic stress disorder and how people can mitigate the hardships created by this condition.

Brian Coester, CEO of Real Estate Connection, offers insight on how the residential real estate market maintained its vibrancy during the economic turmoil created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tom Capasse, chairman and CEO of the nonbank lender Ready Capital highlights the impact of the federal Payroll Protection Program on smaller businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York-based psychotherapist and certified life coach, Asha Tarry, discusses strategies to address the emotional pressures created by recent events and considers how companies can strengthen their wellness programs to address mental health concerns.

Peter Katz talks with Bud Hammer, president of Atlantic Westchester, an HVAC company based in Bedford Hills, about air quality in office and other buildings and what special steps owners and managers should take in view of concerns about the COVID-19 virus. Hammer discusses filtration and add-on equipment that can help ensure that cleaner air circulates.

Peter Katz talks with Howard Greenberg of Howard Properties, the exclusive rental agent for the 12-story office building at 20 South Broadway in Yonkers that was built in 1931. They discuss factors that have allowed the building to remain an anchor of the Getty Square area for some 89 years, as well as the situation Regarding Westchester commercial real estate in general in view of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Guest Dan Nuwash, founder and managing partner of Finance for Thought, tells us the four steps to reduce business taxes and expenses.

Robin Colner, CEO of DigiStar Media and a Westfair contributor, offers insight on how marketing strategies will evolve as the economy recovers.

The pandemic has brought out an increased interest among people eager to volunteer their services to those in need. Our guest expert on this topic is Alisa Kesten is executive director of Volunteer New York, a nonprofit that matches volunteers with organizations that need their assistance.

How do companies align their marketing efforts as the nation reopens for business? Our guest expert on this subject is D.J. Haddad, president of the Fairfield-based agency Haddad & Partners.

Learn how to take professional-looking photos of nature and portraits of family members with this very timely podcast. Whether using an I-phone, a 35 mm camera or something more sophisticated, host John Rizzo will make it simple to learn. To find out more about John, goggle him at johnrizzophoto.com

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unexpected changes in the insurance market. Drew Scott, co-owner of Scott Insurance in Stratford, details what to expect from insurance carriers.

Can a business professional achieve success in the midst of a pandemic? On this episode, we find out from guest Chris Salem, host of Voice America's “Sustainable Success” and author of “Master Your Inner Critic” and “Mastering the Art of Success.”

Craig Oshrin, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Fairfield, discusses how the pandemic has impacted his business operations.

Scott Johnson, CEO of Mack Media Group in Brookfield, discusses the COVID-19 Small Business Survival Guide, a new LinkedIn group to dedicated to helping independent companies through the crisis.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has been leading the county's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 15, Westchester had 738 deaths linked to the virus. There were 12,192 deaths in New York state. The county had 21,828 known cases of COVID-19. In an exclusive interview with Business Buzz, Latimer discussed where the county stood and looked to the future.

New York Medical College (NYMC) has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and has moved a lot of its educational activity to the internet while continuing research activities in its on-campus laboratories. We chatted with Dr. Edward Halperin, chancellor and CEO of NYMC about how the college has adapted.

How are companies and the government reacting to the COVID-19 virus? Especially small businesses. We take a deep dive as Phil Hall gives the scoop on how these industries have been impacted by this. Is news media exaggerating? We talk about media perception especially local media.

We're visiting Peekskill's city hall with Mayor Andre Rainey and Andrew Stewart. Peekskill is a city on the move with new exciting ideas and downtown revitalizations. Peekskill has many plans to expand and add even more amenities that will add to its attractiveness. Listen in to see what's next for Peekskill.

Joined by the The SKG Team at Barnum Financial Group, we talk about business exit planning, how to run your business so that you can exit your business in style. Why is it important for companies to have a business exit strategy in place? Listen and find out.

White Plains mayor Tom Roach discusses developments in White Plains, NY. Roach talks about people wanting to live in cities and how to improve pedestrian access in White Plains. We talk about adding more dining and low level access and more things to do. What else is coming to White Plains? How important is redeveloping the White Plains Mall? Listen here!

We talk alternative medicine with White Plains Hospital Meidcal Director Michael Palumbo as they design a new cancer building to make the patients time and stay a warm and supportive environment. We talk about the new building and the concepts behind it as well as alternate medicine and how it extends into cancer care and other patient care.

We talk to Luis Aragon about new constructions and developments in New Rochelle. Build more housing near transit, develop mixed communities with affordable housing. Aragon answers our questions on why is it so important to live near transit and how New Rochelle has the potential.

We talk to Howard Greenberg who's been in the commercial real estate business since 1986. We look back to 2019 real estate and how Howard predicts 2020 will go. Howard talks about new apartment building being built, gyms and hotels. We're looking at the trend of attraction for millennials to wanting to live near public transportation and walking distance to other amenities.

Focus on Fairfield County: We've got the chance to interview Victoria Mellah, owner of the Yoga Mobile Studio in Fairfield County, a mobile studio that travels to your home. Mellah talks about her business and why/how she got into it. Her business journey is one to know and learn from. We also talk about the roots of yoga and the importance to practice regularly.