Podcasts: The Western Mass. Business Show
The Western Mass. Business Show
Entrepreneurs undertake risk and responsibility, in order to solve problems, contribute their passions and talents to society, and make the world go round. Our success and survival depends on them, and they depend on you. Hear their stories, perspectives, and inspirations every week, as they reveal themselves in a conversation with Tara Brewster. Saturdays at 11AM and Sundays at 2PM on The Western Mass Business Show.
Western Mass Business Show 8.22.20
Tune in Saturday, Aug 22nd @ 11 AM to hear Carla Ness & Carol Smith of Delap Real Estate, a Northampton realtor. Hear how they are a cooperative model, based on the thinking of Dennis Delap, who wanted input from his colleagues on how do run the company (and how he bequeathed the agency to his 7 agents). Hear how they make decisions, how they collaborate, even as they compete; how the landscape looks, during covid19, for buyers, sellers, seniors, young families. Also, the effect of broadband on rural areas; the desire for land and gardens; the effect of inventory shortages on buyers vs sellers brokers; and much more!
Western Mass Business Show 8.15.20
Tune in Saturday, Aug 15th @ 11 AM to hear Ira speak with Brian Tuohey of Collins Pipe, a Connecticut pipes, valves and fittings distributor. Hear how Brian came to own/operate the company, in answer to the prayers of his predecessor. Hear how he works with his 5 children and are thinking through succession; and running a family business with professionalism; how they “flipped the model” from “bid, buy, and bargain” to an engineered products company that “happens to sell” pipe; but also, solutions; and how they grew globally, with 9 locations, and recognized for their technical expertise (and also, sell pipe and fittings).
Western Mass Business Show 8.8.20
Tune in Saturday, Aug 8th @ 11 AM to hear Ira speak with Dave DelVecchio of Suite 3, an Easthampton IT service firm. They are a certified Microsoft partner, expert in Microsoft Teams and Office 365, helping communication and collaboration, and even replicating the “water cooler experience,” especially with teams working remotely. Also, how the pandemic has affected how Suite 3 is helping clients get their work done, including remote access solutions; including through Zoom trainings, that have been selling out. And why he recommends to start small with a solid structure, and then grow your use of it. And they discuss what might be the future of all that kind of thing, but who knows?
Western Mass Business Show 7.25.20
Tune in Saturday, July 25th @ 11 AM to hear Ira speak with Frank Nataloni of Curio Kitchen and Bath, about forming trusting relationships with customers, that even resulted in them renovating a kitchen they’d put in 35 years before; how the market for kitchens and baths change with the economy; how people are feeling about interior construction during a pandemic; why people decide to renovate after the holidays; about whether people know how to plan a kitchen; how to help a customer figure out planning, budget, and progress on a job; what to know about the “magic triangle” if you don’t have a “magic room,” figuring out traffic flow that fits the space, and so much more! So tune in!
Western Mass Business Show 7.18.20
Tune in Saturday, July 18th @ 11 AM to hear Ira speak with Ken Danford of North Star, an alternative way to learn, when students feel trapped in traditional public school. The school teaches families how to home school, encouraging students to be active people and independent learners. How home schooling is different than schooling at home, during the pandemic. How North Star is a community center where students can try something more open, with the proper support. How students can explore what’s on their minds, and what a decent life, with education, would look like; and how that can turn into a learning plan. And so much more, so please listen in!!
Western Mass Business Show 7.11.20
Tune in Saturday, July 11th @ 11 AM to hear Ira speak with Dr. Michael Klein about what makes a job a good fit, how to become more insightful of your tendencies, how one can become happier, more productive, and more cooperative; how 95% of managing is “casting” the right people, and 5% is maximizing their performance; how a company is shaped around who the founder is; how the trait of flexibility helps in dealing with global plagues, and a healthy dose of neuroticism doesn’t hurt (!); how it helps to have good relationships, being human beings that need that; psych tools that helped him predict who would succeed in sales; how your personality is affected by the experiences and lessons of your life; and the effect of Covid19 on choosing to join the family business.
Western Mass Business Show 7.4.20
Tune in Saturday, July 4th & Aug 1st @ 11 AM to hear Ira speak with Ross Giombetti of Giombetti Associates. Ross helps people become
more mindful about how they behave and perform as leaders and peers. Through assessment and coaching, he shows you how to ”get your hands on the dials”
to manage your traits and tendencies. How to understand yourself, without labels (“I’m an introvert!”), because we are all on a scale, usually not 100% this or that. They discuss how to manage relationships with people the same and different as you. And why a little positivity (not blind optimism) goes a long way during a crisis
Western Mass Business Show 6.27.20
Tune in Saturday, June 27th @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with Abby Beale of Clinical Alternative Medicines. Abby is a homeopath, and tells of the development of Samuel Hahnemann’s 19th century idea of “like cures like,” so that the process of diluting and shaking the substance increases its healing energy. Is it a placebo? Because it does work on babies and animals. How it’s the whole person that is being treated, so you will not get the same remedy as your sibling, even if you both have migraines. We also discuss the history of homeopathy being respectable, and then besieged by the newly formed AMA. And what treatment is like for you, for what ails you today; including during the pandemic, where social distancing is required.
Western Mass Business Show 6.20.20
Tune in Saturday, June 20th @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with Samalid Hogan of the Small Business Development Center, on how businesses seem to be doing now, and some practical things to know about the Paycheck Protection Program, and how else to increase the odds of surviving the pandemic; and how to manage opening up. Hear how, in general, the SBDC has trained and experienced counselors to advise you on marketing, sales, and clarifying and achieving your goals; how you can have ”more in than out” on your financials; and help you understand certain things that business owners often don’t get. Listen in, to discover more of the business environment in Western Mass.
Western Mass Business Show 6.13.20
Tune in Saturday, June 13th @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with Michael Vann of the Vann Group, on how the multi-faceted consulting group he runs with his father, Kevin does a range from helping companies build healthy governance, and equip the next generation to lead; and with esteemed partners revived the Student Prince, and now the White Hut. Learn how they help second stage companies develop clarity, confidence and focus; so they can grow, transition, or exit. Listen in, and learn a lot!
