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 6.6.20
Tune in Saturday, June 6th @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with STAN DAVIS OF STANDISH EXECUTIVE SEARCH on how every search is unique, how candidates are screened, on how the help assimilate the new executive into their role, how search is different during the pandemic, how interim executives work, how to best give employees a reason to stay, how “hitting the ground running” doesn’t work, whether it’s time to stay put, and much more, so please listen!
Western Mass Business Show 5.30.20
Tune in Saturday, May 30 @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with
MEGHAN LYNCH OF SIX POINT CREATIVE and
KIRSTEN MODESTOW OF BRIGADE who are both in the marketing
and branding game, and though competitors, found a valuable opportunity
in joining forces for valuable opportunities. We discuss: What’s branding like
in the current crises? How are business owners thinking differently, and
how to deliver that message? How their work together is the sync up of
finding your best positioning and how that gets communicated; and how
the benefits of their aligning are a bonus, and makes it look like you’re
working with a much larger firm (the good part of that).
Western Mass Business Show 5.23.20
Tune in Saturday, May 23 @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with IZZY GESELL, ORGANIZATIONAL ALCHEMIST, about how in this time of crisis, improv skills are crucial; how it helps you observe and understand more responsively; how improv is a learned process, practicing helps you become more natural; how the teamwork of improv players is more helpful than being naturally funny, and more!
Western Mass Business Show 5.16.20
Tune in Saturday, May 16 @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with Brian Haley, of BCH ACCOUNT PROS, an accounting and payroll business in Hadley. Hear how he has been working with his clients on all the pandemic stimulus programs (Payroll Protection Plan, Economic Injury Disaster Loans) that help retain employees and survive the age of quarantine; how that’s all working; how companies are adapting; all the extensions and deductions that aim to ease the pain (charitable donations are now 100% deductible, when itemized); how we can afford all the bailout money; and how he is happy to answer your questions, in this unclear time.
Western Mass Business Show 5.9.20
Tune in Saturday, May 9 @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with
Lora Ksieniewicz, of Yoga of the Valley & Yoga of the Vine
(on Martha’s Vineyard). Hear how her business moved online,
maintaining most of the intimacy and heart of in person practice
and instruction. Hear about the benefits, physically, mentally,
emotionally, of touching base inside and using your body in this
ancient art. They discuss how yoga is different in a studio, than
at home, but you can make it work anywhere! Learn about Lora’s
retreats, internationally, that we can’t wait to happen again!
Western Mass Business Show 5.2.20
Tune in Saturday, May 2 @ 11 am to hear Ira speak with DR. YVES SALOMON-FERNANDEZ, PRESIDENT of GREENFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGE. She discusses how GCC is supporting students and the community during this global crisis; and providing employees what they need; and some helpful perspective for high school students; and how they have adjusted to online learning; and thinking through the future of higher ed, in whatever the new normal actually turns out to be. And even and especially in this new time, how to keep it interesting, challenging, and fun, that are key to effective teaching and learning.
Western Mass Business Show 4.25.20
Tune in Saturday, April 25 @ 11 am & Sunday, April 26 @ 8 pm to hear Ira speak with ETHEL GRIFFIN & COLLEEN LOVELESS, of REVITALIZE CDC. For 28 years they have rebuilt homes and revitalized communities in Western Mass, leveraging the investments of donors, grantors and volunteers to provide resources to the elderly, veterans, families with children and people with special needs, ranging from roof repairs to mold remediation, to health and safety modifications and energy-efficiency improvements. Hear how they’ve helped neighborhoods build the community strong enough to drive out drug houses; helped children suffering from asthma, worsened by their own house; and even in the time of Covid-19, can do virtual assessments to identify hazards in your home and provide advice and supplies. And how contributions, using the Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC), gives back 50% of your donation, as a tax credit that even includes nonprofits ie: kind of like the government is providing a matching grant!
Western Mass Business Show 3.28.20
Tune in Saturday, March 28 @ 11 am & Sunday, March 29 @ 8 pm to hear Ira speak with JEFF LOMMA, Marketing & Communications Manager of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity . They discuss why and how they help people move out of substandard housing and into a Habitat home, which is more likely to improve their health, attain an education, and increase their safety and finances. Because 1 in 5 families in Mass pay ½ or more on housing, HFH builds and repairs homes in partnership with local families; and helps qualifying families obtain a home of their own with an affordable mortgage, and how they provide a “Hand up, not a handout.” Also, hear about their June 20 fundraiser, Home Runs for Habitat (wiffle ball home run derby) at Bullens Field in Westfield; and about ReStore in Westfield, a home improvement store and donation center.
Western Mass Business Show 3.14.20
3.14.20 George O’Brien from Business West guest hosts and talks with Pete Westover from Conservation Works
