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 9.21.19
Tune in on Saturday, September 21 @ 11am, and Sunday, September 22 @ 8pm to hear Ira speak with parenting coach and psychotherapist SARAH GETOFF, M.Ed. about what gets in the way of parent effectiveness, that might be their own emotions preventing them from giving the child and oneself what is needed. How they might be “triggered” and how Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) might release those ancient stored hurts. Also, what helps separated couples co-parent more effectively; how one might heal their childhood hurts and not repeat the pain to your own children; and why she feels confident offering a money back guarantee.
Western Mass Business Show 9.14.19
On Saturday, September 14, 11am, and Sunday, September 15, 8pm
hear Ira speak with HERB COGLIANO of Aspire Growth Advisors,
of Westford, Mass; whose family business of origin, providing technology staffing and career education, made the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies several times (note: the US has 27 million companies). Then, on his own, he started his current company to help companies that want to scale, using the habits that guided Rockefeller. By coaching growth minded business owners and their senior teams, Herb helps accelerate profitable growth using a results-driven methodology.
Western Mass Business Show 8.17.19
On Saturday, August 17, 11am, and Sunday, August 18, 8pm
hear Ira speak with JAKE MAZAR, co-owner of Wheelhouse,
a farm-based caterer and food truck; and Artifact Cider Project,
a cidery, now with a taproom in Florence, Mass. Hear Jake’s evolution from management consultant to development consulting in sub Saharan Africa to farm apprentice to caterer to business owner, about the philosophy of making a business that is about the people, the values,
and of course about unearthing the potential of our region’s apples,
and farm fresh food, prepared from scratch.
Western Mass Business Show 8.3.19
On Saturday, August 3rd, 11am, & Sunday, August 4th, at 8pm hear Ira speak with SUE MERRITT of LENOX FIT about how she was just chosen as business woman of the year by the Massachusetts Small Business Administration, how she’s built a clean and modern health club that still has a local community feel, what keeps people coming to exercise, how she shows her staff that she cares, modern etiquette in the gym environment, serving the needs of both year-round and summer residents, and how she gives back, after surviving serious illness. Listen in!
Western Mass Business Show 7.27.19
7.27.19 George O’Brien from Business West Magazine guest hosts and talks with Tessa Murphy-Romboletti – Executive Director, EforAll Holyoke
Western Mass Business Show 7.20.19
On Saturday, July 20, 11am, & Sunday, July 21, 8pm
hear Ira speak with JOSH CHERNIN of the Greater Business Improvement Group about what their 120 years of combined experience in 20 industries on 4 continents have told the about hiring in a tough economy, healing conflicts among senior leaders, working with a company’s trusted advisors; and the benefits of being a loosely structured group of consultants, with the support from each other, and all the freedom one would want.
Western Mass Business Show 7.6.19
On Saturday, July 6, 11am, & Sunday, July 7, 8pm
hear Ira speak with ADAM METSCH aka The College Advisor
of New England about common errors people make around
college finances; how to maximize the odds of your child
finding the right college; how colleges build a diverse class;
what achievements and characteristics are they looking for;
what a college advisor can help with; and more! Listen in
Western Mass Business Show 6.29.19
On Saturday, June 29, 11am, & Sunday, June 30, 8pm
hear Ira speak with JIM YOUNG, business coach and gentle man.
They discuss how leaders can be coached to greater effectiveness,
to achieve their most important goals. And how Jim came to realize
that he is a gentle man, and how he might help increase an awareness
of how we can build more productive and harmonious outcomes when
we use a gentler approach to business.
Western Mass Business Show 6.20.19
George O’Brien from Business West Magazine interviews Carol Leary, President of Bay Path University.
Western Mass Business Show 6.8.19
On Saturday, June 8, 11am, & Sunday, June 9, 8pm hear Ira speak with ADAM ZUCKER of Eclipse Energy. They discuss the state of solar technologies, the changing marketplace; and how government has viewed supporting this for home and business owners. Also, the life of selling door to door, and training others at that timeless talent.
