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 12.15.18
On Sat, Dec 15th at 11am, and Sun, Dec 16th at 8pm
hear Ira speak with CRISTEN DION SACCO and FRANK SACCO
of Community Services Institute about how CSI provides resources to victims of trauma, poverty, addictions and PTSD; train staff and doctoral interns; implement employee suggestions; and adapt to the changing world of health care.
Western Mass Business Show 12.8.18
On Sat, Dec 8th @ 11am, and Sun, Dec 9th @ 8pm hear Ira speak with JIMMY BURGOFF of Jimmy Burgoff Moving & Hauling and how
his business grew accidentally from a job he took schlepping stuff for a friend; how
he’s moved 10,000 pianos, and developed special equipment for that; his music career
as a stand up bass player, and the many substantial musicians he’s played with;
and his initiative, as a Mason in Amherst, to turn their Masonic Hall into a music venue that will add to Amherst’s cultural district.
Western Mass Business Show 12.1.18
On Sat, Dec 1st @ 11am, and Sun, Dec 2nd @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with ADAM LUSSIER & AMY BENSON of ZANNA the iconic women’s clothing and shoe store in Amherst. Adam has been 2nd generation owner/manager for years, and is in search of his next adventure. Amy worked their for a long while and stepped right up as the next owner. Hear how they discovered this solution, how they will pass the torch, how a bricks and mortar store has continued to thrive in the era of online shopping.
Western Mass Business Show November 24th 2018
On Sat, Nov 24th @ 11am, and Sun, Nov 18th @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with DR. KATE KLEMER, chiropractor and biodynamic craniosacral therapist, with an office in Northampton, and soon to be school in an upcycled church in Charlemont. Kate combines the anatomy and diagnostic understanding of western medicine with the functional/ alternative/ quantum aspects of health. Her new school will be an expansion of how she teaches health practitioners the art and science of mind/ body healing that is biodynamic craniosacral therapy
Western Mass Business Show 11.17.18
On Sat, Nov 17th @ 11am, and Sun, Nov 18th @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with KATE CLAYTON JONES of FOOTCARE BY NURSES
and find out why this ex-pilot went to nursing school, and when she saw a lot of feet crying for attention, focused in on relieving pain and restoring balance and mobility by taking care of the feet of elders where they live and play – in their homes and at senior centers. Plus, find out why and how there are better ways to tie your shoes, to alleviate a variety of conditions! According to Kate, there are few pleasures greater than when your feet stop hurting!
Western Mass Business Show 11.10.18
On Sat, Nov 10th @ 11am, and Sun, Nov 10th @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with BRIAN HALEY of BCH ACCOUNT PROS
and find out why, when he does your taxes and accounting, he is focused on learning what you do and why you do it; how he balances automation and the human touch; and how he ensures that he and his clients are a good match, and how that works, so all their growth is word of mouth. Plus, how they developed a new system, to help clients no longer stuff receipts into shoeboxes.
Western Mass Business Show 11.3.18
Sat, Nov 3rd @ 11am, and Sun, Nov 4th @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with BILL SULLIVAN & DAVE SWIRK
from Conway Scenic Railroad where you step back to an earlier time, before interstates, when trains were the way to go! Business partners Bill (also of Sullivan Metals, in Holyoke) and Dave (who, as a young lad, wanted to be “an engineer, and also an engineer) tell about running an iconic tourist destination that you don’t find just in any tourist destination.
Western Mass Business Show October 27, 2018
On Sat, Oct 27th @ 11am, and Sun, Oct 21st @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with GERARDO RAMOS about him branching out from growing coral to replant dying reefs, to his new business, Holyoke Green Growers, that will grow recreational cannabis for the newly forming industry in Massachusetts. It’s open air, but you can’t pick your own, because it will have a moat around it!) Listen in!
Western Mass Business Show October 20, 2018
On Sat, Oct 20th @ 11am, and Sun, Oct 14th @ 8pm
hear Ira speak with BRENDA AND GLENN OLESUK of GRADUATE PEST CONTROL who offer solutions to your pest problems that are light on dangerous chemicals and heavy on customer service. Hear how Glenn’s love for and focus on forestry evolved to this field. And how they evolved from teenagers in love to spouses in business. And some insight into bedbugs. Listen in!
Western Mass Business Show Oct 13, 2018
Sat, Oct 13th @ 11am, and Sun, Oct 14th @ 8pm hear Ira speak with RUTH GRIGGS of the NORTHAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL and AMY CAHILLANE of the DOWNTOWN NORTHAMPTON ASSOCIATION about how Northampton will be filled with amazing jazz in it’s many superb venues, the weekend of Oct 19-20- 21 – it’s like the good old fashioned Taste of Northampton but jazz all over town! . Listen in!
