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 2.11.17

2.11.17 Amy Cahillane from the DNA talks with legacy Northampton business, Gazebo

Western Mass Business Show 2.4.17

2.4.17 Ira talks with Sara Schley and Joe Laur of seed systems, a Wendell based consulting group improving teams, coaching executives, helping companies achieve their audacious goals

Western Mass Business Show 1.28.17

1.28.17 Tim O’Brien talks with Mollye Lockwood about her work in Amherst as Vice-President of D.W. Cowles

Western Mass Business Show 1.21.17

Ira talks with the legendary Dean from Dean’s Beans

Western Mass Business Show 1.14.17

George O’Brien from Business West with Nate Costa from The Springfield Thunderbirds

Western Mass Business Show 1.7.17

1.7.17 Ira once again talks with Terra Missildine from Beloved Earth Cleaning who started a new venture-Cultivate and Nest

Western Mass Business Show 12.31.16

12.31.16 Tim O’Brien from the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce talks with Jeff Kravitz, Ecomoic Development Director of Amherst

Western Mass Business Show 12.24.16

Ira speaks with Charlie Epstein, the 401(k) coach, about Engagement Multiplier

Western Mass Business Show 12.17.16

Amy Cahillane from the Dowtown Northampton Association talks with Cathie Walz from The Blue Marble in Northampton and Amherst

Western Mass Business Show 12.10.16

Ira talks with Debra Purrington of Bulkley Richardson’s Trustee Support Services

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