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 12.3.16

12.3.16 Ira talks with Delcie Bean from Paragus IT

Western Mass Business Show 11.19.16

Ira talks with Tracy Benison

The Western Mass Business Show 11.12.16

11.12.16 Judy Yaffe of HomeWatch CareGivers of West Springfield

Western Mass Business Show 10.29.16

Ira talks with total quality expert, Gary Nader.

Western Mass Business Show 10.22.16

10.22.16 Ira talks with Karen Utgoff from Utgoff Consulting.

Western Mass Business Show 10.15.16

Ira Bryck talks with Michael Lyon from Lyon Aviation in Pittsfield.

Western Mass Business Show 10.8.16

Ira talks with Chris Amato of Knectar

Western Mass Business 9.10.16

9.10.16 Ira talk with Federico Harrison, Verónica Márquez & Nicole Paetz about entrepreneurism in El Salvador

Western Mass Business Show 8.27.16

8.27.16 Ira talks with Vince George from Bombay Royale in Northampton

Western Mass Business Show 8.6.16

8.6.16 Ira talks with Martha Johnson, with a journey guide for the 3rd chapter of life.

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