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.

The Western Mass Business Show 7.25.15

Ira talks with Marcie Muehlke from Celia Grace, the Amherst-based fair trade wedding dress company.

The Western Mass Business Show 7.18.15

Ira talks with Chris Araujo from Creative Machining & Molding.

The Western Mass Business Show 7.11.15

Ira talks with Laura Mazza Gonick from Soulful Empowered Business.

Western Mass Business Show 6.27.15

Ira talks with Jim Putnam from Farm Credit East

Western Mass Business Show 6.20.15

Ira talks with Cheryl Rumley of Apex Healthcare.

Western Mass Business Show 6.13.15

Ira talks with Chris Thibault (or Teebo if it’s easier) about filmmaking for business.

Western Mass Business Show 6.6.15

Ira talks toys with Mike Fischer from Grand Prix International.

The Western Mass Business Show 5.30.15

Part 2 of Ira’s talk with Bruce Tulgan about the challengers of being a manager.30

Western Mass Business Show 5.23.15

Ira talks with Bruce Tulgan about the 27 challenges that managers face.  This is part 1.

The Western Mass Business Show 5.16.15

Ira talks with Karen Randall from Randall’s Farm.

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