Buying Local

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson interviews Don Walton from Elite Fighting Promotions. Tune in as they discuss the challenges of organizing fair fight matchups, the rise of martial arts locally, the logistics of running a successful fight promotion, and more!00:00 Welcoming Don Walton00:31 Don’s Recent Activities and Trip to Maryland02:44 Mike’s First Muay Thai Class05:00 Elite Fighting Promotions Event Overview05:41 Venue Capacity and Sold-Out Shows07:19 Adel Lolich vs. Nick Johnson09:04 Challenges of Hosting a Professional Muay Thai Fight10:00 Don’s Commitment to Local Fighter Opportunities11:57 Logan San Maria vs. Kenny Mosso12:44 The Art of Fair Matchmaking15:07 The Rise of Martial Arts in the Local Area17:37 Managing a 17-Fight Card18:55 Ensuring Fighter Safety and Medical Requirements29:12 The Electric Atmosphere of Live Fights51:21 Upcoming Event Details

In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson sits down with Megan Harris-Pero of Harris-Pero Law Firm. Tune in as they discuss keeping up with changes in the law, helping farmers plan the future of their assets, why this job can't be replaced by robots, and much more!0:06 Introducing Megan Harris-Pero0:48 Megan’s Background2:31 A Large Scope for a Small Company3:52 Starting the Firm and Growth Opportunities4:52 10 Year Milestone6:20 Familial Support7:33 A Never Ending Job9:45 Staying on Top of the Workload12:59 Preparing for College with a Healthcare Proxy and Power of Attorney17:38 Planning for Farmers’ Future25:45 Recommending Resources30:40 Farmers are Long Term Planners32:56 Stick to a Process34:03 People are not Robots35:42 Have Documents in Place ASAP38:55 What Happens if You Don’t Have a Plan in Place?41:40 Support Local Agriculture43:36 Where to Find Megan44:44 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Buying Local, host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media sits down with Phil Vacchio, senior elder law attorney at Herzog Law Firm. Tune in as they discuss the importance of setting up a will, power of attorney, and healthcare proxy early, how to future-proof your estate planning documents, building a career in the legal industry, and much more!0:21 Introducing Phil Vacchio0:48 What does Herzog Law do?1:52 Phil’s Court Exposure4:23 Misconceptions about Estate Planning5:52 Expansion throughout New York & Phil’s Background8:35 Rotating Offices10:03 Working your Way Up from Associate11:30 Work Ethic15:45 Setting up a Power of Attorney & Healthcare Proxy for Young Adults21:44 Futureproof your Documents25:48 The Right to “Gift” 29:20 A Real Life Example about Not Having a Power of Attorney33:10 Legal Loopholes34:39 Advanced Planning vs Crisis Planning36:40 Overarching Aspects of Estate Planning39:10 What Happens to Your House with No Planning?40:46 Preparing your Company for Disaster44:31 A Real Life Example of Someone who has No Family48:08 Where to Find Phil and Herzog Law?49:21 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jess Keller, owner of the recently opened Light & Lens Studios. Tune in as they discuss the unique process of developing film, starting a business while already working a full time job, using clubs to get people in the door, and much more! 0:41 Introducing Jess Keller1:28 Masters in Social Work  3:22 The Lack of Public Darkrooms4:59 The Unique Process of Developing Film6:53 Starting a Business with a Full Time Job8:33 Coming up with the Space10:18 Bringing on Local Photographers as Independent Contractors12:00 Supportive Organizations12:40 Minoring in Business14:30 The Grand Opening15:08 Biggest Challenges17:54 Connecting at Networking Events20:30 A Community That's Willing to Help21:08 Uplifting Fellow Artists23:00 Arts Festivals 23:58 Recreational Shooting & Photo Club26:11 Jess’ Favorite Photographer28:02 How to get Involved in Photo Club30:10 Sharing your Photos32:50 Making Photography Accessible34:30 Jess’ Primary Cameras37:10 Expanding Light & Lens39:33 Walking through the Darkroom40:04 Where to Find Jess?45:04 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Mike Colvett, general manager of Cornell’s Auto Parts. Tune in to listen to them discuss salvage yards then and now, the upcoming car show Cornell’s will be hosting, and more! 00:08 Introducing Mike 2:45 Exchanging Parts4:02 A Cleanliness Standard5:21 Salvage Yards Today vs 20 Years Ago7:19 Inventory Software8:24 Part Testing8:57 Warranties10:29 Recycling & Sustainability11:39 Cornell’s Auto Parts Annual Car Show16:30 Event Coordination17:20 What is a Car Show?17:56 Becoming a Car Guy18:44 What Kinds of Cars Will be at the Show?19:22 Mike’s Favorite Car20:59 Selection Process for Awards21:50 Learn More About Cornell’s23:14 Closing Thoughts

In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jacque Ecuyer, founder of the 4s4life Foundation and host of Operation Give Back. Tune in as they discuss the importance of mental health, raising money for local veterans, creating memorable moments at events and much more!Want to donate to Operation Give back or help out in any way? Hop into Slickfin Brewing Company or reach out to Jacque at operationgiveback.us. 0:22 Introducing Jacque Ecuyer0:37 Happy Birthday Jacque3:32 Community Involvement5:24 Military Appreciation8:36 Operation Give Back 11:33 The Draw for Local Events13:10 Music Lineup 15:58 Actually being a Not-for Profit17:05 Adirondack PEER TO PEER18:56 4s4life22:05 Event Planning Challenges26:55 Burn Out and Having a Full Time Job29:30 Saying Thank You and Giving Back31:56 Bringing Everyone Together34:14 Positivity Takes Work35:36 When is the Event?38:19 Everyone Dollar Helps/Where to Donate41:26 1500-2000 People Last Year42:14 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Stephen Zabala, owner of Greenfork and host of the upcoming Food for Thought podcast. Tune in as they discuss nutrition as a balance of everything you’re consuming, nutrient-rich foods and how to identify them, personalized vitamins and supplements, and much more!0:10 75 Hard1:00 Dry 20254:07 Introducing Stephen and Greenfork5:12 Katie Story6:26 What is 75 Hard?10:07 Learning about your Body12:10 Sustainable Grazing for Livestock13:19 Local Farms vs the Grocery Store14:55 Losing Dairy Farms and Meat Processing19:14 Current Egg Prices21:00 Nutrient Density 23:33 Artificial Nutrients 24:58 What is Greenfork?27:34 How Food Makes you Feel32:11 Finding the Facts33:55 Personalized Nutritional Biology37:12 Bloodwork Panels40:00 Longevity in Health 41:37 Methanation43:43 How do People get their Meals?44:45 Drop Points for Employees 46:00 Seed Oils46:40 The Scale of Processed Foods50:03 The Food for Thought Podcast51:24 Nutrition is Everything you’re Consuming54:11 Being Financially Stable57:17 Where to Find Stephen and Greenfork?58:28 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Philip Casabona, executive director at LARAC. Tune in to hear them discuss supporting and uplifting the local artist community, curating events, obtaining funding for a non-profit, and much more!0:08 Introducing Philip Casabona?0:58 What is LARAC2:12 Phil’s Role at LARAC3:08 Scissors on the Business Card4:22 What’s New this Year?6:10 160-170 Artists, Food Trucks, and Non-Profits7:14 Make Ideas Tangible8:24 Driving Traffic12:30 Change in Downtown Glens Falls14:38 Vendors: What to Expect?16:16 Cerrone Commercial16:41 Most Unique Works18:13 Zonta vs LARAC Festival20:42 Events and Shows Outside of the Festival22:02 Curating a Gallery24:39 The Human Behind the Art & Realistic Pricing25:46 Not Everyone can Afford Art27:30 Funding Breakdown29:37 Operating Capital 32:35 The Stresses of Being Small Business Owners35:55 Federal Funding & Grants39:04 The Current Shows at LARAC41:35 Where to find LARAC?43:06 Outro

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Tandi Orluk, mental health therapist at Set Free Counseling. Join in on the conversation as they discuss helping the homeless veteran population, using EMDR to help treat trauma, different attachment styles, and much more!0:07 Introducing Tandi Orluk2:07 Tandi’s Background4:03 Working with DID Patients5:00 Homeless Veterans8:58 “Functional Zero”11:23 Moving to New York16:58 Building a Business from Scratch25:47 Treatment for Trauma32:06 Tapping34:18 Everything goes Back to Childhood41:03 Programs and Where they Come From43:33 How to Reach Tandi46:03 Being Terrified of Cats and EMDR52:00 Where to find Tandi52:26 Social Media is not Real Life53:51 Closing Thoughts and Thanking Sponsors

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Annie Newman, local saleswoman and advocate for hydrogen water. Tune in as they discuss high end water distribution, paying attention to what’s in the water you drink, forming connections through business endeavors, and much more!0:10 Introducing Annie Newman1:14 Savage Sundays6:41 Annie’s Background8:50 Getting into Hydrogen Water10:40 What’s in your Water?12:22 Gary Brecka and Medical Grade Hydrogen Water14:50 The Benefits16:06 Mitochondria18:55 Constantly Drinking Hydrogen Water20:46 Water Treatment for Wells21:35 Glass vs Plastic23:00 Watching the Hydrogen Dissolve24:55 Testing the Oxidation Production Potential25:56 Taste Test28:53 Changing the pH30:30 Fruits and Veggies32:55 The Farming Industry36:00 Joel Salatin39:14 How does the Machine Work?45:38 Shelf Life46:45 Muscle Recovery 47:56 Connections and Health Benefits53:12 Talking to Someone who knows Nothing54:26 Where to find Annie?56:50 Closing Thoughts