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Hosted by Michael Nelson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 137 episodes
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Buying Local is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the small businesses, local food markets, and makers that make Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County shine. Hosted by Mike Nelson, each episode uncovers the fantastic goods, services, and stories hidden in your very own community. We’re here to support local economies—and spotlight the people behind the products and companies you love.Buying Local Podcast is powered by Five Towers Media.
Michael Nelson hosts Buying Local Podcast, a business show with 137 episodes published.
Travis Stealey, comedian and founder of the Saratoga Comedy Festival, joins Buying Local to discuss his journey from bombing at open mics to producing one of the Capital Region's biggest comedy events. Travis shares insi
Join host Mike Nelson as he sits down with Don Lehman, a Freelance Writer of 30+ Years and Director of Public Affairs for Warren County, New York, to discuss the evolution of local journalism and PR. Don shares his incre
How is AI reshaping local marketing, SEO, and the future of community building? In this episode of Buying Local, Mike Nelson sits down with Chuck Copenspire, Digital Marketing Consultant at Copenspire Unlimited and found
Discover how local entrepreneurs Ryan Holderman and Chris Mastantuono turned a grassroots Thanksgiving food drive into a massive community movement that fed over 3,000 people. In this episode, host Mike Nelson explores t
Meet David F. Globerson, founder of DFG Illustration, as he shares how he built a full-time career creating custom pet portraits, fine art, brewery labels, children's book illustrations, and more. He also discusses the f
Emily Dumont, owner of Poppy Physical Therapy, joins Buying Local to explain pelvic floor therapy, common symptoms people ignore, why pelvic floor dysfunction affects both women and men, and how personalized treatment ca
Join us as Bill Teator, Executive Director of Campaign for Saratoga 250, dives into America's monumental 250th anniversary and the pivotal role the Battles of Saratoga played in the Revolutionary War. Discover how the ne
In this episode of Buying Local, Mike Nelson sits down with Neelo Jaikeran, co-owner of Queensbury Billiards & Café, to discuss building a family-friendly billiards hall, restaurant, and event venue in Queensbury, New Yo
What if your business never missed another lead, email, or customer call? In this episode of Buying Local, Mike Nelson sits down with Christopher Crowd, Founder of Severus AI, to discuss AI receptionists, workflow automa
What if every child could learn to read—even those who are nonverbal? In this episode of Buying Local, special education teacher and literacy specialist Lauren Leuzinger shares how structured teaching, communication devi
Mike Nelson sits down with Steve Miraglia, Market Manager and Board Secretary of the Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association, to discuss the 2026 market season, local vendors, Peach Fest, community events, and w
In this episode of the Buying Local podcast, Mike Nelson sits down with Chris and Ron to uncover how everyday Americans are combating the affordability crisis by repairing their credit scores. Discover expert strategies
In episode 75 of the Buying Local podcast, James Bruchac returns to the show to talk about over 30 years of youth camps, survival education, and cultural storytelling at Ndakinna Education Center. From wilderness skills
In episode 74 of the Buying Local podcast, Author Jay Ingleston returns to the show to talk about his latest book, “ Just for Today: Small Words for Heavy Days” , his evolving writing process, and the emotional impact of
In episode 73 of the Buying Local podcast, host Mike Nelson sits down with Bethanie Lawrence to explore how the World Awareness Children’s Museum is bringing global culture and creativity to kids in the local community.
In episode 72 of the Buying Local Podcast, Mike sits down with Brandon Dewyea as she shares how her work as a stylist and wellness professional helps people feel more confident, organized, and mentally at ease. From decl
In episode 71 of the Buying Local podcast, host Mike Nelson catches up with creative powerhouse Todd Bailey to discuss his fascinating evolution from a performing musician to a Forbes-published photographer and fractiona
In episode 70 of the Buying Local podcast, host Mike Nelson sits down with Jared Humiston of Adirondack Technical Solutions to talk about how businesses can better manage IT, strengthen cybersecurity, and avoid costly di
In this episode of Buying Local, Mike Nelson sits down with Nick Schkrioba of Peoplease to break down how Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) help businesses simplify payroll, workers’ compensation, compliance, an
In episode 68 of the Buying Local podcast, host Mike Nelson interviews Jacque Ecuyer, founder of the 4s4Life Foundation, about Operation Give Back—a free, all-day military appreciation event at Slickfin Brewing Company f
Todd Bailey
Senior VP - Director, Regional Economic Development · Huntington National Bank
1 appearance on this show
Brian Green
Director of Technology Ethics · Healthvision.ai and Envision Health
1 appearance on this show
Ben Ward
leadership coach · Dance Collider
2 appearances on this show
Bill Collins
Old Reedonian
1 appearance on this show
Ron Richards
R.A.S.P Controls
2 appearances on this show
Mike Nelson
Head of Growth · Mount Prospect Police Department
1 appearance on this show
David Byrne
Hotel Kilkenny General Manager · Hotel Kilkenny
1 appearance on this show
Chris Ryan
former Lululemon Mirror trainer and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app · Universal Preservation Hall
3 appearances on this show
David F. Globerson
DFG Illustration
1 appearance on this show
Emily Dumont
Poppy Physical Therapy
1 appearance on this show
Ray Apy
Saratoga Biochar Solutions
1 appearance on this show
James Bruchac
Ndakinna Center
1 appearance on this show
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