Business In Your Backyard
Business In Your Backyard Hosted by Nick Kolb is a weekly radio show and podcast that highlights the stories of local businesses in the Greater Rochester and Western New York community. This thirty minute interview style talk show highlights business ownership, what it takes to own and run a successful business and dives deep into the industry of each guest on the show. The show covers a wide variety of industries and features businesses that are both widely known and unknown hidden gems.
Thu, May 27, 2021
Dara Rennert Keller Williams Commercial Real Estate and Lady Bug Pest Control
In todays show we talked with Dara Rennert who a commercial real estate agent in Rochester, NY. She also started a e=new venture called Lady Bug Pest Control. Enjoy!
Tue, May 11, 2021
Magic Pachinko Restorations
Today we talked with Dan Welch, a retired engineer and salesman turned into a restorer of Japanese pachinko machines. Check him out at https://www.magicpachinkorestorations.com Enjoy!
Fri, April 09, 2021
Team Content
Today we speak with Jake Hamilton, he is the co-founder of Team Content. Team Content specializes in helping small business grow with affordable marketing services. Check them out at https://www.weareteamcontent.com/
Fri, April 09, 2021
Guglielmo's Pasta Sauce
Pauly Guglielmo is a former radio guy turned food business entrepreneur. When he was younger, Pauly and his grandfather used to make the families pasta sauce recipe every sunday. Fast forward to today Guglielmo's Pasta Sauce is now in over 400 retail stores across the northeast and growing! Listen to his amazing story. check him out at guglielmosauce.com
Sun, March 14, 2021
Dr Noah Hoy Chiropractor
Today we talk with Dr. Noah Hoy a chiropractor based in Batavia. Listen to his story and learn why it is important to visit a chiropractor.
Wed, March 10, 2021
LJC Cleaning & Janitorial
Today show is with with Joe Zaccaria founder and owner of LJC Cleaning & Janitorial. We talk how he is turning his side business into a full scale cleaning company in Rochester, NY.
Fri, February 26, 2021
Healthy Choice Pet Supply & Grooming
Today we speak with Paula from Healthy Choice Pet Supply & Grooming in Chili. We talk all things animals, grooming and why what you feed your pet is so important.
Fri, February 26, 2021
Rochester Pest Pro
Today we speak with Jason DiBiase the owner of Rochester Pest Pro. Spring is coming and its a great time to think of hiring an exterminator. Listen to his inspiring story of starting his business.
Fri, February 26, 2021
Tones Entertainment
In today's show we talk with Tony Starnino from Tones Entertainment. We talk all things DJing, weddings and more! check them out at tonesentertainment.com
Thu, February 11, 2021
TSS Foam
Today we talk with Sam DiLiberto. the owner of TSS Foam in Caledonia,, NY In business for over 40 years of specializing in the fabrication of polyurethane and polyethylene, TSS Foam is Western NY's largest and most experienced fabricator. We also hear about his product The Sleep Safe Pillow.
Thu, February 04, 2021
716 Paws
Today we speak with Danielle and Allison with 716 Paws based out Buffalo. 716 Paws is a group of avid animal advocates who knows its our responsibility and passion to help both families and animals find their perfect match. Check them out at 716paws.org
Thu, February 04, 2021
Evolve Hockey Development
In this show we talk with Glenn Collins who is the owner of Evolve Hockey Development. We talk about his career as a coach, getting his sons to play professional hockey and how you can make your player become better at hockey through skill development.
Wed, January 20, 2021
Struck Flooring
Todays show we speak with Jennifer from Struck Flooring, a small family business in Spencerport. Struck Flooring does flooring and remodeling. Listen to their story!
Fri, December 18, 2020
St Paul Financial Group
Today we talk with Hugh Miller from the St. Paul Financial Group. We talk about why it is important to have life insurance and we talk about how to prepare for 2021.
Thu, December 10, 2020
White Rabbit Dessert Experience
In this show we speak with Kevin Laese he is the General Manager of White Rabbit Dessert Experience. White Rabbit is a sit down dessert restaurant featuring homemade ice creams, waffles, and crepes. They also offer cakes, cookies, and brownies, as well as a full espresso bar.
Thu, December 03, 2020
Optima Benefits & Payroll
In this show we talk with the owners of Optima Benefits & Payroll, Brandon and Jason DiCesare. We talk how they run their family business and how they can help your business with payroll and benefit services. www.optimabenefitsgroup.com
Tue, December 01, 2020
Opera Bracelets
Today’s Guest is Cindy Battisti, she is the owner of opera brackets based out of Rochester sells all over the country. Cindy has just reached a milestone of celebrating 10 years in business. Cindy has turned a hobby into a business and I am excited to hear her story and what she’s has learned after ten years of business. Joined by her husband Andrew from soccer is a kick in the grass on WYSL.
Wed, November 18, 2020
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Today’s Guest is Bob Duffy He is the CEO of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Prior to this position he has had a successful career in law-enforcement and later politics. Now more than ever he is an advocate for our community and the businesses that serve our community.
Fri, November 06, 2020
GRB Mortgage
Today we speak with Majuwa Kowai-Bell who is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Genesee Regional Bank. In this show we learn his story, how be came the top Loan Officer in the Greater Rochester Area and we discuss todays real estate market.
Wed, October 28, 2020
Happy Dog Mobile Grooming
Today's guest is Rachel Bartz. She is the owner of Happy Dog Mobile Grooming based in Rush. Happy Dog Mobile Grooming comes to you and grooms your dog inside a state of the art mobile facility, right in your driveway. Rachel is well respected in her industry winning numerous awards for excellence in dog grooming.
Wed, October 21, 2020
Zeyba Appeal
Today’s Guest is Stefano Daza he is the owner of Zeyba Apparel in Fairport, Zeyba is a high-quality, environmentally friendly clothing brand with artistic, nature-inspired designs that donate to conservation initiatives with every purchase. Stefano has an inspiring story being a refugee from Venezuela fleeing to the united states then becoming a successful entrepreneur, he uses his passion of conservation to inspire others to do the same.
Wed, October 14, 2020
Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning
In this episode we speak with Adam Loehr, he is the Chief Financial Officer of Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning based in Rochester, NY. We discuss what is like to be a modern day CFO of a large company with hundreds of employees. We also dive into personal finances and why it is so important to take control of yours and be debt free!
Wed, October 07, 2020
The Perfect Granola
Today’s Guest is Michele Liddle, she is the owner of The Perfect Granola in Victor, The Perfect Granola, is a Woman-Owned Business, focused on producing healthy, sustainable granola and donating proceeds from sales to help those in need. Since 2016, the company has exploded into the market, gaining accounts with Wegmans and Walmart growing over 1000%. listen to her inspiring story!
S1 E9 · Wed, September 30, 2020
Gravel Ponds Campground
In this episode we speak with Jack Miller, the owner of Jack's Repair Service and Gravel Ponds Campground in Scottsville, NY.
S1 E8 · Wed, September 23, 2020
Brighton Securities
In this episode we speak with George Conboy, the chairman of Brighton Securities one of Rochester, NY most prominent and respected wealth management firms.
S1 E7 · Thu, September 17, 2020
Colby's Catering
In this episode we talk with Jim Kolb the owner of Colby's Catering. Listen to his inspiring story how he started Colby's in 1989 and grown it into one of Rochester's largest catering companies.
S1 E6 · Wed, September 09, 2020
Young Lion Brewing Company
In this episode we speak with serial entrepreneur Jennifer Newman who after starting three successful publicly traded tech start ups decided she wanted to follow her dream of opening a brewery. Hear her story of how she has grown her brewery Young Lion Brewing Company into one of New York's fastest growing breweries. Cheers!
S1 E5 · Wed, September 02, 2020
Mark Siwiec Team
In this episode we talk with Realtor Mark Siwiec, he has sold over half a billion dollars worth of real estate throughout his career. In this show we talk about what it takes to sell real estate, today's crazy real estate market and why he temporary closed down his bar/restaurant 80W.
S1 E4 · Thu, August 27, 2020
Regional Distributors Inc.
In this episode we talk with David Scalen the owner of Regional Distributors Inc. a Rochester, NY based company. Listen to his inspiring story of how he started his company in 1994 with a vision, $3000 and one delivery truck and is now one of Rochester's largest companies.
S1 E1 · Wed, August 19, 2020
Cobblestone Wedding Barn
First Episode! We speak with Kane Gascon of the Cobblestone Wedding Barn in Scottsville, New York to discuss the story of his venue and how the wedding industry has been affect due to Covid-19. businessinyourbackyard.com
S1 E3 · Wed, August 19, 2020
Studio Sales Pottery
In this episode we talk with Mike Carroll who is the owner of Studio Sales Pottery in Avon, NY. We talk all things pottery, Mike's story and how Covid-19 has affected his business. Businessinyourbackyard.com
S1 E2 · Wed, August 19, 2020
Agosto Fitness
In this episode we talk with Garret Agosto from Agosto Fitness, a personal training studio in Brighton, NY to learn his story and how he has been affected due to Covid-19. businessinyourbackyard.com
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