Blood, Sweat & Tim

A conversation with Julie Camardo, President & Owner of Zweigles.  She shares the history and growth of this family owned business. 

Puzzled by HR Challenges?  Tune in to this episode of BST for a conversation with HR Works, a best in class HR consulting firm. We talk about how small business owners can better understand, and potentially overcome critical HR issues.  We discuss federal and state mandates and regulations, talent management, and how educating yourself around these issues is key to business success.   

Succession planning for companies is critical.  As seen with Buckingham Properties, life can throw you curve balls when you least expect it.  Long time entrepreneurs, and stewards of the Rochester community, Larry and Jane Glazer, were taken from us unexpectedly.  Being prepared for the next chapter, employing a management team that can take over the reins, and surrounding yourself with key partners are just some of the ways Larry Glazer made sure Buckingham was prepared for the future.   Join us for a conversation with Rich Finley, COO of Buckingham Properties, for a look at the history of Buckingham, key points of their succession plan, and future company goals.   

Tune in for a conversation with one of Rochester's most successful entrepreneurs, and the founder of Genesee Regional Bank (GRB), Phil Saunders, and GRB's President & CEO, Phil Pecora. Learn the roots of their personal and professional commitment to the local small business community, and how they are helping the Rochester community grow and prosper.

Tune in for Part 2 of our millennial podcast series where we continue the conversation between Baby Boomer business owners and Millennials.  We are giving you all the insight as to how these two groups can collaborate to help businesses grow, and continue to innovate their product and service offerings!

Millennial Madness... Ping pong and air hockey tables, free lunch Fridays, open office work concepts, casual dress codes and the list goes on, but is this really all millennials are interested in?  In this episode of Blood, Sweat & Tim we have a unique conversation between Baby Boomer business owners and three millennials.  Millennials who encompass a variety of careers, and have varying paths as to how they chose to get where they are today.   Listen in...you may walk away with a different viewpoint on how to manage millenials in the workforce.      

We talk with Brian Cieslinski, Senior Principal at SEI Design Group, an architecture and master planning firm, about how space design can help to facilitate a company culture.  Covering everything from where design is headed in the next 5-10 years, to how new design is being utilized to do business differently, Brian covers an array of topics that business owners may have on their mind when thinking about moving, and/or modernizing their current look and feel.  Office space is much more than just space.  When designed and utilized correctly it can completely transform how a business operates.

Tune in for our conversation with Ray Isaac, on achieving success as a business owner in Rochester.  Not only is Ray President and CEO of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning, but he is also President of the Small Business Council of Rochester.  Ray discusses how the small business council can provide Rochester business owners with the tools and insights they need to grow and manage their business. 

Tune in for a quick 2 minute preview of our full episode with Ray Isaac, President of the Rochester Small Business Council, discussing how the business council can provide Rochester business owners with the insight they need to grow and manage their business. 

A motivating conversation with Roland Williams, Founder of the Champion Academy and Rochester's own Super Bowl Champion.  From growing up on Genesee Street in the midst of poverty & gangs,  to being a part of the legendary Greatest Show On Turf,  where he was part of a record-setting offense that lead the St. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl Championship, Roland has beat the odds to achieve great success.   However, his success does not stop there.  With the statistics regarding Rochester's poverty, drop-out and crime rates haunting him, Roland decided that he was tired of being "sick and tired."  It was time do something...the Champion Academy Extreme Mentoring & Empowerment Program was born.  Listen in for how this program is transforming Rochester's youth through the Power of One.  

Our full episode on the disruptive trends that are changing the auto industry.  Luke Werzinger, a Senior Manager at DeJoy, Knauf & Blood takes us through the multiple trends that are going to forever change the industry.   Luke not only has experience providing financial services to auto dealers but he also has held the title of assistant service manager for an auto dealership.   From business operations and self driving cars, to a reliance on electric rather than gas, this is an episode with a unique perspective that will give those who own auto dealerships, and anyone who is interested in the future of cars a great perspective.    

A 2 minute preview of our full episode on the disruptive trends that are changing the auto industry.  From business operations and self driving cars, to a reliance on electric rather than gas, Luke Werzinger, a Senior Manager at DeJoy, Knauf & Blood talks about multiple trends that are going to forever change the industry.   Luke not only has experience providing financial services to auto dealers but he also has held the title of assistant service manager for an auto dealership.   This is an episode with a unique perspective that will give those who own auto dealerships, and anyone who is interested in the future of cars a great perspective.  

Beer, Timbucha Kambucha and a Kickstarter campaign.  We're talking with Tim Garman, Founder of Fairport Brewing about how he got started with a Kickstarter Campaign, and how he has since grown not only his brewery, but expanded into other product lines as well!  His story is a true grassroots effort.  It gives anyone with passion, and an idea, hope that they too can live out their dreams.  

Lori VanAuken, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services, a not-for-profit in Rochester, NY focused on fostering independence for people with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and other chronic illnesses.  Lori talks with Mark and Tim about the organization, and everything they are doing to help the Rochester community thrive! 

Ever heard of Thermal Imaging? How are the online and offline world connecting? Our conversation with Karl Heberger, Chief Strategy Officer, at Mason Digital helps business owners to understand what innovative concepts such as thermal imaging are, how their customers are consuming their content, and how to make their website a 24/7 sales and marketing engine.

A quick 2 minute preview of our conversation with Karl Heberger, Chief Strategy officer at Mason Digital - Full episode coming January 24th! Using digital technologies to market and advertise a product or service, also known as digital marketing, has become the go to avenue for businesses of all shapes and sizes.   The word digital marketing often brings with it much confusion as to how and why to get started.  Ever heard of Thermal Imaging?  How are the online and offline world connecting?  Our conversation with Karl Heberger, Chief Strategy Officer, at Mason Digital helps business owners to understand what innovative concepts such as thermal imaging are, how their customers are consuming their content, and how to make their website a 24/7 sales and marketing engine for them. 

Join us for a conversation with Ed Shill, CEO of QCI Asset Management.  In addition to CEO, Ed wears many other hats including CIO and CFO of QCI.  He is also a regular contributor for the Wall Street Journal, FOX Business News, Barrons and Market Watch. With Ed's background, passion for his clients, and his business, it's easy to classify him as one of the most interesting people you will meet. Throughout this episode of Blood, Sweat & Tim we will discuss topics such as why small business owners should care about the market, how people get lost when investing, and how to get back on track, the impact international wild cards such as North Korea could have on the market, and what millennials should be thinking about right now to set themselves up for a healthy retirement.  This is an informative, and dynamic conversation touching on many different viewpoints to educate you on market philosophies for years to come.  

Wondering why small business owners should care what the market is doing...or are you a millennial trying to figure out the best tactics to save for the future?  A week from today we are set to launch our episode with Ed Shill, CEO of QCI Asset Management.  Tune in below for a quick 2 minute preview. 

Wondering what the new Tax Bill means for you?     Tune into Blood, Sweat & Tim for a great podcast from Mark Blood and Tim Mason on the new Tax Bill.  Tim being a small business owner himself, has great questions for Mark on how the Tax Bill will affect business and individuals heading into 2018. This is an interactive podcast with real life examples that you don't want to miss!  

Episode 1 - Introduction to Blood, Sweat & Tim is a quick episode to let our listeners know what they can expect from our show.  If you are a small business owner, serial entrepreneur, or even new kid on the block, who is interested in managing and growing your business this podcast is a must listen! From starting up, to winding down we have you covered!