Voices From The Valley

Voices From The Valley Where we meet and learn from the movers and shakers in and around the Merrimack Valley

This week we meet and learn from Melissa Nadeau Gilbo of Women's Business League. During our chat with Melissa, she tel...
02/01/2024

This week we meet and learn from Melissa Nadeau Gilbo of Women's Business League. During our chat with Melissa, she tells us that networking doesn’t have to be so scary, about how we can make networking easier, how to take the leap to start a new business, and even gives us some marketing suggestions.

Watch Melissa here: https://youtu.be/R0n7rn5vfnM

This week we meet and learn from Scott Winters of CNA Stores. During our chat with Scott, he tells us about music in hi...
01/04/2024

This week we meet and learn from Scott Winters of CNA Stores. During our chat with Scott, he tells us about music in his life, a massive motorcycle accident that changed his life, working to not only legalize but to stand behind cannabis locally, and his life working with CNA Stores CEO and Founder Rob DiFazio. We learn about marketing and hiring at a cannabis shop and also all of the philanthropic work they do for our community.

Watch Scott here: https://youtu.be/ddD_AGytuE0

01/03/2024

Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove took a year long look at impact fees and after all of the research waived them. Scott Winters of CNA Stores explains how that allowed them as an organization to make a massive donation to Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Inc. as philanthropy is at the very core of what they do. It then raised the question, if impact fees are "necessary" should the cannabis industry be the only target?

You can listen to Scotty's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824
https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh

01/01/2024

Things could have gone really bad for Scott Winters of CNA Stores as he was THE advocate for the cannabis industry. But his legacy is so much larger than "the guy who brought w**d to Amesbury." CNA Stores has the largest philanthropic mission in the state in their space. Now that is a legacy!

You can listen to Scotty's full episode when it drops on Thursday if you're subscribed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//

This week we meet and learn from Tim O’Neil of Bigfoot Waterproofing. During our chat with Tim, he tells us all about t...
10/19/2023

This week we meet and learn from Tim O’Neil of Bigfoot Waterproofing. During our chat with Tim, he tells us all about their marketing plans, employee appreciation (which may or may not involve hugs), as well as the fact that it can be the smallest of things to ensure the best customer experiences. Tim may have even created a new segment, Voices After Dark, where we dug deep into Tim’s thoughts on the podcast, how he’d like to see Ben video things for him at AFA Auto Repair, and asked all the deep insurance questions that John loves to hear.

Watch Tim here: https://youtu.be/xqSSONJg0Ms

10/18/2023

Ben had no idea what he was getting us into when he asked for the origin of the company name for Bigfoot Waterproofing. Next thing you know it was a Cryptozoology Battle Royale for the ages. But seriously, if you're a guy between the ages of 30 and 55, we know you've had these debates in the past too!

You can listen to Tim O'Neil's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824
https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh

10/17/2023

Calling when you're going to be late. Cleaning up after yourself. It's usually the little things that make the difference with a customer's experience. Tim O'Neil with Bigfoot Waterproofing was sharing how he preaches to the whole Bigfoot team that customer service doesn't have to be dead or even a hard thing to do, so long as you do the little things right...every time!

Don't forget, Tim's full show is coming soon. You should already be subscribed on your favorite platform here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824
https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh

10/17/2023

Tim O'Neil with Bigfoot Waterproofing flipped the script on John and Ben this week as he came with some pointers for the podcast. What was most impressive is that he came to the studio having already done his research by listening to past episodes. Be like Tim, listen to Voices From The Valley!

You can listen to Tim's full episode when it drops on Thursday if you're subscribed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//

This week we meet and learn from Ken Michienzi, founder and CEO of The Merrimack Company. During our chat with him, he ...
10/05/2023

This week we meet and learn from Ken Michienzi, founder and CEO of The Merrimack Company. During our chat with him, he tells us about giving up a life in major technology companies like Apple and Tesla, to found his environmentally responsible apparel company that focuses on community, nature and adventure. Not only do we talk about the highs and lows so far with his new company, but we also learn about his massive, long-term vision. World domination visions is something all of us business people should think about for our own businesses!

Watch Ken here: https://youtu.be/VLKspIBR_Ic

10/04/2023

Every superhero has an Origin Story and Ken Michienzi is no exception. He was telling us where the idea for The Merrimack Company was born and his vision of honoring the legacy of the Merrimack Valley while looking responsibly to the future.

You can listen to Ken's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824
https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh

10/03/2023

If you're launching something new in the market, you can't be just a little better than what's out there. You have to be drastically better. That's one of the lessons that Ken Michienzi of The Merrimack Company learned while he was working in training and development at Tesla. Ken dropped so many other great nuggets during our conversation with him.

You can listen to Ken's full episode when it drops on Thursday if you're subscribed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com//

Although we took a bit of a hiatus, Voices From The Valley is back for Season 2. During Season 1, hosts John Bachmann o...
09/07/2023

Although we took a bit of a hiatus, Voices From The Valley is back for Season 2.
During Season 1, hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency - Groveland/Merrimack Valley and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chatted with a number of business people from the Merrimack Valley and learned about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship from the people that lived them. Season 2 will have more of the same.

During this preview episode, John and Ben talk all things from what they’ve learned hosting a podcast and things they are currently facing in their businesses as well as topics like haunted lakes and getting hyped up on Mountain Dew. Be sure to keep an eye out for all of the Season 2 episodes that will be dropping soon!

You can watch the Season 2 preview episode here: https://youtu.be/oNG5lNqCPeI

09/05/2023

You might have missed us...
But Voices From The Valley, Season 2 is coming soon!

Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency - Groveland/Merrimack Valley and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair will continue to interview the movers and the shakers in and around the Merrimack Valley.

Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform so that you never miss an episode:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-from-the-valley/id1675982824
Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh

This week we meet and learn from Dr. Allison DiSalvo, owner and treating physician at The Body Remedy. During our chat ...
05/11/2023

This week we meet and learn from Dr. Allison DiSalvo, owner and treating physician at The Body Remedy. During our chat with her, she tells us about going out on her own as the pandemic was changing up the world of chiropractic care. Dr. Allie talks about having to lean on other people in her network to get the business up and running. Not to mention, you might be surprised as this chiropractor is not all about the popping and cracking!

Watch Dr. Allie here: https://youtu.be/QKTYgMzZ5WY

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The Scariest Thing She's Ever Done
The Scariest Thing She's Ever Done

Starting a business from scratch can be the scariest thing you could ever do. Even though she has done some amazing things, it was still scary for Melissa Gilbo of Women's Business League to go out and start a business. You can listen to Melissa's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #businesswoman #womeninbusiness #networking

Melissa Gilbo's #1 Piece of Advice...
Melissa Gilbo's #1 Piece of Advice...

When we interviewed Melissa Gilbo of Women's Business League, she gave us her number one piece of networking advice... You didn't think we'd drop it in a teaser video, did you?? You can get this nugget of advise on Melissa's full show which is coming soon. You should already be subscribed on your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #businesswoman #womeninbusiness #networking

Impact Fees Making an Impact?
Impact Fees Making an Impact?

Amesbury Mayor Kassandra Gove took a year long look at impact fees and after all of the research waived them. Scott Winters of CNA Stores explains how that allowed them as an organization to make a massive donation to Veterans Northeast Outreach Center Inc. as philanthropy is at the very core of what they do. It then raised the question, if impact fees are "necessary" should the cannabis industry be the only target? You can listen to Scotty's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #cannabis #MassCannabis

Building a Brand Doesn't Always Come From the Boardrooms
Building a Brand Doesn't Always Come From the Boardrooms

Building a brand doesn't start with a marketing department laying out a strategy. Take it from Scott Winters of CNA Stores as he talks about his experience of building a brand the right way: good customer service, quality products, and by being good people. Don't forget, Scotty's full show is coming soon. You should already be subscribed on your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #cannabis #MassCannabis

Scotty Winter's Legacy
Scotty Winter's Legacy

Things could have gone really bad for Scott Winters of CNA Stores as he was THE advocate for the cannabis industry. But his legacy is so much larger than "the guy who brought weed to Amesbury." CNA Stores has the largest philanthropic mission in the state in their space. Now that is a legacy! You can listen to Scotty's full episode when it drops on Thursday if you're subscribed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@voicesfromthevalley/ #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #cannabis #MassCannabis

Ben had no idea what he was getting us into when he asked for the origin of the company name for Bigfoot Waterproofing. Next thing you know it was a Cryptozoology Battle Royale for the ages. But seriously, if you're a guy between the ages of 30 and 55, we know you've had these debates in the past too! You can listen to Tim O'Neil's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #basementwaterproofing

Calling when you're going to be late. Cleaning up after yourself. It's usually the little things that make the difference with a customer's experience. Tim O'Neil with Bigfoot Waterproofing was sharing how he preaches to the whole Bigfoot team that customer service doesn't have to be dead or even a hard thing to do, so long as you do the little things right...every time! Don't forget, Tim's full show is coming soon. You should already be subscribed on your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #basementwaterproofing

Tim O'Neil with Bigfoot Waterproofing flipped the script on John and Ben this week as he came with some pointers for the podcast. What was most impressive is that he came to the studio having already done his research by listening to past episodes. Be like Tim, listen to Voices From The Valley! You can listen to Tim's full episode when it drops on Thursday if you're subscribed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@voicesfromthevalley/ #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #basementwaterproofing

Every superhero has an Origin Story and Ken Michienzi is no exception. He was telling us where the idea for The Merrimack Company was born and his vision of honoring the legacy of the Merrimack Valley while looking responsibly to the future. You can listen to Ken's full interview when it drops on Thursday on Apple & Spotify podcasts. You can subscribe to your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #apparel #lowellma

You didn't think we would leave out a discussion of Tesla with a former employee did you? John let Ken Michienzi of The Merrimack Company know exactly how he felt about Elon's re-branding in this clip. Don't forget, Ken's full show is just a few hours away. You should already be subscribed on your favorite platform here: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../voices-from.../id1675982824 https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #apparel #lowellma

If you're launching something new in the market, you can't be just a little better than what's out there. You have to be drastically better. That's one of the lessons that Ken Michienzi of The Merrimack Company learned while he was working in training and development at Tesla. Ken dropped so many other great nuggets during our conversation with him. You can listen to Ken's full episode when it drops on Thursday if you're subscribed to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@voicesfromthevalley/ #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley #apparel #lowellma

You might have missed us... But Voices From The Valley, Season 2 is coming soon! Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency - Groveland/Merrimack Valley and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair will continue to interview the movers and the shakers in and around the Merrimack Valley. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform so that you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-from-the-valley/id1675982824 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UmK4FijweWLu8mZq1LBPh #voicesfromthevalley #smallbusiness #podcast #merrimackvalley

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