Building Success Stories with Ann Donnelly
In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr for an open, wide-ranging conversation on leadership, community-centered policing, and the modern realities of county law enforcement. From growing up in a West Glens Falls mobile home park to completing 35 years of dedicated public service, Sheriff...
In this live-on-location episode from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly speaks with Karen Carey, owner of Ruby Red Road. Drawing on 30 years in the customer service and beauty industries and 17 years of dedicated coaching experience, Karen breaks down how intuitive life and business coaching helps entrepreneurs, non-profits, and corporate teams break through frustration...
In this live-on-location episode from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Brandon Crist and Max Benedetto of Equitable Financial Advisors. Brandon shares insights from a decade of helping state employees, retirees, and local business owners navigate complex pensions, Social Security optimization, and tax-efficient distribution strategies. Max discusses his journey coming on board, passing...
S4 Bonus Episode: Beyond the Break-Fix: Proactive Cybersecurity and Local Partnership with Nic Molik
Host: Ann DonnellyGuests: Nic Molik, Director of Partnerships, Adirondack Technical Solutions (ADKtechs)Episode OverviewIn this live-on-location episode of Building Success Stories from Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Nic Molik, Director of Partnerships at Adirondack Technical Solutions (ADKtechs). Nic shares how ADKtechs’ strategic move from Argyle to Route 9 in South Glens Falls has...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Alison Bohannon, Owner, Kingpin’s Alley Family Entertainment Center Episode Overview In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly checks in live from Moreau Commons with Alison Bohannon, co-owner of Kingpin’s Alley Family Entertainment Center. Alison shares how she and her husband, Doug, have transformed a beloved local bowling alley...
What happens when you have the best product in town, but nobody knows you exist? In this role-reversal episode of Building Success Stories, regular host Ann Donnelly hands the mic to guest host Janice Durant, Chief Franchise Matchmaker at New Trails Business Consultants. Together, they dissect the foundational pillars of business survival: branding, budgeting, and...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Kevin Porpora, VP, Residential Mortgage Originator, Arrow Bank Episode Overview What is the true value of face-to-face banking in a digital world? In this episode of Building Success Stories, recorded live at The Gathering at Moreau Commons, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Kevin Porpora, Vice President and Mortgage Originator at...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Mike Borgos, Partner, Borgos & Del Signore Attorneys at Law Episode Overview In this bonus episode of Building Success Stories, recorded live on-location at Moreau Commons during Scott Cross’s community gathering, host Ann Donnelly sits down with local attorney Mike Borgos of Borgos & Del Signore Attorneys at Law. While Mike...
What makes a local business ecosystem truly thrive? In this special compilation episode of Building Success Stories, we hit the floor at "The Gathering," a premier local enterprise expo organized by Scott Cross of CROSSPOINT Realty.
How does relocating your brick-and-mortar business change your growth trajectory? In this bonus episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly visits Tease Salon & Beauty Bar on South Street in Glens Falls to speak with owner MeLinda Stanley. After eight years in a hidden spot, MeLinda shares how moving to a highly visible downtown location...