S4 E10: How Authentic Communities Win in the Age of AI with Jim Siplon, EDC Warren County, NY
What if the secret to building a resilient regional economy isn’t chasing smokestacks or mega-factories, but leveraging the irreplaceable “power of place”?
S4 E8: How to Stand Out in a Tight Real Estate Market: Leadership & Legacy with Scott Cross
Why do some real estate agents thrive while others struggle to find their footing? And what does it take to leave a secure management role overseeing 58 agents to build your own brokerage from the ground up?
S4 E5: Building a Foundation of Trust: How Northern Builders is Expanding the Trades and Workforce Growth
In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with co-founders Mark Stewart and Nic Denno. After merging their independent contracting companies in 2020, Mark and Nic have scaled Northern Builders into a regional powerhouse. They pull back the curtain on how their background in public service forged an unbreakable business partnership, how they are actively combating the skilled-trades workforce shortage, and what it takes to manage sustainable business growth in Upstate New York.
S4 E1: Spencer Bray & Nic Ketter, Founders, Realize Brokers & Consultants, Glens Falls, NY
What do aviation, cryptocurrency, and a chance meeting at a local cigar bar have to do with the future of real estate in Glens Falls? In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Spencer Bray and Nic Ketter, the innovative co-founders of Realize Brokers. Rejecting the older, traditional methods of property brokering, this duo is rewriting the rules of the local market. Discover how their unique backgrounds—from fueling planes to working in emerging tech at General Electric—led to a real estate agency built on custom digital marketing, intense discretion, and deep community relationships. Whether you are looking to buy, thinking of selling a business, or just want to understand the shifting landscape of Upstate New York real estate, this episode is packed with insider knowledge.
S3 E14: Lake George Regional Chamber Women in Business Live @ Herzog Law Firm
In this episode, we attend the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Women In Business meeting and interview some of the attendees. We explore how the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses, fosters community connections, and offers valuable resources for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and established businesses alike. From networking events to advocacy and education, discover how their strategic initiatives help businesses thrive in the Lake George region.
S2 E12: James Rubino, Co-Owner, LakeGeorgeVacay.com
In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly interviews James Rubino, Co-Owner of LakeGeorgeVacay.com, a luxury vacation rental management company. They discuss the inception of the business, the unique offerings that set it apart in the market, and the importance of creating memorable experiences for guests.