S2E1: Leave Your Company and Start Your Own

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In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brad Colacino, his partner at - and co-owner of - Five Towers Media! Brad had a stable, cushy job at a big white collar company, but he decided to leave it all behind to start his own business! Has he achieved the success he sought? What does he love about his current company? Find out the answers in this special first episode of our second season! A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT & GLENS FALLS TODAY PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Five Towers Media. 00:21 - Ad: Visit SkyZone Queensbury! 00:48 - Introductions: Welcome to the New Format! 02:37 - The Five Towers Story: From FTD and SSD to FTM 05:30 - Doing Great Work 08:10 - Mike’s Favorite Thing About the Five Towers Family 11:19 - Brad’s Favorite Projects: Shoutout to PAS and Saratoga 1777! 14:23 - All the People in Your Neighborhood 16:34 - What Kind of Easter Candy are You? 17:45 - A Breakfast Break 19:01 - Archery at Albany Academy 20:17 - How to Get in Touch 20:45 - Shoutout to Cristian! Otherwise… We’re All Local! 21:34 - Closing Remarks: Give Us a Call! 23:01 - Ad: Visit the Eden Center for Integrative Care!

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This episode was published on January 22, 2024.

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In this episode, our host Mike Nelson interviews Brad Colacino, his partner at - and co-owner of - Five Towers Media! Brad had a stable, cushy job at a big white collar company, but he decided to leave it all behind to start his own business! Has...

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