Fired Up Success with Lisbeth Calandrino
by Lisbeth Calandrino
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.-Albert Schweitzer
Episodes
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Andrea Blackbourn, Executive Director, Floor Covering Industry Foundation
Andrea joined the Floor Covering Industry Foundation in 2016 as Executive Director and oversees grant programs, donor engagement, fund development, strategic marketing, and board relations. Previously, she had a 12-year career at United Way of Northwest Georgia where she expanded the…
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Interview with Amy Amaroso, Director, Veteran Business Outreach Program, VBOC, region 2
Amy Amaroso is Director of VBOC, Veteran Business Outreach, a program which assists veterans and military spouses to start, purchase or grow a business. Within the United States, there are 22 VBOC programs, which work for the S.B.A. For more information, reach Amy at VBOCregion2.com.
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Interview with Kristin Smith, President of Smith Flooring; Discussion on MWBE Status for Floor Covering Stores and Union Affiliation
Smith Flooring is a woman and minority-owned business in Chester, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. Kristin discusses the challenges of doing business during the pandemic and how her strong union relationships helped her business to survive and thrive during the shutdown. President Joe Biden recently...
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Brett Miller is the V.P. Technical Standards, Training & Certification at the National Wood Flooring Association. Brett talks about the wood flooring industry and services of the NWFA.
Brett Miller, has a long history in the flooring business specializing in wood flooring. His history includes both retail and wholesale before transitioning to the National Wood Flooring Association. I have been on several committees with him over the years; he is extremely knowledgeable about…
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Interview with Chris Ogden, Director of Marketing, Q-Floors
Chris talks about business, getting organized and marketing to your customers. She is the Director of Marketing for Q-Floors. Chris majored in marketing and college as has spent 20 years in the marketing field. Chris talks about their software system and what customers and can simply do to market...
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Julie Kerkochian establishes online women's group with Carpet One
Julie Kerkochian is the owner of United Carpet One in Fresno, CA. United Carpet is a family business that's been in existence for 50 years. Julie decided she would develop a women's group comprised of business owners from Carpet One. The group has 29 members. Julie talks about the group and her...
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How are Flooring Retailers Doing? Listen to Barry McEntire, in Panama City, Florida
Barry McEntire, is CEO/Owner of Flooring Depot of Panama City, Florida. Barry has decided to open a new store in the midst of the pandemic. Listen to his ideas and strategies.
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"You are stronger than you think you are." The loss of a friend prompts Denee Bruce to Travel Alone Cross Country
Denee Bruce is the Senior National account Manager for HandiProducts is your full-service solution for anti-slip products. Listen to her story about finally getting her wings. "It's crazy to look back on the past 3 years. I bought a bike because I was so tired of not riding. I'd never been on my...
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What is the Future of Fitness Centers, How will they Grow? Interview with Bryan Nunziato, owner of Synergy Fitness & Nutrition, 54 State Street, Albany, New York
Bryan Nunziato discusses the future of fitness and his ideas for for fitness in the future. Reach out to Bryan at [email protected] or gotosnergyfitness.com.
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Customer service is the backbone of most industries. Listen as CFI Level II Master Installer Roland Thompson shares his thoughts about achieving success
After 4 years of learning the flooring installation trade, in 1976, Roland Thompson decided to set out on his own as a residential and commercial installer. Roland's craftsmanship, hard work and outstanding service won him contracts for the Camp David Presidential Retreat under five United…
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Dr. Lisa Henkel, Specializes in Creating, Implementing and Managing Plans to Support and Improve School Leadership and Student Achievement
With 30 years of experience as a teacher, principal, curriculum leader, and superintendent, Dr. Lisa Henkel, CEO of Pathways for Academic Excellence, specializes in creating, implementing, and managing plans to support and improve school leadership and student achievement. She is a former Senior...
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How does one change change their entire life with no support? Inspiring interview with radio personality, RoseMarie Andrews
RoseMarie Andrews is a radio personality who is also the Operations Manager of Community Radio Station WCAA-LP 107.3 FM, Albany, New York. "Shrinking Violet" is an interactive blog and documentary of her journey from shy morbidly obese, child molestation survivor as she morphed into an empowered...
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Ursula Ruedenberg, Affiliate Network Manager, Pacifica Radio talks about the history of Pacifica Radio and its contribution to independent broadcasting
Pacifica Radio, listener-funded radio foundation that is the oldest independent media network in the United States. Pacifica owns and manages five listener-supported, noncommercial FM radio stations: KPFA in Berkeley, California (inaugurated in 1949); KPFK in Los Angeles (1959); WBAI in New York...
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Interview with Eric Boender, Vice President, Business Development, Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership
Starnet Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership is composed of 165 members; they'are the world’s largest network of full-service independent flooring contractors, Eric and I discuss how the Partnership and how the the members are thriving in the age of COVID. As the Vice President of...
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Interview with Tatiana Gjerji , Executive Director, Noteworthy Resources of New York and How She is Building Her Not-for-Profit Resource Center
Tatiana Gjergji is the only child of two entrepreneurial immigrants from Albania and has taken the lead to being the first in her immediate family to graduate high school & acquire a bachelor’s degree (Psychology). Tatiana’s family members were refugees who escaped Albania to provide a better…
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Michelle Winters, Women of the Flooring Industry
Michelle Winters is the Managing Partner of New Braunfels Flooring and Design Center located in New Braunfels, Texas. Michelle talks about her Facebook group, Women of the Flooring Business. Michelle is a Women's Advocate and Entrepreneur and discusses Leadership Roles of Women in the flooring...
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Interview with John Gregory; why the vacuum cleaner business doesn't suck during COVID-19
John Gregory, owner of Capital Vacuums in Albany, New York and Charlie's Vacuums in Glens Falls, New York, discuss why it's smarter than ever to be in the vacuum cleaner business now. To learn more, reach out to vacuumrepairshop.com to learn more about the business.
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Interview with Scott Levy, President of Arley Wholesale; Wholesale distribution of exceptional quality tile, stone and sundry items.
In 1935, Irving Levy moved to Scranton, PA from Brooklyn, NY and opened a paint store that sold wholesale and retail. Fast-forward to the 1990s and the third generation joined the company, continued to expand their products and brought their various work experiences to Arley. To read the entire...
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Rachel Berlin, Interior Designer and Sales Consultant, Precision Floors and Decor, Plymouth, WI
Rachel has been an Interior Designer for 14 years and shares her recent experiences with consumers shopping for flooring during COVID-19. Interestingly enough, consumers are upbeat and serious about making changes in their homes. Rachel discusses how Precision Floors and Decor stayed in touch…
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Interview with Brian Witkin, Flooring Consultant, New Jersey
Brian Witkin has been a long time business associate and friend from the flooring industry. He has held high level sales positions in Manufacturing and Retail Flooring; today he shares his ideas for helping both Manufactures and Retailers 'survive and thrive' during the 'new normal.' He can be...
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Interview with Jodie Watford, Owner of BEST Instruments, LLC. Are you looking to improve your employees communication skills?
BEST Instruments were developed over a period of twenty years, and have been taken by countless individuals, including employees at over 40% of the Fortune 500 companies. Validity and reliability studies were made using data collected from more than 4,000 administrations of the BEST instruments,...
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Interview with Paula Figaldo, Writer and TV Personality
As a National Queen Paula is required to make public appearances throughout the country talking about her platform: BREAKING THE SILENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Look for her new book.
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Interview with Cynthia Pooler, Podcaster, Focus on Albany, Women Who Inspire
Cynthia Pooler is a political junkie; she says she can see the capital from her front window.
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Dr. Tom Denham, Careers in Transition, Coach
Dr. Tom Denham is a Career Coach, and is located at 11 computer Dr., #112, Albany, New York 12205. He can help you review your career, your goals and update your resume. His phone number is 518-366-8451.
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Episode with Kevin Clancy _ Is it Home Sweet Home When we Have to Stay at Home?
Kevin Clancy gives us a look into the real estate business since COVID-19 and before. What has changed in the market, who is the target customer and what are they looking for. When this is over, will their home still be their castle? Kevin Clancy of Clancy Real Estate 1 Fletcher Road, Albany New...
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How To Keep You Business Alive and Kicking Through COVID-19
Deborah Vincent Evans is best known for her marketing and social media consulting; find out more about Deborah on Buzzwords.marketing. Now is not the time to take your foot off the gas, push through with social media and digital marketing. Keep the tone light and not 'sales-y.'
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A Clear Vision of the World Through the Eyes of a Blind Man
I can't thank Blaise enough for candidly sharing his perspective of life and negotiating the world. Blaise is a Producer at WCAA-FM -107.3. community radio in Albany, New York. He is a graduate of the College of St. Rose and the New School Center for Media.
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Talking with Children During the COVID-19 and Staying Hopeful
Conversation with JoAnn Stevelos, Public Health Advisor, Speaker, Children's Health Advocate. JoAnn shares tips and recommendations from UNICIEF's evidence based resources for helping parents talk to their children about COVID-19. Here some resources to help you during this trying time: OMH...
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Keeping Connected While Corona is Keeping Us Apart: Interview with Public Health Educator Deb Vincent
Social distancing and self-isolation is a necessary evil to limit the spread of the virus. It can also leave us disconnected, alone and afraid. There are ways to counteract this but it takes a community that cares. Healthliteracyforall.org can provides training, tools and information for ways to...
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Keep Your Business Clean from Covid 19 with Greg Hadfield, CEO Century Professional Flooring and Cleaning, Grand Rapids, MI
Are you worried about contamination from Corona virus at your business? Have you had infected individuals (or suspected individuals) at your workplace and have been advised to do a "deep clean?" Are you feeling overwhelmed; you don't know quite what that means, how to find the right service...
About this show
"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.-Albert Schweitzer
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Lisbeth Calandrino
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