Our fourth episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the President/CEO of Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce, Cathy Piciulo!

Mike hosts this episode and speaks in depth with a friend of the company and a superstar in the WNY flag-planting community. Cathy has been working as the leader of the Ken-Ton Chamber for over 6 years and wears many hats as President & CEO. She talks at length about how joining your local chamber of commerce can be extremely beneficial for both new and old businesses here in Buffalo.

She also speaks on the reality of working with so many different types of businesses, and how truly listening to their needs can help maximize their help. She speaks on some of the newest ideas and businesses here in the local community and how the various local chambers work together. You don't have to be in a town to join a chamber! What area do you want to be involved in? Learn more by listening in!

Learn More About the Ken-Ton Chamber on their Website!

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Our third episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Spark Fitness, Jenn Ickowski!

Jer hosts this episode and speaks with Jenn in depth about how Spark Fitness was born, and what obstacles needed to be overcome to turn it from an idea into the family it is today. Jenn shares who helped her see her vision was a realistic possibility and what it took to ignite the spark. We learn about how Spark has created a culture that fosters a togetherness that keeps you coming back for more. She also gives her advice to anyone out there who may be considering owning their own business.

Plus you can hear all about the way they do things at Spark Fitness, her philosophy on getting fit, and some amazing things they're up to as well!

This conversation is a great example of how rewarding it can be to step out of corporate America and into a world of Planting Your Flag!

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This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

Our second episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast introduces the owner of Bradley Tree & Landscaping, Jared Webber!

Mike hosts this episode and speaks in depth with Jared on what it takes to be a successful business owner. He speaks on what he's learned from taking over the company from what his father started, and how the company has evolved. He speaks on learning to grow, and build on the foundations of a longstanding family company, and what it takes to keep that culture and passion through 3rd and 4th generations of younger workers. He also sheds light on how to help your team grow as experts and what it's like working in tree care in Western New York weather, which can be challenging to say the least! & much more...

This conversation is a great example of how you plant your flag, and keep it flying proudly!

This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about the entrepreneurship world and feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!

We figured we'd kick off our first Plant Your Flag podcast with the owner and creator of Bean Media Productions, Inc. Mike Bean

We talk about what/who inspired him to plant his flag, and who he was when he first started the company back in 2006. We talk about what he's learned along the way and what he'd tell his younger self.

This podcast will be dedicated to the fearless ones who decided to stick their flag in the ground and start their venture. We will continue to talk about our own lives within the world of entrepreneurship and how our industry is ever-evolving, but we also will feature guests who inspire us and keep us going. Stay tuned!