In this episode, Janice Durant from New Trails Business Consultants discusses her journey in the franchising world, the intricacies of transitioning from corporate life to business ownership, and the various aspects of franchise ownership. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's motivations, the financial implications, and the support systems available for aspiring … [Read more...] about Janice Durant, Chief Franchise Matchmaker, New Trails Business Consultants, Inc. (S3 E4)
Ryan McConky & Travis Dunklee, Owners, Strategic Emergency Training & Consulting, Glens Falls (S3 E3)
In this episode, we explore the journey and mission of Strategic Emergency Training and Consulting, founded in Glens Falls by Ryan McConky and Travis Dunklee. They discuss their origins, the evolution of their training services, and their commitment to community safety through CPR and AED training throughout the northeast. The conversation highlights the importance of … [Read more...] about Ryan McConky & Travis Dunklee, Owners, Strategic Emergency Training & Consulting, Glens Falls (S3 E3)
SETC Marks 5 Years of Growth In Safety Training Across the Northeast
Strategic Emergency Training & Consulting LLC (SETC) celebrated its fifth anniversary in June, continuing its mission to provide high-quality safety training and consulting services across the Northeast. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic by owners Ryan McConky and Travis Dunklee, SETC began in a Glens Falls dive shop basement, where its first cardiopulmonary … [Read more...] about SETC Marks 5 Years of Growth In Safety Training Across the Northeast
Hot Yoga Studio Owner Builds Community, Finds Peace After Strenuous Career
A life-long career in the fast-paced, high-stress restaurant industry was taking its toll on Serena Smith. For 10 years, she owned a restaurant, a job she says was “sucking the life out of me”. She’d worked every position, from cook to dishwasher to bartender, and the constant hustle left her with little time for herself. But a new path, one she discovered by chance, was about … [Read more...] about Hot Yoga Studio Owner Builds Community, Finds Peace After Strenuous Career
Kara Magoolaghan Helps Mission Focused Clients Build Smarter Greener Capital Projects
Kara Magoolaghan, principal of KMCG LLC and Chief Sustainability Officer of the Mulford Corporation, has built a strategic consultancy dedicated to navigating the complexities of capital projects. KMCG LLC primarily assists mission-driven clients—including nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses—in building resilient and sustainable structures without compromising … [Read more...] about Kara Magoolaghan Helps Mission Focused Clients Build Smarter Greener Capital Projects
