Are you ready to ignite your business and achieve your full potential? Welcome to Building Success Stories, the podcast that empowers entrepreneurs and business leaders. I’m Ann Donnelly, and I’ve spent over four decades in the business world. I’ve witnessed the power of perseverance, innovation, and strategic thinking firsthand. We’ll explore the stories of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders, and we’ll delve into the practical strategies and mindset shifts that can propel your business to new heights. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to take your business to the next level!
Host: Ann DonnellyGuest: New York State Assemblywoman Carrie WoernerEpisode OverviewWhat happens when a tech writer leaves a Fortune 500 Corporate Giant to pivot into non-profit leadership and eventually becomes a pivotal voice in the New York State Assembly?In this episode of the Building Success Stories Podcast, Ann Donnelly sits down with Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner at...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Ali Gazetos Mineo, Owner, Floro’s Mercantile Episode Overview What happens when an 86-year-old local restaurant legacy gives birth to a modern downtown boutique? In this bonus episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Ali Gazetos Mineo, the owner of Floro’s Mercantile—the newest addition to the rapidly revitalizing...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Kara Magoolaghan, Co-Owner, Hometown Shop Episode Overview How does a trained engineer with a law degree end up designing the coziest, most vibrant vintage retail hub in Downtown Glens Falls? In this exclusive bonus feature of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly has a conversation with Kara Magoolaghan, co-owner of Hometown...
Host: Ann Donnelly Featured Audio Interviews: Kara Magoolaghan, Co-Owner, Hometown Shop MeLinda Stanley, Owner, Tease Salon and Beauty Bar Ali Gazetus Mineo, Owner, Floro’s Mercantile Jim Siplon, President & CEO, Warren County EDC (From Episode 10) With Additional Insights From: Katy Foster, Co-Owner, Katy’s Wine & Whiskey Bar Judd Gershen, Owner, Judd’s Tavern Episode Overview...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Jim Siplon, President & CEO, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Warren County What if the secret to building a resilient regional economy isn’t chasing smokestacks or mega-factories, but leveraging the irreplaceable “power of place”? In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Jim Siplon, President & CEO...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Vicki Marking, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Bryan Carr, Account Executive, LayerEight In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with Vicki Marking and Bryan Carr from Layer Eight. Layer Eight is an IT company that recently expanded its presence from Plattsburgh to a new office...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Scott Cross, Broker/Owner of Crosspoint Realty 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? In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guest: Nick George, Executive Director, High Peaks Hospice In this powerful episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Nick George, the Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice. Celebrating 40 years of service, High Peaks Hospice provides vital, compassionate end-of-life care across six New York State counties. Operating within the...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Christopher Crowd, Founder, Severus AI Episode Overview Are you a business owner drowning in daily tasks and struggling to scale? In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Christopher Crowd, the tech specialist and founder behind Severus AI, a new Glens Falls-based business. Christopher shares how artificial...
Host: Ann Donnelly Guests: Mark Stewart & Nic Denno, Co-Founders of Northern Builders Episode Overview What happens when you combine the discipline, leadership, and community-first mindset of law enforcement with a passion for high-quality craftsmanship? You get Northern Builders. In this episode of Building Success Stories, host Ann Donnelly sits down with co-founders Mark Stewart...
