Up In Your Business

Check out another episode of Up In Your Business with multi-faceted Entrepreneur Kayla Colson! From clothing to consulting, Kayla just truly loves being an entrepreneur and it was great to hear her journey of getting into business.

In this episode, we discuss what it takes to run a clothing brand, what goes on behind the scenes, and how much you learn in running a business. We also dive into Kayla's consulting business, how that came about, and much more! Be sure to check out The 80 Group and Ivy and Kay to learn more about Kayla's businesses.

Enjoy the episode!

WE. ARE. BACK. Join us for an exciting new episode featuring Will Tondo as we dive into the worlds of sports, business culture, and entrepreneurship.

Will talks about creating House Enterprise with his co-founder Jake, which is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.  Founded during the slow days of COVID, they have created a sports media empire. They create content focused on sports and the sports world through podcasts, photography, and blogs.

Will is also a Co-Owner of RestauRent, which is revolutionizing the restaurant industry with its cutting-edge solution for those looking for a venue to host any type of party or gathering. Offering a comprehensive platform, RestauRent empowers restaurant owners and consumers with tools to streamline operations and bookings for events. RestauRENT is reshaping the way venue spaces and restaurants thrive in today's competitive market.

Tune in as we explore the journeys of RestauRent and House Enterprise, discuss our sports takes and, of course, how it all ties back into entrepreneurship and Rhode Island's diverse business culture.

Brooke Coughlin is a successful real estate agent, entrepreneur, owner of Airbnb properties, rental units, and just the definition of an entrepreneur. In this episode, Brooke shares her journey of building her own mini-empire -- and if that wasn't enough she started a cleaning business while in college that she continues to maintain to this day.

Join us as we delve into the insights and experiences of Brooke, where she provides valuable tips on how to grow a successful business, the challenges she faced along the way, and the strategies she used to overcome them. We discuss her approach to managing multiple businesses, including her real estate ventures and Airbnb properties, and how she balances her personal life with her professional goals.

Hear some valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship, real estate, and property management, as well as the importance of building a strong network and maintaining a positive mindset. Tune in to this episode to hear Brooke's inspiring story and learn from her wealth of experience in building and growing a successful business.

Thanks to his career as a hockey player, Dinos Stamoulis invented Paleonola, a Rhode Island-based company. Paleonola focuses on creating grain-free granola and snacks using only real, whole-food ingredients.

Dinos shares his journey of starting the company -- educating the public about the grain-free lifestyle and getting their first sale! He also touches on the challenges he faced along the way, and how he overcame them. He discusses the importance of using high-quality ingredients and how that sets Paleonola apart from other granola brands.

In addition, Dinos talks about the growing interest in the paleo lifestyle and how that has influenced the success of his business. He also gives advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and shares his vision for the future of Paleonola.

Whether you're a fan of paleo living or simply interested in the world of entrepreneurship, this episode is not to be missed. Tune in to hear from Dinos Stamoulis and learn about the delicious and nutritious world of Paleonola.

On this episode of Up In Your Business, we sat down with Jake and Nick, the two founders of Cheshire Media Co. in New Hampshire. These guys are producing some awesome work for small businesses in Cheshire County, NH.

From photography to video, web design, and more, Nick and Jake put their best effort into the work they do, and it shows. Tune in to this episode to hear how they started the business, what their respective strengths are, their vision for the future, and much more.

Be sure to check them out on Instagram @cheshiremediaco or at their website, cheshiremediaco.com - enjoy the episode and stay tuned for our next one!

We are joined by the Pretzel Prince of Providence himself! Chris Parisi of Trailblaze marketing comes on the show and is our first episode in a while -- let me tell you it was worth the wait! 

We talk about how Chris got his start, business, employees, working from home.....and how we will eventually open up a coffee shop (still open for investors welcome)

Stick around for a great convo with a very knowledgeable guest in this week's Up in Your Business. It feels good to be back! 

This week we have Mike Lefebvre of DENICO, Inc. in Seekonk. We talked a lot about people in this episode, Mike shares his thoughts on running a business for 25 years, having a family as well, balancing it all, and the attitude it takes to run a business.

Mike is a man of hard work and family, and it was great to have him on. Hope you enjoy the episode, pass it on to a friend, and stay tuned for future episodes!

Adam Alpert of Pangea.app is back again for another episode of Up In Your Business! There has been a ton of growth with Adam and Pangea over the last 3 years since he was first on our podcast and it was awesome to have him back on. 

In this episode, we hear about what the last few years have been like, his experience in growing a team, running a tech company with a business partner, and more. Adam is a great guy and an incredible entrepreneur, you won't want to miss this episode! 

To learn more about Adam and Pangea, check out their Instagram @pangea.app, as well as their mobile app on iOS and Android. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Hope you enjoy this one and stay tuned for our next episode! Follow along on Instagram @focusforwardmedia and @upinyourbizpod

On this episode of Up In Your Business, we sit down with Brandon Snower, Founder of Le Alfré!

We went down to New York to talk about all things clothing, starting a business in his 20s, how he went from investment banking to men’s wear, and so much more. We learned a lot about the clothing industry; this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 

Check it out and let us know what you think. Pass this episode on to a friend and check out Le Alfré at @le.alfre on Instagram or lealfre.com

Hope you enjoy this one and stay tuned for our next episode! Follow along on Instagram @focusforwardmedia and @upinyourbizpod

In this episode of Up In Your Business, Mike + Mike sit down with the Studio Manager + Post Production Manager at Focus Forward to hear about their perspectives of seeing how a business is run, the inspiration behind it, and more. 

The Mike’s answer a few questions, share some stories and talk about what it’s like to have a team they trust. 

A short but awesome episode, so don’t miss it! 

This week the team sat down to chat about our brand Neilan Media. This all-encompassing wedding brand covers photos and videos of your special day. Hear the team talk about why it is essential to get as much coverage as possible of wedding or event and make sure you to take the time to pick the right vendor. 

Also hear some funny stories from weddings that we have witnessed in the past. Check out all the constant content we are putting out on @NeilanMedia on Instagram.

Hope you enjoy this one and stay tuned for our next episode! Follow along on Instagram @focusforwardmedia and @upinyourbizpod

We're joined by Bradley Adams, Co-Founder of Aerogami on this episode! A true entrepreneur, Bradley has been interested in business since his time in college and has worked with various startups over the years, before founding Aerogami with his business partner, Ali.

Bradley talks about what it was like growing up in Connecticut, going to college, going through several businesses, the mistakes and successes along the way, and now being a Co-Founder himself. It was really interesting hearing about Aerogami and the idea behind it, so tune into this one and let us know what you think!

Hope you enjoy this one and stay tuned for our next episode! Follow along on Instagram @focusforwardmedia and @upinyourbizpod

Ever wonder what it’s like actually being on Hell's Kitchen and dealing with Gordon Ramsay?

Well, we had Chef Brynn on our show and she can say yes to both! This was an awesome episode about food, being authentic, and reality TV. 

Ever wonder what it’s like being on reality TV dealing with one of the most famous chefs out there? You have to listen to this one! 

Enjoy this episode and check out Brynn on Instagram @thefoodnugget for more of what she’s up to. Send us a message on Instagram and let us know your favorite part, and stay tuned for the next one! @focusforwardmedia @upinyourbizpod 

Welcome back to another episode of Up In Your Business! It’s been too long friends, but we’re excited to be back.

In this episode, we got to talk with Nick Cianfaglione about his entrepreneurial adventure so far in life. From Bryant University to starting and then selling a company all by age 24, he has had quite the ride. One of the recipient of the 25 under 25, he has been featured in Forbes, Crunchbase, Billboard, and The Source. You’ll hear about what it’s like to lead a team, the process of selling a business and its challenges, what comes after that, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, leave us a rating and subscribe to stay up to date! You can check out nick on Instagram @chalkerbeachboy to see what he’s up to, and follow us on Instagram @focusforwardmedia and @upinyourbizpod! Stay tuned for the next episode!

On this week's episode, we welcome Will Gasner of Stack Influence. Stack Influence has created a very interesting and unique way to market products via "Micro-Influencing". They are hands down the leading Micro-Influencer platform. Will and his team have a proven track record of helping eCommerce sellers grow their customer engagement, generate traffic to their online stores, and strengthen their brand assets. Take a listen to learn more! 

We had a great time talking with Will and cannot wait to see where his business goes. Let us know what you think, we always appreciate a good rating and we will see you next time! 

Follow along with the crew on Instagram and TikTok @FocusForwardMedia

It has been a while since we've been in the studio! We are back with a new concept called the "Monday Drive"! In this podcast, we will rotate out members of our team to talk about life and what is going on in the company. Don't worry though! We will still have our regularly scheduled programming as well! 

Let us know what you think and follow along with @FocusForwardMedia on Instagram! 

It's been a while....but we are BACK! Mike & Mike are joined by Olivia from Studio 29! Studio 29 is a group of amazing people specializing in custom interior and exterior design services--and they do not skimp when it comes to details! 

Olivia goes into details about her passion for design, how it all began and what it took to start this company. In just a year her and her team have grown the company across all of New England. She is a busy girl but found some time to sit down with us and chat about her life. Take a listen...this is an interesting one! 

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Exciting show this week! We had 2x Super Bowl Champion and All-Pro Center for the New England Patriots, Dan Koppen, and former Pitcher and Houston Astro's Prostpect, Tip Fairchild, on the show to discuss all everything about life after football and baseball. 

We dive into a conversation about how the lessons that they learned from their time playing at such a high level translates to business and what it takes to be successful now that their sports careers are over. Tip and Dan emphasize on making sure you are passionate about what you do, give some parenting tips, and share their love for Rhode Island.

Also, check out their podcast "Past our Prime"! 

Make sure to subscribe and give us a review! Follow along with us on Instagram too @UpInYourBizPod

Zachary Pion, owner of S+T Improvements joins the show today! After buying out his father’s business he transformed, pivoted, and is currently growing at a rapid rate. The key: Multiple avenues of revenue and some "inner-arrogance".

In this episode, we dig into how he has grown his company so rapidly and the lessons you learn as you grow. Above all, Zach lives by keeping his clients happy. 

Mike & Mike also learn about Cowboy Mounted Shooting…which is insane! Zach is a world-class Cowboy Mounted Shooter and we get to dig in and discover that sport.

Make sure to subscribe and give us a review! Follow along with us on Instagram too @UpInYourBizPod

We are back! It’s been a while but wanted to check in on all of you!

Mike & Mike cover a variety of articles and interesting stories around the world including the streaming wars, Nike Shoe Scam, Jack Dorsey taking over Tidal, and much more!

Also….is Elon Musk dead?!

Looking forward to getting back in the booth! Basics of Biz Part 2 coming out next week!

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On this episode of Up In Your Business we have our good friend Drew back in the studio to do a Q&A type show! We answer some real practical questions on starting a business like hiring an account, what accounting software to use, how to start, and more.

We have more questions coming too! Stay tuned for another episode of this with questions on marketing, tax write off’s and more. If you have questions of you own or would like us to expand on any topic, our DMs are always open! Find us on Instagram @upinyourbizpod or @diesel_drew!

Our buddy Drew stopped by for a Friendsgiving-edition of Up In Your Business. Drew is a Field Service Engineer that installs and repairs CNC Equipment throughout the Northeast. He also owns and operates a full-service custom fabrication shop call The Garage Bay (@garagebay_llc on Instagram) where he really lets his creative side fly. 

The free-form episode hits all sorts of topics -- ranging from Drew's stories of traveling the world for work, our favorite shows on Netflix, and how important work-life balance is. Enjoy this Friendsgiving episode of Up In Your Business. Let us know what you think and follow and @UpInYourBizPod on Instagram. 

Get ready for a sweet and energetic episode of Up In Your Business! We’re here with Tess + Kelly from Tizzy K’s Cereal Ice Cream! We discovered Tizzy K’s this past Summer and we were very excited to get them on the podcast.

What’s a Tizzy K?? Good question. They make ice cream using your favorite cereals from your childhood! Like Cocoa Puffs, Eggo waffle cereal, Cookie Crisp, and many more.

Tess + Kelly started this journey about 3-4 years ago and they’ve had a heck of a ride since. From making their rent in one night to selling pints every week, there are some awesome stories in here. Check them out on Instagram!

Listen in and let us know what you think! Check us out on Instagram @UpInYourBizPod for videos, and if you have any questions or guest recommendations, shoot us a message. Thanks for listening!

On this episode of Up In Your Business, Billy Manzo of Federal Hill Pizza joins us for an entertaining and hilarious talk about his wild ride to becoming one of the most well-known pizza makers on the planet. From starting out without even having pizza in the plan, to becoming an ambassador and spokesperson for the brand.

We touch on his life in video production and working on the movie set "Casino",  how he became involved in Rhode Islands' first cigar lounge, to becoming the pizza king. Get ready to learn about the science behind pizza, how he built his empire, and also his addiction to sneaker culture. We learned a lot and we’re sure you will too!

With locations in Providence and Warren, RI, we highly recommend trying Federal Hill Pizza for yourself and if you ever see Billy there, say hello! He’s an incredibly friendly guy and loves people. Hope you enjoy the episode! Check us out on Instagram @upinyourbizpod and we’ll catch you next time!

On this episode of Up In Your Business, we talk with one of our own! Our video editor, Mike Braga sits down and tells us about how he got into video, what it’s like working for us, and some of his interests. We talk about the value of college, other routes instead of college, and being able to follow your passion every day.

We hope you enjoy the episode! If you did, let us know by leaving a rating or sharing us on your Instagram story. Head over to our page @upinyourbizpod to see video clips from previous guests and more.

Thanks for listening!

On this episode, we sit down with restaurant owner JP Rutkov of Camp Nowhere and Dr. Duffs. An entrepreneur at heart, JP has always had ambition and we were excited to talk with him about his come up and how he has got to where he is today. 

We talk about always being prepared as a business owner, working non-stop, challenges in the restaurant industry, and much more. If you’re ever looking for some awesome food, check out Camp Nowhere in North Providence or Dr. Duffs in Johnston, RI. And to follow along JP’s entrepreneurial journey, check him out on Instagram @jprutkov.

As always, check us out on Instagram @upinyourbizpod for clips from our episodes. Subscribe and leave us a rating on your podcast app, and hope you enjoy!

In this episode we highlight some segments from previous episodes! We've had so many amazing guests and in those episodes we've had some really great discussions about various aspects of running a business. From hiring and firing to social media strategy, advertising methods, and more. Whether you're a new or existing listener, you're sure to find some valuable information/lessons in this episode. Let us know what you think of this episode! Follow along on Instagram @upinyourbizpod for short clips and segments from episodes, subscribe to the podcast if you're not already and leave us a rating if you enjoy the show! Catch you next time. 

This week on Up In Your Business Taylor Cacciola of Namra Consulting stopped on by to catch up and chat about all things marketing in this new world of COVID. We cover what life has been like for him and his company post-pandemic and also about what changes the world is going to see once everything is back to "normal". 

Make sure to follow @Upinyourbizpod on Instagram to follow along with the show!  

Andrew Crowe is a 23-year old entrepreneur out of Southeast Massachusetts and is the founder of Crowe Electric. Andrew also does some real estate investing on the side but most of all, he just loves business. He loves working, getting his hands dirty, and helping people out. He has an incredible mindset of staying busy, staying motivated, and bettering himself.

His company Crowe Electric is an electrical contractor handling residential and commercial properties throughout Massachusetts. We had an awesome talk with Andrew, check out the episode here.  

Follow us on Instagram @upinyourbizpod, check out Crowe Electric at crowe-electric.com and on Facebook. As always, leave a rating in your podcast app, subscribe, and let us know what you think. Hope you enjoy!

Professional photographer Joe St Pierre stops by Up In Your Business to have a chat about how we stayed creative during quartine and the plans for the future. This podcast is great for any small business owner that may have been affected by COVID and it is loaded with helpful tips for you to take as an entrepreneur. If you have any questions or need help post quarantine feel free to reach out to us! @Upinyourbiz on Instagram! 

Up in Your Business is back in the studio for this episode! This quick, 10-minute episode will update you on everything going on at Focus Forward Media and the Up in Your Biz world. We are excited to be back in the office and having the opportunity to bring you fresh new content! 

Follow along @upinyourbizpod and @focusforwardmedia on Instagram! 

It’s been a while! But we are back with another episode of Up In Your Business and this time, a shorter episode. We’re coming at you with a bite-size episode and we hope you enjoy it.

Back in March we had an Instagram live session with our friend Joe Kelly where we talked about how people and business owners can take advantage of the quarantine and we had a great conversation. We had a few different thoughts throughout the live session and we put those together for you to hear.

What are your thoughts? We’d love to hear them! Hit us up on Instagram @upinyourbizpod, send us a message, leave a comment, and tell us how you’ve used this quarantine. Did you catch up on some time with your spouse and kids? Start a new hobby or craft? Let us know. And as always, subscribe to the pod, share it with your friends and family, and enjoy! Talk to you on the next one.

Who doesn’t love a good bagel? We sure do. We had the Founder of Providence Bagel on this episode, Chris Wietecha! That’s right, Providence Bagel! We had an awesome time talking bagels and business with him.

We discuss challenges such as managing a big staff, growing, and handling tough situations. Not to mention, Chris was probably the fastest guest ever to finish 20 questions, listen for yourself! 😅

We hope you’re enjoying the podcast! If so, leave us a rating and share with your friends and family. If you have any questions or any guest recommendations, hit us up on Instagram @upinyourbizpod! You can also check out many clips from various episodes on our Instagram page. Catch you next time!

We got legal help for this episode! We had Ryan Juliano from Howell Legal on and we learned a lot--Howell Legal is a corporate law boutique in Providence, RI. We’ve become friends with Ryan and the firm over the past year as well as doing some work for Howell in 2019. This episode will bring a lot of value to any small business owners or entrepreneurs.

We discuss S Corp’s, LLC’s, building a business, challenges that young entrepreneurs go through and much more. There’s a lot to be learned in this episode, so check it out and let us know what you learned! We’d love to hear feedback.

Check us out on Instagram @upinyourbizpod, subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating if you’re enjoying it, and catch you on the next one!

On this episode of Up In Your Business, we took a few minutes to answer some questions from our followers and listeners. We kept it short and talked about entrepreneurship, business and lunch. Let us know what you think of this shorter format, and if YOU have questions for us, feel free to send em in, you can DM us on Instagram @upinyourbizpod.

If you enjoyed the episode, let us know by leaving a rating! Hit the subscribe button and stay tuned for our next episode with Ryan from Howell Legal!

Joe Kelly from Mass Construction is back! It’s been about a year since we first had Joe on. We weren’t doing video of the podcast at the time, and he was just about a year into his own business. 

It’s been a year since our last podcast together and we’ve collaborated on a few projects. He’s had some great success on social media and e thought it would be great to bring him in and give us an update on how business is going, how social media has helped his business, and much more. We share some lessons we’ve all learned in business and there’s some awesome advice in here! No matter your industry, we’re confident you’ll find some useful tips in here.

Share the episode with family and friends, subscribe, leave us a rating, tell us how we’re doing, we’re always looking for feedback! If you have any questions for us or any guest recommendations, hit us up on Instagram @upinyourbizpod. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy!

Thanks for tuning in friends! This week we’re coming at you with some social media marketing talk. Taylor from Namra Consulting sat down with us to discuss how he got his start in the business, how they have adapted over time to social media and marketing trends, and much more.
There’s a lot that goes into starting a business and Taylor and his 2 partners seem to have a great rhythm going. If you’re at all interested in social media, marketing, or starting a business, you’ll want to listen in.

Subscribe to the podcast, check us out on Instagram @upinyourbizpod, tell a friend or family member about us, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! Enjoy!

On this episode we sat down with an extremely passionate, motivated and driven business owner. Her name is Hannah and her and her husband Justin are the founders of Refined Rentals, a wedding and event rental company. They make custom furniture and decor that you can rent for your special events. Hannah is a true story of an entrepreneur; helping her parents flip houses as a teenager, then flipping houses with her fiance when she got older and now starting this business, she's a real inspiration and we're excited to share this episode with you.

We talk about leaving a cushy full time job, challenges of starting a business, how to advertise and grow, and more! Check out this episode and let us know what you think! Subscribe here, pass the show on to a family member or friend, give us a rating and follow us on Instagram @upinyourbizpod. If you have any questions for us, you can also DM us on Instagram.

On this episode of Up In Your Business, we had an awesome conversation with the two Founders of Nitro Cart and The Nitro Bar! Being coffee lovers, we were really excited to talk with Audrey and Sam and it was super interesting to hear their story, the evolution of the company over time, and the different things they encountered along the way. There's so much that goes on into making great nitro cold brew and we definitely learned a lot talking to them.

Audrey and Sam didn't want to just make coffee, they wanted to build a community and they've certainly done that. If you've never visited The Nitro Bar in Providence, Newport, or the Nitro Cart, you need to stop in and get your hands on a cup! Check them out on Instagram @thenitrobar_ or @thenitrocart

Hope you enjoy this episode! Let us know what you think with a review or DM us on Instagram @UpInYourBizPod, and tell a friend about us!

We’re back for episode 22 with Brian Arnold of Brian Keith Media. Brian is a good friend of ours and a very talented photographer. Brian’s work mainly consists of weddings and portraits but he has an eye for all aspects of photography.

Brian’s been working on his craft ever since he started and he’s always done his best to evolve and get better. It was a real pleasure to have him on the podcast and we hope you enjoy this episode! Follow him on Instagram @briankeithmedia and check out his work! As always, follow us on Instagram @upinyourbizpod, subscribe to the podcast, pass it on, leave a rating and let us know what you think!

This episode is a long time coming folks. We finally had the chance to sit down with our great friend, Larry Wilson of The Wilson Organization, a firm that focuses on leadership development, executive coaching, and diversity. Larry has years of experience under his belt working for some of the biggest companies in the world, such as General Motors, Miller brewing, and a few others.

In his 60s he decided to start his own business based around experiences in his life that he was passionate about. We had a great conversation about his background, how his years at these massive companies helped him start his company, the challenges of being a business owner, and more. There’s several topics in here so sit back and take it all in it. We hope you get some value out of this episode and if you did, let us know what you think!

Make sure to subscribe to the Up In Your Business Pod and follow us on Instagram @UpInYourBizPod

On this episode of Up in Your Business, Mike & Mike sit down with Ashley Bendiksen. Ashley had dedicated her life to informing the public of domestic abuse and speaks all over the country on the matter and her personal experience. 

After being sexually abused at 14 to becoming homeless, she was able to turn her life around and now wants to help people who have shared similar stories. Ashley just launched a website, www.blueheartsproject.com that allow people to share their stories anomalously. 

Ashley's story is unbelievable and it was an honor to sit down and talk with her. For more info follow her on all social media @AshleyBendiksen and make sure you follow along @UpinYourBizPod to stay up to date with all the new episodes.