A motivating conversation with Roland Williams, Founder of the Champion Academy and Rochester's own Super Bowl Champion.  From growing up on Genesee Street in the midst of poverty & gangs,  to being a part of the legendary Greatest Show On Turf,  where he was part of a record-setting offense that lead the St. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl Championship, Roland has beat the odds to achieve great success.   However, his success does not stop there.  With the statistics regarding Rochester's poverty, drop-out and crime rates haunting him, Roland decided that he was tired of being "sick and tired.  It was time do something...the Champion Academy Extreme Mentoring & Empowerment Program was born.  Listen in for how this program is transforming Rochester's youth through the Power of One.  

Our full episode on the disruptive trends that are changing the auto industry.  Luke Werzinger, a Senior Manager at DeJoy, Knauf & Blood takes us through the multiple trends that are going to forever change the industry.   Luke not only has experience providing financial services to auto dealers but he also has held the title of assistant service manager for an auto dealership.   From business operations and self driving cars, to a reliance on electric rather than gas, this is an episode with a unique perspective that will give those who own auto dealerships, and anyone who is interested in the future of cars a great perspective.    

A 2 minute preview of our full episode on the disruptive trends that are changing the auto industry.  From business operations and self driving cars, to a reliance on electric rather than gas, Luke Werzinger, a Senior Manager at DeJoy, Knauf & Blood talks about multiple trends that are going to forever change the industry.   Luke not only has experience providing financial services to auto dealers but he also has held the title of assistant service manager for an auto dealership.   This is an episode with a unique perspective that will give those who own auto dealerships, and anyone who is interested in the future of cars a great perspective.  

Beer, Timbucha Kambucha and a Kickstarter campaign.  We're talking with Tim Garman, Founder of Fairport Brewing about how he got started with a Kickstarter Campaign, and how he has since grown not only his brewery, but expanded into other product lines as well!  His story is a true grassroots effort.  It gives anyone with passion, and an idea, hope that they can too live out their dreams.  

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Ever heard of Thermal Imaging? How are the online and offline world connecting? Our conversation with Karl Heberger, Chief Strategy Officer, at Mason Digital helps business owners to understand what innovative concepts such as thermal imaging are, how their customers are consuming their content, and how to make their website a 24/7 sales and marketing engine.

Using digital technologies to market and advertise a product or service, also known as digital marketing, has become the go to avenue for businesses of all shapes and sizes.   The word digital marketing often brings with it much confusion as to how and why to get started.  Ever heard of Thermal Imaging?  How are the online and offline world connecting?  Our conversation with Karl Heberger, Chief Strategy Officer, at Mason Digital helps business owners to understand what innovative concepts such as thermal imaging are, how their customers are consuming their content, and how to make their website a 24/7 sales and marketing engine for them. 

Join us for a conversation with Ed Shill, CEO of QCI Asset Management.  In addition to CEO, Ed wears many other hats including CIO and CFO of QCI.  He is also a regular contributor for the Wall Street Journal, FOX Business News, Barrons and Market Watch. With Ed's background, passion for his clients, and his business, it's easy to classify him as one of the most interesting people you will meet. Throughout this episode of Blood, Sweat & Tim we will discuss topics such as why small business owners should care about the market, how people get lost when investing, and how to get back on track, the impact international wild cards such as North Korea could have on the market, and what millennials should be thinking about right now to set themselves up for a healthy retirement.  This is an informative, and dynamic conversation touching on many different viewpoints to educate you on market philosophies for years to come.  

Wondering why small business owners should care what the market is doing? Or are you a millennial trying to figure out the best tactics to save for the future? A week from today we are set to launch our episode with Ed Shill, CEO of QCI Asset Managment. Tune in below for a quick 2 minute preview!

A podcast discussing Research & Development Tax Credits that are new for tax year 2016, and the longevity of this tax credit under the Trump Administration.

Mark Blood, CPA and Mike Tota, CPA give real life examples of ideas they have implemented to help companies see thousands of dollars in tax savings through the implementation of the Research & Development Tax Credit.