Boston's Best

This week, I'm talking with Chip Jarry, Co-Founder of Bay State Brewing Company, alongside his business partner, Shawn Rich. While combining their 45-years of beer and brewing knowledge, both Chip and Shawn opened Bay State Brewing Company in 2012. By 2019, they opened their Bay State Taproom in Worcester while celebrating the city's 150th anniversary.

In this episode, Chip shares the inspiration and process behind naming their craft beers. While advocating for female empowerment rather than female objectification, Chip's wife celebrates powerful women in history by incorporating historical figures into their beer campaigns. Chip also shares why retirement is the worst thing anyone can work towards, both mentally and physically.

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“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

This week, I'm talking with Mike Peshler, Owner and Founder of Athletic Strength Training. AST is a personal training facility serving clients of all ages and skill levels in the Ashland area. Their gym is for anyone who wants to make a serious change in their life, including sports performance, health, confidence, or just wanting to feel great.

Depending on their current fitness levels, new clients will be built up properly with a foundation of strength and flexibility training. Regardless of performance level or age, AST is dedicated to helping YOU achieve your fitness and health goals by offering one-on-one and group training.

In this episode, Mike dispels the myth behind the "Go Big or Go Home" mentality and why working out too hard can do more harm than good towards your health goals. Mike also shares why strength training is significantly underrated and why age is just a number for getting in shape.

Are you looking to kickstart your new, healthy lifestyle in a fun, safe, and supportive environment? Visit https://www.athleticstrengthtraining.com for your FREE training session!

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

We all know that food creates experiences. Whether you're cooking your favorite Holiday dishes, prepping for tailgating parties, or doing some last-minute meal prepping for office Holiday parties, food is an essential part of creating long-lasting memories. Because of this, my guests this week offer quality, local products you genuinely can't find anywhere else.

This week, I'm talking with Jeff and Elyssa Kotzen, Co-Founders of New England Country Mart. New England Country Mart is a local fresh produce and grocery home delivery service focusing on sourcing the most local, sustainable, and nutrient-dense foods you can find across New England. Jeff and Elyssa believe that food should provide sustenance and pleasure and bring families and communities closer together.

In this episode, Jeff shares how New England Country Mart first started when his great-grandfather started a produce business in Boston. Jeff shares how the company has developed over time to become a family-owned and operated wholesale produce business. Elyssa also shares how they source their local produce and the importance of connecting with and supporting local businesses.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

If you’re looking for the perfect place to start your journey to better fitness, look no further. My guest this week knows what it means to be part of something bigger than yourself, no matter your athletic abilities.

This week, I'm talking with Craig Robertson, Head Coach and Owner of CrossFit Prosperity. At CrossFit Prosperity, they take an interest in every single client that walks through the door and dedicate themselves to helping athletes and non-athletes alike find their best individual fitness. They don't just teach fitness; they live it and are there to share that same passion with you, whether you are striving to be an elite athlete or you are just looking for a way to increase the quality and longevity of your life.

In this episode, Craig shares what makes his CrossFit gym different from other gyms and why he doesn't gear his programming towards the competitive side of CrossFit. We discuss the importance of meeting every individual where they're at in their fitness goals, how gyms have changed over the last couple of years, and how to provide a workout that everyone can enjoy.

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“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

While eating nutritional food contributes to overall wellbeing, it's certainly not the only factor to a healthy lifestyle. It's essential to listen to your body's needs to live a balanced, whole lifestyle. Sometimes that looks like overcoming past traumas or finding healthy alternatives to handling stress. My guest this week believes that the path to optimal wellness is through addressing and supporting the foundational systems of the body.

This week, I'm talking with Kathleen Goller, FNTP, RWP, the Owner of Wholeistic by Kathleen. W-H-O-L-E…istic is a play on words to remind others to always be "whole." Kathleen works with clients worldwide on their overall wellness, including nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset.

In this episode, Kathleen shares her journey with an eating disorder in her late teens and how she redefined her relationship with healthy eating. Years after overcoming her own eating disorder, Kathleen now focuses on creating a genuine connection with her clients to help them with their health journey.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

This week, I'm talking with Greg Klein-Hertzel, CEO & Owner of ConnectivTech, Inc., located in Arlington, MA. ConnectivTech, Inc acts as your company's Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who partners with you and your technology needs. Acting as technology advisors, ConnectivTech provides customized business I.T. solutions to fit your needs regardless of industry or business size.

In this episode, Greg shares how he went from working in Healthcare to starting ConnectivTech three years ago. Over the last 18-months, technology has advanced tremendously, with no sign of stopping.

Although Covid-19 has impacted every business to some degree, Greg shares how his company wouldn't be as successful today if the entire world hadn't gone online in the last year. Greg also shares the Four Keys to Success and Happiness and why we should always strive to grow.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

This week, I'm talking with Christina Larson and Rob Hook, Owners of Basic Batch Donuts, a specialty donut shop located in Milford, MA. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University in Denver, CO, with a baking and pastry degree and working in the restaurant industry for over fifteen years, Christina knew she wanted to open her own bakery.

After being laid off due to Covid, opening up a donut shop came to fruition. What started as a setback quickly turned into an opportunity as Christina and her fiance, Rob, worked tirelessly together to open up Basic Batch Donuts, despite the pandemic. Now, one year later, Rob and Christina share what it was like starting their company, plans for the future, and why their team feels more like family than employees.

When the two of them aren't making donuts in the early morning hours, you can often find them spending time with their dog Myla.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

Calling all coffee lovers!

This week, I'm talking with Spencer Mahoney, VP of Operations at Atomic Coffee Roasters, a coffee roastery located in Salem, MA. Their mission? To spread positive energy. For over two decades, the Mahoney family has used coffee as a catalyst for inspiring community, relationships, and adventures.

In this episode, Spencer shares how his uncles started Atomic Cafe in the mid-'90s and what it was like working at Atomic Cafe growing up. He also shares how they recently split the cafe's roasting division after his father got involved in the business. After splitting the cafe and the roastery, Spencer describes how they have developed and scaled their business model over the last two decades.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

Gotta sweet tooth? Then you'll love this week's guest!

I am talking with Marcella Natale, Owner of Sweets by Cella, located in Boston, MA. Marcella is a current Business Major at UMass Boston and graduates in the Spring of 2022. Although Marcella is a "self-taught" baker, she has mastered the art and skill of baking and decorating decadent desserts.

Like many businesses, Sweets by Cella was born out of the Global Pandemic. What started as a therapeutic, fun hobby quickly became a viable business after receiving so many orders for her sweets. Her most significant order to date? Fifteen cake orders for Mother's Day.

In this episode, Marcella shares how she started Sweets by Cella, her favorite part of baking, and why relationships are the driving force in any business, big or small. Marcella also shares what it's like to juggle being a college student and a business owner and why time management is everything.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.

“Are you willing to completely love and accept yourself, even if you fail?”

This question is one that we all can relate to. No matter what industry you’re in, finding the confidence to love yourself, understand your value, and own your worth are keys to success. This week’s guest focuses on those strengths and helps others on their journey to self-love and self-confidence.

I am talking with Ashley Paré, the Founder and CEO of Own Your Worth. Ashley is a Leadership and Negotiation Coach and helps their clients gain recognition for their impact at work, articulate their value, and ultimately make more money. After climbing the corporate ladder in HR for 12 years, Ashley decided to start Own Your Worth after not receiving the raise she felt she deserved. Now, she leverages her global human resources background to help bridge the gap between employers and employees.

In this episode, Ashley walks us through how she helps others find confidence in their value and worth in their professional lives. We also discuss the importance of prioritizing your time, setting boundaries, and getting clear on your why.

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About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.