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It’s no secret that what you put out into the world, you receive back into your life. As business owners, this couldn’t be more true. When you take care of your customers, your customers take care of you.

This week, I am talking with Linell Greaney, Co-Founder of RI Motorsports & Detail. Alongside his business partner, John Ryan, they both go the extra mile by focusing on the customer service experience.

Despite the old adage, “don’t sweat the small stuff”, both Linell and John believe that spending extra time on the details is what sets your business apart. By paying close attention to the small details, this has given RI Motorsports & Detail the credibility and validity that they truly care about their community. Instead of chasing dollar signs, both Linell and John go above and beyond to ensure the customer is happy, even if it means working 12-hour shifts.

We discuss how social media has positively impacted business, especially during COVID-19 as well as how to find opportunities amidst the chaos. We also talk about the benefits of owning your own business and how it allows you to be present in other areas of your life.

Be sure to listen in as Linell also shares his views on Law of Attraction and what it means to step outside of your comfort zone to ensure future success.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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 looking to learn more about investing in Commercial Real Estate? Wanting to make your first investment but don’t know where to start? Our guest this week gives us an inside look on Property Management and how to always come out on top.

This week, I am talking with Aaron Walker, President of Capital Properties & Vice President of Capital Property Management, as we learn the ABC’s of investing in Real Estate. With his background in serving in the Navy and studying Engineering for ten years, Aaron shares what ultimately led him to becoming his own Property Manager.

We discuss the difference(s) between Residential and Commercial Real Estate and why there are less risks involved in purchasing larger properties vs. smaller properties. We also discuss what banks are looking for and how to ensure you get the most out of your investments.

Be sure to listen in as Aaron shares the secret weapon behind his successful career and what has been his most valuable asset!

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.

When you think of craft beer, eclectic flavor may not be what you expect. But, with names like, “Cloud Candy” and “Cosmic Distortion”, it’s no wonder Mighty Squirrel has been the talk of the town!

This week, I am talking with Naveen Pawar, Co-Founder of Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., about the Entrepreneurial journey behind the successful Biergarten and Taproom. What started as an interest in staying up until 2 a.m. to perfect homebrewing, shifted into becoming Waltham’s only Brewery and Taproom.

Naveen shares what brought him here from India and his found love for creating a fun and safe atmosphere for friends to enjoy beers together. Although there are many unique challenges faced during COVID-19, Naveen remains hopeful. As he shares the uprising in local support, Naveen reminds us that community is what brings us together.

Join us as we also discuss the importance of family and how Naveen defines the metric for a successful company.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.

How do you know which advertising and market approach is right for you? Is it more Facebook ads? Optimizing hashtags? Or is there a more “unconventional” approach that’s sure to turn heads?

This week, I am talking with Zack Gould, Co-Owner of G & N Insurance, an Auto and Home Insurance Agency. As we discuss how to market your business, Zack shares how G & N Insurance stands out from its competition.

His secret? Bobble Heads.

By incorporating this fun and quirky approach, G & N Insurance knows how to keep people talking!

Zack also shares with us a few of the ups and downs of starting a business. One of the greatest lessons learned is the power of adaptability and flexibility. Being able to adapt to new changes is one of the strongest indicators of success. As Zack tells us, setting goals is important for your business. But, being flexible also opens the door for new and better opportunities to come.

Join us as we also discuss the importance of incorporating a morning routine. By starting your day off with personal development, this sets you up for success in the long haul.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.

Whether you own a small business or a large corporation, having a strong Digital Marketing and Advertising strategy helps you align with your ideal client.

Our guest this week, Julia Becker Collins, Chief Operating Officer with Vision Advertising, a Women Owned & Operated Advertising Company located in Westboro, M.A., specializing in Digital Marketing. Vision Advertising helps business leaders in a myriad of ways such as Social Media, SEO, and Website development.

We discuss the ins & outs of Digital Marketing and how Advertising is more than a simple Facebook post. Julia shares the unique challenges she has faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Through various leadership roles, she has discovered what works well for her business and how to release the things that don’t.

Julia is a firm believer of self-care practices and creating healthy boundaries for you and your business to thrive. In fact, Julia believes that the most important resource business owners have is their time. As she states, “You can make your money back but you can’t make your time back.”

Join us as we also take a look into how to humanize social media and leave your personal touch even through a Global Pandemic.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses. 

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.

Did you know that there is a Mind and Body connection with how we view Money? When we have a negative idea around money, we often find ourselves closed off from honest conversations. But what happens when we strengthen our relationship with money? What if we didn’t have to think so negatively about our finances?

Our guest this week, Ina Bachman, is a Money and Empowerment Coach, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the Owner of Bachman Coaching. With her background in counseling and therapy, Ina helps business leaders build the necessary skills to take action and to take their business to the next level. She joins us as we discuss how to strengthen your relationship with money.

Ina shares how to restructure different beliefs and ideas around money. As we discuss the 5 Types of Money, we discover the different financial blocks that hold us back. According to Ina, how we view money is often an indicator of how we view ourselves. As we explore the concept of the "Money Shadow", we find that many people struggle with the notion that money is "bad". There are many triggers that people struggle with around making money (or lack thereof).

But, as we discover, money is abundant and there is plenty to go around! When we let go of our self-limiting beliefs, we begin to create a healthy realationshp with money.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.

One of the key components of a successful business is its ability to adapt to any challenge faced. And oftentimes, it's the most unconventional thinking that leaves the biggest impact.

Our guest this week, John Dowd, Owner Operator of Intelligent Upgrades Signs Co. joins us as we discuss his entrepreneurial journey over the last 10 years. John discusses the importance of cultivating long-lasting relationships outside of your business. He also shares how to build rapport with potential clients.

Over the years, John has learned the skill of adaptability, and even more so through a Global Pandemic. His secret? All hands on deck.

John’s “Macgyver Instinct” enables him to find creative solutions to complex problems with the drop of a paper clip. It’s no wonder he has maintained a successful business model through uncertain times.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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 New Englanders can drink iced coffee year ‘round, then they definitely can eat Ice Cream year ‘round too!

Our guest this week, Will Collura, introduces us to Theatre Creamery, a locally owned and operated Classic Style Ice Cream Facility in Downtown Maynard.

We discuss what it’s like to open a new business during a Global Pandemic and how Theatre Creamery has persevered through their greatest challenges. Will shares with us the unconventional ways COVID-19 helped them build their brand and introduce new customers. As we discuss the importance of Referral and Word-of-Mouth Marketing, we discover that having a strong Customer Service ethic is what creates loyal customers.

One of the most important takeaways from this conversation is that there is always room for improvement. Even when you have the “best days” in your business, there is always an opportunity to grow. Will also reminds us that when you thoroughly enjoy what you do, you never really feel like you’re working.

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.

Who said you can’t have your shake and drink it too?!

Our guests this week are James and Crystal Lozano, owners of Marlboro & Milford Nutrition. While James and Crystal handcraft guilt-free coffee, shakes, and smoothies, it’s no secret that their key ingredient is community. The Lozanos have cultivated a culture based on the customer’s needs and building strong relationships with each returning guest.

James and Crystal share with us how they have persevered through COVID-19 and the “secret sauce” behind their loyal customers. We discuss the importance of giving customers the option to choose the best product for their needs and the transparency behind their colorful menu. Crystal shares with us how they meet every customer at the door, even after closing time, to ensure the best service. James also shares with us how there is no problem too big to solve. And that there is always a solution, no matter how big the problem.

Whether you’re looking for the best pre-workout before hitting the gym or needing a caffeine boost during a mid-day slump, Marlboro & Milford Nutrition has got you covered!

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About Boston’s Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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. 

When it comes to health and fitness, many of us believe that in order to achieve our goals, we must work out 5 days a week at the gym and stay on a restrictive diet. However, our guests this week break down the stigma around the health & fitness industry.

This week, I am talking with Anthony Passamonte and Lindsey Corak, Founders of Stacked Up Fitness. Both Anthony and Lindsey are Strategic Lifestyle and Fitness Planners who want to help others “stack up” positive, consistent habits in order to level up their lives. They are dedicated to giving and serving others to cultivate strong relationships and recognize the importance of leveraging strengths and weaknesses in order to achieve their goals.

We discuss how Anthony & Lindsey are able to blend nutrition, fitness, and life routines in a holistic way in order to help individuals wherever they are on their fitness journey. Anthony shares with us how small, consistent habits stack up over time and why it’s essential to have a healthy outlook on our lives. According to Lindsey, she believes that the fitness industry is changing as there has been a massive shift towards mindfulness and mindful eating habits.

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About Bostons' Best of MetroWest

“Highlighting successful business in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner, Mark Condon, as he asks industry leading experts in the MetroWest area of Massachusetts to talk about their businesses.

Through each episode, Mark will find out 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.