LorainCounty.com Insights

By Ed Skimin, Co-founder LorainCounty.com and Emerge Inc.

Conversations with the people shaping life in Lorain County.

Hosted by Ed Skimin, this podcast highlights stories and insights from business owners, nonprofit leaders, educators, government officials... more

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How many episodes does LorainCounty.com Insights have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.

LorainCounty.com Insights episodes:

November 01, 2024 E41: Michael Sherrill - Raymond Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning
In Episode 41 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin interviews Michael Sherrill, the owner of Raymond's Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, a company with a longstanding presence in the community since 1957.
Michael discusses the HVAC and plumbing services they offer for both residential and commercial clients and shares his values and vision for maintaining the company's reputation. He also talks about his background in industrial engineering, his entrepreneurial journey, and how he manages his dual roles with Raymond's and Simplified Facilities Group.
This episode is part of the EXPO spotlight series, where we talk with local businesses who will be exhibiting at the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO. The EXPO is held each year on the first Thursday of November at Tom’s Country Place in Avon. For more information, visit LorainCountyChamber.com/EXPO.
Raymond Plumbing's Legacy and Modern Challenges - A Conversation with Michael Sherrill
00:00 Introduction to Episode 41
01:22 Meet Michael Sherrill of Raymond's Plumbing
01:31 Raymond's Plumbing Services Overview
02:59 Marketing Strategies and Community Engagement
03:38 Unique Qualities and Customer Experience
04:03 Industry Trends and Adaptation
05:20 Personal Background and Journey
06:19 Balancing Multiple Businesses
06:44 Proudest Accomplishments and Future Goals
07:42 Hobbies and Personal Interests
08:10 Where to Find More Information
08:41 Conclusion and Podcast Sign-off
...more
10min
October 30, 2024 E40: Brian Jankowski - BCT Alarm Services
In Episode 40 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Brian Jankowski, owner of BCT Alarm Services.
Brian shares insights into the world of security solutions for homes and businesses, from state-licensed fire alarm installations to video surveillance and key card access control, all with a focus on personalized, local service. He discusses how professional security systems compare to DIY options.
Brian also shares his journey from being an electrical enthusiast in grade school to a successful business owner, stressing the value of community trust and localized service.
This episode is part of the EXPO spotlight series series, where we talk with local businesses who will be exhibiting at the Lorain County Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO. The EXPO is held each year on the first Thursday of November at Tom’s Country Place in Avon. For more information, visit LorainCountyChamber.com/EXPO.
Exploring Security Solutions with Brian Jankowski of BCT Alarm Services
00:00 Introduction to LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast
01:00 Meet Brian Jankowski
01:15 Overview of BCT Alarm Services
01:57 Customer Benefits and Solutions
02:41 Products and Services in Detail
04:00 Marketing and Community Engagement
04:39 DIY vs Professional Security Systems
05:29 Advice for Choosing a Security Company
06:03 Measuring Success at BCT Alarm
06:43 Industry Trends and Adaptation
07:21 Brian's Background and Journey
08:48 Proud Accomplishments
09:35 Hobbies and Interests
09:49 How to Connect with BCT Alarm
10:11 Conclusion and Farewell
...more
11min
October 08, 2024E39: Tony Dimacchia - Candidate for Lorain County Commissioner
In Episode 39 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Tony Dimacchia, candidate for Lorain County Commissioner.
Tony shares his motivations for running, his focus on collaboration, transparency, and responsible stewardship, and his priorities of economic development, job creation, and infrastructure improvement.
He also discusses his commitment to supporting local businesses and labor, along with leveraging technology for better governance.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Tony Dimacchia - Candidate for Lorain County Commissioner
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:39 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:19 Meet Tony Dimacchia
03:21 Economic Development and Local Business Support
05:45 Technology and Infrastructure Initiatives
07:05 Defining Success and Community Engagement
09:17 Tony Dimacchia's Background and Personal Story
11:34 Pride in Professional Accomplishments
13:11 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
15:00 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
17min
October 07, 2024E38: Brian Baker - Candidate for Lorain County Commissioner
In Episode 38 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Brian Baker, candidate for Lorain County Commissioner.
Brian shares his motivations for running, his vision for restoring trust and integrity, and his focus on using local labor and supporting businesses.
He also discusses the role of technology in government and the importance of community involvement in making Lorain County more business-friendly.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Brian Baker - Candidate for Lorain County Commissioner
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:35 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:11 Meet Brian Baker
01:23 Motivations for Running
01:59 Main Priorities as Commissioner
02:41 Supporting Local Businesses
03:17 Technology in Government
04:03 Adapting to Local Trends
05:25 Defining Success
06:07 Brian Baker's Background
08:05 Personal Interests and Community Involvement
08:44 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
10:15 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
11min
October 06, 2024E37: Daniel Talarek - Candidate for Lorain County Treasurer
In Episode 37 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Daniel Talarek, candidate for Lorain County Treasurer.
Daniel shares his motivations for running, his priorities in balancing the county's finances, and how technology has improved the efficiency of his office.
He also discusses the importance of collaboration with the county auditor and helping taxpayers while ensuring proper fund management.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Daniel Talarek - Candidate for Lorain County Treasurer
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:36 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:12 Meet Daniel Talarek
01:23 Motivations and Priorities
02:38 Technology and Efficiency
03:47 Checks and Balances in the Treasurer's Office
06:13 Personal Background and Career
08:16 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
09:28 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
10min
October 05, 2024E36: Joe Miller - Candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, 53rd District
In Episode 36 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Joe Miller, candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, 53rd District.
Joe shares his motivations for running, his focus on economic growth, and how his policies will support local businesses and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors.
He also discusses the role of technology in government and his professional background and accomplishments.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Joe Miller - Candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives, 53rd District
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:39 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:19 Meet Joe Miller
02:38 Economic Growth and Small Business Support
04:11 Technology and Innovation in Government
05:13 Local Trends and Government Adaptation
05:57 Defining Success in Office
07:14 Personal Background and Career Journey
09:21 Hobbies and Personal Interests
10:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
11:12 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
13min
October 04, 2024E35: Giovanna Scaletta-Bremke - Candidate for Judge, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
In Episode 35 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Giovanna Scaletta-Bremke, candidate for Judge, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas.
Giovanna shares her motivations for running, her experience as an attorney and magistrate, and her commitment to specialized dockets and community involvement.
She also discusses her approach to case management, the role of technology in the courtroom, and her dedication to staying updated on legal trends.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Giovanna Scaletta-Bremke - Candidate for Judge, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:39 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:27 Meet Giovanna Scaletta-Bremke
02:03 Specialized Dockets and Case Management
03:29 Technology in the Courtroom
05:29 Staying Updated on Legal Trends
07:49 Personal Background and Career Journey
10:40 Proudest Professional Accomplishments
12:12 Hobbies and Family Life
13:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
14:50 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
16min
October 04, 2024E34: Dan Petticord - Candidate for Judge, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
In Episode 34 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Dan Petticord, candidate for Judge, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas.
Dan shares his motivations for running, his extensive legal career, and the guiding principles that will shape his approach to the bench.
He also discusses the role of technology in courtrooms, his proudest career achievements, and his dedication to upholding the law with integrity.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Dan Petticord - Candidate for Judge, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:37 Disclaimer and Fairness
00:09 Meet Dan Petticord
01:27 Motivations for Running
02:23 Guiding Principles as a Judge
03:01 Role of Technology in Courtrooms
04:09 Staying Updated on Legal Trends
04:54 Personal Background and Career
06:22 Proudest Career Achievements
07:26 Hobbies and Interests
08:10 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
09:09 Conclusion and Contact Information
...more
10min
October 03, 2024E33: Rich Resendez - Candidate for Lorain County Sheriff
In Episode 33 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Rich Resendez, candidate for Lorain County Sheriff.
Rich shares his motivations for running, his plans to improve employee morale, increase deputy numbers for township protection, and address the aging jail infrastructure.
He also discusses the role of technology in modern law enforcement and his 42 years of experience in the field.
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Rich Resendez - Candidate for Lorain County Sheriff
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:36 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:15 Meet Rich Resendez
01:21 Motivations and Priorities
03:54 Impact on Local Businesses
04:46 Technology in Law Enforcement
06:37 Defining Success and Measuring Progress
07:41 Regionalization and Future Trends
09:21 Rich Resendez's Background
13:51 Personal Insights and Hobbies
14:46 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
15:47 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
17min
October 03, 2024E32: Jack Hall - Candidate for Lorain County Sheriff
In Episode 32 of the LorainCounty.com Business Insights Podcast, host Ed Skimin talks with Jack Hall, candidate for Lorain County Sheriff.
Jack shares his motivations for running, his extensive law enforcement background, and his 15-point plan to improve community trust and safety.
He also discusses the importance of creating a public corruption unit and his community engagement strategies through the proposed 'warden program.'
This episode is part of the 2024 Candidates Spotlight series, aimed at providing an additional way to learn about local leaders running for office.
Disclaimer: LorainCounty.com and parent company Emerge Inc. have professional relationships with some of the candidates and some of our team members are personal friends of some candidates.
To ensure fairness
All local candidates were invited to participate and record and episode completely free of charge.

Each candidate running for the same office was asked the exact same questions.

Aside from removing unnecessary sounds or long pauses, editing was kept to a minimum
Visit LorainCounty.com/election for a list of all local candidates and issues. On election night, November 5, be sure to visit LorainCounty.com for real time election results.
Jack Hall - Candidate for Lorain County Sheriff
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:36 Disclaimer and Fairness
01:16 Meet Jack Hall
06:23 Community Engagement and Warden Program
13:39 Impact on Local Businesses
15:09 Jack Hall's Background and Experience
18:56 Personal Life and Hobbies
19:42 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
21:07 Conclusion and Podcast Information
...more
22min

FAQs about LorainCounty.com Insights:

How many episodes does LorainCounty.com Insights have?

The podcast currently has 72 episodes available.