Special Sauce Podcast

Cleartech Group Founder & President, Tony Fields... Zooms with us at the Sauce to give us the Clear skinny on today's IT Business Solutions.  

Beginning his career in computers in 1992 when Tony enlisted and proudly served in the United States Air Force.  After serving in the military as a Computer Operator he started his civilian career working as a Network Administrator, eventually advancing to an IT Project Lead and a Senior Network Engineer. 

In 2004, looking to make a positive impact on his community and support local business, Tony decided to become an entrepreneur.  And began with a simple goal...
"Support businesses with technology that will allow them to grow and prosper." 

Cleartech provides consulting and managed IT business solutions for small and mid-sized firms and recently earned the recognition for tremendous growth in revenue and outstanding community service.  The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Cleartech Group the 2020 Minority Owned Small Business of the Year. 

NICK PACHECO - Independent Benefit Solutions

Nick brings his advanced knowledge of how true wealth works to our #SauceBoss fans and gives us a glimpse on how to create your own financial success with InsureMeNowDirect.  Nick Pacheco, CLTC is a Financial Services Representative with over eighteen years of experience in the financial services and insurance industry. He began serving his clients out of a sincere desire to help individuals and families plan for and attain their financial goals. Focussing his practice on efficient retirement income and legacy planning, with an emphasis on building and using tax-free wealth. Fully licensed in seven states and currently running his agency, Independent Benefit Solutions, LLC out of North Providence, Rhode Island.

"I enjoy coaching individuals on how wealth really works by challenging traditional wealth accumulation and wealth distribution models, because what we were taught about how wealth works simply isn’t true." - Nicholas H. Pacheco, CLTC

To connect with Nick, head to www.SpecialSaucePodcast.com

Founder and CEO of Pharma-Cycle, Jim Mullowney joins the Sauce. Jim is a well-known leader and scientist in the hazardous waste industry and a pioneer in the field of cytotoxic sanitary waste. He has devoted many years to developing the Pharma-Cycle™ Solution, receiving five patents that place the company front and center in the global fight to make cancer therapy safer. He has successfully advocated for federal and state legislation that mandates control of certain cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs from the time they arrive at the pharmacy all the way through excretion by the patient.

When Jim began his career, it was just becoming unacceptable for manufacturers to pour chlorinated solvents down the drain. Through the years, Jim witnessed the industrial environmental transformation first-hand and the dramatic impact of workplace public awareness, personal health and safety. With over 30 years of experience in the hazardous waste industry, Jim is a pioneer in the field of cytotoxic sanitary waste.

Once he expanding his work into hazardous waste generated by hospitals and universities, Jim recognized an opportunity in the safe collection, destruction, transportation and disposal of cytotoxic chemotherapy. So he developed and patented Pharma-Cycle Solution for the safe disposal of human waste excreted by chemotherapy patients. And continues to be a passionate advocate for the protection of caregivers, families and our water supply.

Jim holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a concentration in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. He did additional coursework in the Suffolk University M.B.A. program. Professional affiliations include the American Chemical Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

If you'd like to help donate to the continued development of the Pharma-Cycle Solution, you may do so atSpecialSaucePodcast.com

Rich Coelho, owner of RIGHTbuilt, gets "On da Sauce" to share his passion in making dream homes a reality for his clients. By delivering the highest quality product and services that help shape new homes from start to finish.

Right Built Homes brings together all the working parts of focused, energy efficient and cost effective custom home design and building.  Primarily a home builder that also takes on additions by thinking through the best way to make it look like it's always been a part of your existing home.

"Custom homes require attention to detail and responsive integration with homeowners.  Our culture revolves around customer service and customer satisfaction. We want to make our clients happy and receive the greatest compliment of all...  A referral! - Rich Coelho

To learn more, sign up at www.specialsaucepodcast.com, get access to our Special Resources like Rich Coelho & RIGHTbuilt.

Mr. DeCiccio joins the Special Sauce Podcast straight from Providence VA Medical Center as a Research Health Science Specialist. Prior to joining PVAMC, Adam served 6 years in the U.S. Army with the 10th Mountain Division Infantry and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He received his BA, from Johnson & Wales University focusing on Hospitality and Event Planning. He then went on to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health & Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Salve Regina University and graduated in May 2019. Mr. DeCiccio was nominated and selected as the keynote speaker at Salve’s graduate Commencement Ceremony. Currently, Adam’s research interests include the use of non-invasive & non-medicated therapies for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors.

ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFO:
https://www.veteransinc.org/
https://www.veteransinc.org/contact-us/
https://www.providence.va.gov/research/CfNN/Team/Adam_DeCiccio_MS.asp

About Veterans Inc.
New England's leading provider of support services to veterans and their families, with locations in MA, VT, CT, ME, NH, and RI.

Their MIssion:
To provide safe housing, hot meals, and a variety of services that address the causes of homelessness. We help veterans regain control of their lives and, ultimately, we save lives.

Special guest, Dee Davidson, Zoom's with us and gives us the lowdown on living nontoxic!
As the #1 top selling Pure Haven Independent Consultant, Dee's  genuine care for the success of others and her 100% commitment to training and mentoring her team with the same passion she has in making a difference, opens our eyes and opportunities to the clean life! 

From teaching classes on how to read and decode labels, using essential oils safely, providing families with a variety of safe and effective health care products to raising awareness of common health-threatening toxins in the home and changing chemical policies in the U.S. Dee is truly a woman on a mission!

"Your success is my success!" - Dee Davidson 

In this Special episode, Marcus heads back to one of his small business mentorships...
LARKIN MOTORS, owned and operated by two exceptional gentlemen, bothVeterans and First Responders. Josh and Jeff express their beliefs in family as an important part of their business as well as being committed to their mission in giving their customers a positive experience every time.  Striving for integrity through hard work and honesty, they've created ​Larkin Motors as your one stop shop for truck/auto performance and maintenance repair.

Help us spread the word for our friends at Larkin Motors and their Special project...
#VeteransHelpingVeterans  As they continue to give back by picking a 'veteran in need' and fixing their vehicle for FREE!  If you are a veteran or you know a veteran who may be in need, you can contact either us at SpecialSaucePodcast.com or message them directly at LarkinMotors.com 

Thank you to all our listeners, those who serve and those who give back to their communities! 

Sean Maloney fuels us with the passion he cultivates to provide premium hot sauce to a long list of customers as well as giving back to those who serve.
After returning from deployment in mid-2018... Founder Sean, looking to start a business, hooked up with partner Chef Eli and their quest for the best in spicy began. After months of testing and embracing the horrible but also satisfying burns of pepper justice; Sean and Eli found what they had been searching for... 13 STARS HOT SAUCE! And now they  develop their #SpecialSauce from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and long hours of burning eyes. Providing an explosion of flavor that people with all levels of heat tolerance can appreciate. 

"We want our customers to feel good about what they are buying." - SEAN MALONEY

***To give our appreciation and gratitude to those who serve, a portion of every bottle purchased will go toward supporting U.S. military service members, first responders, and their families.***

Bladimir Mercedes, Executive Director of American Capital Express, reveals "They want to be found!" and they're ready to help entrepreneurs and small business owners acquire capital ranging from $30,000 to $5,000,000 dollars.

"Often times business owners face challenges in qualifying for their best business loan options, they may not have their finances in order, taxes or might even have credit issues. That can limit their ability to secure the capital they need to operate and grow.

My company has services to get them working capital and we have the ability to get them in a position to qualify for the most appropriate loan.
By acquiring capital we help businesses scale, grow and seize opportunities that can take them to the next level."
                                             -Bladimir Mercedes
                                               https://www.americancapitalexpress.com/

Chef Manzo serves up quite a tasty treat with ALL the toppings!  
From flea markets to pizza shells to Chefs Feeding Kids...
Owner of Federal Hill Pizza Co. and Co-Founder (with his wife Christine) of the non-profit Chefs Feeding Kids; Chef Manzo gives us an in-depth look at focussing your attention to the scope of your business's analytics, continuing his legacy and channeling his success to give back to his community. 
Only 1 of 2 certified Master Pizzaioli in the United States, his cooking has taken him across the globe, he's been featured on the Food Network, the Phantom Gourmet and as a contestant of The World Pizza Champions.  But his skills as a chef and business owner, passed down through the generations, brings an energy and joy for food that transcends the audio space.  For Chef Billy, Food = Happy!

“Keep it simple, only use the best ingredients, and always strive for perfection.”
                                                                                                - Chef Billy Manzo