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Voices From The Valley episodes
- It’s How Businesses Are Built - Melissa Gilbo
This week we meet and learn from Melissa Gilbo of Women’s Business League. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Melissa as she tells us that networking doesn’t have to be so scary, about how we can make networking easier, how to take the leap to start a new business, and even gives us some marketing suggestions.
Contact links
Melissa Gilbo
https://womensbusinessleague.com/
https://linktr.ee/Melissa_Gilbo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagilbo/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-gilbo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womensbusinessleague/
Other links
Amy Pocsik, co-founder Women’s Business League: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypocsik/
Flatbreads - Georgetown: https://americanflatbread.com/locations/georgetown-ma/
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
1 hr 13 min - I Hit Things With Sticks - Scott Winters
This week we meet and learn from Scott Winters of CNA Stores. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Scott as he tells us about music in his life, a massive motorcycle accident that changed his life, working to not only legalize but to stand behind cannabis locally, and his life working with CNA Stores CEO and Founder Rob DiFazio. We learn about marketing and hiring at a cannabis shop and also all of the philanthropic work they do for our community.
Contact links
Scott Winters
https://www.cnastores.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnastores/
Other links
River Street Cafe
METRC
Mayor Kassandra Gove
VNEOC
Amesbury Industrial
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
1 hr 28 min - Has a Bigfoot Hugged You Recently? - Tim O’Neil
This week we meet and learn from Tim O’Neil of Bigfoot Waterproofing. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Tim as he tells us all about their marketing plans, employee appreciation (which may or may not involve hugs), as well as the fact that it can be the smallest of things to ensure the best customer experiences. Tim may have even created a new segment, Voices After Dark, where we dug deep into Tim’s thoughts on the podcast, how he’d like to see Ben video things for him at AFA, and asked all the deep insurance questions that John loves to hear.
Contact links
Tim O’Neil
(978) 338-4545
https://www.bigfootwaterproofing.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfootwaterproofing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigfootConsultantsLLC
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUu6X95yNssBk5nDrDmQyCg
Other links
603 Basement Solutions
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
1 hr 46 min - Environmentally Responsible Does Not Equal Burlap Sack - Ken Michienzi
This week we meet and learn from Ken Michienzi, founder and CEO of The Merrimack Company. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Ken as he tells us about giving up a life in major technology companies like Apple and Tesla, to found his environmentally responsible apparel company that focuses on community, nature and adventure. Not only do we talk about the highs and lows so far with his new company, but we also learn about his massive, long-term vision. World domination visions is something all of us business people should think about for our own businesses!
Contact links
Ken Michienzi
https://themerrimackcompany.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerrimackcompany/
Retail location: Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St. 4th Floor, Lowell, MA. 01852
Other links
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The School for Field Studies
Patagonia & Yvon Chouinard
Frank H. Cann
Drive by Daniel H. Pink
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
1 hr 17 min - Guess Who’s Back…Voices From The Valley Is Back
Although we took a bit of a hiatus, Voices From The Valley is back for Season 2.
During Season 1, hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chatted with a number of business people from the Merrimack Valley and learned about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship from the people that lived them. Season 2 will have more of the same.
During this preview episode, John and Ben talk all things from what they’ve learned hosting a podcast and things they are currently facing in their businesses as well as topics like haunted lakes and getting hyped up on Mountain Dew. Be sure to keep an eye out for all of the Season 2 episodes that will be dropping soon!
Contact links
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
55 min - Is Your Chiropractor The Bright Spot In Your Day? - Dr. Allie DiSalvo
This week we meet and learn from Dr. Allison DiSalvo, owner and treating physician at The Body Remedy. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Dr. Allie as she tells us about going out on her own as the pandemic was changing up the world of chiropractic care. Dr. Allie talks about having to lean on other people in her network to get the business up and running. Not to mention, you might be surprised as this chiropractor is not all about the popping and cracking!
Contact links
Dr. Allie DiSalvo
https://www.thebodyremedyma.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodyremedyma/
Phone: 978-231-9032
Email: [email protected]
Other links
SLS Fitness - https://www.slsfitness.com/
F45 - https://f45training.com/northandover/home
Salon Metta - https://www.salonmetta.com/
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
58 min - Leaving a Day Job to Start a Video Business - Jon Almas
This week we meet and learn from Jon Almas, founder of Aeropex Media Creative. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Jon as he tells us about leaving a corporate career and starting his business. He has gone from a video production company to now including marketing strategy as a core focus for his clients. We dig into why companies need to focus more on the strategy than the actual tactics.
Contact links
Jon Almas
https://www.aeropexmediacreative.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am_creative_marketing/
Phone: 978-464-8895
Email: [email protected]
Other links
Amesbury Chamber of Commerce - https://amesburychamber.com/
Newburyport Chamber of Commerce - https://www.newburyportchamber.org/
Matt Forcier - https://www.lmv-productions.com/
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
45 min - Hiring & Firing, Working Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions with…A Musician!? - Zach Field
This week we meet and learn from Zach Field, owner & instructor at Zach Field Drums & Music. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair chat with Zach as he tells us that he’s on this planet to perform and to teach. But along the way of building this business with 30+ instructors and over 600 students, he needs to dig into the weeds like any other business person. We talk about systems, hiring & firing, mergers & acquisitions, etc. But that’s not all. We talk about his new performance space and a teaching software that he is launching.
Contact links
Zach Field
https://zachfielddrumsandmusic.com/
https://www.thespacezfdm.com/
https://www.drumroom.io/home
Phone: (978) 462-1100
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachfielddrumsandmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachfielddrumsandmusic
Other links
The Music Mill Manchester - https://manchestermusicmill.com/
Blue Man Group - https://www.blueman.com/
Percussive Arts Society International Convention - https://pasic.org/
https://www.score.org/
Dave DiCenso - https://davedicenso.com/
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://afaautorepair.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
1 hr 11 min - Starting Another Business From Scratch Can Be Scary - Anthony Tomacchio
This week we meet and learn from Anthony Tomacchio, co-owner of Loaded. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto chat with Anthony as he tells us about all of the ups and downs of starting a business in another state then coming back home and co-founding two restaurant concepts. But through it all, never being satisfied and always having the next idea on the horizon.
Contact links
Anthony Tomacchio
https://loadedfoodgroup.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getloadedhaverhill/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088561870694
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprimalfooddude/
Other links
Stacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedmestacks/
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://amesburyforeignauto.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
46 min - How’d We End Up With 60,000 Facebook Page Members? - Gerald Schiavoni
This week we meet and learn from Gerald Schiavoni of Five Point Strategies & Merrimack Valley Eats. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto chat with Gerald as he tells us about going from contributing to local Facebook town pages, to starting one of his own with close friends, to seeing the audience grow to over 60,000 members! We learn all about the struggles related to being a restaurateur but also some avenues to seek help when starting out in this space.
Contact links
Gerald Schiavoni
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrybeyondboston/
Post about the Rusty Can in Byfield: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/permalink/1926744990838542/
Haverhill Small Business Support Links: https://www.haverhillbusinessportal.com/support-programs
https://www.score.org/
Alpine Butcher in Lowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alpinebutcher
Simon Sinek Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/
John Bachmann
https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/
Phone: 978-372-5921
Ben Tallberg
https://amesburyforeignauto.com/
Phone: 978-388-5959
1 hr 6 min
About Voices From The Valley
From the publisher's feed
Voices From The Valley is a podcast where we meet the movers and shakers in and around the Merrimack Valley.
Each episode, co-hosts John Bachmann and Ben Tallberg will interview business people throughout the Merrimack Valley of Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. We'll learn how they got where they are, why they love doing what they do, challenges they've faced along the way, and how we can learn from them.