37 - Jay Kahn, from the Midwest to Mayor in Keene

37 - Jay Kahn, from the Midwest to Mayor in Keene

In this episode of It's Freitag, Jay Kahn, Mayor of Keene, NH, sits down with Jan to talk about what it actually means to lead a small city, and why he chose to. The son of German immigrants and a first-generation college student from Chicago, Jay spent 28 years at Keene State College, served in the NH State Senate, and built his entire career around one idea: show up, fill the void, and serve. He talks about the manufacturing ecosystem most people don't know Keene has, the housing challenges the city is working through, and why trading a big-city career for a small New England town was the best decision he ever made.

36 - Megan Gomarlo, 2 Minutes and 30 Seconds to Prove Everything

In this episode of It's Freitag, Megan Gomarlo shares how she built Northern Lights Cheerleading from three mat strips in a community room into a nationally recognized program in Keene, NH. She talks about growing up in cheer, winning Monadnock's first-ever state championship alongside her mom, and what it takes to coach athletes from a small town onto the national stage — while making sure every kid in the community has a place on the mat.

35 - Wink Faulkner, What 70 Clients Taught Him About Business Coaching

In this episode of It's Freitag, Jan sits down with Wink Faulkner, founder of Red House Advisors, to talk about what four decades in business really teaches you. From Markham to Italy to the CEO seat, Wink shares why servant leadership works, why the fundamentals matter, and how helping others is the best business strategy of all.

34 - Paul Finley, What It Takes to Scale in the Trades

Paul Finley, owner of Finley Construction, shares how he went from running a painting business to leading a 15+ person construction company in New Hampshire. In this episode, Paul talks about the systems, team culture, and client experience that made scaling possible — and the hard lessons learned along the way. A must-listen if you're in the trades or growing a service business.

33 - Jordan Cemorelis, From ICU Nurse to Med Spa Founder

In this episode of It’s Freitag Podcast, Jan Ziegler sits down with Jordan Cemorelis, founder of Max Aesthetics, to talk about her transition from pediatric ICU nurse to entrepreneur. From building a med spa rooted in clinical expertise to balancing business ownership with advanced medical training, Jordan shares an honest look at growth, risk, and creating a patient-centered approach to aesthetics and wellness.