Jim Foote - First Ascent Biomedical

Bob & Desiree Troutner -

Bob & Desiree Troutner are just husband and wife - they are business partners in two complex, technology heavy businesses. In 2012 they created ACTION SHOTS (a sporting event photo service for large tournaments and competitions) and in 2022 they created FIXED - HOME HANDYMAN SERVICES (a web-based technology company that is designed to connect skilled home repair and improvement professionals to jobs in a timely manner for planned – and unplanned – home improvements or repairs). ONE of these businesses would be handful for a couple…but the two businesses seems insurmountable. Today we will explore the origin story, challenges, futurevision and more of both businesses and learn more about how they do that as both business partners and husband and wife. Bob and Desiree perfectly compliment one another, have an amazing work ethic, have great vision, and are not afraid to jump into the deep end of the entrepreneurial pool. Most importantly, they are wonderful people. Business leaders come in all shapes and sizes - and they also come in the form of married couples working together. I hope you enjoy.

Jenessa Norton & Sean Fedorko - Building Community & Businesses

In this episode, we are joined by two individuals who are onthe daily, front line of entrepreneurship – Sean Fedorko and Jenessa Norton. Sean is an Erie native who founded Radius CoWork, is a champion for co-working, for entrepreneurship, for technology, for Erie, for downtown Erie and for youngdynamic professionals choosing Erie to live and work. Jenessa Norton Business Support Coordinator for Radius, ErieDowntown Development Corporation, and Erie Downtown Partnership. Jenessa works with entrepreneurs daily as a counselor, strategist, connector, colleague andfriend. Jenessa is dynamic young professional who radiates an optimistic and committed energy when talking about the work she does and the people she getsto serve. Listen as they share their insights on building community, entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship in Erie. These are two extremely bright and articulate individuals – and they are helping make Erie a more dynamic and vibrant placeto live, work and play. I hope you enjoy it. Let’s go!

Brad DiFiore - Air Service in a Turbulent Economy

Brad DiFiore is Managing Director at Ailevon Pacific, an airline consulting firm that has been working with the Erie International Airport for the last 5+ years to help increase airservice options.  Prior to creating Ailevon Pacific, Brad worked for Sabre Airline Solutions and Delta Airlines in a variety of capacities focused on scheduling, network planning, andcultivating relationships between carriers and airports/communities. Brad and I became more deeply acquainted during my work at the Erie Regional Chamber toincrease flight options and create the Fly Erie Fund. Brad is swimming in the air service water every day…and I find his direct insights and information to be enlightening regarding present and future air service…even if it isn’t what you want to hear. Given our topsy turvy world, hear from a air service expert regarding today’s and tomorrows challenges and opportunities facing air service. Enjoy

Listener Feedback Requested

I think the first 10+ episodes are a good sample set to request some feedback from those of you who have been kind enough to listen. Take a listen to hear how best to share your thought and some ideas I have on how to go forward. Regardless of whether you share ides with me or not - a gigantic THANK YOU to all of you who have listened - it is beyond what I could have ever expected!

Tim Wachter - Civility, America 250 & Living A Full Life!

Tim Wachter is a partner at The Knox Law firm where his practice specializes in working with municipalities, municipal authorities, and school districts. Tim is a national expert on Federal Opportunity Zones. But much like the onions he cooks over an open fire at home, Tim has many more layers to his professional personal life than even those who know him are aware. In this episode I learn more about Tim's professional background, we discuss America's 250th birthday, get geeky about Opportunity Zones, we chat about the state of civility in society today, and we finish with his thoughts of living and celebrating life. If you are like me, you will finish this episode looking forward to the next time you get to see and talk with Tim Wachter.