If you love Western NY AND Entrepreneurship; this is the podcast for you. David Schaub interviews the top entrepreneurs in WNY about business. If you’re anything like me you want to learn from the top people in the industry. You want to learn their secrets, their failures, what really works and what doesn’t. In this podcast we get to the “nitty gritty” stuff Entrepreneurs want to know and learn. It’s great to learn from Entrepreneurs from across the world but what about the amazing people in our own backyard? Here we learn from people who live in the Wester...
Latest episodes
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33 min
Separating Vision From Execution | Mark Siwiec | Elysian Homes
Many founders hit a ceiling not because they lack vision but because they’re still the one executing everything. In this episode, Mark Siwiec (Elysian Homes) shares what he learned…
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27 min
The Cost of Waiting on IT | Chris Sirianni | IT Insights of Rochester
Most owners don’t think about IT until something fails and by then, the damage is already done. In this episode, Chris Sirianni (IT Insights of Rochester / GRC Insights) explains w…
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34 min
Using AI Without Selling Your Soul | JMan Maneiro
AI isn’t here to replace your relationships, it’s here to buy back your time so you can deepen them. In this episode, Jeremias “JMan” Maneiro (JMan Seminars • The Maneiro Team • Bi…
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22 min
Moving States to Build a Business | Joanna O’Connell | C and J Dryer Vent Cleaning
What does it really feel like to move six hours away, know no one, and launch a service business from scratch? In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast, Joanna O’Connell sha…
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31 min
The Questions that Shape Your Year | David Schaub
Most entrepreneurs rush into January with fresh goals, but little reflection. In this solo episode, David Schaub (founder/host of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast; mastermind facilitat…
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37 min
How Entrepreneurs Play Monopoly | Cheryl LaTray | LaTray Unlimited
After 35 years across flips, rentals, and market resets, Cheryl LaTray has built a career on one core skill: knowing when to buy, when to hold, and when to walk away. In this episo…
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28 min
Taking Over a Failing Family Business | Patrick Donovan | Aladdin’s Carpet Cleaning
What happens when you inherit a well-known family business that’s losing trust, running on outdated systems, and fighting to stay relevant? In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur…
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32 min
The Line Between Hobby And Business | Kathryn O’Donnell | Botanicus Interior Landscaping
What does it take to grow a creative business into a thriving legacy?In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Kathryn O’Donnell, the powerhouse behind Bota…
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31 min
From CTO to Consultant – Emily Carlson – PBA Consulting
After three decades in the tech industry, Emily Carlson found herself laid off and at a crossroads. Instead of jumping back into the corporate world, she leaned into the unknown an…
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29 min
Fail Fast, Learn Faster – Robb Everhart – Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
Imagine launching your business one week before the world shut down.That’s exactly what Robb Everhart did. As co-founder of Fairway Home Mortgage in Rochester, NY, Robb and his wif…
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45 min
Finding What Makes You Most Alive – Dan Greco – Most Alive
What happens when success on paper doesn’t feel like success in real life?In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Dan Greco, founder of Most Alive, to tal…
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29 min
From College Dropout to Housing CEO – Christian Bauman – Buffalo Corporate Housing
What if you could build a thriving real estate business — without owning a single property?In this episode of the WNY Entrepreneur Podcast, we sit down with Christian Bauman, found…
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30 min
From Audit Fears to Business Freedom – Rob Picone – Picone Landscaping & Snow Plowing
Rob Picone’s entrepreneurial story isn’t one of overnight success—it’s one of grit, humility, and learning the hard way. After being audited twice and nearly losing everything, Rob…
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29 min
From Doubts to Ownership – Travis Matheny – Burn Boot Camp Williamsville
What happens when a business opportunity keeps showing up—and you finally say yes? For Travis Matheny, that moment changed everything.In this episode, Travis shares the real story…
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29 min
From Stay-at-Home Mom to Franchise Owner – Vanessa Palumbo – Vacations by Vanessa
In this episode, we talk with Vanessa Palumbo, franchise owner of Dream Vacations, about how she turned a background in caregiving and family management into a thriving, service-fi…
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40 min
Behind the Scenes of Smart Hiring for Business Owners – Lauren Lewis Co-owner of StaffBuffalo
Hiring the right people can make or break your business. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Lewis, Co-owner of StaffBuffalo, to go behind the scenes of smart hiring and uncove…
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33 min
The ROI of Self Awareness: Why Entrepreneurs Need Mindfulness to Scale - Nicole Chumsky - Founder of Be Embodi…
Entrepreneurs are wired to hustle, but what if the real growth strategy is slowing down? In this episode, Nicole Chumsky, founder of Be Embodied, LLC and The Mindfulness Alliance,…
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34 min
The Power of Planning Ahead: Lessons From Family Transitions That Apply to Business – Ann Marie Klosko, Elderc…
Planning ahead is not just about family care — it is also a principle that can transform how you run your business. In this episode, I talk with Ann Marie Klosko, owner of Eldercar…
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29 min
How to Build a Pro Basketball Team from the Ground Up – Kayla Crosby, Founder of the Jamestown Jackals
What does it really take to launch a professional sports team—and why would someone do it without a blueprint? In this episode, we sit down with Kayla Crosby, the powerhouse founde…
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33 min
From Kitchen Table to Global Shelves – Rebecca Brady, Founder of Top Seedz
How do you take a homemade cracker recipe and turn it into an internationally recognized brand—and win one of the biggest startup competitions in the world while you’re at it? In t…