Behind The Business: Genesee County NY
We all know about our local businesses, but do we know the people behind the business? Your host Katy Hobbs from The Genesee County Chamber will sit-down with the local business owners of our region and discuss their stories and insights on what its like owning a business in Genesee County NY.
Episodes
29 episodes
Scot and Kate Pickard, Pickard Solutions
On this week's episode, Cohost's Sara Stockwell and Katy Hobbs are joined by Scot and Kate Pickard with Pickard Solutions. Pickard Solutions provides...
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31:59
Karyn Winters, Genesee County Business/Education Alliance
On our first episode with Cohost's Kelly Bermingham and Katy Hobbs, we are joined by Karyn Winters - Director of the Genesee County Business/Education Alliance.Karyn was born and raised in Genesee County and is a 2003 graduate of Pavili...
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22:36
Guy Pellegrino, Pellegrino Auto Sales
This episode we were joined by Guy Pellegrino of Pellegrino Auto Sales. He details his start in business at a young age and the mentorship he received from his former boss. He has devoted his entire adult life to building his car business into ...
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27:58
Bill Hume, Foxprowl Collectables
This episode we were joined by local comic, pop culture, star wars aficionado- Bill Hume of Foxprowl Collectables.Bill brings his humor and pop culture knowledge to the interview and speaks about the growth of his business from hobby to...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:26
Mitch Kolb, Batavia Garage Door
This episode we were joined by new business owner Mitch Kolb of Batavia Garage Door Co. Mitch had worked at Batavia Garage door for many years before having the opportunity to take over the business in the Fall of 2020.Listen to his ins...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:12
Matty Gray, Alex's Place and Eli Fish Brewing
This episode we were joined by local businessman and community savant, Matty Gray. Born and raised in Batavia, Matty has had a huge impact on this community in his ownership of multiple businesses, and his involvement in the develo...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:48
Jessica Pratt and Zach Kobylanski, Local Business Moguls
This episode we were joined by Jessica Pratt and Zach Kobylanski, both young business people who operate businesses of their own. Jess owns a fitness center, Whole Life Fitness, and Zach a landscaping company, Versascape. In the pa...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:39
Sharon Coyle-Farley, Rolling Hills Asylum
This episode we were joined by longtime proprietress of Rolling Hills Asylum, Sharon Coyle.Established in 1827, the Genesee County Poor House (now Rolling Hills Asylum) soon became a refuge for some of society's less fortunate. With ove...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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26:05
Don Brown, Charles Men Shop and Batavia Bootery
This episode we were joined by Don Brown of Charles Men Shop and Batavia Bootery. Family owned & operated since 1947, Charles Men's Shop, Inc. has been Batavia's number one choice for fine men's clothing for many years. Due to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Judy Hysek, Eden Cafe and Bakeshop
This episode we were joined by Judy Hysek from Eden Cafe- Genesee County's first and only vegan eatery!Judy got her start with Eden in 2017 in a foodie challenge competition where the winner got to utilize space inside of Eli Fish Brewi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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20:16
Brian Kemp, T-Shirts Etc
This episode we were joined by local businessman and artist, Brian Kemp. Brian's business, T Shirts-Etc, is celebrating 25 years of existence this year with its history of multiple locations across Batavia.Brian grew up in Batavia...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:28
Noah Whiteford, Whiteford Dental Lab
In this episode we were joined by local business owner, Noah Whiteford of Whiteford Dental Lab. Whiteford Dental is a fixed prosthetic lab in Batavia NY that specializes in implant and digital dental services- but as Noah would say in layman's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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34:12
John Roche, Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle Shop
This episode we were joined by John Roche, current owner of Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle Store.John details the history of the iconic toy store in Downtown Batavia and the visitors that return year after year. He talks about how he got i...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:40
Kent Ewell, O'Lacy's Irish Pub
This episode we were joined by local businessman, Kent Ewell, owner of O'Lacy's Irish Pub in Batavia.Kent details his life and career before the pub and his inspiration for opening it up 25 years ago. He talks about the research h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:46
Jon Mager, Arctic Refrigeration and Eli Fish
Season two officially launched after a slight delay.This episode we were joined by Jon Mager, of the Mager Family, the people behind Arctic Refrigeration in Batavia. He details the history of the family owned business that has spanned o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:20
Episode 14, Paul Marchese, Marchese Computer Products
In the season finale of Season 1 of Behind The Business, we were joined by local information technology legend, Paul Marchese, of Marchese Computer Products. In this fun conversation with Paul we talk about the ins and outs of his business and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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22:27
Episode 13, Mike Hodgins, Hodgins Printing
This episode we were joined by long time local business owner Mike Hodgins. Mike and his family have owned and operated Hodgins Printing and John's Studios since the late 50s. Mike's father, John, started the business and in this episode Mike d...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:15
Episode 12, Brandon Armstrong, Royals Barbershop
This episode we were joined by local entrepreneur Brandon Armstrong, of Royals Barbershop in Batavia. Brandon has operated his own business since his early 20s and has always wanted to use his creativity to provide for himself and his community...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: Chris VanDusen and Shelly Wolaske, Empire Hemp
This episode we were joined by the newest dynamic duo of local business in Genesee County, Chris and Shelly from Empire Hemp in Batavia. The new health and wellness shop opened up in April of 2021 on Main St in the Masonic Temple building.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: Tim Call, Empire Tractor
This episode we were joined by a member of our prominent agricultural community here in Genesee County.: Tim Call, of Empire Tractor. He joined us to detail his time at the business in Batavia and how he impulsively got into ownership. He goes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Episode 9: Gregory Hallock, GOART!
This episode, to celebrate National Podcast Day, we were joined by the incredibly vibrant and entertaining Gregory Hallock from GOART! He joined us in the podcast studio hosted in GOART's upstairs rooms, where we record all e...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:02
Episode 8, Rob Credi, Pub Coffee Hub
This episode we were joined by Rob Credi of Pub Coffee Hub, or Pub Hub Coffee whichever you prefer. He details his transition from food truck to brick and mortar location at the Harvester Center in Batavia. He calls upon his past history of cof...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:13
Episode 7: Candace Hensel, Byron Hotel
This episode we were joined by long time owner, Candy Hensel, of the Byron Hotel. This iconic establishment located at the four corners of Byron has a long standing relationship with the people of the area. Built in the late 1800s, it has alway...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:57
Episode 6: Bill Hayes, Turnbull HVAC
This week we were joined by local legend William "Bill" Hayes of Turnbull HVAC. Bill purchased the business from local businessman, Roy Turnbull, in 1991. Since then, Bill has been a an extremely active member of the Genesee County business com...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:05
Episode 5: Matt Walther and Casey Mehlenbacher, BeyonDriven
This episode we were joined by Matt and Casey from BeyonDriven in Le Roy NY. This new fitness facility and gym opened up in 2020, shortly before the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic. They describe to us the work they have done renovating the buil...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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