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by Ann Donnelly

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North Country Media Network: Upstate NY’s Voices of Authority Tired of the noise? Tune into the source. The North Country Media Network is the premier audio destination for the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Upstate New York. From the Adirondacks and north to Saratoga and the Capital Region, we bring you the conversations that matter. Why Listen? - Expert Perspectives: Hear directly from the innovators and entrepreneurs driving our regional economy. - Deep-Dive Insights: Move beyond the headlines with context you won’t find on social media. - Local Heart: We celebrate the unique professional and outdoor lifestyle that makes the North Country home. Whether you're interested in business leadership, community culture, or regional growth, our curated shows keep you informed and inspired. Founded by strategist Ann Donnelly, we are committed to professional, high-fidelity storytelling for the Upstate community. Listen everywhere podcasts are found.

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Episode thumbnail for How to Stand Out in a Tight Real Estate Market: Leadership & Legacy with Scott Cross

July 8, 2026

How to Stand Out in a Tight Real Estate Market: Leadership & Legacy with Scott Cross

<p><strong>Host:</strong> Ann Donnelly</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Scott Cross, Broker/Owner of Crosspoint Realty</p><p>Why do some real estate agents thrive while others struggle to find their footing? And what does it take to leave a secure management role overseeing 58 agents to build your own brokerage from the ground up?</p><p>In this episode of Building Success Stories, Ann sits down with Scott Cross, the Broker and Owner of Crosspoint Realty, newly headquartered in Moreau Commons. Scott shares his incredible journey from serving in the Army, working as a NYS Corrections Officer, and volunteering in EMS, to becoming a top-tier real estate leader.</p><p>We dive deep into the realities of the current Upstate New York housing market, why the Exit 17 corridor is the next major real estate "pinch point," and the ultimate secret to surviving as an independent contractor: community service. Whether you are a solo entrepreneur, an aspiring real estate agent, or a local business owner looking to scale, Scott’s insights on leadership, market knowledge, and building a legacy will leave you inspired to take your next big leap.</p><p></p><h4><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>The Power of the Pivot:</strong> Scott transitioned from managing three offices and 58 agents for Berkshire Hathaway to launching Crosspoint Realty because he missed the hands-on connection of selling and wanted to build his own legacy.</li><li><strong>Location is Everything:</strong> Discover why the Moreau and Exit 17 area is becoming a massive growth "pinch point" as Saratoga expands northward and Glens Falls expands southward.</li><li><strong>The Truth About the Market:</strong> While inventory is tight and interest rates are a factor, correctly pricing and aggressively marketing a home is still driving successful sales.</li><li><strong>"Marry the House, Not the Rate":</strong> Scott shares timeless advice for buyers waiting on the sidelines—you can always refinance when rates drop, but finding the right home requires taking action.</li><li><strong>Community is Your Best Marketing:</strong> Drawing from his background in the military and EMS, Scott explains why the most successful agents don't just sell houses—they embed themselves in their communities through service and relationship-building.</li><li><strong>Drive Over Everything:</strong> Success as an independent contractor requires immense self-motivation; you cannot simply wait for business to come to you.</li></ul><br/><h4><strong>More Information</strong></h4><h4></h4><p><strong>More about Scott Cross &amp; Crosspoint Realty:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.crosspointrealtors.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crosspoint Realty website </a></li><li><a href="https://www.southernadkrealtors.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southern Adirondack REALTORS®, Inc.</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>More from Ann Donnelly:</strong></p><ul><li><u><a href="https://anndonnelly.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ann Donnelly Business Growth Strategist</a> </u></li><li><u><a href="https://anndonnellysuccessstories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Building Success Stories Podcast &amp; Articles</a></u></li></ul><br/><p><strong>More from the North Country Media Network:</strong></p><ul><li><u><a href="https://northcountrymedianetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North Country Media Network Website</a></u></li></ul><br/><h4><strong>Love the Show? Help Us Build More Success Stories!</strong></h4><p>If you found value in Scott’s journey from corrections to real estate leadership, please take a moment to help our podcast grow:</p><ul><li><strong>Subscribe/Follow</strong> on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.</li><li><strong>Leave a 5-Star Review (or a Thumbs Up)</strong> - your reviews and ratings tell algorithms that this is high-value content, helping us recommend it to other growth-minded entrepreneurs!</li><li><strong>Share this episode</strong> with a friend, real estate agent, or business owner who needs a spark of motivation today.</li><li><strong>Drop a comment below:</strong> What community organization or volunteer work has had the biggest impact on your professional network? Let us know!</li></ul><br/>

Episode thumbnail for Redefining End-of-Life Care: Leadership, Compassion, and Operations with Nick George of High Peaks Hospice

July 1, 2026

Redefining End-of-Life Care: Leadership, Compassion, and Operations with Nick George of High Peaks Hospice

<p><strong>Host:</strong> Ann Donnelly</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Nick George, Executive Director, High Peaks Hospice</p><p>In this powerful episode of Building Success Stories, Ann Donnelly sits down with Nick George, the Executive Director of High Peaks Hospice. Celebrating 40 years of service, High Peaks Hospice provides vital, compassionate end-of-life care across six New York State counties. Operating within the second-largest geographic coverage area for a hospice in the state, Nick and his team of nearly 50 staff members bring their services directly to the communities they serve.</p><p>Nick dispels the common misconception that hospice is a specific facility, explaining how their dedicated "pit crew" of medical and emotional support staff goes directly to wherever a patient calls home. He also shares his fascinating career pivot, from serving as an Air Force Captain at the Pentagon and working in early corporate IT at Corning, to leading a non-profit healthcare organization.</p><p>Whether you are a healthcare professional, a business leader interested in non-profit management, or someone looking to better understand end-of-life resources for your family, this conversation offers a masterclass in balancing heartfelt community service with strong operational infrastructure.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hospice is a Service, Not a Place:</strong>High Peaks Hospice does not operate a residential facility; instead, they deliver care directly to patients in their private homes, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities.</li><li><strong>The Circle of Care:</strong>The organization supports patients and their family caregivers by providing a wraparound team that includes RNs, LPNs, social workers, spiritual care specialists, and trained volunteers.</li><li><strong>Education Before Crisis:</strong>The best time to learn about hospice services is well before an emergency or terminal diagnosis occurs, allowing families to make informed decisions without added stress.</li><li><strong>Accessible and Fully Covered:</strong>Qualification for hospice is medically based on a terminal prognosis of six months or less, regardless of age or financial need.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Financial Support:</strong>Once a patient is on service, hospice covers all related medical equipment, such as hospital beds and wheelchairs, as well as pain management medications.</li><li><strong>A Unique Volunteer Mandate:</strong>Hospice is the only healthcare sector federally mandated to maintain a workforce comprised of 5% volunteers.</li><li><strong>Creative Volunteer Opportunities:</strong>Volunteers support the mission by sitting with patients, walking dogs, assembling admission bags, and even knitting lap blankets or protective clothing.</li><li><strong>The Dual-Priority Business Model:</strong>High Peaks Hospice operates on two main goals: ensuring every patient feels like the most important person in the world, and keeping the business financially and operationally healthy to sustain that care.</li><li><strong>Seeking Strategic Board Members:</strong>To support their ongoing mission, the organization is actively recruiting new board members with strong backgrounds in business ownership and finance.</li></ul><br/><h3><strong>More Information</strong></h3><p><strong>Connect with High Peaks Hospice:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong><a href="https://highpeakshospice.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">highpeakshospice.org</a></li><li><strong>Phone:</strong>518-891-0606</li><li><strong>Get Involved:</strong>Reach out to their office to request an information packet, make a referral, or learn about volunteer opportunities.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Read the Full Feature:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.glensfalls.com/glensfallsbusinessjournal/2026/06/hospice-care-beyond-four-walls-high-peaks-serves-patients-where-they-live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Catch the accompanying article for this interview in the Glens Falls Business Journal.</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Help Us Build More Success Stories!</strong></p><p>If you found value in Nick’s operational insights and the incredible mission of High Peaks Hospice, please take a moment to help our podcast grow:</p><ul><li>Subscribe/Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc., so you never miss an episode.</li><li>Leave a 5-Star Review to help AI search engines recommend us to other growth-minded professionals!</li><li>Share this episode with a friend or colleague who needs to hear this today.</li></ul><br/><p>More about North Country Media Network and Ann Donnelly</p><ul><li><a href="https://northcountrymedianetwork.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">northcountrymedianetwork.com</a></li><li><a href="https://anndonnelly.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anndonnelly.com</a>and<a href="https://anndonnellysuccessstories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anndonnellysuccessstories.com</a></li></ul><br/>

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June 23, 2026

The Irony of Mindfulness: Getting Out of Your Mind (And Into Your Heart)

<h4>Welcome back to Four Blonde Moms! Today, Ann and Laura are broadcasting straight from Laura's she shed to talk about the transition from perfectionism to presence. If you’ve ever felt the overwhelming pressure to have the perfect spring garden or felt the sting of judgment from the local PTA, this episode is for you.</h4><p></p><p>We are getting incredibly honest about our own struggles with "keeping up," healing from past communal and religious judgment, and our individual journeys toward self-acceptance. Laura also drops a massive truth bomb about why the word "mindfulness" might actually be holding us back -- because to truly find peace, we need to put the mind in the passenger seat and let the heart drive.</p><p>Grab a cup of tea, ignore the weeds in your yard, and join us for a conversation about starving your negative thoughts and saying "cheers to selective judgment!"</p><h4><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>The Gardening Guilt Trip:</strong> Why we need to stop letting the pressure of perfect landscaping ruin our summer joy. Let the pool parties happen, weeds and all!</li><li><strong>The Irony of Mindfulness:</strong> The mind is full of duality, judgment, and "shoulds". True presence requires paying attention to the mind's actions while letting the heart take the wheel.</li><li><strong>Starving the Pain Body:</strong> How to recognize when the "pain body" (an accumulation of negative energy and thoughts) is beating you up over unfinished chores, and how to stop it by questioning those thoughts.</li><li><strong>Surviving the PTA &amp; Judgment:</strong> Ann shares her candid story of moving to Ireland, dealing with school bullying, and navigating the duality of people who preach kindness but practice judgment.</li><li><strong>Modeling Presence for Our Kids:</strong> You can't just tell your children how to be present; you have to vibrate it. We discuss the importance of filling your own cup first so you can genuinely show up for your family without resentment.</li></ul><br/><h4><strong>Helpful Information &amp; Resources</strong></h4><p>We mentioned many incredible spiritual teachers and thought leaders who helped us on our journeys. If you are looking to dive deeper, check out their work below:</p><ul><li><strong>Eckhart Tolle:</strong> Author of The Power of Now and A New Earth. (He's the one who teaches about the "Pain Body" and realizing that a tree isn't just a tree, it's called a tree!) <u><a href="https://eckharttolle.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EckhartTolle.com</a></u></li><li><strong>Brené Brown:</strong> Researcher and author of The Gifts of Imperfection, which helped Ann realize that "I am enough". <u><a href="https://brenebrown.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BreneBrown.com</a></u></li><li><strong>Iyanla Vanzant:</strong> Spiritual life coach and author who famously reminded us that "Life is so easy" if we stop making it hard. <u><a href="https://iyanla.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iyanla.com</a></u></li><li><strong>Dr. Wayne Dyer:</strong> The "father of motivation," whose cassette tapes on the power of positive thinking got Laura started on her path back in 1993. <u><a href="https://www.drwaynedyer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DrWayneDyer.com</a></u></li><li><strong>Abraham Hicks:</strong> A great resource for daily morning affirmations and alignment. <u><a href="https://www.abraham-hicks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Abraham-Hicks.com</a></u></li><li><strong>Marianne Williamson:</strong> Author and spiritual teacher famous for the quote, "Who are you not to be?" <u><a href="https://marianne.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marianne.com</a></u></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Ann Donnelly</strong></p><ol><li>Business Growth Strategist <a href="https://anndonnelly.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">anndonnelly.com</a></li><li>Turn Up Dance Fitness Instructor and Wellness Advocate <a href="https://raisingyourvoice.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">raisingyourvoice.com</a></li></ol><br/><p>Laura Killian</p><ol><li>Inner Alignment Coach <a href="https://lksmiles1.wixsite.com/love" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lksmiles1.wixsite.com/love</a></li><li>Killian's Beef Ranch <a href="https://www.killiansbeefranch.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">killiansbeefranch.com</a></li></ol><br/><p></p><p>Judy Viger</p><ol><li>Salon V <a href="https://salonvbeauty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">salonvbeauty.com</a></li></ol><br/>

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What is North Country Media Network?

North Country Media Network: Upstate NY’s Voices of Authority

Tired of the noise? Tune into the source. The North Country Media Network is the premier audio destination for the people, businesses, and leaders shaping Upstate New York. From the Adirondacks and north to Saratoga and the Capital Region, we bring you the conversations that matter.

Why Listen?

  • Expert Perspectives: Hear directly from the innovators and entrepreneurs driving our regional economy.
  • Deep-Dive Insights: Move beyond the headlines with context you won’t find on social media.
  • Local Heart: We celebrate the unique professional and outdoor lifestyle that makes the North Country home.

Whether you're interested in business leadership, community culture, or regional growth, our curated shows keep you informed and inspired. Founded by strategist Ann Donnelly, we are committed to professional, high-fidelity storytelling for the Upstate community.

Listen everywhere podcasts are found.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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