- 15
- Episodes
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- 2023
- First episode
About Voices From The Valley
Voices From The Valley is a podcast where we meet the movers and shakers in and around the Merrimack Valley. Each episode, co-hosts John Bachmann and Ben Tallberg will interview business people throughout the Merrimack Valley of Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. We'll learn how they got where they are, why they love doing what they do, challenges they've faced along the way, and how we can learn from them.
- Publisher
- Voices From The Valley
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 9 Mar 2023
- Latest episode
- 1 Feb 2024
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
1 Feb 2024
It’s How Businesses Are Built - Melissa Gilbo
This week we meet and learn from Melissa Gilbo of Women’s Business League (https://womensbusinessleague.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Melissa as she tells us that networking doesn’t have to be so scary, about how we can make networking easier, how to take the leap to start a new business, and even gives us some marketing suggestions. Contact links Melissa Gilbo melissa@womensbusinessleague.com (mailto:melissa@womensbusinessleague.com) https://womensbusinessleague.com/ (https://womensbusinessleague.com/) https://linktr.ee/Melissa_Gilbo (https://linktr.ee/Melissa_Gilbo?utm_source=linktree_admin_share) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagilbo/ (https://www.instagram.com/melissagilbo/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-gilbo/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-gilbo/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womensbusinessleague/ (https://www.facebook.com/womensbusinessleague/) Other links Amy Pocsik, co-founder Women’s Business League: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypocsik/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypocsik/) Flatbreads - Georgetown: https://americanflatbread.com/locations/georgetown-ma/ (https://americanflatbread.com/locations/georgetown-ma/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
4 Jan 2024
I Hit Things With Sticks - Scott Winters
This week we meet and learn from Scott Winters of CNA Stores (https://www.cnastores.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Scott as he tells us about music in his life, a massive motorcycle accident that changed his life, working to not only legalize but to stand behind cannabis locally, and his life working with CNA Stores CEO and Founder Rob DiFazio. We learn about marketing and hiring at a cannabis shop and also all of the philanthropic work they do for our community. Contact links Scott Winters scott@CNAstores.com https://www.cnastores.com/ (https://www.cnastores.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnastores/ (https://www.instagram.com/cnastores/) Other links River Street Cafe (https://www.riverstpizza.com/) METRC (https://www.metrc.com/) Mayor Kassandra Gove (https://www.instagram.com/kassandra_gove/) VNEOC (https://vneoc4vets.org/) Amesbury Industrial (https://www.amesburyindustrial.com/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
19 Oct 2023
Has a Bigfoot Hugged You Recently? - Tim O’Neil
This week we meet and learn from Tim O’Neil of Bigfoot Waterproofing (https://www.bigfootwaterproofing.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Tim as he tells us all about their marketing plans, employee appreciation (which may or may not involve hugs), as well as the fact that it can be the smallest of things to ensure the best customer experiences. Tim may have even created a new segment, Voices After Dark, where we dug deep into Tim’s thoughts on the podcast, how he’d like to see Ben video things for him at AFA, and asked all the deep insurance questions that John loves to hear. Contact links Tim O’Neil (978) 338-4545 https://www.bigfootwaterproofing.com/ (https://www.bigfootwaterproofing.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfootwaterproofing/ (https://www.instagram.com/bigfootwaterproofing/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigfootConsultantsLLC (https://www.facebook.com/BigfootConsultantsLLC) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUu6X95yNssBk5nDrDmQyCg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUu6X95yNssBk5nDrDmQyCg) Other links 603 Basement Solutions (https://603basementsolutions.com/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
5 Oct 2023
Environmentally Responsible Does Not Equal Burlap Sack - Ken Michienzi
This week we meet and learn from Ken Michienzi, founder and CEO of The Merrimack Company (https://merrimackco.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Ken as he tells us about giving up a life in major technology companies like Apple and Tesla, to found his environmentally responsible apparel company that focuses on community, nature and adventure. Not only do we talk about the highs and lows so far with his new company, but we also learn about his massive, long-term vision. World domination visions is something all of us business people should think about for our own businesses! Contact links Ken Michienzi https://themerrimackcompany.com/ (https://themerrimackcompany.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themerrimackcompany/ (https://www.instagram.com/themerrimackcompany/?hl=en) Retail location: Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St. 4th Floor, Lowell, MA. 01852 Other links 15% Discount Code: cleanfifteen The School for Field Studies (https://fieldstudies.org/) Patagonia & Yvon Chouinard Frank H. Cann (https://www.fhcann.com/remembering-frank-h-cann-jr/) Drive by Daniel H. Pink (https://www.danpink.com/books/drive/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
7 Sept 2023
Guess Who’s Back…Voices From The Valley Is Back
Although we took a bit of a hiatus, Voices From The Valley is back for Season 2. During Season 1, hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chatted with a number of business people from the Merrimack Valley and learned about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship from the people that lived them. Season 2 will have more of the same. During this preview episode, John and Ben talk all things from what they’ve learned hosting a podcast and things they are currently facing in their businesses as well as topics like haunted lakes and getting hyped up on Mountain Dew. Be sure to keep an eye out for all of the Season 2 episodes that will be dropping soon! Contact links John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
11 May 2023
Is Your Chiropractor The Bright Spot In Your Day? - Dr. Allie DiSalvo
This week we meet and learn from Dr. Allison DiSalvo, owner and treating physician at The Body Remedy (https://www.thebodyremedyma.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Dr. Allie as she tells us about going out on her own as the pandemic was changing up the world of chiropractic care. Dr. Allie talks about having to lean on other people in her network to get the business up and running. Not to mention, you might be surprised as this chiropractor is not all about the popping and cracking! Contact links Dr. Allie DiSalvo https://www.thebodyremedyma.com/ (https://www.thebodyremedyma.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebodyremedyma/ (https://www.instagram.com/thebodyremedyma/) Phone: 978-231-9032 Email: info@thebodyremedyma.com Other links SLS Fitness - https://www.slsfitness.com/ (https://www.slsfitness.com/) F45 - https://f45training.com/northandover/home (https://f45training.com/northandover/home) Salon Metta - https://www.salonmetta.com/ (https://www.salonmetta.com/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
4 May 2023
Leaving a Day Job to Start a Video Business - Jon Almas
This week we meet and learn from Jon Almas, founder of Aeropex Media Creative (https://www.aeropexmediacreative.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Jon as he tells us about leaving a corporate career and starting his business. He has gone from a video production company to now including marketing strategy as a core focus for his clients. We dig into why companies need to focus more on the strategy than the actual tactics. Contact links Jon Almas https://www.aeropexmediacreative.com/ (https://www.aeropexmediacreative.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am_creative_marketing/ (https://www.instagram.com/am_creative_marketing/) Phone: 978-464-8895 Email: info@aeropexmediacreative.com Other links Amesbury Chamber of Commerce - https://amesburychamber.com/ (https://amesburychamber.com/) Newburyport Chamber of Commerce - https://www.newburyportchamber.org/ (https://www.newburyportchamber.org/) Matt Forcier - https://www.lmv-productions.com/ (https://www.lmv-productions.com/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
27 Apr 2023
Hiring & Firing, Working Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions with…A Musician!? - Zach Field
This week we meet and learn from Zach Field, owner & instructor at Zach Field Drums & Music. Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair (https://afaautorepair.com/) chat with Zach as he tells us that he’s on this planet to perform and to teach. But along the way of building this business with 30+ instructors and over 600 students, he needs to dig into the weeds like any other business person. We talk about systems, hiring & firing, mergers & acquisitions, etc. But that’s not all. We talk about his new performance space and a teaching software that he is launching. Contact links Zach Field https://zachfielddrumsandmusic.com/ (https://zachfielddrumsandmusic.com/) https://www.thespacezfdm.com/ (https://www.thespacezfdm.com/) https://www.drumroom.io/home (https://www.drumroom.io/home) Phone: (978) 462-1100 Email: zach@zachfielddrumsandmusic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachfielddrumsandmusic/ (https://www.instagram.com/zachfielddrumsandmusic/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachfielddrumsandmusic (https://www.facebook.com/zachfielddrumsandmusic) Other links The Music Mill Manchester - https://manchestermusicmill.com/ (https://manchestermusicmill.com/) Blue Man Group - https://www.blueman.com/ (https://www.blueman.com/) Percussive Arts Society International Convention - https://pasic.org/ (https://pasic.org/) https://www.score.org/ (https://www.score.org/) Dave DiCenso - https://davedicenso.com/ (https://davedicenso.com/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ (https://afaautorepair.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
20 Apr 2023
Starting Another Business From Scratch Can Be Scary - Anthony Tomacchio
This week we meet and learn from Anthony Tomacchio, co-owner of Loaded (https://loadedfoodgroup.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat with Anthony as he tells us about all of the ups and downs of starting a business in another state then coming back home and co-founding two restaurant concepts. But through it all, never being satisfied and always having the next idea on the horizon. Contact links Anthony Tomacchio https://loadedfoodgroup.com/ (https://loadedfoodgroup.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getloadedhaverhill/ (https://www.instagram.com/getloadedhaverhill/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088561870694 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088561870694) Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprimalfooddude/ (https://www.instagram.com/theprimalfooddude/) Other links Stacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedmestacks/ (https://www.instagram.com/feedmestacks/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
13 Apr 2023
How’d We End Up With 60,000 Facebook Page Members? - Gerald Schiavoni
This week we meet and learn from Gerald Schiavoni of Five Point Strategies & Merrimack Valley Eats (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat with Gerald as he tells us about going from contributing to local Facebook town pages, to starting one of his own with close friends, to seeing the audience grow to over 60,000 members! We learn all about the struggles related to being a restaurateur but also some avenues to seek help when starting out in this space. Contact links Gerald Schiavoni Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrybeyondboston/ (https://www.instagram.com/hungrybeyondboston/) Post about the Rusty Can in Byfield: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/permalink/1926744990838542/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/mveats/permalink/1926744990838542/) Haverhill Small Business Support Links: https://www.haverhillbusinessportal.com/support-programs (https://www.haverhillbusinessportal.com/support-programs) https://www.score.org/ (https://www.score.org/) Alpine Butcher in Lowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alpinebutcher (https://www.tiktok.com/@alpinebutcher) Simon Sinek Start With Why: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ (https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
6 Apr 2023
I’m Starting a Small Business. Is the Franchise Model the Best for Me? - Jonathan Mandell
This week we meet and learn from Jonathan Mandell of Blue Moon Estate Sales (https://www.bluemoonestatesales.com/merrimackvalley/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat with Jonathan as he tells us about starting a small business in a franchise. He talks about some of the challenges specifically facing estate sales professionals in the northeast, mostly because the general public doesn’t know what it’s all about. Jonathan gives us a glimpse of how in his line of work, he is helping people through transitions. Contact links Jonathan Mandell https://www.bluemoonestatesales.com/merrimackvalley/ (https://www.bluemoonestatesales.com/merrimackvalley/) Phone: 978 852 5492 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluemoonMerrimackValley (https://www.facebook.com/BluemoonMerrimackValley) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemoon_mv/ (https://www.instagram.com/bluemoon_mv/) https://www.estatesales.net/ (https://www.estatesales.net/) https://estatesales.org/ (https://estatesales.org/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
30 Mar 2023
Leaving the Corporate World for the Entrepreneur’s Life - Dawn Sullivan
This week we meet and learn from Dawn Sullivan of Declutterize with Dawn (https://www.declutterizewithdawn.com/). Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat with Dawn as she tells us about getting fed up with corporate life and finding happiness in organizing. She describes how the chase for money and titles did not cut it any further and how she started her business from scratch. With that comes the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Contact links Dawn Sullivan https://www.declutterizewithdawn.com/ (https://www.declutterizewithdawn.com/) Email: dawn@declutterizewithdawn.com Phone: 978-314-2353 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeclutterizewithDawn (https://www.facebook.com/DeclutterizewithDawn) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declutterizewithdawn/ (https://www.instagram.com/declutterizewithdawn/) Grid and Glam - Corinne Morahan https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam (https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam) https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan (https://www.instagram.com/corinnemorahan) The E-Myth Revisted by Michael E. Gerber https://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Revisited-audiobook/dp/B00094F0ES/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VOARVID8WCKH&keywords=the+e-myth+book&qid=1679526015&sprefix=the+e-myth+book%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/The-E-Myth-Revisited-audiobook/dp/B00094F0ES/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VOARVID8WCKH&keywords=the+e-myth+book&qid=1679526015&sprefix=the+e-myth+book%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
23 Mar 2023
There are Peaks and Valleys When Starting a Small Business - Joe Gannuscio
This week hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat with Joe Gannuscio, president of Northeast Digital Imaging (https://www.ne-digital.com/). Joe tells us when his passion for graphic design started and how this was the start of his journey towards Northeast Digital Imaging. We learn all about some big jobs he’s completed, but also some of the struggles of starting a new small business. Contact links Joe Gannuscio https://www.ne-digital.com/ (https://www.ne-digital.com/) Phone: 978-387-5608 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nedigital (https://www.facebook.com/nedigital) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeast_digital/ John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
16 Mar 2023
How to Navigate Tough Times in the Massachusetts Real Estate Market - Marc Ouellet
This week hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat with Marc Ouellet, realtor/owner of Stone Ridge Properties (https://www.stoneridgeproperties.com/). Marc tells us how he went from a collegiate athlete to being not only a realtor but a firefighter in Newburyport as well. We also learn about the struggles in the current real estate market and tips if people want to be a realtor. Contact links Marc Ouellet https://www.stoneridgeproperties.com/ (https://www.stoneridgeproperties.com/) Phone: 978-387-5608 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjouellet (https://www.facebook.com/mjouellet) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.ouellet_re/ (https://www.instagram.com/marc.ouellet_re/) John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
9 Mar 2023
Episode Zero - John & Ben
This week hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) and Ben Tallberg of Amesbury Foreign Auto (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) chat about Voices From The Valley and what this show is all about. Contact links John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ (https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/) Phone: 978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://amesburyforeignauto.com/ (https://amesburyforeignauto.com/) Phone: 978-388-5959
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