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Real PowerGrowing a Tech Company & Rochester's International Jazz Festival ft. Marc Iacona | #RealPower #53Marc Iacona is the President & CEO of Simcona Electronics, a family owned & operated electronics manufacturing service company headquartered in Rochester NY.Marc is also the executive director & co-producer of one of the city’s most iconic events, the Rochester International Jazz Festival.2025-05-091h 08Real Power#52 | Building a $3M business from a pressure washer in his garage ft. Luke AbbottLuke Abbott is the owner of AllClean Power Wash, Western NY’s most trusted full service exterior cleaning company.2025-05-041h 05Real Power#51 | Building a Multi-Million Dollar Meal Delivery Service Company with Shaina ZazzaroShaina Zazzaro is the founder of Effortlessly Healthy, Rochester NY's go-to for fresh, healthy meal delivery, catering, wholesale, and food truck services.2025-04-271h 08Real Power#50 | Quitting My Corporate Job & Betting On Myself - My StoryMy story of becoming an Entrepreneur and building my company, REAL3D.2025-04-1430 minReal Power#49 | From $200k in Debt to Millionaire - Building a Life of Freedom with Tom SylvesterTom Sylvester is a seasoned business strategist, entrepreneur, and author of Lifestyle Builders.2024-11-081h 02Real Power#48 | Growing a Physical Therapy Clinic as a Partnership with Mike Stewart & Sean RutherfordDr. Mike Stewart & Dr Sean Rutherford are the co-owners of ROC Physical Therapy, Rochester's premier physical therapy clinic for one on one care.2024-10-1848 minReal Power#47 | Building a 7 Figure Event Venue Business with Agathi Georgiou GrahamAgathi is the owner of Arbor Venues, an event venue business located in Rochester, NY.2024-10-1454 minReal Power#46 | Building a 7 Figure Painting Business with Chris SekulaChris is the owner & operator of Sekula's Precision Painting, a residential and commercial painting company based in East Rochester, NY.2024-10-111h 11Real Power#45 | From Working in a Jail to Building a 7 Figure Online Business with Kelan KlineKelan Kline is the co-founder of The Savvy Couple, a personal finance blog & brand that helps families take control of their money and create a life they love.Connect with Kelan:Instagram - @thesavvycoupleYouTube - @TheSavvyCouple 2024-10-0753 minReal Power#44 | How to Sell Anything - Mastering the Art of Sales with Pat FentonPat is the executive Vice President of Retail Sales at Revolution Mortgage and a 22 year sales and motivational speaker veteran in the mortgage and real estate space.2024-10-0444 minReal Power#43 | $150,000+ Video Projects - Building a Top Tier Production Company with Jeremiah GryczkaJeremiah is the owner and CEO of Mountain House Media, a commercial production & post company based in Rochester NY.Connect with Jeremiah:@mountainhousemedia2024-09-301h 02Real Power#42 | Building the Top Basketball Training Company in Western New York with Matt JonesMatt is the owner of HoopsStrength, the top basketball strength training & fitness company in Western NY, helping players improve all aspects of their game.Connect with Matt:Instagram - @hoopsstrength2024-09-271h 11Real Power#41 | Growing a Local Lifestyle Clothing Brand with Joe ReyesJoe is a creative, designer and the owner of Reyes Collective, a local lifestyle brand based in Rochester NYConnect with Joe:Instagram - @reyes_collective2024-09-2341 minReal Power#40 | Scaling an HVAC Business to $70M & 400+ Employees with Ray IsaacPrior to selling the business, Ray was the President & CEO of Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, one of the most recognized HVAC companies in the country.2024-09-201h 32Real Power#39 | Building an $11 Million Dollar Company in 6 Years with Anthony ValerioAnthony is the owner of Four Winds Chimney, a chimney & fireplace restoration/cleaning company based in Rochester NY.Connect with Anthony:Instagram - @fourwindschimney2024-09-1658 minReal Power#38 | Scaling a Lagree Studio to a Team of 20+ and 2 Locations with Erin FerrenteErin is the owner of To The Core, a Lagree & Versa Climbing studio located in Rochester NY.Connect with Erin:Instagram:@tothecore_lagree2024-09-1351 minReal Power#37 | Starting an Online Business Selling Custom Made Wedding Bands with Lorenzo GuerriniLorenzo is the owner of Sesto Synergy, a company based in Rochester NY that creates unique, high quality wedding rings using exotic materials & expert craftsmanship.Connect with Lorenzo:Instagram: @sestosynergy2024-09-091h 00Real Power#36 | 7 Figure Smoothie Bar - Starting a Business at 21 Years Old with Blair MammolitiBlair is the owner of Refresh Smoothie Bar, a local chain of smoothie shops located in Rochester NY.Connect with Blair:Instagram: @refresh_smoothiebar2024-09-0649 minReal Power#35 | Building a Million Dollar Fitness Business with Ivan VoineacIvan is an entrepreneur in the fitness industry here in Rochester NY, owner of IvansFitness & The Culture Gym.Connect with Ivan:Instagram: @ivansfitness2024-09-021h 10Real Power#34 | Choosing Entrepreneurship over College & Building a 7 Figure Moving Company with Joe KlemJoe is the owner & operator of Joe's Moving Company, one of the top moving companies in Rochester NY.Connect with Joe:https://www.joesmoving.co/2024-08-3045 minReal Power#33 | How to Build a Thriving Photography/Videography Business with Jimmy HussJimmy is the owner of Optimum Influence, a media company based in Rochester NY that helps local businesses & individuals grow their brand & influence with photo & video.Connect with Jimmy:Instagram - @optimuminfluencemedia2024-08-2648 minReal Power#32 | How to Succeed as a CEO - Running & Growing Multiple Businesses with Doug SampleDoug is the owner & CEO of Sample Companies and it's family businesses which include - Greater Living Architecture, Kelly Homes of NY, Claymore Development & Sample Real Estate.He's been an active leader, partner, contractor, builder & business consultant within the residential & commercial construction industry for over 20 years.Connect with Doug:https://greaterliving.com/2024-08-2345 minReal Power#31 | Financially Free at 26 Years Old - Real Estate & Generational Wealth with Dante BelmonteDante is a full time real estate agent & real estate investor in the Central NY market. He's the founder & managing partner of Victory Capital Group, an investment firm that purchases & repositions apartment buildings across several markets in the U.S.Connect with Dante:Instagram - @dantebelmonte2024-08-191h 18Real Power#30 | The Journey to Becoming a World Class Bodybuilder with Austin ColeAustin is a 21 year old natural bodybuilder, entrepreneur & social media influencer from Rochester NY.Connect with Austin:Instagram/TikTok/YouTube - @atc_aesthetics2024-08-161h 13Real Power#29 | Taking the Leap & Transitioning from Full-Time Employee to Entrepreneur with Brandon RizzoBrandon is a full time real estate investor in Rochester NY. His company Young Lion Development has flipped 30+ properties over the past couple years, helping to rebuild parts of the Rochester community while building an awesome business for himself & his family.Connect with Brandon:Instagram: @youngliondevelopment2024-08-121h 22Real Power#28 | Scaling the World's Fastest Growing Rage Room Franchise with Steven ShortinoSteven is the founder & CEO of iSmash, the fastest growing rage room franchise in the country.Connect with Steven:https://ismashusa.com/Business Instagram - @ismashrochesterPersonal Instagram - @steveshortino2024-08-091h 01Real Power#27 | From side hustle to multiple six figure wedding photographer with Taylor IsselhardTaylor is the owner of TPI photography, a wedding photography company based in Rochester NY. He's also an educator and coach, helping others grow their own photography businesses to six figures and beyond.Connect with Taylor:Website: tpiphotography.comInstagram: @tpi_photography2024-08-0555 minReal Power#26 | Turning passion into profit & becoming a world class chef with Cruz Nieves (Chef Cruz)Chef Cruz is the founder, owner and executive chef behind Shell, a fine dining experience based in Rochester NY. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, his culinary journey has taken him through prestigious kitchens such as Del Posto & Gabriel Kreuther in NYC, as well has Rella & Snug Harbor in Rochester.Connect with Cruz:Instagram: Personal - @chefcruz585 Business - @shellrestaurant2024-08-021h 16Real Power#25 | Building multiple businesses at 25 years old while in Med School with Johnny HadacJohnny is a 4th year medical student, certified nutritionist & certified culinary medicine specialist. He's the founder of Total Weight Loss & co-founder of Muscle Dummies.Connect with Johnny:Instagram: @johnnyhadac2024-07-291h 12Real Power#24 | From living out of a car to building a successful company with Justin BaschJustin is the owner of Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency based in Rochester NY, specializing in website development & helping businesses improve their online presence.Connect with Justin:Instagram - @jbaschX - Justin BaschWebsite - baschsolutions.com2024-07-261h 13Real Power#23 | Following a passion & living life with no regret with Mike OlinMike is the owner & operator of Dialed in Performance, a performance shop located in Rochester NY dedicated to building motor vehicles for both the street & the race track.Connect with Mike:Instagram - @mike_olin2024-07-2254 minReal Power#22 | Airbnb Masterclass - Building a short term rental management company with Josh BrinerJosh Briner is the owner & operator of VIBE, a short term rental management company servicing the Upstate NY/Finger Lakes region.Connect with Josh:Facebook - Joshua Max BrinerFacebook Group - Upstate NY Airbnb Investors2024-07-191h 13Real Power#21 | Using sales skills to build a thriving marketing agency with Martina BarleyMartina is the owner & CEO of Uptown Marketing, a digital marketing agency serving insurance agents across the country. Connect with Martina:Personal Instagram: @martinanicolebarleyBusiness Instagram: @uptown_marketing2024-07-151h 18Real Power#20 | Scaling a residential remodeling company & doubling in revenue every year with Luke ThomasLuke is the owner of H&L Design/Build, a full service residential remodeling company based in Rochester NY.Connect with Luke:Instagram: @lukecthomasInstagram (company): @hldesign.build2024-07-121h 06Real Power#19 | Building a Top Brokerage & Owning 40+ Properties at 29 Years Old with Sean MattreySean is the broker & owner of The Blueprint Team, one of the top real estate sales teams in Buffalo NY. He's also a real estate investor with a growing portfolio of over 40+ properties at just 29 years old.Connect with Sean:Instagram: @seanmattrey2024-07-081h 29Real Power#18 | Building a lucrative business in the trades with "Colin The Plumber" (Colin Luttrell)Colin is the owner & operator of Colin The Plumber LLC, a plumbing services company based in Rochester NY.Connect with Colin:Instagram: @colintheplumberYoutube: @ColinThePlumberLLC 2024-07-0559 minReal Power#17 | Scaling a Gym to 30+ Employees & 7 Figures in Revenue with Nick MancusoNick is the owner of Elevate, a premier strength & conditioning facility located in Rochester NY. He's been able to scale his business to over 7 figures in revenue in just 5 years.Connect with Nick:Instagram: elevate_585/nickytreatz2024-07-011h 12Real Power#16 | Building the #1 Real Estate Sales Team in Rochester NY with Robert Piazza PalottoRobert is the broker & owner of High Falls Sotheby's International Realty, ranked #1 in the Rochester NY market. His team has sold over $100M in real estate the past 3 years in a row.Connect with Robert:Website: highfallssir.comInstagram: @highfallssir2024-06-281h 04Real Power#15 | From Dealing Drugs to Becoming the #1 Real Estate Broker in Western NY with Jason SokodyJason Sokody is the broker & owner of The Sokody Sales Team, ranked #1 in Western NY for units sold in residential real estate. Connect with Jason:Instagram: @gorillasokody2024-06-241h 15Real Power#14 | Building a Real Estate "Lifestyle" Business & Achieving Financial Freedom with Brett IwanowiczBrett is a full time real estate investor in the Rochester, NY market. He's been able to use real estate to achieve financial freedom & build a business that serves his lifestyle.Connect with Brett:Instagram: @flip4freedomEmail: brett@brettbuysrochouses.com2024-06-211h 03Real Power#13 | Paying Off $115K of Debt in 3 Years with Devan Smalley ("The Digital RN")Devan is a former RN turned entrepreneur/digital creator who helps people "heal" their finances and work towards a financially free future.Connect with Devan:Instagram: @thedigitalrn2024-06-1757 minReal Power#12 | Using Social Media to Become a Top Producing Realtor in 2 Years with Gabby DimauroGabby is a top 100 real estate agent in the Rochester NY market, using social media to generate 90% of her business.Connect with Gabby:Instagram: @gabbysellsrochester2024-06-1455 minReal Power#11 | How to Succeed as a Leader with John RizzoJohn Rizzo is the founder & managing partner of 1RDG, a financial services company based in Rochester NY.2024-06-1057 minReal Power#10 | Owning 80 Units of Real Estate at 25 Years Old with John BoychukJohn is a full time real estate investor in the Rochester, NY market. At 25 years old, he has already accumulated over 80 units of residential & commercial property.Connect with John:Facebook - John BoychukInstagram - @johnboychuk2024-06-071h 01Real Power#09 | Selling the Most Homes in New York State with Anthony ButeraAnthony is the broker & owner of 2 Keller Williams franchises, one in Rochester NY & another in Buffalo NY. He's the leader of The Anthony Butera Team, a top ranked real estate sales team in all of New York State.2024-05-3148 minReal Power#08 | Building a Top 1% Real Estate Team with Tiffany HilbertTiffany is the leader of Team Hilbert, a top ranked real estate team in the Greater Rochester, NY market.Connect with Tiffany:Instagram - @teamhilbertYouTube - Team HilbertWebsite - teamhilbert.com2024-05-2440 minReal Power#07 | Finding Purpose & Freedom in Real Estate with Brett PogodaBrett is a full time real estate investor in Rochester NY, with experience in flipping, wholesaling and airbnb/rentals.Connect with Brett:Instagram: @bpogodaFacebook: Brett Pogoda2024-05-1727 minReal Power#06 | Business, Family & Impact with Mike ThomasMike is the owner of Thomas Media Group, a full service digital marketing agency serving local businesses & brands in the Rochester, NY area.Connect with Mike:Instagram: @michaelthomasWebsite: https://www.mikethomasmedia.com/2024-05-1053 minReal Power#05 | Lessons & Wisdom from 20+ Years in Business with Randy SpurlingRandy is the owner & operator of On The Spot Cleaners, a multi-service cleaning company servicing the Greater Rochester area.He's also a real estate investor & business coach, with decades of experience and knowledge to learn from.Connect with Randy:Instagram: raaandy_spurlingWebsite: https://thespurlinggroup.com/2024-05-0451 minReal Power#04 | Becoming a Millionaire Through Self Storage with Chris LawrenceChris is full time real estate investor in Rochester NY with a focus on commercial self storage acquisition.He has a grown his portfolio to over 1,000 units across 4 states, generating 7 figures in revenue. Connect with Chris:Instagram: @wealthfromstorage2024-04-2645 minReal Power#03 | Selling $92 Million of Real Estate with Mark SiwiecMark is the broker & owner of Elysian Homes, a top ranked team in all of Upstate/Western NY. He's sold over $1 Billion of real estate over his 30+ year career and has built an incredible team of agents around him. In addition to sales, he's also accumulated a portfolio of over 100+ units of residential real estate in the city of Rochester.Connect with Mark:https://www.marksiwiec.com/Instagram: @elysianhomesny2024-04-1935 min
The Marty Grizzanti ShowEp 60 - $150k Profit Flips - Scaling a Rental Portfolio & Building a Legacy with Cam VankerkhoveTogether with Cam Vankerkhove, we share our experiences in real estate investing and the challenges and rewards that come with it. We discussed our journey from sales to real estate investing, exploring the essential factors that contributed to our success. The conversation covers our portfolio, including an apartment building with 79 units, and my approach to value-add opportunities. We also touch on the significance of establishing a morning routine and the impact it has on mindset and productivity. If you're ready to dive into the world of real estate flipping, rental portfolios, and building a lasting legacy, make...2024-04-1735 minReal Power#02 | Achieving Financial Freedom Through Real Estate by Age 33 with Matt DrouinMatt is a full time real estate investor & developer in the Rochester, NY market. Over the last 17 years, he's grown his portfolio to 176 units of residential & commercial property. He's also a coach, mentor & host of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investing Podcast, where he helps other real estate investors land their first large commercial deal. Connect with Matt:Facebook: Matthew DrouinLinkedIn: Matthew DrouinInstagram: @mattmdrouinPodcast: Go Big! Live PodcastFFREIA - Freedom First Real Estate Investors Association2024-04-1240 minReal Power#01 | $150k Profit Flips - Scaling a Rental Portfolio & Building a Legacy with Marty GrizzantiMarty Grizzanti is a full time real estate investor in the Rochester, NY market. He's been flipping houses for over a decade and has built a sizeable rental portfolio of 100+ units. 01:00 Marty's background in sales & getting started with real estate investing09:19 Marty's first deal12:22 Marty's role in his flipping business15:10 Advice for people who are trying to flip their first house18:56 Marty's most successful flip20:45 The importance of buying on deep discounts and having multiple exit strategies26:12 Marty's goals for the future29:00 Buying the deals that nobody else wants 32:05 Th...2024-04-0534 min
The Young Entrepreneur ShowYES 031: How To Live For Free While Building Passive Income At A Young Age With Cam VankerkhoveCam Vankerkhove is the founder of ROCin3D Media which is a real estate photography company in Rochester, NY. However, he never thought that was what he would be doing just a year ago when he was in his first job after college working as an engineer. Listen in on this episode as we talk about- How to live for free while building passive income streams using house hacking- What is house hacking?- The importance of building your network- How to build a network using LinkedIn...2020-10-1900 min