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New York Farm Bureau News Bytes#6: Interview with Maureen Ballatori on AI and Agriculture - 10/8/2025In this episode of News Bytes, we sit down with Maureen Ballatori, Founder & CEO of Agency 29, at New York Kitchen in Canandaigua, NY. Maureen shares how her farm roots shaped her passion for agriculture and how her creative agency helps food, beverage, and ag brands succeed. She also gives us a sneak peek into her keynote at the NYFB State Annual Convention, where she will address the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in agriculture – and how farmers can approach new technology as a helpful tool rather than something to fear.
2025-10-0813 min
In Good Company with Mike Thomas041: How to Build a Brand People Crave w/ Maureen BallatoriJoin us as we sit down with Maureen Ballatori, founder of Agency 29, a Rochester-based creative agency redefining food and beverage branding.From her roots on a central New York dairy farm to launching her own agency while raising young kids, Maureen’s story is one of grit, courage, and learning to leap before you feel ready. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or dreamer wrestling with fear, her journey will inspire you to trust your gut and take the next step.This podcast is presented by Thomas Media Group. Thomas Media Group is a full-service digi...
2025-08-2745 min
Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 6: Jennifer Newman Shares Lessons Learned from Beer, Data, and a Well-Timed ExitFounder and former brewer Jennifer Newman joins host Maureen Ballatori to share hard-won lessons on scaling startups, navigating market shifts, and why data-driven decisions matter in both tech and the beverage industry.
2025-07-3043 minSpilled SaltSS7 Ep 6: Jennifer Newman Shares Lessons Learned from Beer, Data, and a Well-Timed ExitFounder and former brewer Jennifer Newman joins host Maureen Ballatori to share hard-won lessons on scaling startups, navigating market shifts, and why data-driven decisions matter in both tech and the beverage industry.
2025-07-3043 min
Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 5: Scott Meyer and How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Work in Food, Bev, and AgScott Meyer of Chipp.ai joins host Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how food, beverage, and agriculture businesses can use AI tools to save time, boost efficiency, and protect data.
2025-07-2347 minSpilled SaltSS7 Ep 5: Scott Meyer and How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Work in Food, Bev, and AgScott Meyer of Chipp.ai joins host Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how food, beverage, and agriculture businesses can use AI tools to save time, boost efficiency, and protect data.
2025-07-2347 min
Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 4: How Matias Figliozzi, UNIBAIO and Micro Particles are Transforming AgriTechMatias Figliozzi joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how he turned his passion for economic development into an award-winning agri-tech startup, using UNIBAIO’s biotechnology to make agrochemicals more sustainable and efficient.
2025-07-1653 minSpilled SaltSS7 Ep 4: How Matias Figliozzi, UNIBAIO and Micro Particles are Transforming AgriTechMatias Figliozzi joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how he turned his passion for economic development into an award-winning agri-tech startup, using UNIBAIO’s biotechnology to make agrochemicals more sustainable and efficient.
2025-07-1653 min
Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 3: Cybersecurity on the Farm and How Kristin Demoranville Is Protecting Our Food, Animals, and FutureCybersecurity expert Kristin Demoranville joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, sharing her mission to simplify cybersecurity and prepare farm and agricultural organizations to respond quickly.
2025-07-0954 minSpilled SaltSS7 Ep 3: Cybersecurity on the Farm and How Kristin Demoranville Is Protecting Our Food, Animals, and FutureCybersecurity expert Kristin Demoranville joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, sharing her mission to simplify cybersecurity and prepare farm and agricultural organizations to respond quickly.
2025-07-0954 min
Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 2: Lessons From the Lab: John Eaton on R&D, Manufacturing, and Scaling in the Beverage IndustryIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, John Eaton of UltraPhil joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss how startups can avoid costly mistakes through early validation, cross-functional collaboration, and expert guidance in beverage manufacturing.
2025-07-0247 minSpilled SaltSS7 Ep 2: Lessons From the Lab: John Eaton on R&D, Manufacturing, and Scaling in the Beverage IndustryIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, John Eaton of UltraPhil joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss how startups can avoid costly mistakes through early validation, cross-functional collaboration, and expert guidance in beverage manufacturing.
2025-07-0247 min
Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 1: Soil Health, Technology, and the Farmer’s Bottom Line at Cultivate 2025Welcome back to season 7 of the Spilled Salt podcast!
In this episode, host Maureen Ballatori is joined by a panel of experts at Cultivate 2025 to discuss soil health challenges, including profitability, soil testing metrics, carbon credits, and ag tech adoption.
2025-06-251h 32Spilled SaltSS7 Ep 1: Soil Health, Technology, and the Farmer’s Bottom Line at Cultivate 2025Welcome back to season 7 of the Spilled Salt podcast!
In this episode, host Maureen Ballatori is joined by a panel of experts at Cultivate 2025 to discuss soil health challenges, including profitability, soil testing metrics, carbon credits, and ag tech adoption.
2025-06-251h 32
Spilled SaltSS6 Ep 9: From the Field to the Lab and Back Again: How Murli Manohar is Shaping the Future of AgricultureIn this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori sits down with biotech entrepreneur and scientist Murli Manohar to discuss his journey from farming in rural India to the cutting edge of agricultural innovation.
2025-04-2948 minSpilled SaltSS6 Ep 9: From the Field to the Lab and Back Again: How Murli Manohar is Shaping the Future of AgricultureIn this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori sits down with biotech entrepreneur and scientist Murli Manohar to discuss his journey from farming in rural India to the cutting edge of agricultural innovation.
2025-04-2948 min
Spilled SaltSS6 Ep 8: Crushing Grapes on Two Continents: Colleen Hardy on the Realities of Modern WinemakingIn this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori sits down with Colleen Hardy, co-founder of Living Roots Wine & Co., to explore the unlikely, intercontinental story behind one of the wine industry's most agile and resilient boutique brands.
2025-04-2254 minSpilled SaltSS6 Ep 8: Crushing Grapes on Two Continents: Colleen Hardy on the Realities of Modern WinemakingIn this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori sits down with Colleen Hardy, co-founder of Living Roots Wine & Co., to explore the unlikely, intercontinental story behind one of the wine industry's most agile and resilient boutique brands.
2025-04-2254 min
Spilled SaltSS6 Ep 6: Exploring AgTech Investment Strategies with Adam BergmanHost Maureen Ballatori sits down with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of Ecotech Capital, for a candid conversation on the state of ag tech investment strategies for startups and the broader implications of sustainability in agriculture.
2025-04-0855 minSpilled SaltSS6 Ep 6: Exploring AgTech Investment Strategies with Adam BergmanHost Maureen Ballatori sits down with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of Ecotech Capital, for a candid conversation on the state of ag tech investment strategies for startups and the broader implications of sustainability in agriculture.
2025-04-0855 min
Spilled SaltSS6 Ep 3: Damian Mason on Farm Fields and Funny BusinessIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori is joined by Damian Mason, who shares his journey from growing up on a farm to blending agriculture, business, and humor today.
2025-03-1849 minSpilled SaltSS6 Ep 3: Damian Mason on Farm Fields and Funny BusinessIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori is joined by Damian Mason, who shares his journey from growing up on a farm to blending agriculture, business, and humor today.
2025-03-1849 min
Spilled SaltSS6 Ep 1: Exploring the Bioeconomy with Former USDA Sr. Advisor Gregory JaffeIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Greg Jaffe joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his insights on agtech innovation, sustainable agriculture policy, and bioeconomy strategies, including transforming crop waste into energy and navigating the regulatory landscape for startups and agtech leaders.
2025-03-0443 minSpilled SaltSS6 Ep 1: Exploring the Bioeconomy with Former USDA Sr. Advisor Gregory JaffeIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Greg Jaffe joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his insights on agtech innovation, sustainable agriculture policy, and bioeconomy strategies, including transforming crop waste into energy and navigating the regulatory landscape for startups and agtech leaders.
2025-03-0443 min
The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson866: Maureen Ballatori on Understanding Regenerative AgricultureFrom farm to future!In This Podcast: Join Greg as he chats with Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency29, an award-winning creative agency for food, beverage, and agricultural brands. Maureen shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York to creating Agency29 in response to the 2008 economic downturn. The discussion covers her path to building the agency, her focus on brand strategies, and her specialization in food, beverage, and agriculture. Maureen explains the concept of regenerative agriculture, its various interpretations, and its growing consumer demand. Additionally, she highlights her agency's role...
2025-02-2841 min
The Urban Farm Podcast Private feed for Members866: Maureen Ballatori on Understanding Regenerative AgricultureFrom farm to future!In This Podcast: Join Greg as he chats with Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency29, an award-winning creative agency for food, beverage, and agricultural brands. Maureen shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York to creating Agency29 in response to the 2008 economic downturn. The discussion covers her path to building the agency, her focus on brand strategies, and her specialization in food, beverage, and agriculture. Maureen explains the concept of regenerative agriculture, its various interpretations, and its growing consumer demand. Additionally, she highlights her agency's role...
2025-02-2841 min
Spilled SaltSS5 Ep 7: Breeding the New Apple Varieties of the Future with Susan BrownJoin host Maureen Ballatori and Dr. Susan Brown in this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how breeding premium managed apple varieties is revolutionizing the apple industry and meeting consumer demand for high-quality, flavorful apples.
2024-11-1336 minSpilled SaltSS5 Ep 7: Breeding the New Apple Varieties of the Future with Susan BrownJoin host Maureen Ballatori and Dr. Susan Brown in this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how breeding premium managed apple varieties is revolutionizing the apple industry and meeting consumer demand for high-quality, flavorful apples.
2024-11-1336 min
Shelling PeasBuilding a Food & Ag Marketing Empire with Maureen BallatoriIn this episode of Shelling Peas, Chef Ryan Jennings sits down with Maureen Ballatori, founder and CEO of Agency 29, and a key supporter in Sweet Pea’s 2022 Grow-NY competition win. Following last week’s Grow-NY series featuring a few of this year’s finalists, we're gearing up for the 2024 Summit on November 6th & 7th. As we prepare to hear from this year’s innovators, Ryan and Maureen reflect on the challenges, pivotal moments, and strategies that shaped Sweet Pea's journey to success. Maureen shares her own entrepreneurial story, from growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York to build...
2024-11-0355 min
Spilled SaltSS5 Ep 5: How Dylan Vaca and the DeLong Company’s Grown Climate Smart Initiative are Leading the Way in Sustainable AgricultureOn this episode of Spilled Salt, Dylan Vaca and Maureen Ballatori discuss the DeLong Company's Grown Climate Smart initiative that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices through financial incentives and brand partnerships.
2024-10-3035 minSpilled SaltSS5 Ep 5: How Dylan Vaca and the DeLong Company’s Grown Climate Smart Initiative are Leading the Way in Sustainable AgricultureOn this episode of Spilled Salt, Dylan Vaca and Maureen Ballatori discuss the DeLong Company's Grown Climate Smart initiative that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices through financial incentives and brand partnerships.
2024-10-3035 min
Spilled SaltSS5 Ep 2: Matt Brown and the Role of Traceability in Food and BeverageWhen margins are tight, achieving scale is crucial for success. This is where a robust resource planning system can make all the difference. In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori sat down with Matt Brown, CEO of Wherefour, Inc., to discuss the importance of traceability in today’s food, beverage, and agriculture industries.
2024-10-0934 minSpilled SaltSS5 Ep 2: Matt Brown and the Role of Traceability in Food and BeverageWhen margins are tight, achieving scale is crucial for success. This is where a robust resource planning system can make all the difference. In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori sat down with Matt Brown, CEO of Wherefour, Inc., to discuss the importance of traceability in today’s food, beverage, and agriculture industries.
2024-10-0934 min
The Business of Agriculture PodcastPromoting Agriculture: Why We Suck At It & How We Can ImproveThe Business of Agriculture is all about producing food, fuel, and fiber. We're damn good at it. What we're not so good at is promoting our products. In a marketplace that's oversupplied on just about every Agricultural commodity, differentiation, promotion, branding, and marketing are more important than ever. Maureen Ballatori, CEO of Agency 29 — an Agriculture focused advertising firm — agrees and sometimes disagrees with Damian Mason's 5 reasons Agricultural promotion flops. The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: Pattern Ag pattern.ag Redox Bio-Nutrients redoxgrows.com Truterra truterraag.com This content...
2024-09-2358 min
Pauly Guglielmo Show219 - Maureen Ballatori (Agency 29)Maureen Ballatori is an accomplished entrepreneur who has found her niche performing all-inclusive marketing duties for her clients, almost entirely made up of food & agricultural businesses. An expert in branding, Maureen and Pauly talk about their own businesses but also the challenges of creating and growing a brand.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone.Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order!
https://shop.joebeanroasters.comMind of MagnusArtist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal...
2024-09-011h 01
Spilled SaltSS4 Ep 9: BONUS How to Launch a Podcast That’s Worth the SqueezeThinking of hitting record on your own podcast? In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori chats with editor and producer Jennifer Bosch Gyuricska on the whys and hows of podcasting as a powerful content marketing tool for food, beverage, and agriculture brands.
2024-08-2033 minSpilled SaltSS4 Ep 9: BONUS How to Launch a Podcast That’s Worth the SqueezeThinking of hitting record on your own podcast? In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori chats with editor and producer Jennifer Bosch Gyuricska on the whys and hows of podcasting as a powerful content marketing tool for food, beverage, and agriculture brands.
2024-08-2033 min
Bites and Bytes PodcastBrand & Butter of Agriculture with Maureen BallatoriJoin host Kristin Demoranville on the Bites and Bytes Podcast as she welcomes Maureen Ballatori, the dynamic founder and CEO of Agency29. In this insightful episode, Maureen highlights the crucial role of branding in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries. Discover how to build strong, trustworthy brands and navigate the unique challenges faced by agribusinesses in today's evolving market.
This episode provides valuable insider perspectives on why understanding branding is essential for risk management strategies in cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), food safety, and beyond. Whether you're a tech-savvy professional, a cybersecurity expert, or an OT specialist, Maureen's...
2024-07-3153 min
Spilled SaltSS4 Ep 8: Creating a Win-Win Situation for Autonomous Tractors with Ben Alfi of BluewhiteIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, host Maureen Ballatori chats with Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi on transforming tractors into autonomous vehicles, enhancing farm efficiency, and safety.
2024-07-2433 minSpilled SaltSS4 Ep 8: Creating a Win-Win Situation for Autonomous Tractors with Ben Alfi of BluewhiteIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, host Maureen Ballatori chats with Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi on transforming tractors into autonomous vehicles, enhancing farm efficiency, and safety.
2024-07-2433 min
Timeout With LeadersS4:E9 "Celebrate the Highs AND Lows" Timeout with Maureen BallatoriJoin Kevyn Rustici and Tyler White as they sit down with Maureen Ballatori, CEO and Founder of Agency 29, to explore the power of storytelling in the food, agriculture, and beverage industries. Discover how Maureen gives voice to small farmers, sharing their hardships and passions to highlight their dedication to quality, clean, and sustainable practices. Learn about the importance of authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability in building strong customer relationships and inspiring movements that support meaningful brands but also a lesson to organizations and leaders looking to build cultures and employer brands!
2024-07-1554 minTimeout With LeadersS4:E9 "Celebrate the Highs AND Lows" Timeout with Maureen BallatoriJoin Kevyn Rustici and Tyler White as they sit down with Maureen Ballatori, CEO and Founder of Agency 29, to explore the power of storytelling in the food, agriculture, and beverage industries. Discover how Maureen gives voice to small farmers, sharing their hardships and passions to highlight their dedication to quality, clean, and sustainable practices. Learn about the importance of authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability in building strong customer relationships and inspiring movements that support meaningful brands but also a lesson to organizations and leaders looking to build cultures and employer brands!
2024-07-1554 min
Spilled SaltSS4 Ep 2: A Passion for Journalism and Emerging Brands: NOSH's Monica WatrousListen in to Spilled Salt as Host Maureen Ballatori and guest Monica Watrous explore media coverage, entrepreneurship, and transparency - and building it all under the public eye - in the dynamic CPG industry.
Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/a-passion-for-journalism-and-emerging-brands-noshs-monica-watrous/.
2024-06-1227 minSpilled SaltSS4 Ep 2: A Passion for Journalism and Emerging Brands: NOSH's Monica WatrousListen in to Spilled Salt as Host Maureen Ballatori and guest Monica Watrous explore media coverage, entrepreneurship, and transparency - and building it all under the public eye - in the dynamic CPG industry.
Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/a-passion-for-journalism-and-emerging-brands-noshs-monica-watrous/.
2024-06-1227 min
Spilled SaltSS3 Ep 8: Empowering New Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs with Rhonda DestinoFrom community advocacy to food entrepreneurship, Rhonda Destino is shaping the small business landscape in Rochester, NY. Don’t miss this episode of Spilled Salt as Rhonda and host Maureen Ballatori discuss navigating local government, fostering collaboration, and overcoming funding challenges for food ventures.
2024-03-2735 minSpilled SaltSS3 Ep 8: Empowering New Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs with Rhonda DestinoFrom community advocacy to food entrepreneurship, Rhonda Destino is shaping the small business landscape in Rochester, NY. Don’t miss this episode of Spilled Salt as Rhonda and host Maureen Ballatori discuss navigating local government, fostering collaboration, and overcoming funding challenges for food ventures.
2024-03-2735 min
Spilled SaltSS3 Ep 7: The Art of Venture Capital with Adie Akuffo-AffulAdie Akuffo-Afful joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss entrepreneurial ventures, including WeFunder, a business concept linking local businesses, and a fractional art investment platform. Listen in for his insights on innovative projects, stakeholder satisfaction, funding opportunities and business growth strategies.
2024-03-2041 minSpilled SaltSS3 Ep 7: The Art of Venture Capital with Adie Akuffo-AffulAdie Akuffo-Afful joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss entrepreneurial ventures, including WeFunder, a business concept linking local businesses, and a fractional art investment platform. Listen in for his insights on innovative projects, stakeholder satisfaction, funding opportunities and business growth strategies.
2024-03-2041 min
Spilled SaltSS3 Ep 5: Science and the Vine: Matt Schrader’s Making Friends with WineJoin Maureen Ballatori and Matt Schrader in conversation on Spilled Salt as they discuss Matt’s unconventional journey from microbiology to winemaking. Matt shares how he’s strategic in the winemaking process, the importance of consistency in flavor profiles, and how he’s helping new consumers make friends with wine.
2024-03-0630 minSpilled SaltSS3 Ep 5: Science and the Vine: Matt Schrader’s Making Friends with WineJoin Maureen Ballatori and Matt Schrader in conversation on Spilled Salt as they discuss Matt’s unconventional journey from microbiology to winemaking. Matt shares how he’s strategic in the winemaking process, the importance of consistency in flavor profiles, and how he’s helping new consumers make friends with wine.
2024-03-0630 min
Spilled SaltSS3 Ep 3: Navigating the Founders Journey with Kyle PetersKyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Ballatori.
2024-02-2144 minSpilled SaltSS3 Ep 3: Navigating the Founders Journey with Kyle PetersKyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Ballatori.
2024-02-2144 min
Spilled SaltSS3 Ep 2: Transforming Companies and Nurturing Leaders with Insights from Warren Zeiser of WeRise ConsultingIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.
2024-02-1437 minSpilled SaltSS3 Ep 2: Transforming Companies and Nurturing Leaders with Insights from Warren Zeiser of WeRise ConsultingIn this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.
2024-02-1437 min
Spilled SaltSS3 Ep1: Running Toward Your Light with Mark Samuel of IWON OrganicsMark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, mental health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good Wellness Program.
2024-02-0738 minSpilled SaltSS3 Ep1: Running Toward Your Light with Mark Samuel of IWON OrganicsMark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, mental health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good Wellness Program.
2024-02-0738 min
Spilled SaltSS2 Ep 1 Fermenting Success: Sam Alcaine and the Pursuit of InterestingIn this first episode of our second season of the Spilled Salt podcast, Sam Alcaine, a Cornell professor with diverse industry experience, joins our host Maureen Ballatori to discuss his journey from brewing at Miller Coors to food safety at Unilever. Listen in as he shares a career path that took him from corporate to academic and included entrepreneurial ventures, Dos Lusas and Norwhey, demonstrating his passion for fermentation and all things interesting.
2023-11-1431 minSpilled SaltSS2 Ep 1 Fermenting Success: Sam Alcaine and the Pursuit of InterestingIn this first episode of our second season of the Spilled Salt podcast, Sam Alcaine, a Cornell professor with diverse industry experience, joins our host Maureen Ballatori to discuss his journey from brewing at Miller Coors to food safety at Unilever. Listen in as he shares a career path that took him from corporate to academic and included entrepreneurial ventures, Dos Lusas and Norwhey, demonstrating his passion for fermentation and all things interesting.
2023-11-1431 min
The Family Biz ShowEp 92. Reflection, Swim Lanes & Visual Hammers: The Keys to Success in Family Business Branding Ep 92. Reflection, Swim Lanes & Visual Hammers: The Keys to Success in Family Business Branding In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Agency 29 owner Maureen Ballatori joins us to discuss branding and marketing in family businesses. Maureen shares her background and journey into the world of branding, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and articulating a family business's value proposition. We explore the process of helping family businesses bridge the gap between generations and the role of brand strategy in adding clarity and direction. The conversation also touches on standing out in the market, financial c...
2023-10-2059 minThe Family Biz ShowEp 92. Reflection, Swim Lanes & Visual Hammers: The Keys to Success in Family Business Branding Ep 92. Reflection, Swim Lanes & Visual Hammers: The Keys to Success in Family Business Branding In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Agency 29 owner Maureen Ballatori joins us to discuss branding and marketing in family businesses. Maureen shares her background and journey into the world of branding, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and articulating a family business's value proposition. We explore the process of helping family businesses bridge the gap between generations and the role of brand strategy in adding clarity and direction. The conversation also touches on standing out in the market, financial c...
2023-10-2059 min
Spilled SaltSS1 Ep 8 Maria Kast: How Food, Bev, and Ag Founders Can Avoid Burnout and Become Stronger LeadersMaria Kast of Core Leadership Development joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with your inner coach, avoiding burnout, and fostering a mindful culture in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries.
Download Maria's DIY Retreat Planner here: https://leadwithcore.com/diyplanner
2023-08-1633 minSpilled SaltSS1 Ep 8 Maria Kast: How Food, Bev, and Ag Founders Can Avoid Burnout and Become Stronger LeadersMaria Kast of Core Leadership Development joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with your inner coach, avoiding burnout, and fostering a mindful culture in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries.
Download Maria's DIY Retreat Planner here: https://leadwithcore.com/diyplanner
2023-08-1633 min
Spilled SaltSS1 Ep 6 Jacob Fox: Demystifying Agriculture, Regenerative Farming and Sustainable EcosystemsJacob Fox, a regenerative systems consultant, joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, to discuss demystifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming methods. Listen in as Jacob advocates paying farmers for ecosystem services to ensure a resilient future for agriculture.
2023-08-0237 minSpilled SaltSS1 Ep 6 Jacob Fox: Demystifying Agriculture, Regenerative Farming and Sustainable EcosystemsJacob Fox, a regenerative systems consultant, joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, to discuss demystifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming methods. Listen in as Jacob advocates paying farmers for ecosystem services to ensure a resilient future for agriculture.
2023-08-0237 min
Spilled SaltSS1 Ep 4: Tim McDowell: Chasing Success in the Evolving Cannabis IndustryIn this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis business amidst changing regulations.
2023-07-1937 minSpilled SaltSS1 Ep 4: Tim McDowell: Chasing Success in the Evolving Cannabis IndustryIn this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis business amidst changing regulations.
2023-07-1937 min
Spilled SaltSS1 Ep 2 Linda Alvarez: Why We Need Sports Nutrition Food Products for WomenLinda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle Nutrition offers safe and healthy products for active women at all stages of life. Their first product line, energy purees, has gained popularity among athletes and busy women seeking convenient and healthy snacks.
2023-07-1136 minSpilled SaltSS1 Ep 2 Linda Alvarez: Why We Need Sports Nutrition Food Products for WomenLinda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle Nutrition offers safe and healthy products for active women at all stages of life. Their first product line, energy purees, has gained popularity among athletes and busy women seeking convenient and healthy snacks.
2023-07-1136 min
Think. Build. Launch. with MARL Startup StudioCoworking Spaces Inspire InnovationJennifer Sertl and Maureen Ballatori of 29 Design Studio & Metro Collective discuss the importance of cross-pollination for innovation and the role coworking spaces have in entrepreneurship.
2022-07-2614 min
Real Business ConnectionsStop Isolating Yourself and Build Community w/ Maureen Ballatori of Metro Collective (ROC #101)Rochester Business Connections Episode #101 w/ Maureen Ballatori, Founder/CEO at 29 Design Studio | Founder of Metro Collective and Co-Owner of Port 100 Cowork!
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2022-03-2857 min
Rochester Business ConnectionsR0C #101: Stop Isolating Yourself and Build Community w/ Maureen Ballatori of Metro CollectiveRochester Business Connections Episode #101 w/ Maureen Ballatori, Founder/CEO at 29 Design Studio | Founder of Metro Collective and Co-Owner of Port 100 Cowork!
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2022-03-2858 min
Inside the FLXINSIDE THE FLX: Maureen BallatoriIn this episode, we visit with Maureen Ballatori of Metro Collective, an online community for those who used shared workspaces.
2022-03-0514 min
RocGrowthSocial Enterprise Pitch Battle: Imprintable Solutions 2021-10-28Congrats to Tina Paradiso, founder of Imprintable Solutions for winning the Social Enterprise Pitch Battle. All the startups had a great pitch and are going to make a social impact. Tina's pitch discussed how a social impact is embedded into her business model. This includes benefits and programming to employees ranging from a fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms and washer/dryers at work for all employees to programs to help employees to prepare for life and career advancement.
Thanks to Michael Thaney and the Startup Grind team for partnering with Roc Growth to bring the community together to make...
2021-10-2911 min
RocGrowthSocial Enterprise Pitch Battle: TheirStory 2021-10-28Congrats to Zack Ellis, founder of TheirStory for pitching on the Social Enterprise Pitch Battle. All the startups had a great pitch and are going to make a social impact. Check out this excellent pitch.
Thanks to Michael Thaney and the Startup Grind team for partnering with Roc Growth to bring the community together to make this event happen.
And this event is nothing without our judges! A Special thank you to: Maureen Ballatori, Kelly Metras and Kathy Driscoll.
2021-10-2811 min
Sunday ConversationMaureen Ballatori: Pandemic forced BS to be taken OUT of marketingMaureen Ballatori leads 29Design Studio in Geneva. That has been a driving force in her life, and last year- the company pivoted to a new niche in marketing. It paid off big time with a number of high profile awards collected for their work during 2020. This week we talk with her about the future of marketing, and about the honesty businesses (big and small!) MUST have with customers or prospects.
2021-03-2623 min
The Debrief Podcast#94: Being Nimble During Economic DownturnRight around the time the Coronavirus Pandemic was gaining steam here in the U.S. two local co-working organizations joined forces. Metro CoWorking, located in Rochester, and Port 100, located in Geneva. Just a few months after the announcement that Port 100 had secured funding through Ontario County to continue operation in downtown Geneva - the partnership would test the skillset of all parties involved. But Maureen Ballatori, who we caught up with for today's episode of The Daily Debrief says coworking and businesses all face the same challenges during a pandemic like this one.
2020-05-1007 min
Inside the FLX#207: Port 100 helps change what economic development looks like in Finger LakesEarlier this month it was announced that around $30,000 had been secured in funding through Ontario County Economic Development for Port 100, a co-working space in downtown Geneva, which had seen its public funding disappear unceremoniously after a decision by last year's City Council. Maureen Ballatori, who runs the facility, as well as her own marketing agency out of the co-work space is going to be in-studio discussing the changes, and what 2020 has in store for one of Geneva's most-exciting ventures.
2020-01-1628 min
The Currency003: Maureen Ballatori & Success by DesignMaureen Ballatori is the founder of 29 Design Studio, a branding and marketing agency with offices in Geneva and Rochester, NY. In this episode, Maureen shares her story from graduating college to launching 29 Design Studio and gives some insight on what it takes to succeed. She also shares advice for first-time entrepreneurs, how she deals with stress, and the importance in growing as a leader.
Learn more about Maureen and 29 Design Studio here. Also, you can follow 29 Design Studio on Facebook.
If you enjoyed this one, make sure to check out Episode 004 of The Currency!
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2019-04-2845 min