Voices From The Valley

• It’s How Businesses Are Built - Melissa Gilbo

  This week we meet and learn from Melissa Gilbo of Women’s Business League.  Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair 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 [email protected] https://womensbusinessleague.com/ https://linktr.ee/Melissa_Gilbo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagilbo/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-gilbo/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womensbusinessleague/ Other links Amy Pocsik, co-founder Women’s Business League:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypocsik/ Flatbreads - Georgetown:  https://americanflatbread.com/locations/georgetown-ma/ John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ Phone:  978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ Phone:  978-388-5959

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• I Hit Things With Sticks - Scott Winters

  This week we meet and learn from Scott Winters of CNA Stores.  Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair 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 [email protected] https://www.cnastores.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cnastores/ Other links River Street Cafe METRC Mayor Kassandra Gove VNEOC Amesbury Industrial John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ Phone:  978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ Phone:  978-388-5959

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• Has a Bigfoot Hugged You Recently? - Tim O’Neil

  This week we meet and learn from Tim O’Neil of Bigfoot Waterproofing.  Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair 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/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bigfootwaterproofing/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BigfootConsultantsLLC YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUu6X95yNssBk5nDrDmQyCg Other links 603 Basement Solutions John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ Phone:  978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ Phone:  978-388-5959

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• 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.  Hosts John Bachmann of Norwood Insurance Agency and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair 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/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/themerrimackcompany/ Retail location:  Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St. 4th Floor, Lowell, MA. 01852 Other links 15% Discount Code:  cleanfifteen The School for Field Studies Patagonia & Yvon Chouinard Frank H. Cann Drive by Daniel H. Pink John Bachmann https://www.norwoodinsurance.com/ Phone:  978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ Phone:  978-388-5959

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• 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 and Ben Tallberg of AFA Auto Repair 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/ Phone:  978-372-5921 Ben Tallberg https://afaautorepair.com/ Phone:  978-388-5959

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