Latest Episodes
Saratoga Showcase of Homes 2026: 30 Years of Giving Back | Buying Local #89
The 2026 Saratoga Showcase of Homes celebrates its 30th year with 13 homes across Saratoga, showcasing local builders while raising money for local charities ...
Stephen Tomb: Surviving the Arctic & Selling a Business | Buying Local #88
Stephen Tomb of Transworld Business Advisors joins Buying Local to discuss business valuations, exit strategies, and his recent trip to the Arctic ...
Saratoga Comedy Festival Brings 64 Comics to Saratoga | Buying Local #87
Travis Stealey, founder of the Saratoga Comedy Festival, discusses his journey to producing one of the Capital Region's biggest comedy events ...
Don Lehman: Why Local Media & Journalism Still Matter | Buying Local #86
Don Lehman, a Freelance Writer of 30+ years, joins the Buying Local Podcast to discuss the evolution of local journalism and PR ...
Building Community Through Music, Marketing & Mental Health | Buying Local #85
Mike Nelson sits down with Chuck Copenspire, Digital Marketing Consultant at Copenspire Unlimited and founder of the MindBlown Music Festival ...
How 2 Local Business Owners Fed 600 Families | Buying Local #84
Discover how Ryan Holderman and Chris Mastantuono turned a grassroots Thanksgiving food drive into a massive community movement ...
How David Globerson Built a Career as a Full-Time Illustrator | Buying Local #83
Meet David F. Globerson, founder of DFG Illustration, as he shares how he built a full-time career creating custom pet portraits and more ...
About Buying Local
Buying Local is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the small businesses, local food markets, and makers that make Saratoga, Warren, and Washington County shine. Hosted by Mike Nelson, each episode uncovers the fantastic goods, services, and stories hidden in your very own community. We’re here to support local economies—and spotlight the people behind the products and companies you love.