https://wabcradio.com/podcast/joe-connolly-business-success-stories-wabc-radio/ Joe Connolly is a legend in business success stories large and small. Each week Joe features a peek behind the curtain of a business and the decisions, challenges and hurdles they have to overcome to grow the bottom line. As heard on WABC Radio! Joe Connolly is a legend in business success stories large and small. Each week Joe features a peek behind the curtain of a business and the decisions, challenges and hurdles they have to overcome to grow the bottom line. As heard on WABC Radio! en-US hourly 1 WABC Radio 2024 How Businesses Reach the Top! WABC Radio WABC Radio Joe Connolly is a legend in business success stories large and small. Each week Joe features a peek behind the curtain of a business and the decisions, challenges and hurdles they have to overcome to grow the bottom line. As heard on WABC Radio! podcast@wabcradio.com podcast@wabcradio.com WABC Radio podcast@wabcradio.com No No https://wabcradio.com/episode/cost-management-and-timeless-style-05-23-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/cost-management-and-timeless-style-05-23-25/#respond Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/cost-management-and-timeless-style-05-23-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c734854 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly interviews Anita Manfredonia, the owner of PippyandLilly.com, about her approach to managing rising supplier costs without significantly increasing prices for customers. Anita discusses her strategy of emphasizing the durability and timelessn 00:01:53 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-secret-to-standing-out-in-the-fashion-e-commerce-world-05-21-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-secret-to-standing-out-in-the-fashion-e-commerce-world-05-21-25/#respond Wed, 21 May 2025 14:11:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-secret-to-standing-out-in-the-fashion-e-commerce-world-05-21-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c683193 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly highlights the business success of Anita Manfredonia, a Long Island fashion business owner. Anita has significantly improved and personalized her website, allowing for customer interactions that resemble in-store experiences. Unlike many larg 00:01:53 https://wabcradio.com/episode/self-made-success-in-womens-fashion-e-commerce-05-19-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/self-made-success-in-womens-fashion-e-commerce-05-19-25/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 14:06:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/self-made-success-in-womens-fashion-e-commerce-05-19-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c92235 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly shares the inspiring business success story of Anita Manfredonia, a Long Island boutique owner who adapted to post-COVID challenges by enhancing her online presence. After taking detailed technology and marketing courses, Anita built and mana 00:01:53 https://wabcradio.com/episode/understanding-the-boom-in-gold-investment-05-16-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/understanding-the-boom-in-gold-investment-05-16-25/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/understanding-the-boom-in-gold-investment-05-16-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c26388 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Conley shares a business success story featuring Michael Bennett, founder of Almira Gold. Michael explains the fundamentals of gold investment, highlighting its historical significance as a store of wealth and the current factors driving its high valu 00:02:15 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-gold-rush-of-modern-times-05-14-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-gold-rush-of-modern-times-05-14-25/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-gold-rush-of-modern-times-05-14-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c447909 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly interviews Michael Bennett, founder of Altamira Gold. Bennett shares his passion for geology, which started at a young age and led him to study mining geology at the Royal School of Mines in London. Now operating in Brazil, he discusses the t 00:02:17 https://wabcradio.com/episode/striking-gold-in-the-jungles-05-12-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/striking-gold-in-the-jungles-05-12-25/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 14:54:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/striking-gold-in-the-jungles-05-12-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c875496 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly interviews Michael Bennett, the founder of Altamira Gold. Bennett shares his experience of discovering significant gold deposits in the former jungles of Brazil and overseeing mining operations in the region. Altamira Gold has identified abou 00:02:16 https://wabcradio.com/episode/preparing-for-economic-changes-05-09-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/preparing-for-economic-changes-05-09-25/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/preparing-for-economic-changes-05-09-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c500519 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Conley presents key financial advice from Gary Angiuli of the Staten Island law firm, Angiuli & Gentile. They discuss the challenges faced by business owners due to current economic disruptions, particularly supply chain issues. With a focus on ma 00:02:05 https://wabcradio.com/episode/preparing-for-buying-or-selling-a-business-with-legal-expertise-05-07-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/preparing-for-buying-or-selling-a-business-with-legal-expertise-05-07-25/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/preparing-for-buying-or-selling-a-business-with-legal-expertise-05-07-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c980479 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly shares important advice from Gary Angiuli, attorney from the Staten Island law firm Angiuli & Gentile, about the often-overlooked aspect of commercial leases when buying or selling a business. They highlight how the remaining term on a le 00:02:07 https://wabcradio.com/episode/understanding-the-financial-pitfalls-and-protections-in-elder-care-05-05-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/understanding-the-financial-pitfalls-and-protections-in-elder-care-05-05-25/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 12:43:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/understanding-the-financial-pitfalls-and-protections-in-elder-care-05-05-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c319666 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly interviews Gary Angiuli from the Staten Island law firm, Angiuli & Gentile, to discuss the complexities and costs of elder care and nursing homes. They highlight that monthly nursing home expenses can range from $15,000 to $20,000, and wh 00:02:04 https://wabcradio.com/episode/baseball-thrills-and-iconic-views-05-02-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/baseball-thrills-and-iconic-views-05-02-25/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/baseball-thrills-and-iconic-views-05-02-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c507059 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly shares the success story of the Ferry Hawks Minor League baseball team. Gary Perone, Vice President and General Manager, discusses the team's appeal for players striving to reach or return to the major leagues, highlighted by the unique and 00:01:51 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-booming-business-of-minor-league-baseball-04-30-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-booming-business-of-minor-league-baseball-04-30-25/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-booming-business-of-minor-league-baseball-04-30-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c432780 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly discusses how Minor League Baseball, specifically the Staten Island Ferry Hawks, is thriving. Gary Perone, Vice President and General Manager of the team, explains the benefits of minor league affiliations with Major League Baseball, affordab 00:01:53 https://wabcradio.com/episode/staten-island-ferryhawks-impactful-community-engagement-04-28-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/staten-island-ferryhawks-impactful-community-engagement-04-28-25/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/staten-island-ferryhawks-impactful-community-engagement-04-28-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c946037 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly highlights the success story of Affordable Family Fun at the Staten Island Ferry Hawks' home games. Gary Perone, Vice President and General Manager of the Ferry Hawks, discusses the excitement and community impact of their events. The team o 00:01:50 https://wabcradio.com/episode/tariffs-taxes-and-nycs-economic-future-04-25-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/tariffs-taxes-and-nycs-economic-future-04-25-25/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/tariffs-taxes-and-nycs-economic-future-04-25-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c556952 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly discusses the potential negative impacts of tariffs on services with Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City. Wylde explains that tariffs could severely affect New York's service sectors, including financial, technology, 00:01:52 https://wabcradio.com/episode/how-tariffs-impact-new-yorks-business-landscape-04-23-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/how-tariffs-impact-new-yorks-business-landscape-04-23-25/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/how-tariffs-impact-new-yorks-business-landscape-04-23-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c113816 77 WABC 77 WABC full In this business success story segment, Joe Conley discusses the significant challenges New York businesses are facing due to President Trump's tariff policies. Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City businesses, highlights that tarif 00:01:51 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-enduring-shift-to-hybrid-work-04-21-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-enduring-shift-to-hybrid-work-04-21-25/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:56:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/the-enduring-shift-to-hybrid-work-04-21-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c849038 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly discusses with Kathy Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City Businesses, the ongoing trend of hybrid work. Despite the return to offices, 75% of employers are maintaining hybrid schedules, typically three to four days a week in 00:01:52 https://wabcradio.com/episode/bitcoins-unstoppable-rise-04-18-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/bitcoins-unstoppable-rise-04-18-25/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/bitcoins-unstoppable-rise-04-18-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c373198 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly, former Wall Street broker and head of BitcoinUniversity.org, discusses the increasing value and demand for Bitcoin due to investments from Wall Street, corporations, and brands. He addresses concerns about Bitcoin's security, asserting that 00:01:59 https://wabcradio.com/episode/transforming-finance-with-bitcoin-04-16-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/transforming-finance-with-bitcoin-04-16-25/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/transforming-finance-with-bitcoin-04-16-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c402448 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly interviews Evander Smart, a former Wall Street banker who founded Bitcoin University and authored 'The Book of Bitcoin'. Evander discusses whether Bitcoin qualifies as real money, sharing his personal experience of getting paid in Bitcoin f 00:01:58 https://wabcradio.com/episode/how-bitcoin-is-redefining-financial-success-04-14-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/how-bitcoin-is-redefining-financial-success-04-14-25/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/how-bitcoin-is-redefining-financial-success-04-14-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c973030 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly reports on Evander Smart’s journey from Wall Street banker to Bitcoin enthusiast and educator. Smart founded Bitcoin University in 2015 to teach the world about cryptocurrency and authored 'The Book of Bitcoin' to help potential investors 00:01:58 https://wabcradio.com/episode/embracing-new-opportunities-post-retirement-04-11-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/embracing-new-opportunities-post-retirement-04-11-25/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/embracing-new-opportunities-post-retirement-04-11-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c478978 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly features retired financial writer Richard Eisenberg from New Jersey, who offers resume advice for retirees wanting to re-enter the workforce. Eisenberg emphasizes focusing on the last 5-10 years of experience and highlighting transferable ski 00:01:54 https://wabcradio.com/episode/mastering-part-time-opportunities-in-retirement-04-09-25/ https://wabcradio.com/episode/mastering-part-time-opportunities-in-retirement-04-09-25/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://wabcradio.com/episode/mastering-part-time-opportunities-in-retirement-04-09-25/ 0 15d8f03655119fb8c851fec7f385d79c146923 77 WABC 77 WABC full Joe Connolly shares insights on the growing trend of 'unretirement,' where over 3 million people have returned to work, either part-time or full-time, for financial reasons or to stay active. Featuring advice from Richard Eisenberg, a seasoned financial 00:01:52