Courtney Lynn - Insurance In the Cannabis Industry
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Courtney Lynn is a Commercial Insurance Advisor and Cannabis Insurance Specialist at Weed Ross, with nearly a decade of experience in the insurance industry. She has built a strong book of business by staying active in the community, pursuing ongoing education, and putting her clients’ needs first. Courtney currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives and as Director of Membership and Partnerships for the Buffalo Cannabis Network. Recognized for her professionalism, integrity, and ability to tailor solutions for complex risks, she is...
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Paige Mecca - Following Your Path
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Paige Mecca is a passionate entrepreneur, attorney, and transformational leader with a mission to empower women business owners to create extraordinary success in every area of their life. With a law degree, a Master’s degree in Social Work, life coach certification, and executive leadership certifications from Harvard University, she blends strategy, mindset, and resilience to help women scale thriving businesses while maintaining balance and fulfillment. As the founder and president of a multi-million dollar solar energy company, Paige shattered barriers in the male-dominated fields...
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Dave Rechin - A new member perspective
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Dave Rechin Jr. believes deeply in the core value of "Do What You Say." For Dave, this principle is the cornerstone of a good company culture, ensuring that every employee, from management to entry-level, follows through on their promises and commitments. Joining ThreeSixty in 2022, Dave thrives in his role as a project manager, salesman and marketing educator. He excels at communicating with prospects and clients, digging deep to uncover their true needs, and offering tailored solutions. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history with a concentration in secondary education/social studies from...
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Travis Estes - Marketing in the Non-Profit Sector.
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Travis Estes is a visionary marketing and customer experience executive with over 25 years of leadership in the arts and culture sector. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, he has delivered double-digit revenue growth by combining data-driven strategy with an instinctive grasp of audience positioning—leveraging dynamic pricing, personalized messaging, and digital innovation to reach and retain diverse market segments. Previously, Travis served as Director of Marketing at Jazz St. Louis, where he launched a globally streamed concert series...
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Jason Pearl - The impact of personal branding on your business
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This month’s guest on the seventeenth episode of BNSME Beat is Managing Partner of Nacre Consulting, Jason Pearl. This month we will be discussing The impact of personal branding on your business. Jason Pearl is the Founder and Managing Partner of Nacre Consulting, a boutique growth consulting firm that has helped businesses produce over $500 million in new revenue through tailored strategies spanning sales, leadership development, customer experience, and operational excellence. With decades of experience shepherding business owners and their teams, Jason specializes in transforming...
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Amanda Popovski - Entrepreneurship and Marketing for Women
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Amanda Popovski is a life and business coach for women entrepreneurs. She's helped women business owners around the world shed the heartbreaking weight of overthinking and step into their true power by changing their relationship with, and finally taking, brave action– so they can run their business (and life!) like a badass. Amanda has been featured on numerous podcasts and has been invited to speak on topics like Overcoming Overwhelm, Breaking Free from Procrastination, and Taking Brave Action the Aligned Way, all with a unique focus on how ambitious women work and live. From her...
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Joe DiLeo - Making Memories That Last Forever Foundation
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Joe L. DiLeo is dedicated to providing clients with the professional, personalized attention necessary to help them achieve their financial goals—along with ongoing service as their needs evolve. As the General Agent with Vision Financial Group, Joe has over 34 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. He and his team specialize in working with professionals, business owners, and individuals to deliver tailored solutions in life insurance, annuities, and investment products through MML Investors Services. Joe’s career includes numerous accolades and leadership...
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Kevin Nephew - Effective Methods of Leadership
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Kevin Nephew was named President and CEO of Seneca Gaming Corporation in October 2020, becoming the first member of the Seneca Nation to lead the company. He oversees the operation and performance of Seneca Gaming Corporation’s three casino properties – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY; Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, NY; and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in downtown Buffalo – which collectively employ more than 3,000 workers and attract millions of visitors each year. Kevin joined Seneca Gaming Corporation in 2014. He participated in the...
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Peter Cimino - IT, Marketing and Drone Photography
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Peter Cimino is a Buffalo native with a lifelong passion for technology, creativity, and helping others succeed. With over 25 years of experience across IT, marketing, and real estate technology, Peter has built a career around making complex things simple—and fun—for the people he works with. Today, Peter works at CoreLogic as a Senior Professional in Client Delivery, helping real estate professionals across the country get up and running with the tools they need to grow their businesses. Before that, he spent nearly four years leading the marketing and technology efforts at WNY Metro...
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John Crawford - Junior Achievement of WNY
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John Crawford’s career has been dedicated to the wellbeing of the entire Western New York Community through leadership in not-for-profit marketing and communications, development, constituent relations, and program advancement. Currently, John is the Executive Director of Junior Achievement of WNY where he helps make community connections for improved service impact, administration, fundraising, and volunteer recruitment. Prior to joining Junior Achievement, John served as Operations Director at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Buffalo providing life changing services to those most in...
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brought to you by the Buffalo-Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives.
This month’s guest on this inaugural episode of BNSME Beat is Lindsey A. Zajac.
Lindsey Zajac is the Owner and CEO of Career Partners International, Buffalo Niagara (CPIBN). In this role, Lindsey leverages her experience in Human Resources and her passion for helping people to provide world-class talent solutions. Career Partners International prides itself in delivering effective services to recruit, retain, coach and transition talent. Prior to joining CPIBN in 2022, Lindsey spent fifteen years in corporate Human Resources roles in fast-paced organizations, including PepsiCo, Eaton Corporation, Saab Sensis, and Next Jump. For the past five years Lindsey served as a Principal with Ahern, Murphy & Associates, a leadership development firm based out of Syracuse, NY.
Training and development, executive coaching, talent management and strategic planning are Lindsey’s areas of expertise. Lindsey obtained an Advanced Coaching Certification in Women’s Leadership as well as an Executive Leadership Certificate from Cornell University. She graduated cum laude from Providence College where she earned a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Women’s Studies.
Lindsey proudly serves as the immediate past President of the Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives (BNSME) where she has been a member since 2019. Lindsey resides in Williamsville with her husband John, children, Delaina, and Drew, and their family dog, Theo.