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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Don Papaj - Marketing with Variable Data
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Don Papaj spent his entire professional career with leading-edge organizations within the marketing communications industry. While working for a Fortune 500 firm, Don experienced and observed the incredible shift in database, online, and print marketing technologies taking place in the late ‘90’s and early 2000’s. He envisioned blending these new technologies with great service and expertise to create a better, faster and less expensive marketing services company, unlike any company before it. The vision became a reality in 2004 – businesses and organizations quickly began to rely on...
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Michaela LaJoie - The Art of Hospitality Sales
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Michaela LaJoie is a talented hospitality industry leader with a proven track record in sales, event management, revenue optimization, and team leadership. As the Director of Sales & Marketing at The Westin Buffalo, she oversees a diverse team across sales, catering, and reservations, driving innovative strategies to maximize hotel revenue and profitability. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Michaela has cultivated her expertise through roles at prestigious brands such as The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott. Her leadership style and strategic approach have...
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Craig Turner - Incorporating AI in Chambers of Commerce and Business
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This month’s guest on the ninth episode of BNSME Beat is Craig W. Turner, the visionary founder and president of Momentum – The Business Growth Agency. We will be discussing “Incorporating AI in Chambers of Commerce”. A trailblazer in the field of AI, Craig is a sought-after consultant, providing cutting-edge AI training and solutions to chambers and small businesses. His expertise in AI has made him a prominent speaker on the subject, captivating audiences with eye-opening, but practical, education and insights. Momentum excels at driving ROI for companies through their innovative...
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Tricia Barrett - Climbing the Ladder to Success
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This month’s guest on the eighth episode of BNSME Beat is the CEO of Crowley Webb, Tricia Barrett. The discussion revolved around the 2024 CEO Roundtable topic: “Climbing the Ladder to Success”. Tricia Barrett is the CEO of Crowley Webb, a full-service advertising agency of 130+ headquartered in downtown Buffalo. In addition, Tricia serves as president of Praxis Communications, Crowley Webb’s patient recruitment division that assists in finding participants for clinical trials on behalf of pharmaceutical companies. Tricia currently serves as vice chair of the board for...
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Stephen Neuss - The Winning Spirit
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This month’s guest on the seventh episode of BNSME Beat is Director of Sales at PCA Techology Group, Stephen Neuss. We will be discussing “The Winning Spirt”. With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, Steve has served as the Director of Sales at PCA Technology Group. His role involves steering a dynamic sales and marketing team dedicated to providing exceptional value throughout their clients’ experiences. His expertise spans managed services, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and telecommunications. As a customer-centric leader, Steve has a solid track record of...
info_outlineThe power of listening takes center stage on BNSME Beat! This month's episode features Mike Belin discussing why it's crucial for sales success.
Mike joined Nacre Consulting in 2019 as an accomplished sales leader with more than 20 years of experience after a successful career in the advertising and digital & multimedia marketing industry. As an Executive Growth Strategist with Nacre, Mike works with a diverse group of businesses focused on growing their top-line revenue, improving sales processes, and creating a structure of sustainable growth. Mike is a passionate and driven leader whose client’s industries include SaaS, office technology, safety equipment, manufacturing, construction, and distribution.
Mike is a recipient of multiple awards for sales management and team performance delivering sustainable revenue gains through expertise in leadership development and coaching sales professionals to success. With his unique background as a former Minor League Baseball Umpire, Mike brings a high level of patience, determination, and focus to his coaching while helping C-Suite business leaders navigate the challenging nuances of sales operations.
Mike currently serves as a Board of Director and Membership Committee Member for BNSME. Mike is also a passionate sports fan, but we’re not going to talk about his favorite football team. He is also a self-proclaimed “food and wine enthusiast” who enjoys gathering with family and friends around the dinner table and the Summer patio.
Mike and his wife, Chris, reside in East Amherst, New York, with their two beautiful children