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WNY Entrepreneur

David Schaub
Entrepreneurship
Real Estate
Airbnb
Short-Term Rentals
Networking
Western New York
Generative AI
Home Inspections
Buffalo
Joe's Moving Company
Real Estate Investing
Openai
Work-Life Balance
Pool Cleaning
Pillar To Post
Marketing Strategies
Photography
Sales Training
Yen LLC
Marketing

If you love Western NY AND Entrepreneurship; this is the podcast for you. David Schaub interviews the top entrepreneurs in WNY about business. If you’re anything like me you want to learn from the top people in the industry. You want to learn their secrets, their failures, what really works and what doesn’t. In this podcast we get to the “nitty gritty” stuff Entrepreneurs want to know and learn. I... more

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This is Episode 3 of David Schaub’s four-part Family Series: a solo run that gets into the nitty gritty about what it actually looks like to build a business as a husband and father.

No guests. No interviews. Just real conversations about ambition, ... more

Welcome to Episode 2 of David Schaub’s Family Series: a four-part solo run that gets honest about what it really looks like to build a business as a husband and father.

No guests. No surface-level talk. Just the real tension most owners feel… and ra... more

For the first time ever, we’re kicking off a solo series with podcast host David Schaub.

This is a four-part series called The Family Series. No guests, no surface-level talk. Just real, honest conversations about what it actually looks like to buil... more

Many founders hit a ceiling not because they lack vision but because they’re still the one executing everything. In this episode, Mark Siwiec (Elysian Homes) shares what he learned the hard way about stepping back from day-to-day tasks, building the ... more

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Mark Siwiec
No. 1 Realtor in Rochester and owner of Elysian Homes.
Elysian Homes
Episode: Separating Vision From Execution | Mark Siwiec | Elysian Homes
Chris Sirianni
Owner and founder of IT Insights of Rochester
IT Insights of Rochester
Episode: The Cost of Waiting on IT | Chris Sirianni | IT Insights of Rochester
JMan Maneiro
AI expert and entrepreneur
jmansocialmedia.com
Episode: Using AI Without Selling Your Soul | JMan Maneiro
Joanna O'Connell
Owner and founder of CNJ Dryer Vent Cleaning
CNJ Dryer Vent Cleaning
Episode: Moving States to Build a Business | Joanna O’Connell | C and J Dryer Vent Cleaning
Cheryl LaTray
Dynamic entrepreneur and realtor specializing in real estate and property management
LaTray Unlimited
Episode: How Entrepreneurs Play Monopoly | Cheryl LaTray | LaTray Unlimited
Patrick Donovan
Owner of Aladdin's Carpet Cleaning
Aladdin's Carpet Cleaning
Episode: Taking Over a Failing Family Business | Patrick Donovan | Aladdin’s Carpet Cleaning
Emily Carlson
CEO and founder of PBA Consulting, with over 30 years in IT and a background in healthcare technology.
PBA Consulting
Episode: From CTO to Consultant – Emily Carlson – PBA Consulting
Robb Everhart
Co-owner of Fairway Independent Mortgage in Rochester
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
Episode: Fail Fast, Learn Faster – Robb Everhart – Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
Dan Greco
Owner of Most Alive, a strategy coaching and operations consulting business
Most Alive
Episode: Finding What Makes You Most Alive – Dan Greco – Most Alive

Host

David Schaub
Host of the Western New York Entrepreneur Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Incredible!

    David’s podcast is nothing short of amazing! The quality of guests he brings on the show and the knowledge he shares makes this a MUST LISTEN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    REIexpert101
    Canada3 years ago
  • Valuable Information

    This is a great podcast for any entrepreneur! Whether you’re a new business owner or an established one, you will surely find value listening to Dave and his wonderful guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter Cracchiola
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    David is an incredibly generous entrepreneur who is dedicated to WNY and passionate about connecting people. This podcast is a must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    closetofalls
    United States6 years ago
  • Essential for WNY entrepreneurs

    Amazing podcast and great value added every episode. David really digs deep with every guest to provide great information that can be applied immediately to my life. I look forward to every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vinko P
    United States6 years ago
  • Really Great Podcasts

    Love the local focus. The interviews are great and the topics are very relevant. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JecaBars
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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High quality guests and practical, actionable insights.
Engaging local guests—great for learning from WNY leaders.
Guests are diverse across industries and provide valuable takeaways for budding founders.
Strong focus on community and local entrepreneurship; listeners feel connected to the region.
Authentic questions that uncover real-world lessons.

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Separating Vision From Execution | Mark Siwiec | Elysian Homes
Q: If you're a new agent starting today, what is the first two or three things that would stick out to you that you would do now?
Align yourself with a team for mentorship and opportunities while putting in consistent effort.
Separating Vision From Execution | Mark Siwiec | Elysian Homes
Q: What advice do you have for those where people's culture is either horrible or it's not where they want to be?
Before starting to fire people or making changes, have a plan in place and understand the importance of culture.
The Cost of Waiting on IT | Chris Sirianni | IT Insights of Rochester
Q: How should owners rethink risk when it comes to technology?
They should understand that most small businesses do not recover from ransomware attacks and have proactive plans in place.
The Cost of Waiting on IT | Chris Sirianni | IT Insights of Rochester
Q: What warning signs should entrepreneurs pay attention to before a partnership becomes misaligned?
If there's a gap in leadership or vision, it's likely that misalignment is forming.
The Cost of Waiting on IT | Chris Sirianni | IT Insights of Rochester
Q: What did you change mostly when you started your company?
I wanted to continue to grow, and it started to feel like we were looking to just kind of plateau.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WNY Entrepreneur

What is WNY Entrepreneur about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, locally focused series of conversations with Western New York entrepreneurs across real estate, IT, mortgage, services, and coaching. Episodes emphasize practical entrepreneurship—growth, leadership, culture, and balancing personal and professional life—often highlighting mentorship, community involvement, and authentic storytelling. Listeners get actionable insights on scaling small businesses, navigating market shifts, and leveraging local networks, with a notable emphasis on real-world challenges and tangible takeaways that can be applied immediately.

A standout element is the strong regional angle, spotlighting entrepreneurs who operate in and around Buffalo and surrounding suburbs, plus a willingness to share both failures a... more

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1. Mark Siwiec
2. Chris Sirianni
3. JMan Maneiro
4. Joanna O'Connell
5. Cheryl LaTray
6. Patrick Donovan
7. Emily Carlson
8. Robb Everhart

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