THIS WEEKS PRESENTER

Susan Remy Frank Smith Insurance
Getting to know Susan a little bit more.
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  • ​What's a hobby you've picked up lately?

Playing the guitar


  • What languages do you speak well enough to get around in that country?

Portugal


  • Coffee or tea?

Coffee


  • What was your first job?

Worked at Bertha's Bakery

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  • What makes your business different from others in your field?

We welcome walk-ins and take the time to educate our clients.


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Stephanie Borden One & Done
Getting to know Stephanie a little bit more.
  • What's your favorite way to spend a day off?

Having a day where I don't have to answer any important questions!


  • What is your go-to comfort food?

Really good mashed potatoes.


  • Coffee or tea?

Coffee


  • What was your first job?

McDonalds.
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  • What motivates you to do what you do?

I am motivated by finding and providing solutions to problems...big and small.






Chris Johnson Isaksen Solar
Getting to know Chris a little bit more.
         
         
  • What's a hobby you've picked up lately?


I’ve always been a foodie ever since my days in the restaurant business. But someone gifted me sourdough starter recently and l’ve really enjoyed making it lately despite my not liking to bake in general.



  • What do you enjoy most about what you do?


Getting to know people. Building relationships and being a resource. Because I know a lot of people, I am in a unique position to connect individuals with other trusted professionals to help them when needed.



  • Coffee or tea?


Coffee and Tea



  • What was your first job?


Technically, my first job was a paper route, but that didn’t last long. My first real job was at China Royal! I helped her run the buffet. A lot of great memories and I still remember some Chinese that I learned while I was there!


    

  • What motivates you to do what you do?


Hoping to overcome the stereotype associated with my industry. not all solar companies are created equal. Despite a number of companies not doing what's in peoples best interest, I enjoy having meaningful conversations to help change peoples perception of not only my company but of the industry as a whole.




Jay Bronhard New Englands Sewer and Drain
Getting to know Jay a little bit more.

  • Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Night Owl

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  • What do you enjoy most about what you do?

The customers reaction

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  • Coffee or tea?

Coffee


  • How did you get started in your business?

Was randomly given the idea by a close friend in the business
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  • What motivates you to do what you do?​

Leaving my children a business to take over after college

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Diane Graca Centinel Financial Group, LLC 
Getting to know Diane a little bit more.
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  • What's a hobby you've picked up lately?

I do paint by numbers. I painted a portrait of my niece and her husband for their wedding.



  • What do you enjoy most about what you do?

I love people. I help relieve fears and pre-conceived notions that people have about money. It is so fulfilling to have a client reach a financial goal or milestone confidently.


  • Coffee or tea?
Coffee



  • What’s the most unusual job you’ve ever had?

I filled little plastic paint jars at a factory in Dighton.


  • How long have you been in business (or in your current role)?

​I celebrated 30 years in this industry last September. I became a Certified Financial Planner practitioner in 2002 after passing a grueling 10 hour board exam.

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Rick Manuels Spindle City Auto Glass and BCBC President 
Getting to know Rick a little bit more.
  • Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Definately a morning person. My favorite time of day is the quiet before the day starts.


  • ​What is one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

I’ve been a business owner since I was 14. My first 'big break' was a summer-long DJ gig at Chuck E. Cheese, It was a summer of free pizza, game tokens. The following year I started working there as Chuck E Cheese and all the mascots. Those early years taught me the basics of public performance, community engagement, and the importance of a good Chicken Dance

  • Coffee or tea?
Coffee

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  • How did you get started in your business?

A proud Diman alum, I began my career as a co-op student at Imperial Glass. Following 12 years of dedicated experience in the trade, I founded Spindle City Auto Glass in 1999 to serve the community I live in and love



  • What motivates you to do what you do?

I am driven by a simple goal: to build a business successful enough to reinvest in the people around me. From mentoring the next generation of tradespeople at Diman to advocating for local nonprofits and helping fellow business owners thrive, giving back isn't just a side project—it’s the 'why' behind everything I do at Spindle City Auto Glass




Lisa Lebreux Marketing Director River Falls Senior Living

Getting to know Lisa a little bit more.
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  • What's your favorite way to spend a day off?

Cooking

  • What is one fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

I'm adventurous


Coffee or Tea?
Tea

  • How did you get started in your business?

By Luck

  • What motivates you to do what you do?

​Helping the older population start a new chapter


Bob Sullivan Bay Market Realty

Getting to know Bob a little bit more.
  • What's your favorite way to spend a day off?

​Spending time with the grandchildren.


  • What languages do you speak well enough to get around in that country?

English! I took Spanish and Latin in High School always tested well (A) but never really could speak fluently.

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  • Coffee or tea? 
Coffee​
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  • What was your first job?
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Commonwealth Pier Exhibition Hall. I work for rentals during the trade shows and summer.

  • How long have you been in business (or in your current role)?

35 years
The Computer Guy Roger Medeiros
Getting to know Roger a little bit more.
  • What's a hobby you've picked up lately?

​In the past few years, I’ve taken up building models ranging from metal and wood to small spaceships and tiny houses, which I enjoy as a way to unplug from electronics and spend quiet time to myself.

  • What do you enjoy most about what you do?

I enjoy helping people. It’s rewarding to walk into an office where everyone is worried and leave knowing I’ve put their minds at ease.

  • Coffee or Tea - Coffee
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  • What was your first job?
My first job was at a restaurant in Fall River called McGovern’s, but I consider my first real job to be at Chuck E. Cheese, where I made pizza, cleaned up, and occasionally even wore the rat costume.


  • What makes your business different from others in your field?

What sets me apart is that I explain exactly what’s going on—in plain English. I avoid computer jargon and focus on making things easy to understand so clients feel comfortable and confident. I also make myself available when people need help, because I know how important computers are to everyday life. I’m not a typical 9-to-5 tech support provider​