The goto podcast for industry leaders in the generator installation and service business. Here we dive into the strategies and innovations that keep your company ahead of the competition and bring you insights from top experts and successful entrepreneurs.
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In the Decade of Biotech when there will be myriad opportunities to invest in angel-scale biotech startups. After decades of angel investing, I am focusing on the life science side of my portfolio and invite other angels to do the same. Here's why: https://www.labcoatventures.com/why-we-are-focused-on-early-stage-biotech/ I'm Sal Daher, host of the Angel Invest Boston Podcast. After immigrating to Boston as a child and attending Belmont High School, I studied engineering at MIT and Stanford. ...
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The Powerhouse Generator Podcast is your go-to source for practical advice and expert insights on home generator solutions, installation tips, and emergency preparedness. Brought to you by Powerhouse Generator, Troy, Michigan’s trusted provider of generator sales and installation, this podcast simplifies everything you need to know to keep your home protected, comfortable, and powered through unexpected outages. Whether you're considering your first generator or looking to upgrade your exist ...
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When Mother Nature Strikes Without Warning: Real-Life Benefits of Having a Standby Generator When the Weather Turns Dangerous Fast
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The tornado siren wails at 2 AM. Your neighbor's ancient oak crashes across power lines with a thunderous crack. In seconds, your entire neighborhood plunges into darkness—but your home doesn't. While your neighbors scramble for flashlights and worry about spoiled food, your whole-house generator has already kicked in. Your CPAP machine hums quietl…
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Storm Season Survival: 7 Essentials Every Michigan Home Should Have (Before the Next Blackout Leaves You in the Dark)
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Michigan's 2025 storm season has already shattered records—29 confirmed tornadoes by June, devastating ice storms, and power outages that left thousands without electricity for days. Your neighbor's emergency kit might include flashlights and canned food, but is that enough when the next storm hits Southeast Michigan? Michigan ranks among the top U…
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From Solar to Standby Power: How Nomic Power Is Scaling Generators in Texas
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In this episode of Powering Success: Future-Proofing Your Generator Company, John Tedesco sits down with Cody Stephens, co-founder of Nomic Power Solutions in Austin, TX. Cody shares how he and his brother built one of the fastest-growing residential generator companies in Texas—starting from a background in sales, construction, and even supplement…
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Why Southeast Michigan Has So Many Power Outages (And How a Standby Generator Can Be Your Last Line of Defense)
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The lights flicker. Then they die. Again. If you're reading this, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Southeast Michigan homeowners face power outages more frequently than almost anywhere else in the country—and it's not getting better. You know that gut-punch moment when the CPAP machine goes silent in the middle of the night. The creeping co…
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From Industrial Power to Residential Backup: Scott Douglass on Building SPS into a Generator Powerhouse
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In this episode of Powering Success: Future Proofing Your Generator Company, John sits down with Scott Douglas, founder of Specialized Power Services (SPS) in Michigan. What began as a high-voltage cable splicing career has transformed into a trusted, customer-first generator installation company serving Brighton, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas. …
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When the Lights Go Out in Michigan: Your Step-by-Step Survival Guide for Extended Power Outages
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It’s 2 AM on a January night in Michigan. The ice storm that weather forecasters warned about has arrived with a vengeance. You hear the unmistakable CRACK of a tree branch snapping under the weight of ice, then… silence. Your house goes black. Your heat stops. Your medical devices power down. And you realize—this isn’t a 30-minute inconvenience. T…
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Why Most Generators Are Installed Wrong — A Candid Talk with Bold Electric’s Founder
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In this episode of Powering Success, John Esco sits down with Vincent Battista, founder of Bold Electric, for a deep and candid conversation about what it really takes to run — and scale — a successful generator installation and maintenance business. Vin shares how a chance encounter launched his 25-year journey in the trades, why mentorship and te…
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How to Prepare Your Southeast Michigan Home for Summer Storms
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When dark clouds gather over Southeast Michigan, they bring more than rain—they bring the threat of devastating power outages that can turn your safe haven into a dangerous liability. With our aging power infrastructure and increasingly severe weather, being prepared isn’t just smart—it’s essential for protecting your family and property. For many …
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From Electrician to Generator Expert with Rich Roman of Roman Electric - NJ
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In this episode of Powering Success: Future-Proofing Your Generator Company, we sit down with Rich Roman — master electrician, entrepreneur, and model train enthusiast — for a fascinating look at how craftsmanship, curiosity, and calculated risk have powered his journey. Rich shares how he grew Roman Electric into a trusted name in New Jersey, how …
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How All American Electric Became Delmarva’s #1 Generator Company | All American Electric of DE
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How did All American Electric grow into the largest generator provider on the Delmarva Peninsula? In this episode of Powering Success: Future-Proofing Your Generator Business, host John Tedesco sits down with Joel and Trevor Ellwanger, owner of All American Electric, to discuss the keys to his company’s explosive growth and the future of the backup…
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Growing a Generator Business in 2025 with The Power Connection of VA
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A discussion with Jordan Rohrer, of the Power Connection in Virginia. In this episode, we look at Jordan's business, what's worked for him, how his market compares to other parts of the country, the recent impact of Hurricane Helene, working in both the commercial/industrial and residential spaces, and more.…
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Scaling Your Generator Business with Premier Energy Solutions of MA
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In our very first episode of our podcast, Powering Success: Future Proofing Your Generator Company, we talk with Brandon and Kevin from Premier Energy Solutions. There's a science to running a generator business, and we talk about the 'energy solutions' that compliment the generator space.By John Tedesco
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In the final episode of the podcast I, Sal Daher, review important lessons I learned in seven years of interviews and decades of investing. In my voice and in the voice of my guests, I recapitulate the discoveries most salient to me and invite listeners to find their own nuggets in the sound archive which will remain available on Apple Podcasts and…
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Sal Daher - Lessons Learned - PODCAST LAUNCH DELAYED UNTIL 12/29/23 at 1:30 AM - Apologies!!
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Lessons Learned is a compilation of hard-won lessons in angel investing. They come from my podcast interviews over these seven years as well as from my three decades of angel investing. Hints on how to build your portfolio, how to eliminate sure losers and other practical advice will be offered in the voice of my guests and in my own voice. Sorry t…
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Aging Fit Substack: Learn More Repeat life science entrepreneur Tom Weldon is now taking on aging. He is commercializing a compound to extend health span developed at a prominent institution. Composed of substances generally considered as safe by the FDA, the formula has shown impressive results in mice and, to date, in one human, Tom himself. Intr…
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Paul Hartung - Fund a Biotech Startup in Hard Times
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Aging Fit Substack: Learn More Life science board member and advisor Paul Hartung is back with wise tips on how to fund your biotech startup in these had times. Listen or read below. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish and Richardson. Highlights: Paul Hartung, Experienced Biotech Board Member & A…
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Sal Daher - Startups in the IRA? Pros & Cons from Decades of Investing
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Aging Fit Substack: Learn More In my fourth decade of angel investing, I'm happy with my investments but regret having put them in my IRAs. Here are pros and cons of having illiquid, operationally complex and hard-to-value assets in IRAs. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish and Richardson. Highli…
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Aging Fit Substack: Learn More Raul Rosa, artist, musician, and sound engineer, discusses his work with the Angel Invest Boston Podcast, some of his favorite interviews, and his own startup, Podspot. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish and Richardson. Highlights: Sal Daher Introduces Raul Rosa Ra…
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Katharine Woodman-Maynard - Talent and Wisdom
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Aging Fit Substack: Learn More Katharine Woodman-Maynard has for seven years created a gorgeous and enduring graphic manifestation of this podcast on the web. I am fortunate to have this gifted artist enhancing my work with her talent and wisdom. She returns to talk about her favorite interviews, to share her journey as a professional artist and to…
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Aging Fit Substack: Learn More Ethan Pierce's startup Adaptive Reader makes great literature accessible to kids not reading at grade level. Harnessing generative AI with sophisticated prompts and quality control by humans creates compelling texts based on the classics. Ethan and his co-founder even have a promising business model. Great chat! Spons…
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Brian Denenberg is an angel investor, company advisor, and co-founder. Here, he discusses some of the companies he has been involved with, including Fairmarkit, Tive, and his work at Venture Lane Studio helping startups grow sales. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fi…
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Brian Freeman, MD, co-founded Energesis to help overweight people lose weight by growing their energy-burning brown fat. Experiments in mice have shown this approach works with GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy in accentuating weight loss. Great chat with a compelling repeat founder. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepren…
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Andy Bartlett, PhD - The Fun in Angel Investing
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More My Walnut buddy Andy Bartlett, PhD brings great energy to the group and an expert's perspective on computing. We talked about our favorite startups including Savran Technologies, evTS, and BioFeyn. He has interesting things to say about ChatGPT. We also had a great chat about his angel journey. Sponsored by Purdue Un…
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Kevin Majeres, MD, teaches cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) at Harvard Medical School. CBT is the gold standard to treat mental health conditions without drugs. CBT can also help with workplace issues such as burnout or anxiety. Dr. Majeres (pronounced Majors) has built a digital platform, OptimalWork.com, to impro…
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Jason Burke - Angel Investing Made Better
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Jason Burke wants a better way for angels to invest in startups. He founded All Stage, the platform for angel investing that powers TBD Angels which he also co-founded. In this illuminating interview Jason discusses how All Stage helps the angel ecosystem. We also chatted about Moolah Kicks, and Folia Health. Here's how All Stage's deal looks like …
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Milena Peregrino, PhD - Reversing Muscle Loss
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Brazilian startup MirScience Therapeutics is working on reversing muscle loss. I had an illuminating chat with co-founder Milena Peregrino, PhD about the technology and the company's progress. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish and Richardson. Highlights: Sal Dahe…
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Agustin Lopez Marquez - AI for Discovery Dining
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Repeat founder Agustin Lopez Marquez, ex-nference, brings his AI savvy to food delivery with his new startup. Built on CloudKitchens' infrastructure, Mowgli addresses pain points for diners, sous-chefs and drivers. Loved my chat with this brilliant and practical founder. Sample Mowgli's homey meals from exotic places at https://khipi.com/. (deliver…
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Repeat founder Todd Zion, PhD is back to update us on exciting developments at his second biotech startup, Akston Bio. We also geeked out a bit on how these magical proteins are concocted in the company's bioreactors. Fun and instructive chat with a stellar founder. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and…
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Eddie Martucci, PhD - Digital Therapy for ADHD
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Rather than purloin my kids' Ritalin, I play EndeavorOTC daily to improve my attention and be sharper. Eddie Martucci, PhD is the founder of Akili that developed the app which is backed by real science. In fact, the kid's version is FDA-cleared to treat ADHD in 8-12 year olds. Don't miss this great chat. Sponsored by…
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More The third time is the charm for Piction Health. Super founder Susan Conover is back to talk about the third iteration of their business model which is showing promise of scaling profitably. Her AI has ingested a million diagnosed images of hair and skin conditions and is now making dermatologists 15X more productive.…
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Rabeeh Majidi, PhD - AI for Shoulder Injuries
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Angel Scale Biotech: Learn More Rotator cuff tears are debilitating. What if you could take action to avoid them? Rabeeh Majidi, PhD founded OrthoKinetic Track to do just that through a wearable device and a predictive algorithm. Listen to our chat to learn more. Sponsored by Purdue University entrepreneurship and Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fi…
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