Local Business Interviews

Caitlin Gutierrez and Nick talk about why she focusses 100% of her event business on Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco venues. Her location pallet and local connections allows her to create 150 person corporate events in places only a local would even know exist. This local area knowledge is only possible because she chooses to only do events in these areas. She's knows the perfect venue, with a vista, for an intimate baby shower or that perfect seasonal cocktail lounge for your holiday party. Caitlin is a local, and local professionals like her are what make our communities tapestry, so delicious.

Marla Hedlund, with the Center for Domestic Peace, sits down with Nick McNaboe, Marin Realtor with Compass Real Estate, to discuss the many faces of domestic violence in Marin County. You'll learn how to help in a safe and effective manor by the end of this interview.

Candie Rose, owner of Candie Rose Designs, https://www.candierosedesign.com/, sits down with Michael Milano and Nick McNaboe to discuss how a Luxury Professional Organizer and Relocation Specialist can smooth out the moving process and daily life. Nick McNaboe and Michael Milano are local real estate agents who hand select local businesses who enrich our local communities.

Roger Goodwin, Owner of Old Town Sports, sits down with Nick McNaboe and talks about his passion for sports, skiing and cycling. Roger has owned and operated Old Town Sports in Novato for 45 years. Outfitting countless family enjoy the outdoors with quality equipment, knowledge and first class service. LOCAL TIP! Ask Roger and his staff about leasing ski equipment for the year. You'll save time and money. Plus your kids will always have gear that fits and grows with them! https://www.oldtownsportsnovato.com/ SHOP NUMBER: 415-892-0577 SHOP HOURS Monday - Friday // 10AM - 6PM Saturday // 10AM - 5:30PM Sunday // 11AM - 4PM

Well Made Home is located at the Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, Marin County, California. Well Made Home makes it simple and fun to create bespoke custom furnishings and window treatments.

Meagan Major, Owner of The Happy Dahlia Farm [https://www.thehappydahliafarm.com/], chats with Nick McNaboe, of MNM Bay Area, about how her flower farm. Meagan is living her dream of creating a healing space for people to enjoy. Her Dahlia field boasts over 7,000 dahlia plants and has been heal hearts , souls and minds along the way. This interview introduces Meagan and her Dahlias to the world. Come meet Meagan in Petaluma.

We are excited to introduce to you Marie Krick, owner of Laurel and Vine, undoubtedly the best florist in Novato! If you are looking for a Novato Florist that will personalize your flower arrangements to exactly what you are looking for and not just another bouquet of random flowers, Laurel and Vine is the place for you!

Nick McNaboe, your local Compass Realtor in Marin and Sonoma County interview Ari Minkus, owner of Always Happy Pets, about his business and how he created his pet basket business in Marin County. Always Happy Pets creates and sells dog gift baskets for dogs & soon cats. These are gift baskets for dogs and cats made of healthy treats and toys. All ingredients for the treats are US made and healthy. “High quality dog gift baskets for your best friends.” The gift basket is sustainable and environmentally friendly as it’s made of a folded towel that can be used to dry off your pet. Contact Always Happy Pets: https://alwayshappypets.com/ [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/ariminkus/

There are TONS of benefits to healthy living and our special guest, Alanna DeSalvo, goes deep into what the top benefits are in a simple yet effective way that anyone can manage.

Meet Kim Macenski & Katie DeClaire, Co-Owners of SpaceLift LLC in Novato. SpaceLift LLC, was developed by two successful businesswomen who left their corporate jobs to focus on their families. Passionate about giving back to the community, Kim and Katie met while volunteering at their children’s elementary school and quickly bonded over their shared passions for design and aesthetics. SpaceLift LLC is the result of their shared interests and talents.

MNM Bay Area of Compass chats with Dr. Ilya Skolnikoff about his book, The Skolnikoff Method, his Triad of Health practice of healing and how he is curing people of headache and other bodily issues that they have accepted as part of live. Dr. Ilya is making a difference in Marin County one patient miracle at a time.

Today Nick and Michael chat with Sam Cutler of Kitchen King. Trust, Authenticity and Integrity are three pillars Sam, CEO of Kitchen King, has built their reputation. He is an extremely talented carpenter and general contractor in Marin County California. Sam and his team specialize in Kitchen and Bathrooms and can also tackle any additional jobs your home may have. We are so thankful to have someone like Sam in our local community and making our homes beautiful.

Nick and Michael of MNM Bay Area talk healing your body through diet with Rachel Soares of Rewind Nutrition. Rewind Nutrition is a revolutionary online health coaching company founded by Gui and Rachael Soares. Backed by science and proven with experience; Rewind utilizes ancestral nutrition to manage chronic illnesses including but not limited to: Diabetes, Hashimoto’s, Crohn’s, Heart Disease, Anxiety, Migraines, Acid Reflux, Fatty Liver Disease, Epilepsy, etc… We reverse symptoms like Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Bloating using FOOD. Our mission is to clear the confusion around health and nutrition allowing our communities to kick ass in life!

Liz designs and develops home decor that is exclusively made in Italy. She support artisans who are keeping their ancestral traditions of hand crafting home decor alive. Everything from Murano glass to wood and leather products, she looks for people doing their craft as the generations that came before them did.

Professionals like Mary Jo are here to help plan for retirement. A re-education regarding reverse mortgage may make a huge difference. We are here to address and solve one of the most significant challenges facing the Baby Boomer Generation today…Being Financially Prepared for Your Retirement Years.

Meet Chris Jarcik, Agent of Hub International Insurance in Novato. Chris and Nick McNaboe, a Realtor in Marin and founder of MNM Bay Area, chat about the upcoming 2021 fire season and things to think about to ensure your home owners insurance stays intact. OR if it is not renewed or your rates increase... Chris Jarcik and hims family business have you covered.

Nick McNaboe of MNM Bay Area, a Compass Team, talks with Greg Rickman Leadership Coaching about connecting essence and purpose through form.

If you are looking for tips on home staging for selling in 2021 then you've found the right place! We spoke with the owners of Muse Design, Emmanuelle Reyes and Melanie Drouin, who provided some great insight as to why home staging is so important for selling in 2021 and beyond.

Mindfulness for leaders is an important aspect of successful leadership. Tony Saccardi, Owner of Mindful Link, LLC, talks to us about leaders who are more successful due to mindfulness practices and what the four domains are of mindfulness for leaders to succeed. Mindfulness for leadership development is at the core of the training. Tony saw the results of mindfulness at work and decided to make it his mission to help others manage stress and become better, compassionate leaders.

There are many ways you can make home refinancing work for you but first you should know exactly what is it and what it means for you. Refinancing your home can be really useful for various reasons and in this video we break down how home refinancing can help you.

If you are looking for ways to save when switching from gas to electric or solar in your home, we have information around rebates for solar in California plus many more homeowner savings that you can take advantage of right now! We talked with Kellen Dammann, the Sustainability Marketing and Outreach Specialist at Marin County who provided us with a ton of information around ways you can save with rebates in California including solar, water heaters, appliances and more.

Here's our top 5 tips for new renters in 2021. If you are interested in renting in Marin County this year but don't know where to start, we have all the answer for you right here! These are our tips and tricks for new renters to make the best decisions when choosing your new house or apartment to rent.

Charlie Murphy of Charlie Murphy Pipe Inspections talks to us about what's included in a pipe inspection and why you need one.

Jackie took some time to talk about the store she has her own collectibles available for sale and what the store has to offer both locals and visitors in antiques and collectibles.

They have unbelievable menu items with new ones being added constantly - including a secret addition coming soon! Tell us if you've been to Jerry's and what you loved the most in the comments below.

Ellen Levin Dodd is a renowned Novato painter who specializes in abstracts and abstract landscape paintings. Ellen grew up near Boston in the small New England beach town of Winthrop. She has been doing artwork all her life. “I started drawing and painting as a small child and have never stopped. I studied painting, photography and paper making at Clark University, and Massachusetts College of Art, and graduated from Sonoma State University in California.” Currently, Ellen works full-time as an artist in her studio in Downtown Novato where she paints, does printings, and teaches workshops. Ellen Levine Dodd is represented by Anne Neilson Fine Art Gallery in Charlotte, NC and has some of her work available at the Gallery Sausalito in Sausalito, CA

Karina specializes in the perinatal population with depression - for both new mothers and fathers. In addition, she provides therapy to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self- esteem and life challenges including, most recently, those surrounding the personal and professional effects of COVID-19.

This is how her passion to create low maintenance beautiful hairstyles that empowers, nurtures, and is essential for self care developed.

Bryce Truhlar with AZ Collegiate TNT chats with Nick about how he got really busy with work and school and saw the need to help other gymnasts continue practicing and working toward competing with Team USA.

Just like the maintenance of a car keeps it running smoothly, your home's HVAC is important for the same reasons. Michael interviews the CEO of Aaero Heating and Sheet Metal, Dave Milano, and discusses why HVAC is important and what you should expect with maintaining your HVAC system.