BizcastNH

Episode 213, Eric Althaus, The Nash Casino

Charitable gaming is big business in NH, surpassing $400 million in revenue in 2025 and generating $64 million in donations to charities. Today we talk to the general manager of The Nash Casino, one of the biggest players in the state.

For more information about The Nash Casino, click here.

Episode 212, Ben Gamache, Gamache Properties and Rallé Watches

Today we talk to Ben Gamache, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur turned watchmaker about his take on NH’s housing market and his encore career in making luxury watches.

For more information about Ralle Watches, click here.

For more information about Gamache Properties, click here.

For more information about the Made in NH Expo, click here.

 

Episode 211, Ash Fischbein, Hobbs Tavern & Brewery and Sap House Meadery

Today we talk to Ash Fischbein, co-founder of Hobbs Tavern & Brewery and Sap House Meadery about how he grew a passion for craft beer and mead into two successful businesss, which now includes restaurants, canned drinks and a location in Belize.

To learn more about Hobbs Tavern & Brewery, click here.

To learn more about Sap House Meadery, click here.

To learn more about the Made in NH Expo, click here.

Episode 210, Tina White and Carrie James, Clearly Balanced Days

Today we talk to the leadership team at Clearly Balanced Days about growing their thriving CBD business, and launching their newest venture, Functional Mushrooms.

For more information about Clearly Balanced Days, click here.

For more information about the Made in NH Expo, click here.

Episode 209, Nizan Friedman, Tenovi

Today we talk to the co-founder and CEO of Tenovi, a Portsmouth-based healthcare technology company that was named #1 in NH on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies. 

For more information about Tenovi, click here.

Episode 208, Doug McConnell, Safi Biotherapeutics

Today we talk to the CEO & Co-Founder of Safi Biotherapeutics about combatting the global blood donor supply shortages by manufacturing human red blood cells for civilian and military use.

For more information about Safi Biotherapeutics, click here.

Episode 207, Jim Jalbert and Jamie Casey, C&J Bus Lines

Hop aboard! Today we talk to the leaders at C&J Bus Lines about the growth of the family-owned company, how remote work is challenging and transforming their business and meeting the needs of of today's passengers.

For more information about C&J Bus Lines, click here.

Episode 206, Chelsea Laughton, Confident Med Spa

Today we talk to the president of Confident Med Spa about how making clients look and feel their best is driving such fast growth that it was named the #1 Private Company to Watch in 2025 by Business NH Magazine.  

For more information about Confident Med Spa, click here.

Episode 205, Dave Gerry, Bugcrowd

Today we talk to Dave Gerry, CEO of Bugcrowd and the NH Tech Alliance's 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year, about how this San Francisco-based company is growing here in NH and using crowdsourcing to stop digital security breaches before attackers can strike.

For more information about Bugcrowd, click here. 

Episode 204, Rich Jordan, High Ground Service Pros

Today we talk to the CEO of High Ground Service Pros about growing the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company he bought in 2020 from three plumbers to a team of 120 across multiple locations. We also talk about his efforts to rebrand the company and about his mission to "Give the trades a good home."

For more information about High Ground Service Pros, click here.