Angles with John Richmond
Angles is a podcast about learning from the paths of interesting and successful people. Hosted by John Richmond, Co-Founder and CEO of Richmond Vona, the show features conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders from Buffalo and beyond. By exploring their stories from different angles, each episode uncovers the moments, mindset, and moves that helped them grow and offers insights you can use in your own life and career.
Episodes
41 episodes
Ep41: Jim & Tami Fitzhenry - Leadership, Trust, and Building a Culture That Lasts
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Jim and Tami Fitzhenry. They are former corporate executives turned leadership coaches who now dedicate their time to helping leaders across Buffalo and Western New York grow wit...
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Episode 41
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59:08
Ep40: Mitch Korn - Goaltending, Leadership, and Building Trust at the Highest Level
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with legendary NHL goaltending coach Mitch Korn. Mitch’s career spans decades at the highest levels of hockey, including foundational years with the Buffalo Sabres, where he helped re...
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Episode 40
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1:03:49
Ep39: Alex Dispence (Sup Chef) - Food, Content, Sports, and Building a Digital Brand
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Alex Dispence better known as Sup Chef a Western New York native who turned a background in professional kitchens into a massive online food brand. Alex shares how he transitione...
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Episode 39
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52:47
Ep38: Jesse Ciffa - Barbering, Entrepreneurship, Trust, and Building Community in Buffalo
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Jesse Ciffa, owner of Chief’s Barber Parlor. Jesse shares his journey from learning barbering on YouTube and cutting hair in his grandmother’s basement to building one of Buffalo...
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Episode 38
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46:37
Ep37: Christopher Puckett - Crash Reconstruction, Black Box Data, and Finding Truth After Impact
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Christopher Puckett, founding partner of Northeast Crash Dynamics and former New York State Trooper. Christopher brings decades of experience investigating serious motor vehicle ...
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Episode 37
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1:04:40
Ep36: Larry Quinn Former President and Managing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres, Leadership, Legacy, and Civic Impact
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Larry Quinn, former President and Managing Partner of the Buffalo Sabres and one of the most influential executives in Buffalo sports and civic life. Larry played a central role ...
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Episode 36
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1:00:03
Ep35: Colleen Heidinger - President of 43North, Building a Better Buffalo, and Leading with Purpose
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Colleen Heidinger, President of 43North, Buffalo’s nationally recognized startup accelerator. Colleen shares her personal journey from growing up in Buffalo’s First Ward to build...
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Episode 35
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46:56
Ep34: Tom Szulist - Innocence Cannabis, Singer Farm Naturals, and the Science of the Human Body
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Tom Szulist, founder of Innocence Cannabis and Singer Farm Naturals. Tom shares a deep, thoughtful exploration of the human body, the endocannabinoid system, and how cannabis, fo...
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Episode 34
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1:04:19
Ep33: Peter E. Roberti & Peter A. Roberti - Crafting Legacy, Family Leadership, and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
For more than 60 years, Adrian Jules has been a Western New York institution built on craftsmanship, relationships, and uncompromising standards. In this episode, John sits down with father-and-son team Peter E. and Peter A. Roberti to explore ...
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Episode 33
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55:16
Ep32: Brad Gelber - Building a Law Firm Brand, Trust at Scale, and the Future of Richmond Vona
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Brad Gelber, the new Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Richmond Vona. Brad shares his path into marketing, what attracted him to Richmond Vona, and how intentional br...
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Episode 32
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1:03:37
Ep31: Eight Months In - A New Year’s Eve Reflection on Building Angles
In this New Year’s Eve episode of Angles with John Richmond, John and Angles Producer Brett Tuttle sit down to reflect on the first eight months of the podcast - recorded exactly eight months to the day after their original test episode....
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Episode 31
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1:24:29
Ep30: Al Bozorgi - Flushable Innovation, Startup Resilience, and Building a Global Consumer Brand
From London to Buffalo, from a pub napkin sketch to winning 43North — Al Bozorgi shares the decade-long journey behind Twipes, the world’s first fully biodegradable, truly flushable wipe. In this episode, John and Al dive into R&D breakthro...
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Episode 30
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50:10
Ep29: Daniel Schuller - Elder Law, Family Protection & The Business of Doing Things the Right Way
Estate planning isn’t about documents it’s about protecting the people you love. John Richmond sits down with Daniel Schuller of PB Elder Law to break down wills, powers of attorney, Medicaid, crisis planning, and the biggest misconceptions tha...
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Episode 29
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1:16:40
Ep28: Chef Redbeard - Craft, Curiosity, and the Art of the Private Dining Experience
Jeremy Van Antwerp, better known as Chef Redbeard, has become one of Buffalo’s most distinctive culinary creators. In this episode, John sits down with Jeremy to explore how a self‑taught cook built one of the city’s most unique dining experien...
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Episode 28
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1:05:20
Ep27: Tage Thompson — Hard Work, Leadership, and Building Buffalo’s Future
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson joins Angles with John Richmond to talk about family, leadership, work ethic, and his journey from Alaska to the NHL.He opens up about his father’s influence, the lessons that keep him grounded, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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59:12
Ep26: Brenda Turteltaub Feldstein — Love Letters to Music
Filmmaker Brenda Turteltaub Feldstein joins Angles with John Richmond to discuss her journey from Brazil to Buffalo, and how a $30 BPO student pass sparked the path that ultimately led to her directing the feature documentary *Love Letters to M...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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55:13
Ep25: Dhane Smith & Josh Byrne — Buffalo Built: The Championship Standard
Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne of the Buffalo Bandits join Angles with John Richmond to talk about leadership, legacy, and what it takes to win championships in Buffalo.They open up about their bond as teammates, the lessons from losses tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:08:31
Ep24 Coach Trevor Large Canisius University — Building a Culture That Wins: Leadership, Accountability, and the Underdog Mentality
What does it really take to build a winning culture — one where people feel seen, valued, and accountable? In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Trevor Large, Head Coach of the Canisius Men’s Division I Hockey Team, to talk about leader...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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59:31
Ep23 Matt Meyer Revive Performance & Health - The Healing Mindset: Rethinking Health, Movement & Modern Medicine
What if everything you’ve been taught about health, healing, and performance was only half the story? In this episode, John Richmond sits down with Matt Meyer, a movement specialist, mindset coach, and wellness practitioner who’s worked with ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:00:27
Ep22: Building a Fitness Empire with Amy Bueme of Catalyst Fitness
In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, we sit down with Buffalo powerhouse Amy Bueme, co-owner of Catalyst Fitness. Amy and her husband Joe started with one small gym and grew it into Western New York’s leading fitness brand.Amy ...
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Episode 22
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59:41
Ep21: Alissa Vogelsang — Courage, Presence, and Finding Joy Through Adversity
When Alissa Vogelsang was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, she refused to be defined by it. Over a decade later, she continues her fight with metastatic breast cancer — facing every setback with resilience, humor, and gratitude. In thi...
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Episode 21
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1:05:46
Ep20: Kimberly LaRussa of Sweet Buffalo: Kindness, Cancer Awareness, and Community
In this powerful episode, John Richmond sits down with Kimberly LaRussa, founder of Sweet Buffalo, to discuss her inspiring journey from journalist to community advocate. Kimberly shares how Sweet Buffalo evolved from a good news platform into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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45:30
Ep19: Dr. Helen Cappuccino, Roswell Park - Empathy in Breast Cancer Care
In this episode, Dr. Helen Cappuccino, a breast surgeon at Roswell Park Cancer Center, discusses her journey into medicine, the importance of empathy in patient care, and the advancements in breast cancer treatment. She emphasizes the significa...
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Episode 19
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51:15
Ep18: Mark Schmidt — The Winningest Coach at St. Bonaventure on Leadership, Values, and Community
When you think of St. Bonaventure basketball, one name stands above the rest: Coach Mark Schmidt. The winningest coach in Bonnie’s history, he’s built his program on values that don’t bend. Do it the right way, never cut corners, and treat ever...
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Episode 18
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47:16
Ep17: Revolution Buffalo — Spinning a Fitness Community From the Ground Up
What happens when three women with completely different corporate backgrounds decide to take control of their own fitness journey and turn it into something bigger? On this episode of Angles with John Richmond, we’re joined by Amanda Meyers, Ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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50:35