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ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Danny Farrar, CEO of SOLDIERFIT joins us again. From episode 63 to 138 Danny’ story still carries an impact.  Danny hasn’t had it easy but his struggles helped shape his success and led him to SOLDIERFIT. SOLDIERFIT is no ordinary gym, it charges a low monthly rate which is unlike any other gyms...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Starting his business in 1972 after he graduated Trade School, Roland Thompson swiftly found success. He’s been on television shows such as Extreme Home Makeover and Restaurant Impossible. Roland is passionate about his flooring and his customers and it shows in his work. Rolands biggest piece of advice for business owners is...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Frederick native Sean Moore graduated from University of Maryland, served in the Army as a Green Beret, then joined his family at Moore Wealth. Sean has been with Moore Wealth, his family’s firm, for six months, and is getting married this summer. Sean says that bettering himself is what gives every day...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: From Episode 084 to Episode 135, Dale joins us once again Via a Facebook Live. Dale brings Eric on his show Kickassery, which is a Facebook Live post interviewing people who have influenced his life and his business, with the sole purpose of sharing their stories. Eric dishes about his entrepreneurship, his...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: From episode 64 to 134, Scott Alexander with Scott Alexander Consulting joins us once again. Scott strives to find people who want to dig deep with their business and have an in depth and personal journey to understanding what leadership roles they possess.  Scott stresses that despite what some may have been...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Aleena continues her journey with Frederick Advice Givers. From Episode 12 to 133 Aleena shares her story as a doTerra Wellness Advocate. doTerra has been around for 9 years and sells certified pure therapeutic grade essential oils- meaning they can be taken externally and internally. Having attended and graduated from the University...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: From Episode 95 to now, Ryan Diener joins us again to talk about Holistic Health, which curates its focus on healing, elevating health and energizing healthy lifestyles. They utilize advanced acupuncture, massage and nutrition techniques to consider past and present contributors to your current health and help pave the way for a...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: From Episode 114 to 131 Chris joins Frederick Advice Givers yet again to dish about Pretty Little Bites, the Chris to table restaurant experience. Chris has almost 25 years of culinary experience, and found a need in catering to smaller groups of people. Chris gives the experience of a catering company but cooks a...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: From Episode 7 to Episode 130, Shari joins us again on Frederick Advice Givers.  Shari Auldridge has been working with Eric for almost 3 years and is a local Accredited Staging Professional and stages in Frederick, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Shari’s biggest piece of advice? Not being afraid to fail. More From...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Talk Show Host of  WFRE’s “Interesting People” Pat Haines, sits down with Eric Verdi and chats about his background in radio and podcasting. Being in radio for 12 years, Pat decided that this year was his “reinvention year”. His goal has been engaging in the Frederick community and using his talents for...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Mike Haggerty has been with Presidential Bank Mortgage for 25 years! This is his second time on Frederick Advice Givers. Starting out as a realtor and traveling the world, Mike wanted something more steady and with numbers, so he became a lender. His main goal in lending is to try to get...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Dietician Amy Goldsmith with Kindred Nutrition is back and has more to share with us here at Frederick Advice Givers. Starting her business in 2010, Amy is the guru when it comes to diet and nutrition. From Upstate New York to Canton, Amy decided to choose Frederick for her business due to...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: From Episode 25 to Episode 126 Whitney Dahlberg has more to share! 15 years ago Whitney opened The Muse, focusing on handmade and American made goods. About 70% of the shop is local goods which gives more leeway into demonstrations, classes and working hands on with the artists. Whitney loves working with...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Darrick has been on Frederick Advice Givers before as he provides insight into taxes and what its like to decidedly join the business world. Through his time at Thomas Johnson High school to his Military career, Darrick has always had a vision of owning and operating his own business. Darrick knew while...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Michelle Schaffer has traveled all over the world, settled in Frederick, opened The North Market Pop Shop (fondly known as Pop Shop) and has been serving the Downtown community with scrumptious ice creams, sodas and hot dogs galore! The Pop Shop sells an array of over 450 rotating soda flavors, perfect for...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Mike Greenberg found himself between a rock and a hard place when he began using. Living in New York, having a home, a great job and a girlfriend, Mike had it all, but wasn’t happy. He lost everything he knew in a month, and found himself in Frederick. Coming to terms with...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Frederick Advice Givers has made an impact in the community, especially with businesses! We have decided in early 2018 to change our limited format to something more expansive, more impactful! Listen to our host, Eric Verdi’s proposal for the future of Frederick Advice Givers! REVIEWS HELP A TON Thanks for joining me...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Frederick County native, Evan Routzahn is an advocate for Down Syndrome. When he found one of his twins Avery had Down Syndrome, he swiftly joined F.R.I.E.N.D.S or Family Resource, Information & Education Network for Down Syndrome. When Evan and his family first joined, they instantly felt at home. Jumping straight into activities,...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Kimba Green grew up in a military family. She says it was almost like she was a “chameleon”, being able to adapt to her surroundings and live in new cultures. As a certified project manager, holding a niche in the training industry, it was about time she began her journey to creating...

ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Ed Hinde grew up in Georgia. Always having a consciousness to his place in the world and taking a lead for others without a voice, it was only fitting he’d find his place working with homeless children later in his career. Beginning working with Jose Curevo, and various organizations following, Ed found...