In this episode of Let’s Know Buffalo, we talk with CPA and real estate investor Zach Newberry, who left his 9–5 job before age 40 by mastering tax strategy and rental property investing.

Zach explains the power of proactive tax planning, how most CPAs drop the ball, and why working with someone who understands both business and real estate is a game changer. We cover topics like:

• Real estate tax strategies (including depreciation and entity structure)

• How Zach used house hacking to launch his investment journey

• Using equity to become a private lender

• Financial education and the mindset shift to wealth building

Whether you're a small business owner, real estate investor, or side hustler looking to optimize your finances, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Let's Know Buffalo, we sit down with the co-founders of Wingnutz, two Buffalo guys who turned a passion for wings into one of the city's most respected food brands. They walk us through their journey from experimenting with sauces and smoking wings at home and eventually opening three locations without any outside investors. We talk loyalty, branding, outgrowing your original vision, and how to hold your line when opportunities start knocking.If you’re tired of hearing startup advice from tech bros and want to hear from people who actually built something in the trenches, this one’s for you.#buffalony #wings #buffalowings #entrepreneur

In this episode, we sit down with John Mikulec, founder and CEO of Gameday Hospitality, to unpack his journey from building cornhole boards in his parents’ garage to leading one of the most innovative tailgate production companies in the country. John walks us through how he bootstrapped multiple businesses, including Tailgate Giant and Man Cave Giant, before launching Gameday Hospitality—now managing over 240 events a year across the U.S.

John also opens up about the future of Buffalo’s tailgating scene with the new stadium, the challenges of dealing with entitled customers, and how Buffalo’s blue-collar passion compares to other sports cities. It’s a gritty, detailed, and real conversation on entrepreneurship, sports culture, and scaling experience-driven businesses.