Between 2 Bridges - Audio
An interview podcast bridging the gap between industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business operators, sharing insights and life experiences.
Episodes
Convenience is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s the system customers expect, and the moment it breaks, confidence breaks with it. In this episode, Joe and Jerry talk through how companies like Amazon and DoorDash have quietly reset effort, patience, and expectations, and what that means for small businesses trying to compete without racing to the bottom on price. From dry cleaning routes to tax prep, buying books of business to sayin...
Everyone wants growth. Nobody talks about survival.
In Episode 110, Joe and Jerry strip away the hustle buzzwords and get real about boundaries, the kind that keep your business, your team, and your sanity intact. From customers who expect the moon for the price of a paperclip, to the hard truth about firing clients, rewriting engagement letters, and protecting your people, this episode is a reminder that saying yes to everything i...
In this episode, the guys discuss the only marketing move that won’t drain your bank account before the holidays, consistent social content. From why your best videos flop and your worst ones pop, to understanding platforms, algorithms, and the psychology of impulse, and into what actually grows a business in 2025. Scaling smart, supporting your friends’ content, and why most small businesses are leaving opportunity on the table. I...
Household debt is surging, car loans keep stretching longer, and even simple repairs now require fighting with insurance companies. In this episode, Joe and Jerry dig into the financial pressures building on everyday families and why so many people are silently slipping into deeper debt. Through real stories and real numbers, they lay out how policies, corporations, and consumer habits all collide to create today’s financial chokeh...
Opening a new location exposes everything you thought you had figured out. In this episode, Joe and Jerry break down the not-so-glamorous side of scaling and why real growth starts with tightening your systems, sharpening your habits, and paying attention to the details you’ve been letting slide. From quality control and customer experience to training, accountability, and the daily discipline that keeps a business running smoothly...
The spotlight is on the 50 year mortgage and the business incentives driving it. The guys walk through how lenders offload loans, why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac matter, and how extended terms could open the door for new buyers while shifting the housing market. A focused and informative breakdown.
The ballots are counted and the headlines have moved on, but the real work is just beginning. Joe and Jerry take a grounded look at what actually matters, from local elections to personal accountability. They talk about small business lessons, social media momentum, and the trap of worrying about the world before fixing your own street. It’s a no-nonsense conversation about responsibility, consistency, and staying focused on what y...
After five incredible guest episodes, the Bridge takes a pause to reflect. From recovering lost balance to refining business systems, Joe and Jerry revisit the last five episodes and talk about what stuck: the mindset shifts, wake-up calls, and quiet reminders that keep entrepreneurs grounded when the pace picks up.
Pittsburgh’s wellness scene just leveled up. Dan Scherling of Degree Wellness sits down with Joe and Jerry to talk about bringing science-backed recovery to Fox Chapel. They dive into cold plunges, cryotherapy, and how wellness culture is changing the way we live, work, and feel, one degree at a time.
Nick Paradise has spent his career mastering communication, from live local news to leading public relations for one of Pittsburgh’s largest utilities. Now he’s using those skills to strengthen his hometown. In this episode, Nick talks about crisis management, community trust, and how clear messaging can shape leadership, schools, and the next generation of engaged citizens.
This one starts with gutters and ends with a getaway. When broker Rita Sumney tried fixing her childhood home, she wound up chasing a scammer who ran off with her money. From reviews to police reports and TV news crews, Rita’s story proves that sometimes you’ve got to fight back to set things right.
A hundred episodes later, the conversation comes full circle. Original guests Greg Saxon, Brian Marra, and Hugh Rumbaugh return to talk about family, leadership, and the lessons only time can teach. A celebration of 100 episodes, this one’s less about looking back and more about looking forward.
In Episode 99, the guys sit down with Carrie Lewis DelRosso, former Pennsylvania state representative, lieutenant governor nominee, and now a business development pro with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. Carrie pulls back the curtain on how state politics and economic development really work, from budgets and grants to energy debates and infrastructure challenges. The conversation also hits close to home, with stories about Oakmon...
Episode 98 of Between 2 Bridges looks at why customer education is just as important as the service itself. Teaching customers how to interact with your process helps them get the most out of your business while allowing you to run efficiently. Responsibility always starts and ends with the owner, you train your employees, so why wouldn’t you train your customers?
As Q4 approaches, Joe and Jerry dig into what progress really costs. From new tax laws and smarter planning tools to subscription-style advisory models, they explore how businesses can stay ahead in a world that never slows down. The conversation spans everything from software investments and recurring revenue to building companies that outlive their founders, the art of delegation, and even the latest marketing controversies makin...
What would you do with $568 million? This week the guys dive into Powerball fantasies, cash vs. annuity, taxes, privacy, and the real headaches that come with sudden wealth. From athletes blowing NIL deals to lottery winners losing it all, they unpack why money without discipline often disappears.
From homework routines to payroll delegation, business systems keep things running, but what happens when the system is the government’s? In Episode 95, Joe and Jerry talk through mileage taxes, EV incentives, and the head-spinning contradictions that come with taxation overreach. Along the way they share stories about subscription traps that bleed small businesses dry, scam calls that never stop, and the constant challenge of keep...
In this episode, Joe and Jerry dig into the risks companies take when they lean too far into politics. From Target’s leadership shake-up to the surge of value-driven retailers like Walmart and Costco, the hosts break down how consumer trust and spending habits are shifting. Along the way, they explore price gouging, digital price tags, tariffs, and what it all means for small business owners trying to stay competitive without alien...
When business owners cut corners, someone always pays the price. In this episode of Between 2 Bridges, Joe and Jerry dig into the recent controversy surrounding the popular Emiliano’s restaurant chain raided by ICE, where undocumented workers were found and a GoFundMe campaign turned the owner into a so-called martyr. From the hidden costs of cheap labor to the ethics of payroll, taxes, and fair wages, the hosts break down what rea...
In Episode 92 of Between 2 Bridges, Joe and Jerry swap the couch for chairs and dive into a week of calculated risks and gut calls. From stock market swings that feel more like casino spins to the real-life headaches of building a dream home, the guys unpack the wins, the losses, and the hard lessons in trusting your instincts. It’s part market strategy, part home-builder horror story, and all about knowing when to double down… and...
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