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Entrepreneuriat

Entrepreneuriat

Chaque semaine
Entrepreneuriat

Entrepreneuriat

Chaque semaine

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Ep.133 - Part 1: Joe Takes the Hot Seat

For the first time ever, one of the hosts is stepping into the hot seat. In Part 1 of this special two-part episode, Joe Ferrante opens up about the massive changes behind Wash Laundry & Dry Cleaning’s evolution from a traditional McKnight Road dry cleaner into a modern pickup-and-delivery focused brand. From shutting down a longtime storefront and buying a production facility, to launching the new Aspinwall location and rethinking what customers actually want, Joe breaks down the risks, stress, setbacks, and vision driving the business forward. The conversation dives into burnout, branding, customer expectations, pricing, social media, AI, and why standing still might be the biggest risk in business today. Honest, funny, and surprisingly personal, this episode is a real look at what reinvention actually feels like while you’re living through it. Part 2 drops next week when Jerry takes the hot seat.

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55 min
20 mai

Ep.132 - #@%! It, Let AI Do It!

This week on Between 2 Bridges, Joe and Jerry dive headfirst into the AI rabbit hole and ask the question everyone’s thinking: are we watching the future happen in real time? From using AI to automate invoices, organize accounting workflows, and summarize business data, to the fear of creating competitors and getting replaced by the very tools you adopt, the guys unpack how artificial intelligence is already changing small business. Along the way, they debate working in your business versus on it, discuss why business owners still need to know the dirty work, spiral into conversations about dating apps, internet culture, Netflix comedy roasts, Shane Gillis, Theo Von, and what life might look like when robots are wiping our asses in the nursing home. It’s business strategy, existential dread, and comedy all rolled into one chaotic episode.

20 mai

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34 min
07/05/2025

Ep.78 Rick Sebak - A Friendly Neighbor Narrator Program

Rick Sebak changed the way Pittsburgh sees itself. Before Yelp reviews or social media nostalgia, his voice guided generations through shuttered diners, lost landmarks, and the quirks that make a neighborhood feel like home. From WQED specials to national PBS hits, his documentaries transformed everyday lives into lasting legacies. This week, we sit down with the man who’s been narrating our neighborhoods for over 40 years to talk memory, media, and the magic of looking closer.

07/05/2025

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1 h 25 min
1 avr.

Ep.125 Kevin Quijano & Michael Larson-Edwards - Sip Taproom & Swing 412 - Taking A Swing On Location

We took the show on the road for the first time, and it couldn’t have been a better spot. Filming live from Sip Taproom, we catch up with Kevin and meet Mike, the team behind Swing 412, a brand new golf simulator concept built right next door. What started as a casual idea inside “book club” turned into a full-blown business almost overnight. This episode is all about momentum, partnerships, and why sometimes the best opportunities are already sitting right in front of you. You just have to take a swing.

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1 h 1 min
15 avr.

Ep.127 Francesca Ferrante - Local Influencer

Francesca, known as “the412franimal,” joins the show to break down what it actually takes to grow an audience the hard way. Six years of posting and one authentic video changed everything. From her Steelers-themed “woman cave” getting shared by Snoop Dogg to working with Pittsburgh’s biggest sports teams, she proves authenticity still wins. We get into the reality of content creation, the pressure to fit a mold, and why just hitting “post” matters more than perfection. Plus, a deep dive into Pittsburgh sports culture, the upcoming NFL Draft chaos, and why the city and the state are about to be on full display.

15 avr.

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1 h 18 min
6 mai

Ep.130 - Did the Draft Deliver?

Pittsburgh showed up, the crowds were massive, and the spotlight was brighter than ever. But once the dust settled, a bigger question remained… did it actually pay off? The guys break down the reality behind the hype, from empty restaurants and overpriced Airbnbs to businesses that expected a boom and got burned instead. They get into why big events don’t always translate to real revenue, how pricing and perception can backfire, and what business owners should actually take away from it. Along the way, it’s classic Between 2 Bridges, everyday frustrations, slow-moving people, shrinking honey buns, and the little things that somehow say a lot about how business really works.

6 mai

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43 min
25 mars

Ep.124 - Who’s Actually Winning? (Hint: Not You)

This week, it starts with Pittsburgh weather doing what it does best… flipping overnight. But that quick shift turns into a bigger conversation about how unpredictable forces can completely disrupt business. From there, the gloves come off. The guys break down Pennsylvania’s inheritance tax and why it can financially cripple everyday families, not just the wealthy. Then it gets deeper into healthcare, where rising costs, insurance games, and hospital systems are quietly squeezing out private practices and limiting patient choice. They also get into the shady side of online reviews, from fake one-stars to companies that try to extort business owners for cleanup fees. At every level, the same question keeps coming up… if prices are up, services are worse, and small businesses are struggling… who’s actually winning?

25 mars

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52 min
29 avr.

Ep.129 - You Can’t Make Payroll with Pizza

You can only eat so much free pizza before you realize it’s costing you real money. The guys unpack a barter deal that got out of control and the hard decision to pull back before it did more damage. They realize that business owners might get their fix extinguishing the fires. Plus the usual PGH pride, content strategies, and other ingredients that make a classic B2B ep.

29 avr.

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34 min
4 mars

Ep.121 - From Beach Mode to Beast Mode

Joe returns from Key West sunburned but recharged, and Jerry is officially in acquisition mode. In Episode 121, the guys talk about what it really costs to take a vacation as a business owner, why raising your prices is survival not greed, and why so many aging firms are quietly selling. From first class flights to first class service, this one is about putting the hammer down, scaling smart, and refusing to coast. Vacation is over. Growth season begins.

4 mars

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50 min
13/12/2023

Ep.5 Matt Light - Comedy isn't always funny business.

Stand-up Comedian Sit down with stand-up comedian Matt Light, Pittsburgh's biggest comic, just before his sold-out show at Stage AE. Matt shares hilarious stories from his comedy career, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the stand-up industry works, and even spills a little tea. Whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or just curious about the world of stand-up, this episode is packed with laughs and insights you won't want to miss!

13/12/2023

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1 h 42 min

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Ep.133 - Part 1: Joe Takes the Hot Seat

Ep.132 - #@%! It, Let AI Do It!

Ep.78 Rick Sebak - A Friendly Neighbor Narrator Program

Ep.125 Kevin Quijano & Michael Larson-Edwards - Sip Taproom & Swing 412 - Taking A Swing On Location

Ep.127 Francesca Ferrante - Local Influencer

Ep.130 - Did the Draft Deliver?

Ep.124 - Who’s Actually Winning? (Hint: Not You)

Ep.129 - You Can’t Make Payroll with Pizza

Ep.121 - From Beach Mode to Beast Mode

Ep.5 Matt Light - Comedy isn't always funny business.

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