Business & Brain Tumor Talk

businessandbraintumortalk

Hosted by Rick Franzo from Paradise Valley, Pennsylvania, ’Business and Brain Tumor Talk’ combines personal journeys with brain tumors and insightful business strategies, aiming to educate, inspire, and empower listeners.

  1. 9月15日

    Travel, Concerts & Local Celebrity Life | Lucia & Glynn | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    53 countries, sold-out rock shows, and a whole lot of pizza. On this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo welcomes local personalities Lucia and Glynn, creators of the Lucia & Glynn Glide channel, for a wildly entertaining ride through travel adventures, music obsessions, and their favorite local eats. They’re not just globe-trotters, they’re storytellers, music lovers, and small business owners with a knack for turning every experience into a laugh, a memory, and a moment of connection.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ What it’s really like to cruise through China, Korea, and Japan with locals ✅ How they built a following through authentic travel storytelling ✅ Favorite concerts (yes, even the ones where they fell asleep!) and local food picks near Lake Wallenpaupack   🎤 Podcast Quote: "We help people every day. Yeah. We can. We love that." – Glynn   Connect with Lucia & Glynn Everywhere Online: Website: https://luciaandglynn.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LuciaandGlynn Facebook & Instagram: @luciaandglynn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@luciaandglynn Connect with Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/  Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/  Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549     Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses! #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #BrainTumorSurvivor #Health #ABTAConference2024 #BrainTumorAwareness #CaregiverSupport #Scanxiety #Neuropsychology #BrainCancerCommunity #Glioblastoma #QualityOfLifeMatters

    29 分钟
  2. 9月1日

    Empowering Brain Tumor Patients & Caregivers | American Brain Tumor Association | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    What if you could access the best minds in brain tumor research, care, and support, all in one place?  In this impactful episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo sits down with Mindy Freund, MSN, RN and Ashlee R. Loughan, PhD to explore everything the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is doing to support patients, caregivers, and families, especially through its upcoming National Conference, happening September 12–14 in Schaumburg, IL and virtually. From emotional wellness to navigating the “new me” after diagnosis, this conversation offers essential insights for anyone affected by brain tumors.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why this year’s ABTA conference is centered on quality of life, for both patients and caregivers How to join sessions on scanxiety, finances, cognition, intimacy, and survivorship What makes this the only conference directly designed for brain tumor patients and their families 🎤 Podcast Quote: "What we're doing with the conference, in essence, is creating a platform to bring people together, strength in number, giving them a voice, letting them know that they are heard and that there is assistance out there." – Rick Franzo   🎉 Don’t Miss the 2024 ABTA National Conference! Dates: September 12–14 Location: Schaumburg, IL (just outside Chicago) + full virtual access Register: https://www.abta.org/national-conference 💬 Live-streamed sessions, therapy dogs, writing workshops, caregiver panels, sound healing, yoga, and more.   Connect with Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/  Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/  Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549   Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses! #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #BrainTumorSurvivor #Health #ABTAConference2024 #BrainTumorAwareness #CaregiverSupport #Scanxiety #Neuropsychology #BrainCancerCommunity #Glioblastoma #QualityOfLifeMatters

    30 分钟
  3. 5月14日

    From Anxiety to Advocacy: The Power of Nutrition | Alyssa Stencavage | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    Can better food choices really change your life? In this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo sits down with Alyssa Stencavage, certified health coach and founder of Thrive with Gemini, to discuss how food, mindset, and accountability can radically transform your mental and physical health. Alyssa shares her personal journey from anxiety and discomfort to thriving and how she's now helping others do the same without restriction, guilt, or diet culture pressure.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How food impacts anxiety, energy, and overall health ✅ The difference between “good food” and “good quality food” ✅ Why nutrition, not restriction, is the foundation for long-term change   🎤 Podcast Quote: "You have to be your own advocate, and you have to stay aware of what's going on." – Alyssa Stencavage   Whether you're battling chronic fatigue, food sensitivities, or just want to feel better in your own skin. this episode is for you. Alyssa’s approach is rooted in sustainability, freedom, and empowerment.   Get in Touch with Alyssa Stencavage:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivewithgemini/  Calendly: https://calendly.com/astencavage23/30min  Connect with Our Host, Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/ Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/ Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549  Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses!   #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #FloorSource #FamilyBusiness #FlooringExperts #CommunityMatters #KitchenAndBath #CustomerFirst #SmallBusinessSuccess #ParadiseValleyPA #AlyssaStencavage #HealthCoaching #FoodAsMedicine #NutritionMatters #MentalHealthAndFood #BodyMindConnection #HolisticHealth

    23 分钟
  4. 3月14日

    Mastering Networking & Business Growth | BNI - All Business | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    Struggling with networking? Unsure how to grow your business through referrals? In this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo is joined by Linda Schiaffino (CEO, Coach Business Solutions) and Tiffanie Bailey Romey (CEO, Bairo Real Estate) to break down the power of BNI (Business Networking International), the world’s largest referral-based networking organization.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why traditional networking events often fail, and how BNI is different The power of Givers Gain and how helping others fuels your success How structured, relationship-driven networking generated $6.2M+ in business for their chapter   🎤 Podcast Quote: "When I'm in the room, you're in the room. That's the power of BNI." – Tiffannie Bailey Romey   Want to grow your business through powerful connections? Join an upcoming BNI meeting and see how relationship-based networking can take your business to the next level.   Get in Touch BNI - All Business:  Visitor’s Day: April 2nd at Willie Mays Place, Brodheadsville, PA Networking Mixer: March 31st at Scorecard, Wind Gap, PA Website: https://bninjpa.org/pa-poconos-bni---all-business/en-US/index  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allbizbni/  Linda Schiaffino: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbizpa/  Tiffanie Bailey Romey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanie-bailey-romey-b4b46940/    Connect with Our Host, Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/ Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/ Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549  Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses!   #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #FloorSource #FamilyBusiness #FlooringExperts #CommunityMatters #KitchenAndBath #CustomerFirst #SmallBusinessSuccess #ParadiseValleyPA #BNI #NetworkingForSuccess #GiversGain #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #ReferralMarketing

    28 分钟
  5. 3月10日

    From Apprentice to CEO | Jeff Gerger | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    What does it take to start and grow a successful business from scratch? In this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo sits down with Jeff Gerger, CEO of Gerger Electric, to discuss his journey from a young electrician to a thriving business owner. Jeff shares the highs, the struggles, and the unexpected lessons that come with entrepreneurship—plus, essential electrical safety tips that could save your home.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The challenges of starting a business in your early 20s ✅ How networking transformed Jeff’s career and business growth ✅ Critical electrical safety hazards every homeowner should know   🎤 Podcast Quote: "I definitely thought it would be easy... but my vision of business has completely changed." – Jeff Gerger   🔌 Thinking of starting a business? Need electrical safety tips? This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs and homeowners alike!   Connect with Jeff Gerger & Gerger Electric: Website: https://gergerelectric.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gergerelectric Call or Text: (610) 393-3389 Connect with Our Host, Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/ Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/ Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549  Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses!   #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #FloorSource #FamilyBusiness #FlooringExperts #CommunityMatters #KitchenAndBath #CustomerFirst #SmallBusinessSuccess #ParadiseValleyPA

    25 分钟
  6. 2月26日

    From Brain Cancer Diagnosis to 10+ Years of Survival | Sabine & Michael Schwab | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    What does it take to battle brain cancer for over a decade? In this powerful episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo welcomes Sabine Schwab, a 10+ year brain cancer survivor, and her husband Michael Schwab, an unwavering caregiver. Together, they share an emotional yet inspiring journey of resilience, love, and advocacy in the brain tumor community.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The shocking way Sabine discovered her brain tumor post-pregnancy ✅ How Michael stepped up as a caregiver while raising their infant daughter ✅ The role of advocacy and patient support in long-term survival   🎤 Podcast Quote: "It's just so amazing how life can change, really turn on a dime in a day." – Rick Franzo   🧠 If you or someone you love has been affected by a brain tumor, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Sabine’s incredible survival story and discover how support, determination, and the right mindset can make all the difference.   Resources Mentioned: 🌎 American Brain Tumor Association: https://www.abta.org 🎗️ National Brain Tumor Society: https://braintumor.org 🏕️ Epic Experience Cancer Retreats: https://www.epicexperience.org 💙 Brain Tumor Social Media Chat (BTSM): Follow #BTSM on BlueSk   Connect with Our Host, Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/ Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/ Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549  Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses!   #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #RickFranzo #BrainCancerSurvivor #BrainTumorAwareness #CaregiverSupport #SabineSchwab #Glioblastoma #CancerAdvocacy

    40 分钟
  7. 2月17日

    From Fear to Founder: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs | Karisma L. Page | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    Ready to turn your passion into a thriving business? In this inspiring episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, host Rick Franzo sits down with Karisma L. Page, CEO of Erin Resilience LLC, to uncover the mindset shifts and strategies that fuel entrepreneurial success. Karisma shares her journey from self-doubt to business leadership, revealing how embracing failure, building confidence, and taking that first step can transform your future. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ How to break through limiting beliefs and self-doubt ✅ The difference between managing people and leading them ✅ Why failure is your greatest asset in the entrepreneurial journey   Podcast Quote: "Don't be afraid to fail—fail forward." – Karisma L. Page   No more excuses! If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start your business, this episode is your wake-up call. Tune in now and take action today!   Get in Touch Karisma Page:  Office: 272-420-0012 Direct: 272-420-0008 Website: www.erinresilience.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karismapagelifecoach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1645303516305421  Connect with Our Host, Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/ Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/ Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549  Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses!   #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #FloorSource #FamilyBusiness #FlooringExperts #CommunityMatters #KitchenAndBath #CustomerFirst #SmallBusinessSuccess #ParadiseValleyPA #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #RickFranzo #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership #FailForward #KarismaPage #SmallBusinessSuccess #StartupMotivation

    31 分钟
  8. 2月3日

    A Radio Legend’s Journey Through the Airwaves | Rod Bauman | Business & Brain Tumor Talk Podcast

    On this episode of Business and Brain Tumor Talk, Rick Franzo sits down with retired local radio legend Rod Bauman. With a career spanning decades, Rod shares his incredible journey from a young dreamer in Quakertown, PA, to becoming a beloved voice on the airwaves. From spinning vinyl to navigating the digital age, Rod dives into the evolution of radio, the wild behind-the-scenes stories, and what it truly means to follow your passion. This episode is packed with nostalgia, humor, and wisdom from a broadcaster who lived through the golden age of radio and beyond. You’ll Hear About: How a magazine insert kickstarted Rod’s legendary radio career in the 1970s. The wild days of radio, from bomb threats to breaking format rules when nobody was listening. Why passion and persistence matter in any career, especially in media and broadcasting. "I found my passion, and I could do whatever I had to do to get the job done." – Rod Bauman (34:23) Love radio? Passionate about storytelling? Or just want to hear some incredible behind-the-scenes tales from the golden age of broadcasting? Tune in as Rod Bauman shares his journey, insights, and the unforgettable moments that made his career one for the books.   Connect with Our Host, Rick Franzo: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-franzo-52948b26/ Website: https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/ Podbean: https://businessandbraintumortalk.podbean.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rickfranzo3549  Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for updates on future episodes that address key challenges and solutions for today's businesses!   #RickFranzo #BusinessAndBrainTumorTalk #FloorSource #FamilyBusiness #FlooringExperts #CommunityMatters #KitchenAndBath #CustomerFirst #SmallBusinessSuccess #ParadiseValleyPA

    42 分钟

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Hosted by Rick Franzo from Paradise Valley, Pennsylvania, ’Business and Brain Tumor Talk’ combines personal journeys with brain tumors and insightful business strategies, aiming to educate, inspire, and empower listeners.