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Between 2 Bridges

An interview podcast bridging the gap between industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business operators, sharing insights and life experiences.

business entrepreneurship

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Ep.126 - What We Learned Out in the World

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2026/04/08

After 124 episodes in the studio, we finally took the show out into the real world and learned more in one night than we expected.This week, we’re breaking down what changed when we stepped outside the studio. Seeing business owners in their element, experiencing operations firsthand, and realizing that sometimes the best insights don’t come from talking about it… they come from doing it. We also get into the future of the podcast, taking Between 2 Bridges on the road, and what that could mean for

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Ep.125 Kevin Quijano & Michael Larson-Edwards - Sip...

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2026/04/01

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

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

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2026/03/25

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

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52:57

Ep.123 - Cheap Work Is Expensive

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2026/03/18

New customers aren’t always a win, especially when they come with baggage.This episode dives into the hidden cost of cheap work. The guys share stories of sloppy dry cleaning work, accounting firms charging premium prices for garbage results, and the cost of cleaning it all up. They break down why cutting corners always catches up, how bad service quietly drains your business, and why the best operators aren’t competing on price. Because at the end of the day, cheap work isn’t a deal. It’s a

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Ep.122 - Big Arch Energy

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2026/03/11

Diesel prices are climbing and when the trucks pay more, everybody pays more. Joe and Jerry talk about the real world impact of fuel costs on freight, inflation, and running a business today. They also get into the viral McDonald’s Big Arch burger video that the internet can’t stop roasting, the truth about social media algorithms, and why personal branding is quickly becoming a must for entrepreneurs. Business, marketing, economics, and a few laughs along the way.

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Ep.121 - From Beach Mode to Beast Mode

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2026/03/04

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.

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Ep.120 - If It’s Bad… Good. Pressure Makes Diamonds.

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2026/02/25

Loss of power and social media during historic winter conditions lead to slowdowns, tight payroll weeks, and the kind of pressure that comes with running a business in February. This is the side of entrepreneurship nobody posts about. The spouse who didn’t exactly sign up for the chaos. The months where revenue stalls. The temptation to panic. And the reminder that pressure is not the enemy, it is the forge. If you are in business and things feel heavy right now, this one is for you. Because

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Ep.119 Matt Mancine - Field of Dreams Collectibles

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2026/02/18

Episode 119 features Matt Mancine, founder of Field of Dreams Collectibles, who turned a childhood love of trading cards into a real-world storefront and thriving community hub. Matt breaks down the modern collectibles economy, from $1 bins to four-figure pulls, live-stream auctions, grading wars, and kids negotiating like seasoned entrepreneurs. The conversation goes deep on how card culture has shifted from pure collecting to calculated investing, how platforms like Whatnot and eBay reshaped

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Ep.118 Jarrad and Cassie Pencek - Burn Boot Camp

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2026/02/11

In Episode 118, the boys sit down with Jarrad and Cassie Pencek, owners of Burn Boot Camp Fox Chapel and Butler, to talk about what it really takes to build a fitness business from the ground up. From starting their own personal fitness journeys, to opening their first location in Butler and expanding into Fox Chapel, the Penceks share how community, consistency, and smart systems power their growth. They break down what makes Burn different from traditional gyms, why group training with personal

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59:37

Ep.117 - Buried in Snow and Bleeding Cash

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2026/02/04

Snow days feel harmless until you’re the one running payroll.In this episode of Between 2 Bridges, amidst a historic winter storm, we’re measuring how much snow really costs small businesses. Lost revenue. Employees clocked in with no customers. Rising utility bills. And no clear path to relief. We talk about how prolonged snow and subzero temperatures ripple through restaurants, retail, service businesses, and startups. Why being open can actually be worse than being closed. How disaster relief

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Ep.116 - People Aren’t Broke, They’re Maxed Out

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2026/01/28

January has a way of telling the truth. In this episode, Joe and Jerry dig into why so many people feel broke even when the economy looks “fine” on paper. From maxed-out credit cards and tightening consumer spending to a housing market that feels stuck and businesses navigating slow seasons, this is a real conversation about what’s actually happening beneath the surface. They talk loyalty versus discounts, why slow months are when business owners have to lean in harder, and how discipline,

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Ep.115 - Stability Can Quietly Kill Progress

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2026/01/21

Change is uncomfortable, especially when stability has worked for a long time.In this episode, the guys unpack the end of the Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh and what nearly two decades of consistency really delivered. Always competitive, rarely collapsing, but increasingly stuck in the middle. That same question carries over to Jerry’s world, as he opens up about a major shift in his business after 19 tax seasons and the toll that doing everything himself quietly took on his company, his family, and

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Ep.114 - When Bad Advice Goes Viral

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2026/01/14

Bad advice spreads faster than ever, and the consequences are real. In this episode, the guys talk through why viral takes on money, taxes, and world events can be wildly misleading, and why trusting anonymous internet experts usually ends badly. From the collapse of legacy media and the rise of paywalls, to TikTok tax “hacks,” broken customer service systems, and the frustration of running real businesses in a digital world, this conversation is a reminder that clicks don’t equal credibility. A

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49:44

Ep.113 - Fake Money, Real Costs

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2026/01/07

Inflation isn’t a headline. It’s a daily reality. From rising software fees and utilities to fuel costs and junk charges that quietly stack up, small business owners are feeling the squeeze from every direction. In Episode 113, the guys unpack what it actually looks like when costs never go down, why raising prices is so uncomfortable, and how business owners are forced to adapt just to stay afloat. Along the way, they connect the dots between fake money in digital worlds and very real decisions in

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Ep.112 - A Clip Show of Our Past Year’s Guests

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2025/12/31

This episode is a look back at the guests who joined us over the past year and the moments that stuck with us most. Different industries, different paths, but a lot of the same lessons kept showing up. Ownership, risk, discipline, perspective, and what it really takes to stay in the game. Instead of one long conversation, this is a collection of voices from people who are actually doing the work, sharing what they’ve learned the hard way. If you are new to the show, this is a good place to start. If

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Ep.111 - Convenience Is the System. Confidence Is the...

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2025/12/24

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 saying no to the wrong work, this conversation is about building systems

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Ep.110 - If You Don’t Set Boundaries, Others Will

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2025/12/17

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 is the fastest way to burn out. They break down why your “best”

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Ep.109 - The Only Marketing That Won’t Bankrupt You

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2025/12/10

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. If you’re still debating whether social media matters, this one

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Ep.108 - What They Don’t Tell You Until It’s Too Late

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2025/12/03

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 chokehold.

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Ep.107 - Check Yourself Before You Scale Yourself:...

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2025/11/26

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 guys talk through the wake-up calls that come with expansion

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