Latest Small business finance Podcast Episodes

Hard Work Plus Consistency Yields Results | Neil Blazin and Justin Vetter, Owners of Driftwood Oven

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - February 03, 2020 16:40 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
I had a great time visiting with Neil Blazin and Justin Vetter, owners of Driftwood Oven, in their Lawrenceville location. It’s easy to see why our city has been pulling for these guys ever since they started selling pizza under a food tent five years ago. They welcomed me into their restaurant ...

Have a Plan B | Pete Tolman, Owner of Iron Born Pizza

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 26, 2020 21:08 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
Pete Tolman, owner of Iron Born Pizza, first encountered Detroit-style pizza on a trip to Colorado. In this episode, he recounts his surprising reaction after discovering it in such an unlikely place and how he instantly knew that he had to bring it to Pittsburgh. Pete’s journey from Smallman Ga...

Don't Be Afraid to Try | Rico Lunardi, Owner of Slice on Broadway

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 13, 2020 23:37 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
Rico Lunardi’s journey from Philadelphia back to Pittsburgh and from working in management information systems to running his own pizzeria is both insightful and inspiring. We talked about the dynamics of running a family business, the thought process behind location expansion, and the challenge...

Never Stop Learning | Nick Bogacz, Owner of Caliente Pizza and Draft House

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 03, 2020 19:12 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
Nick Bogacz’s journey to becoming a successful owner and operator of five Caliente Pizza and Draft House locations started with working multiple jobs and putting in ninety-hour work weeks. He and his wife scrimped and saved enough to buy an existing local pizzeria, and the vision became reality....

Introducing Season 2 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - January 02, 2020 16:02 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In each season of the podcast, I cover a different business category. Season one featured four accomplished and unique voices in the personal fitness training industry. Now, in season two, we’re going to cover a fan favorite – pizza! Get ready to hear from some impressive pizza shop owners as we...

Find a Mentor | Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Holly Gatto

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 14, 2019 21:16 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
Holly Gatto's many years of health and fitness experience shine through in this episode. Her training as a nurse, physical therapy aide, gym manager, and personal trainer contribute greatly to the depth and richness of her expertise. I enjoyed our discussion, and we covered many important topics...

Do What Is True to You | Personal Fitness Trainer, Keem Robinson

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - December 06, 2019 22:02 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
In our conversation, Keem Robinson opens up the playbook and shares incredible insights into his business and journey. Today, Coach Keem runs a personal training business and gym just blocks from where he grew up in the Larimer neighborhood. Through this business that he built from scratch, he i...

Embrace Your Uniqueness | Strength and Conditioning Coach, James Lederach

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - November 25, 2019 20:27 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
It was a pleasure having James Lederach on the show. He takes us on a heartfelt journey as he talks about his search for making an impact in the world. He didn’t know it at the time, but the place where he spent much of his youth and early adulthood would become the place where he would teach ot...

Clock in on Your Own Dream | Personal Fitness Trainer, Garrett Davis

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 31, 2019 18:12 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
I loved having Garrett Davis on the show, because he is a great example of someone who has both a full-time job and a side hustle that he’s growing into a bigger business. If you’re in that same position, or if you are working for someone else and have an idea for a business that you want to sta...

Introducing Proprietors of Pittsburgh

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - October 23, 2019 22:03 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratings
The Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast is about sharing stories and making connections. In this new podcast from Darin Vilano, you’re going to hear from local entrepreneurs and small business owners of all types – everything from people who are just starting out to those with well-established com...