Gettin' To Know The 570

Explore the vibrant world of craft beer with Two Dogz and a Guy Brewing in Great Bend, PA! Join us as we delve into the essence of passion, community, and creativity within the craft beer industry. Discover the intricacies of running a brewery, from the brewing process to community engagement. Get insights into unique beer styles, upcoming innovations, and expansion plans. Hear firsthand from Jim...

Jared Tennant, DJ Gatsby, delves into his intriguing journey from a corporate finance job to the world of music as a successful DJ and his entrepreneurial venture, 'The Hip Hop Coffee Shop.' Gatsby shares insights about his career, including the highs and lows, his deep-seated love for music, song selection techniques, and his perspective on the dynamism in the DJ industry. Detailed disc...

This episode encapsulates the journey of Scott Sacco, owner of Sacco Chiropractic and partner at Twisted Roots Chiropractic, as he navigates and evolves in the field of chiropractic practice. Fresher approaches, utilizing modern technologies like Pulsed Electric Magnetic Field machines and Cryo tanks, fuse seamlessly with traditional methods, focusing on treating root causes rather than just sympt...

On this episode, we sit down with Amanda Weron, the owner and stylist of Hue Hair Lounge in Mountain Top. Amanda shares her journey from being a hairstylist at Disney World to owning her own salon. She discusses her passion for color-based hair services, the importance of mentorship, and the role of marketing and brand identity in the beauty industry. If you or someone you know wants to be feature...

Join us as Carley Egerter, owner of 'Carley's Fairytale Dog Grooming', shares her inspiring journey from a cosmetology student to a successful dog grooming business owner. She takes us through her experiences, her personal approach to grooming based on understanding dogs' individual needs, and the aesthetic design of her boutique shop in Pittston. She enlightened us with her lo...

This episode provides expert insights from a certified lactation consultant, Christine Carlson of Lactation Salvation. It explores the critical issue of breastfeeding health and debunking common misconceptions. Listen along as we discuss the unique needs of each mother and baby, the importance of planning and preparation for breastfeeding, and the role of professional lactation consultants in supp...

Matt and Jen Micciche, the proud owners of Designs by Olivia Grey in Pittston, unravel their inspiring journey from a budding romance in the restaurant industry to success in the thriving soy candle business. Not only do they introduce viewers to the world of unique scent profiles and creative candle-making techniques, but they also offer a behind-the-scenes look into in-person candle-making class...

While most of our episodes focus on local business and what it is in the community, most times we only focus on the successful part. Today's guest not only talked about the success, but we also dug a little bit into the grind and the struggle that comes with owning and operating a small business. Listen along as we chat with the Queen of Tarts, aka, Donna Maria Groysman about following your d...

If you're into good scenery, good food, and more importantly, good wine, then don't miss this episode! We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Sal and Pauline Maiolatesi from Maiolatesi Wine Cellars in Scott Township! It's no secret that we here at GTK are big fans of Sal's wine, but we certainly enjoyed hearing about how an established business such as this, started...

Our next guest has quite an incredible story and you'll definitely want to settle in and give this one a listen! Follow along as we chat with Brooke Evans, owner of Catalyst Nutrition and Training in Kingston. We really enjoyed hearing all about how Brooke's personal journey and experiences have led her down the path of helping people by promoting proper nutrition and training routines! ...

Building a business, writing a book, 100-mile races, marathons, and Ironman events! That's what you'll hear in this episode with Candice Dutko of Achieve Wellness. We certainly got winded just thinking about competing in everything that Candice has done all while creating a gym environment and philosophy that everyone, regardless of your fitness level, can take part in to get themselves...

It's never too late to follow your passions. That's exactly what Amy Sitler of the Glow House- Nail and Skin Spa did! Listen along as Amy shares with us her origin story about how after 7 years of teaching, 14 years of raising her children, and one quick return trip to the teaching world, she realized it was time to follow her dreams of attending beauty school! We enjoyed this episode so...

We've invented a new word... Mookies! What are Mookies? Well, they are cookies the size of muffins and that name is up for trademark now! The Mookies are made by this episode's guest, Raina Long, of Crumbs to Crystals Bakery. Follow along with this truly inspiring story about how she overcame a disability and learned that she happens to be an incredible crafter of edible creations! If yo...

We love the kind of episode where you can just feel how much passion the owners have to put into their businesses, and this one is no different! We sat down with the Rinehimer Family, of Rinehimer Farms in Nescopeck, and not only did we have a great time hearing their stories, but we also learned a lot in the process! Join in as Gary, Randi, Anna, and Faith share with us the origin story of Rinehi...

We're Gettin' "Saucy" with our new friends from Carmella's Sauces of Dunmore! We sat down with Pat and Danielle Padula and got to learn all about this new sauce brand that is bringing "A Taste of Bunker Hill" to the folks of the area! Join in as Pat tells us all about the namesake of the brand, his grandmother Carmella, how they started, where they are heading, w...

If you want to know what a Boom Boom Shroom is, then you've come to the right place. On this episode of GTK we sat down with George, Jennifer, and Gabe of 3rd Kingdom Mushrooms. We're gonna spare you all of the mushroom puns that we can think of, and just direct you to listen to this informationally jam-packed episode. We learned a lot and had a lot of laughs. We know you will too. If yo...

It's the Poconos Edition of GTK! Follow along as we bring back 4 very funny and most enjoyable former GTK guests, the owners of Big Screen Escapes and the owners from The Frog Town Chophouse, two very popular businesses located in the heart of the Poconos.  There’s talk about the recent Bizzy Awards, food, drinking and golfing, the friendship these guys have established, how their businesses...

From Long Island to York, to right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dr. Katie Leonard earned her way all the way up to President and CEO of Johnson College. This was a very inspirational story, and we learned a lot about technical school, a lot that we probably typically overlook. To all the young folks who are looking to pursue a career, maybe you're not sure where you want to go, but tech...

In this episode, we sat down with a few folks from Silent Sound System in Wilkes Barre. Listen along as we chat with Owner Brad Wells and Communication Director Anne Wolfe about this innovative and immersive technology that is spreading around to events everywhere across the world!  If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website ! 

Our next guest filled us in on all the "Details", pun intended! Listen along as we sat down with Tommy Oleski, owner of Deluxe Detail in Scranton. Tommy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the details about all things detailing! We loved hearing about the new technology that is being utilized in this field and also about the passion he has for this business and his eagerness to sha...

Our next guest has spread laughter from Hawaii to Wilkes-Barre and everywhere in between! Listen along as we talk to stand-up comedy artist Timmy Mattos as we get to know all about where he's been, the big names he's worked with, and what he is trying to do for the area with his stand-up comedy! We enjoyed this recording so much, and you will too!  If you or someone you know wants to be...

On this episode of "Gettin To Know," we sat down with Wally Armitage, owner of Just You Salon and Wellness in Pittston. We almost want to say just go and listen to this episode so we don't spoil for you the same fun that we had while recording it! What we will say is that you will truly enjoy hearing all about Wally and how he and Just You have gotten to where they are today!  If yo...

On this episode, we're "Gettin' To Know" Eric Skurka aka Park Ranger Eric of Jurassic Raptor! Listen in as Eric explains to us how his love of dinos and Jurassic Park has translated into a business that is spreading joy to all of the kiddos of NEPA! We especially loved hearing how necessity basically became the invention as to why the business even came to exist in the first pl...

In this episode, we are taking a "Deep Dive" into the story of Paul Mierzwa and his business, Inland Water Sports. Listen along as Paul talks about what got him into the sport of Scuba, and some of the things he has seen during his many dives. We also learned about a certain experience for both Paul and Frank that brought them to the same place at the same time without the other ever kno...

On this episode, we sat down with Mary Kay Pivovarnik, Executive Director of CASA of Luzerne County. If you're not familiar, CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and what they do is recruit, train, and support community volunteers to serve as the voice of abused and neglected children in the Luzerne County court system so that these children will be safe, secure, and given the o...