Plumb Bums Podcast

Today's Guest: Tara Rotelli from Rotelli Interiors, interior designer with enthusiasm and passion. Tara started out working with trades companies and that gave her the wisdom to move forward with her own design business. With a beautiful showroom in North Jersey, Tara is bringing interior design to the next level, with amazing customer interactions and inventive ideas.

This week we talk with George Siderias, co owner of River Edge Diner, a faorite spot of locals in the area. For 50 years they've served Bergen County, and have seen some hard times, including getting started back in the 1970's. With new renovations and a liquor license, The RED has grown and flourished. George shares family stories, and his start in the restaurant business.

Season 2 premiere! We have the honor of speaking with super star financial planner, Mark Santangelo of Marsan Associates in Emerson NJ. Mark gives new business owners advice on starting up, how to maintain, and how to retire right! Marsan Associates, 85 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson NJ (201)599-2235

Today's guest: Nahomi Enrico from "Busca La Luz" clothing company; a small business developed and inspired from her battle with breast cancer. Nahomi shares her story, the trials and tribulations of a cancer battle at a young age, and her determination to give back through her business. Nahomi's company sells merchandise and donates a portion of every sale to help fight cancer. Her story is truly...

Today's guest: Pete Georgoutsos from Van-Go General Contracting, an accomplished Historic and Antique home restoration builder. Pete has been in business for almost 40 years and his experience has afforded him many awards for excellent work. In addition, Pete's wrestling career is revisited when his long time friend and driver shares stories from coaching him in his youth.

Today's Guest: as we're right around the corner from Christmas, we welcome Rossana Rossi, owner of Critchley's Candies to the show. Critchley's has been a staple of River Edge for over 60 years, and its new owner Rossana brings the heart to the candy business. We discuss taking over an already established business, marketing and branding, and we also get to taste some of her candies. What a treat!

Todays Episode: we revisit Casey Everett from Steadfast Plumbing by having a hunting field day with him and his birds. We were able to see these hunters in action in their natural habitat and see falconry in action.

Today's guest - Justin Pedrick of Justin Pedrick photography talks about the wedding industry and being heavily involved in peoples most special day of their lives. Justin has been a wedding photographer for 20 years, and in the New York Metro area, weddings can get insane. Co-host today is an old friend Sal, who manages large construction jobs in NYC, and he shares his experiences in an ever evol...

Today's guest: Officer Hart of the Port Authority police dept. Jon has been on the force for 17 years and offers an inside look at an often misrepresented industry as society's law enforcement. Jon shares stories from the field as a police officer and offers insight to a lot of misconceptions about the American Police force

Today's guest: Officer Hart of the Port Authority police dept. Jon has been on the force for 17 years and offers an inside look at an often misrepresented industry as society's law enforcement. Jon shares stories from the field as a police officer and offers insight to a lot of misconceptions about the American Police force

Today's Episode: Norm Reiger of HH Remodeling. Norm is a high end home remodeling contractor that has been in the business long enough to know what works and what doesn't. Norm gives us insight on how to keep a great staff and how to market and brand right which will have lasting effects on business growth. Norm also talks about his past in the military as well as loss prevention for retail, where...

Today's guest: Go Big Small Biz, a small business advocacy group that has been fighting for the rights of small businesses since the forced shutdowns of the pandemic. Jeff and Tracey Wakeen started this organization because their businesses were forced closed even though they were able to meet the requirements to stay open. They, like all of us, watched the largest wealth transfer in history happe...

Today's guests: Scott and Rob Wickersheim, owners of Wickersheim and Sons Plumbing and Heating. Wickersheim has been in business for almost 100 years, and they share hilarious stories of being long timers in the industry. Wickersheim is also a family owned business, something that customer find important when choosing a trade company to work in their home.

Today's Episode: Casey Everett from Steadfast Plumbing & Heating in Emerson NJ. On the show we discuss starting out young as a licensed contractor, the difficulties of staffing and keeping good help, and the stress but joy in being your own boss. Casey is also a falcon hunter, who keeps birds and a dachshund that elevate the hunt. Being homeschooled allowed Casey to explore a lot of different...

Todays episode: Gary from Demand Electric in Paramus NJ. We discuss starting out, growth, thriving in north jersey in this competitive time. Is college the way to go, or should young people try the workforce before making a degree decision? Gary has been in business for over a decade, and shares stories from the field, and also some tidbits of wisdom from experience.

Today's Show: Mike Proto from Property Claims Pro discusses the industry that takes on big insurance companies to get you the most money that's due to you from a claim. The legal jargon is easy to get lost in and guys like Mike are able to navigate the process from start to finish when buying a policy or making a damage claim, Great listen for first time homebuyers and long time homeowners alike....

Today's episode, meet AJ. Owner of Broadway Tattoo Lounge in Sayreville NJ. AJ gives and inside look at the tattoo industry, the passion and drive to succeed in something you love to do.

Today's Guest: Dan Enrico from DSM, a marketing company. Dan gives us an inside look at marketing details, the mindset, amd offers advice for smaller businesses to brand and promote themselves with few recources. Dan lives with his wife and two kids in Bergen County, and is familiar with this fast paced corner of the world and the ever changing market and demand,

Today's Episode, we get back to our nations roots: The Farmer. Today we have the privilege of interviewing Bob and Wanda from Dover Ohio, who have been farming for 90 years. we discuss the hardships and the rewards of such a life and the joy that comes with Faith in the Lord to give the increase and blessings from toiling the earth

Hip hop lives here (44) This is hip-hop ! - YouTube Pre vacation episode, no guest this week, but we relax and reflect at the middle of the summer.

Todays Guest: Crucible Jiu Jitsu Studio owner Jesse Cruz, former marine veteran and black belt in the sport talks about the benefits of training in grappling and fighting. We also discuss the importance of not only passion, but a bussiness mindset to help succeed and reach as many lives as possible. Crucible Jiu Jitsu; (570) 985-5895 cruciblejiujitsu.com Self Leadership: The Art of Becoming a Lead...

Today's Guest: Owner of Jigsaw PMR (Property Maintenance & Restoration), top notch property damage remediation company in the North Jersey Area. Emergency 24/7 response, Jigsaw PMR has years of experience with flawless customer serviceJIGSAW PMR (201) 355-4084 jigsawpmr.com On the show, we discuss customer precautions, dealing with insurance companies as a homeowner, and staffing your business...

Paul Cordts, Special Guest, The OG Plumb Bum. Paul has run Cordts Plumbing from '95 to somewhat present, although he's mostly behind the scenes and very part time. Discussing Rich's heart attack, taking over, family memories and business advice

How Rich found the Lord, catholic grandma, pricktok

The Bums discuss soft hands, having foreign parents, knowing your worth as a skilled labor.