bcjr Podcast | Content Marketing & Business Discoverability

This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Beauty Content Creator, Erin Dugan Jurchak! In just a few years, Erin gained a whopping 2.7 Million followers on TikTok by creating highly engaging and authentic beauty content that landed her deals with some of the biggest brands in the world, including L’Oréal and MAC Cosmetics. In this episode we talk about creating content at scale, navig...

This week’s OnTheStacks guest in the blu door studio is Gus The Savage, an award-winning multi-genre artist. *WARNING: We talk about some heavy subject matters including gang life and thoughts of suicide. It was hard for Gus growing up in the projects of the Bronx and losing his mother at 16. At a very young age he was surrounded by gang activity, and to him, it just seemed like that’s how life wa...

This week’s guest in the blu door studio is Louie Helmecki, Owner of Elevation Wellness.  After 20 years of working in corporate America, Louie left his Med Device sales career to focus on building a business of his own and set out on a mission – one that would empower others to take charge of their health and well-being. Louie has always been passionate about health and wellness, but more so afte...

After several failed attempts at the Physical Therapy board exam, Mia discovered her passion for fitness, but the journey didn’t start out like you may think. Undereating and overexercising became an unhealthy obsession for her. It wasn’t until she got down to 88lbs that she realized the situation had spiraled out of control. Ep.148: Bodybuilding, Body Image, & The Value of Failing Forward. #O...

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about loss and infertility.* Ep.147: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Johnny Popko, Host of the Popko Project! Many probably know Popko for his upbeat, sarcastic and entertaining online personality. In this episode, we see a raw, emotional, and vulnerable side of him that you’ve never seen before. While vulnerability is often mistaken a...

Finding your purpose in life can often be difficult. Former Division I Football player, Josh Mason, found it especially difficult when his dream of playing in the NFL came to an end. Ep.146: Choosing The Purpose Driven Path Both on and off The Field. | Josh Mason #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Josh Mason, former Division I football player and owner of FAME Strength. In this episode, Josh...

Breaking Benjamin’s Bassist/Vocalist, Aaron Bruch and longtime music industry friend, John Phillips, are on a mission to leave a legacy for future generations​ by building a lifestyle brand based around the nostalgia of root beer. Ep.145: Music, Mental Health, & Building a Legacy with Root Beer. #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Aaron Bruch & John Phillips, Co-Founders of Parlor Bev...

Ep.144: Perseverance, Confidence, Discipline, & Manifesting – Mia Hopkins. OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Mia “Mighty” Hopkins, #6 of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters.   In this episode, Mia reflects on her first full season with the team, giving back to her hometown community, finding comfort in the chaos of her worldly travels, and how she maintains her optimal physical and men...

Ep.143: What They Don’t Tell You About Entrepreneurship. #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Kim Meckwood, Entrepreneur, Founder, and Inventor of Click and Carry. Kim is a 2x Breast Cancer survivor. Her motto is “no is just a no for now.” She auditioned 7 times to be on Shark Tank before making it on the show and striking a deal with Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran. In this episode we discuss...

Ep.142 | Overcoming Addiction and Achieving Massive Success. #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Lindsey Timek, Entrepreneur and Owner of Abbronzatura Tanning. Just a few years ago, Lindsey was 396 lbs. She was addicted to food and hit rock bottom both physically and mentally. She shares before and after photos of herself during the episode, which until today, she’s never had the courage to s...

Ep.141 | Creating Your Own Destiny. #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Darrian Tyson and Kevin Kaskey, Entrepreneurs and Co-Hosts of The Go Getters Podcast.   They both hated their jobs, but told themselves, “there has to be another way.” They fell in love with the idea of pursuing a career as a content creator, but feared they would let their family down since they’re not following the trad...

#OnTheStacks Top 22 Moments of 2022 – Ep.140. | 2022 was an amazing year for both Bill and OnTheStacks! It was filled with so many incredible moments, so Bill wanted to wrap up 2022 with a recap of the Top 22 Moments that were special to him and everyone that was involved and supported along the way. We accomplished and grew so much, but it would not have been possible without all of our listeners...

I Couldn’t Afford Shoes as a Kid. Now I Own a Sneaker Store. | Ep.139: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Isaac Mensah, Entrepreneur and Owner of Gemini Kicks.   He didn’t have material possessions as a kid, and some days there was only enough food for him and his siblings so his mom would go without eating dinner. Isaac credits her for his drive, character, and success from seeing how hard...

How to Conquer Anxiety/Depression, and Build back Confidence | Ep.138: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Alyssa Kashuda, Yoga Instructor and Co-Owner of The Salt Barre.   Alyssa has always been a high achieving individual but didn’t feel confident most days. Since she was a young child, she struggled with anxiety, but didn’t even know what it was until she met a friend in College who experi...

Episode 137: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Maria Traino, Entrepreneur and Personal Success Coach for Business Leaders.   Ten years ago, Maria started and built a successful boutique marketing and design agency, but felt unfulfilled even though she “had it all.” She realized something had to change, but felt “stuck,” so she dug deeper into the psychology and mindset of business and life...

Episode 136: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Bobby Arvon & Lorenzo Medico. Early in Bobby’s music career he was told by an agent that he didn’t have a recording voice.   As a singer/songwriter, he later went on to become a Billboard Hot 100 recording artist, leading to many TV appearances, notably Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show and more. You may also recognize...

Ep.135: Learn about #OnTheStacks Podcast host, Bill Corcoran Jr., in this re-airing of an episode of the ‘People of Penn State’ Podcast, hosted by Penn State Alumni Association CEO, Paul Clifford.   I was honored to sit down with Paul for the 25th episode of the People of Penn State Podcast for an engaging conversation on the origins of #OnTheStacks, the growth and expansion of my show, recent par...

Episode 134: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Paul Williams, Co-Owner of Perfect Storm Renovations, Kitchen & Bath.   Paul is a US Air Force Veteran with grit. After returning home from the military, he had a hard time finding work. He was so determined to make it that he used to ride his bike over 25 miles to work everyday.   After finding success as a kitchen remodel salesperson at a...

Episode 133: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Professional Golfer, Brandon Matthews. When he was 10 years old, he began to practice writing his signature because he believed one day he would become a professional athlete.   Three years ago, he was playing professionally, but was physically in pain almost everyday, in a bad place mentally, and golf wasn’t fun for the first time in his entir...

Episode 132: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with George “The Smorgasbord” Chiger. Ranking 17th in the world, standing at a towering 6′6.6″, and weighing in at 340 lbs., Chiger is a true mountain of a man. For the last 5 years in a row, he qualified and competed in Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island.   #TheSmorgasbord sits down with Host Bill Corcoran Jr. to s...

Episode 131: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Stephanie Decker, Associate Vice President of Social and Economic Impact at Lackawanna College.   Stephanie took over cooking duties for her family when she was just 10 years old after her mother became mentally ill and as her father was suffering from alcoholism.   She went on to study at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to become a Che...

Episode 130: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Fred Aebli aka Mr. Fred, creator of GetMeCoding.com.   As a Star Wars ‘1977’ kid, he was propelled into thinking “how do I get to space?” After graduating from Penn State, he realized the only way to get there was via the Astronaut Corps, so he pursued a military commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Marines, traveled the globe pre-911, and...

Episode 129: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Comedian and Copywriter, Nick Tonery and New York City Creative and Co-Founder of Brrrn, Jimmy T. Martin. Host Bill Corcoran Jr. welcomes two highly engaging and entertaining guests for the first episode in the new blu door studio and #OnTheStacks Podcast HQ in Kingston, Pennsylvania.   This episode is where sketch comedy, copywriting, and mart...

Episode 128: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Will Ramey, Owner of Shared Leadership. Dr. Ramey is on a mission to improve workplace culture. For 20+ years he has led various teams. Some of those include his time as an Officer in the U.S. Army deployed to Iraq, at a Fortune 100 Company, and as a Senior Leader in the Federal Government. In this episode, Dr. Ramey shares the stories and...

Episode 127: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with former Wall Street Managing Director, Manny Santayana.   “Do the right thing and fear no man!” That is the mantra Manny lives by.   Despite almost getting fired from his first sales job at IBM, Manny went on to become a top salesperson at IBM and then for a firm on Wall Street. In 2002, he led an algorithmic electronic trading team at Credit Su...