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Episode 75: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Aaron Haydu, owner and Chiropractor at Cohen & Haydu Chiropractic Clinic. In this episode, Dr. Haydu talks about his passion for Jiu-Jitsu and how the skills and lessons he’s learned, parallels everyday life and business. He also talks about treating and preventing sports related injuries through various rehabilitation and chiropractic t...

Episode 74: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Sarah Gittleman, Founder, writer and creative director at NEPAudio. In this episode Sarah talks about marrying her two passions for writing and music through NEPAudio, an online blog and printed magazine that she created to promote the music festival scene in NEPA and surrounding regions. Jam journalism, as Sarah describes it, is a way of spotli...

Episode 73: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with United States Air Force First Lieutenant, Devon Redding. Stationed at the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota, Devon takes me through his day-to-day of being on “alert” 60 feet below ground, in a highly secured and isolated capsule suspended within the earth’s crust so it can survive a near-miss blast. Devon and his squadron are responsible for...

Episode 72: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Daniel Reitz, senior partner at blu door Financial. In this episode, Dan shares his experiences working for a big Wall Street firm for 31 years before joining blu door. We talk sales vs. consultant approach; not selling a product, but how to offer a developed solution. Dan also shares his knowledge on creating and mapping out a financial plan, w...

Episode 71: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Alan Kline, entrepreneur and realtor at RPA Real Estate. In this episode Alan shares his experiences working for corporate America before moving back to NEPA to pursue a career with a local real estate company. Alan also shares his knowledge on how to generate #CashFlow through rental properties, budgeting and tracking your personal expenses, an...

Episode 70: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Miles Thomas, owner and baker at Miles Above the Rest Bakeshop. In this episode, Miles shares the inspiration (from his childhood) behind his bakeshop, embracing your creativity, finding a fulfilling career, and ideas for his dream bakery. Engage with us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnTheStacksPodcast/ Instagram: https://w...

Episode 69: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Heather Buzzell, owner and nail art scientist at Hand it to Heather. In this episode Heather shares how she overcame adversity at a young age, found her passion for nail art and after being tired of living paycheck to paycheck, she went all in on herself and opened her own nail salon. Heather also talks about overcoming fear of failure by keepin...

Episode 68: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with radio host, journalist, and producer of the Agnes Flood Documentary Project, Alan K. Stout. In this episode, Alan shares memories and experiences from his perspective as a young boy during the 1972 Agnes flood and its impact on the Wyoming Valley, the mission behind the creation of the documentary, and the resiliency and spirit of the people of...

Episode 67: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Stephen Brand, DMD, owner and Dentist at Brand Dental. In this episode, Dr. Brand takes me through the process of starting his new dental practice and explains the meaning behind their Nautilus logo and how it relates to dentistry. We also talk about the golden ratio and the Fibonacci Sequence, and how it correlates to many things in life, i...

Episode 66: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with retired NFL football player, Ron Solt. In this episode Ron reflects on his playing career with the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles, training techniques and the work that is required to be the best in the league, and life after the NFL. Ron also opens up about his own steroid and opioid use as a player, and how he discovered CBD, an al...

Episode 65: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Mattia Krappa, owner of Lucca Fresca. Fresh out of college and mid-pandemic, Mattia opened a smoothie shop with Harry Styles themed décor that quickly went viral on TikTok and attracted thousands of customers to travel from all over the country to Taylor Pennsylvania for the now famous, “Fine Line” smoothie. In this episode Mattia talks about bu...

Episode 64: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Michelle Zapotoski, a licensed professional counselor and owner of Mountain Top Counseling. In this episode we dive deep into all things mental health and shed a positive light on the stigma that comes along with it. We talk about building self-confidence, getting yourself “unstuck,” and various techniques and resources that help people work thr...

Episode 63: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Antonio Scotto, owner of Fiamma Rossa. In this episode Antonio shares what he learned growing up in his family’s restaurant business (King’s), his many trips to Napoli (Naples), Italy, and his 7 rules for success. Antonio also talks about his latest food venture: Fiamma Rossa: a food truck with a custom built wood fired brick oven that bakes aut...

Episode 62: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Dr. Jill Murray, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Lackawanna College. In this episode Dr. Murray talk about the current and future state of higher education, eSports at a collegiate level, and the innovative programs at Lackawanna College, including their Level Up program that landed them in the top 10 of Fast Company’s prestigious list...

Episode 61: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Tracey Selingo, Founder of Fork Over Love. In this episode, we talk about meditation, human connection, intuition, and finding your purpose in life. Tracey also talks about how and why she started Fork Over Love, a non-profit with a mission to change the narrative of food insecurity by partnering with small, local restaurants to provide food to...

Episode 60: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Juan Cancel and Kevin Keithan, partners at Protocol Cigars, a cigar brand inspired by and a play on words with Juan’s previous career in law enforcement. In this episode, Juan and Kevin share how they went from idea to market with their own line of cigars and how they built their brand through engaging social media content. They also talk about...

Episode 59: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Esophageal Cancer Survivor, Jeff Thomas. In this episode Jeff shares his journey from day 1 of diagnosis to now being almost 10 years cancer free. Jeff also talks about the rollercoaster ride of emotions he felt during his treatment and how he learned to manage them, advocating and taking responsibility for your own health, the importance of str...

Episode 58: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Justin Weber, Owner of Mountain To Valley Home Inspections and Chief Operating Officer at the Northeast Training Institute. In this episode, Justin shares how he felt “stuck” working in corporate American and how that led him to start his own business. He also explains how to build your business through meaningful relationships and networking, i...

Episode 57: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jordan Consagra, Partner at MDK Realty and President and Lieutenant of the Pittston Township Volunteer Fire Department. Real estate investor by day and volunteer firefighter by night, Jordan shares how he built his real estate portfolio, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he is able to connect with his late grandfather and community t...

Episode 56: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Sarah Potsko, Owner and Barber at Red’s Barbershop. After working for someone else for over a decade, and at a time when she didn’t fully believe in herself, Sarah went all in to start her own barbershop. In this episode, Sarah talks about finding and doing what keeps you hungry, building self confidence, and surrounding yourself with people tha...

Episode 55: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Jimmy T. Martin, Co-Founder of Brrrn: the world’s first cool temperature fitness studio. In this episode Jimmy reflects on his experience as a caregiver to his late wife, and the inspiration that she gave him to pursue his fitness concept and dedicate his life to creating a health and wellness platform that encourages people to go through someth...

Episode 54: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Joe Foley, Co-Founder and co-owner of Punch Pedal House. NEPA native and former Division I athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, Joe shares his experiences working as one of the top real estate brokers in New York City, becoming an investment banker on Wall Street, and why he left it all to follow his passion for fitness. He was told by the t...

Episode 53: #OnTheStacks in the blu door studio with Ashley Raspen, owner of Buttinhead Farms. Ashley is a fitness professional that also happens to be a goat farmer. While giving birth to her 3rd child, something went wrong and Ashley almost lost her life. In this episode, you’ll hear how Ashley bounced back from a medical mishap and found her way back into fitness. Ashley also talks about goat y...

#OnTheStacks episode 52 with Kris and Steve Vanesko, co-founders and partners at blu door Financial. In this episode, Kris and Steve share some knowledge on how to be a great salesperson, including how to “paint the picture” for a prospect during the sales process, and ways to keep learning, growing, and always staying educated. Kris and Steve also talk and how they help people save money, reduce...

#OnTheStacks episode 51 with Scott Nichols, owner of Seven 810 Fixtures, a custom, handcrafted light fixture business. In this episode Scott shares his journey of overcoming his struggle with alcoholism, his passion for creating music, and the power of social media that helped launch his custom light fixture business. Engage with Host, Bill Corcoran Jr. on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.faceb...