Boss Juice Podcast

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re back with the fourth installment of our Lunch Break Series, joined by fellow podcasters and co-hosts of the Barrels and Bylaws podcast — Matthew Bolewitz and Rocco Cozza. Matthew and Rocco bring a unique perspective to the world of entrepreneurship, blending real business experience with honest, unfiltered conversations about leadership, personal growth,...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we sit down with Bob Beall, a legally blind Master Plumber, multi-unit franchise owner, and living example of perseverance redefining what’s possible. With over 40 years of experience in the trades and three decades as a business owner, Bob has built, scaled, and led five Mr. Rooter franchise territories while managing teams of more than 100 people. His story i...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re joined by Jill McKibbin, founder of McKibbin Consulting, a Pittsburgh-based firm helping companies think outside the box when it comes to business development and growth. Jill’s story is a powerful one—she built her early sales career as a single mother, balancing parenthood, college, and a relentless work ethic that would eventually lead to the founding...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re joined by Eric Booth, President of Desmone Architects, a leading architecture and interior design firm with projects across Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Morgantown. With over 26 years of experience, Eric has built a career shaping the industrial backbone of the region—designing everything from manufacturing campuses to adaptive reuse projects that prioritiz...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re joined by Shawn Nairn, founder and CEO of ACORx, a pharmacy built to bring real change to a healthcare system that often overlooks its most vulnerable patients. Founded in 2016, ACORx takes a personalized approach to medication management, helping patients—especially the elderly and at-risk—stay on track with their prescriptions through a unique packaging...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast , we sit down with Michael Mincin and Brian Cubellis of Allora Wine Group , to talk about their journey in the wine industry and the relationships they’ve built along the way. Michael and Brian share how Allora Wine Group started, what drew them into the business, and how their experiences have shaped their approach to working with winemakers in Italy. From lear...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re joined by Mike Crudden and Jennifer Crudden, co-owners of Rosalind Candy Castle, a family-owned chocolate company with a legacy that spans over a century. Founded in 1914, Rosalind Candy Castle has built a reputation for crafting chocolates of the highest quality. Rosalind Candy has been recognized as the #1 Best Candy Store by the Beaver County Times Rea...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast , we’re back with the third installment of our Lunch Break series, featuring an inspiring conversation with Doug Smith, host of the L3 Leadership Podcast and Assistant Executive Director at Light of Life Rescue Mission. Doug is a fellow Pittsburgh podcaster who has built a platform to engage with top-tier leaders, sharing their wisdom and sparking inspiration to...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast , we’re joined by Scott Colbert, President and Owner of Champ Printing . With a long-standing reputation for meeting extreme deadlines and delivering the highest quality, Champ Printing has become a trusted name in printed communications. In this episode, Scott Colbert shares the journey of growing Champ Printing into the company it is today. From his leadership...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re joined by Benny Fisher, a Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur who has mastered the art of customer service, connection-building, and business growth. Benny is the founder of The Big Fish Contracting Company, a leading provider of roofing, siding, and gutter services in Pennsylvania. Under his leadership, the company has earned numerous awards, including GAF Mas...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re diving into the world of the “New Age Entrepreneur” with George Madden! George Madden has built his career by leveraging emerging business trends in the digital age, from managing e-commerce stores to dominating the Turo platform—a revolutionary app that allows customers to rent vehicles instantly with legal protections built in. As a 1% Renter and Pittsb...

This week on The Boss Juice Podcast, we’re back with the second installment of our “Lunch Break” series! In this special episode, we take a moment to reconnect, reflect on the advice from past guests, and dive into a new, impactful conversation. Our guest for Ep. 28 is Jordan Nelson, the founder of InStudio, a Pittsburgh-based startup revolutionizing the music industry by bringing innovative techn...

Top of the Triangle is bringing world-class tourism to Downtown Pittsburgh! Top of the Triangle will be a world class tourist attraction located on top of Pittsburgh's tallest building - the US Steel Tower. The 841-foot tall observation deck will be located on the building's roof and will give guests unparalleled views of the greater Pittsburgh region. The 47th-floor headquarters and vis...

Haddad’s is the leading film and television equipment rental company in America. They work relentlessly to provide the best service and equipment for you.  With 4,400+ television and film productions to their name, Haddad’s is still headquartered in the building where it all began outside of Pittsburgh with offices and fleet hubs in Brooklyn, New York – Kearny, New Jersey – Dallas, Georgia – Savan...

In this episode of our podcast, we have the pleasure of interviewing Jim Christiana, an entrepreneur and former politician who has made significant strides in the sports community with M7 Sports. M7 Sports Pittsburgh stands out as a premier destination for athletes seeking top-notch training and for adults looking to enhance their fitness through various programs. Jim elaborates on the mission of...

Jeff Hancher is a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and leadership expert known for his impactful approach to developing talent and driving organizational success. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world, Jeff has a unique ability to inspire and empower individuals to reach their fullest potential.  He is the founder of Jeff Hancher Enterprises, a firm dedicated to enhancing leadershi...

Brian Hess, the Founder and CEO of The Pavement Group and 1TeamMedia is not only a successful entrepreneur, but has been a great leader in helping others succeed in business.  The Pavement Group has quickly evolved into an institution and has become the most advanced pavement management company in the country. Brian Hess, the CEO, realized early on that offering a la carte pavement-related service...

Art Robinson, the Founder and CEO of startup BLK DYMND Rewards, is a long time entrepreneur with many stories of uphill battles. Being an entrepreneur is about seeing opportunities in markets and industries that are not so common.  With a background in finance, Art has continuously explored opportunities in new markets with his many different entrepreneurial ventures. Including, his latest venture...

Over a very short span, Pennsylvania State Representative Jason Ortitay has watched his career and lifestyle take shape in ways he could never have imagined. Originally launching his career in the corporate world, Jason voluntarily exited to become an entrepreneur — starting a cheesecake business. A few years into his successful Family business venture, he realized an opportunity and another calli...

Kryk Pyros, better known as the man who lifted the PAT bus from the sink hole in downtown PIttsburgh, is not only a town hero - but  a great entrepreneur. Kryk started his entrepreneurial career in college, seeing early success in the construction industry. A few years later after learning more about the industry, Kryk go involved in the crane business.  Today, Kryk now runs and operates multiple...

Michael W. Nalli, Esq., is the firm Founder and President. Ashley M. Elias, Esq., serves as Vice-president. Both hustle hard every day along with their professional Staff to ensure their clients’ needs are properly addressed. Listen to their style and approach along with industry-related challenges and changes on this episode of the Boss Juice Podcast. For more than 20 years Nalli, Elias, & As...

Brian has been a trusted and experienced realtor since 2006 in the Greater Pittsburgh area, and licensed in SE Florida. He started out as a "flipper" just to save himself some commission but as time went on, realized his skills were in repping buyers and sellers. He sells on average 50 homes/year in Pittsburgh and represents a handfull of builders/developers/flippers in the 'burgh....

Established in 2015, Armina Stone is locally owned and operated and is made up of a diverse group of skilled individuals who have come together as a team - dedicated to the design, fabrication and installation of natural stone and quartz for residential and commercial projects.  With three locations in the Greater Pittsburgh area, Armina Stone has emerged as a a leading choice among Pittsburgh dev...

This week we are launching our new "Lunch Break" series! This series will give us a moment to catch up and reflect on the advice given from our past guests. In addition, we are collaborating with other podcast hosts to bring you a deeper perspective. Our guest for Episode 16 is James Protin, of the James Protin Podcast. James is a professional leader with 30 years of experience in the en...

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream was founded in 1989 by Bruce Reed, whose passion for fresh, high-quality food and stellar customer service runs deep. Bruce’s father, Jerry Reed, opened the legendary Jerry’s Curb Service in Bridgewater, PA, in 1947 after completing a tour of service in the U.S. Air Force. The quintessential carhop remains a staple in the Pittsburgh area. Inspired by his father’s success,...