Who You Work With Matters

Ever wonder what it's like to run a successful podcast? In this episode, Aaron Levine (host of "The Who You Work With Matters") interviews Michael Ham, the host of the popular New Jersey podcast "Greetings from the Garden State." Michael shares his story of leaving his job to pursue podcasting full-time, the challenges and rewards of being a podcaster, and how he landed a sponsorship with the New...

Who you work with matters in real estate! Aaron Levine, host of the Who You Work With Matters podcast, sits down with Michael Gruosso of The Gruosso Group at Keller Williams. Mike shares his journey into real estate, the importance of family and mentorship in his team, and negotiation tactics he's learned (including some from hostage negotiators!). In this episode, you'll learn: -How Mike transiti...

Feeling stuck managing HR in your small business? There's a better way! In this episode of "Who You Work With Matters," Aaron Levine sits down with Joanne Farina, founder of Positive Impact HR. Joanne, a seasoned HR expert, transitioned from Fortune 500 companies to help businesses like yours. Discover how Positive Impact HR can: Simplify your HR needs with services like employee handbooks and com...

Feeling overwhelmed by running your small business? This episode of Who You Work With Matters dives deep with Tom Mirabella, founder of Wingman Planning, a full-service marketing agency. Tom shares his journey from starting at a kitchen table to leading a team of 20, how he empowers his team to win for his clients, and the importance of building strong relationships both inside and outside your or...

Buckle up for a ride on the electric wave! This episode of Who You Work With Matters dives into the proposed E-Bike legislation in New Jersey. Aaron Levine chats with fellow PIA members John Latimer and Casey Yarger about the potential requirements for insurance, registration, and ridership. The conversation doesn't stop there! John and Casey break down the different types of E-Bikes and highlight...

Ever wondered what happens when the experts you work with collide? In this episode of Who You Work With Matters , we bring together Aaron Levine of LG Insurance and Joseph J. Asterita, Esq. of Asterita & Associates for a dynamic discussion on a critical new law impacting New Jersey real estate. Starting March 20, 2024, a game-changer takes effect: full disclosure of flood history and potential...

Dive into the world of mortgages on this episode of "...and Insurance" where host Aaron Levine is joined by industry expert Adam Lepore. Adam shares his journey in the mortgage industry, starting in the challenging post-recession market. In this episode, they highlight the evolution of our business slogans, from “A Destination for All Your Insurance Needs” to the more relationship-centri...

In this episode of “...and Insurance,” host Aaron Levine, President of LG Insurance, sits down with Kevin Muldowney, Senior Manager at David M. Muldowney Jr., CPA. As they reflect on the 2023 year, Aaron and Kevin discuss the changes in their perspective fields, updates to different tax codes, and more. The two go through what business owners need to know when it comes to writing off expenses, 109...

In this episode of “...and Insurance,” host Aaron Levine, President of LG Insurance, sits down with entrepreneur Bret Morgan. Throughout this episode, Aaron and Bret discuss his latest projects and the local economy as they reflect on the changes they’ve seen since their first podcast episode together, on Totally Local back in 2020. They talk about the success of co-working spaces with the normali...

In this episode of “...and Insurance,” host Aaron Levine, President of LG Insurance, sits down with Brett and Alexa D’Alessandro, the co-founders of Backpacks for Life. Backpacks for Life is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving homeless and at-risk veterans through distributing resource-filled backpacks, and a mentorship program. Since it was founded in 2014, BFL has worked one-on-one wi...

In this episode of “...and Insurance,” host Aaron Levine, President of LG Insurance, sits down with Joe Asterita, Principal Attorney and owner of Asterita & Associates, LLC. Over the last 20 years, Joe Asterita has been representing his clients in an assortment of affairs, from real estate needs like buying a home for the first time, assisting businesses with their legal needs, to helping fami...

In this episode of “...and Insurance,” host Aaron Levine, owner of LG Insurance, sits down with Paul Oster, founder and CEO of BetterQualified.  Paul Oster, the nations credit repairman, and BetterQualified, are known for turning business’s credit around in 12 months with a strategic plan and transparency.  Throughout this episode Aaron and Paul touch on how your business and personal credit are c...

In this episode of “...and Insurance,” host Aaron Levine, owner of LG Insurance, sits down with Ryan Curran, founder of Curran Holding Company. Curran Holding is the parent holding company of all the subsidiaries including: Curran Group Real Estate Services, Curran Commercial, Smart Title Insurance and Curran Property Group. Throughout this episode the two entrepreneurs touch upon Ryan’s journey,...

Join Aaron Levine of LG Insurance on the “...and Insurance” podcast as he interviews Chef Lou Smith, founder and executive chef at Blend on Main! The two sit down at the restaurant on Main Street in the heart of Manasquan, NJ and discuss Chef Lou’s Army - a hunger initiative program dedicated to bring nutritious, restaurant quality food to those in need throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Sinc...

On this episode of the “...and Insurance” podcast, host Aaron Levine sits down with Lisa English of Lisa English Properties under O’Brien Realty in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey to give us an inside scoop on the current real estate market. The rumors are true with high interest rates and low inventory levels, but Lisa provides an insight on how you can find houses through off-market sales to try...

Join Aaron Levine of LG Insurance on the "...and Insurance" podcast as he interviews Tyler Bennett, owner of Bennett Realty Group. They sit down at Tio Taco + Tequila Bar in Marlboro NJ and discuss Tyler's daily routine, his experience in commercial real estate, and the company's dual focus on advisory services and property development. Explore the challenges businesses face with rising interest r...

In this episode of "...and Insurance," host Aaron Levine, owner of LG Insurance, sits down with David Goldstein, owner of Vantage Auto Group. They dive deep into the current state of the automotive industry, discussing the impact of the pandemic on supply and demand, dealership practices, and how interest rates are affecting car prices. They also cover the benefits of working with a professional l...

On this episode of "...and Insurance" Aaron Levine sits down for a chat with John Vagueiro, owner of Adapting Social, a marketing company based in Point Pleasant NJ. Aaron and John discuss the challenges of building and scaling a business and how marketing plays in to growth. They also discuss the benefits of creating original content and the risks of using material sourced from the internet, and...

In this episode of the ...and Insurance Podcast, host Aaron Levine sits down with Andrea Pollara, a confidence coach who specializes in business, personal, and relationship development. Together, they explore the meaning of success and the vital role that failure plays in the learning process. Andrea shares how her own personal journey and natural talent for helping people led her to become a coac...

In this episode of the "...and Insurance" podcast, Aaron Levine and Casey Yarger, of Petri Insurance, discuss Casey's recent trip to the State House in Trenton, New Jersey, where he testified on behalf of insurance agents and consumers throughout the state. Casey, a fourth generation insurance professional shares his expertise in the industry and his experience advocating for the insurance communi...

Join Aaron Levine of LG Insurance, and Eric M Sarver, employment lawyer, as they discuss the importance of employment law and the employer-employee relationship. Listen in to hear Eric's experiences as an employment lawyer and why he chose to focus on this area of law. Tune in to learn more and hear some fun stories from the field of employment law.

In this episode of "...and Insurance," host Aaron Levine sits down with James Eustace of Wreck'd Productions for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at their favorite recording studio. They discuss the importance of utilizing video podcasts to promote your business, as well as working with charities, and share some of their best tips and insights. Tune in for a candid, down-and-dirty conversation...

When it comes to technology, whether it is in our home or for our business, we have come a long way. Between home automation, data security, the latest gadgets working with our old - we need to keep up or hire someone else who does, that is where our guest comes in to help. Tom Bull from Two River Computer has been an essential part of maintaining and upgrading LG's computing power and also protec...

Triada Stampas and Lauren Holman of Fulfill sit down with Aaron Levine to discuss Fulfill’s quest to end hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Fulfill’s mission is to alleviate hunger and build food security in Monmouth & Ocean Counties and to make sure that all people at all times have access to enough nutritious food to maintain an active and healthy life.