Between 2 Bridges - Audio

Ep.34 - Business succession plans, because you won't be there forever.

Planning for the future has no end and includes planning for the end. Whether it is sudden and unexpected or your eventual retirement, you won't be around forever, and you need to have a plan in place. There are many ways that your business can go on in your absence, but without clear, prior desires expressed, your wishes will never be fulfilled. We discuss the varying situations and possible outcomes and share our personal goals when our own businesses are left by their creators in this very forward-thinking episode of Between 2 Bridges.

Ep.33 - The Augusta Rule

When huge events like the U.S. Open come to small towns like Oakmont, the economy booms in many ways. One opportunity is renting out your house tax-free for up to 14 days under Section 280A, commonly known as the Augusta Rule. With the PGA expecting to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to town next year, we have big plans and announcements coming soon to help you capitalize as easily as possible.

Ep.32 - The world is inflating around you, so you have to inflate with it.

In an inflating world you have to inflate with it. But that doesn’t mean just raising prices. Scaling your business to stay efficient and remain profitable is a slippery slope. Knowing where to grow and where to cut back is critical. In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of keeping your business on top of its game and on top of the inflation bubble.

Ep.31 - The full cost of an employee.

Budgeting for payroll is important, but what’s your actual employee expense? This episode breaks it all down: local and federal taxes, unemployment and workers’ compensation withdrawals, benefit offerings, and everything else that goes into having an employee. That’s the number you need to budget for, and it’s a lot more than just wages!

Ep.30 - Benefit from business conferences.

How much do you value professional development in your business? Attending conferences can spark motivation and provide opportunities to grow your network and your business. Jerry just got back from Texas and shares lessons he’s learned over the years from investing in his own professional development.

Ep.29 Michael & Heather Shurina - More than a cut above the rest!

Michael's passion and persistence in pursuing Heather mirror his passion and persistence in pursuing cutting hair. Their story is an amazing one full of chances taken and rewards granted through hard work and dedication. The MSTR barbershop in Lawrenceville is regarded by locals as well as national celebrities as being the absolute best, but they treat every client like a celebrity. So do yourself a favor after this episode, schedule an appointment. And stay tuned at the end of this episode as Michael shears Joe's beard. This is an episode to watch, not to listen to!

Ep.28 - Meme stock & market manipulation.

We've discussed how government employees use the inside track on Wall Street to make questionable return rates. So why is it that when common people find a "shortcut" to make money in a way that they can control the market through meme stocks like GameStop and AMC, the government steps in and puts a halt on trading? As if what they were doing wasn't fair already. We discuss that, and then try and cool off by touching on some less hot button topics, all in this episode of Between 2 Bridges.

Ep.27 - Do I get to keep the tip in the self checkout line?

Has tipping gotten out of control? Who deserves to be tipped? And who is actually getting the tips? Should society shift away from tipping and just compensate more? Do those being tipped want that? Can it even be done?? It's a lot of questions to tackle. But as always, we follow the money and see what the real motivating factors are. We also discuss the reclassification of marijuana as a schedule 3 drug and the implications. All this and much more on another enlightening episode of Between 2 Bridges.

Ep.26 - Top 10 Members of Congress with the highest rate of return on stock investments.

With recent actions of Congress to ban Tik Tok, we follow the money and find some real disturbing modus operandi. Jerry did some digging and pulled receipts. The timing of the stock trading by Congress men and women, red and blue alike, in the amount they trade, coupled with the Congressional actions they make, is sickening. And the average return rates they manage to get over the year is staggering. Tune in to hear who we call out, and the numbers we shock you with. If you never hear from us again... this is why. 

Ep.25 - The cost of living in these times of rapid inflation.

The boys discuss the tough topic of the cost of living in this climate of rapid inflation and reference a recent study outlining what a household of 4 needs to live in various major cities, including Pittsburgh. The number may shock you, but it also may not  come as a surprise. We also discuss changes in write-off regulations and noncompete clauses. Another episode packed full of info and brimming with laughter.