Between 2 Bridges - Audio

Ep.102 Nick Paradise - Building Trust Through Clear Communication

Nick Paradise has spent his career mastering communication, from live local news to leading public relations for one of Pittsburgh’s largest utilities. Now he’s using those skills to strengthen his hometown. In this episode, Nick talks about crisis management, community trust, and how clear messaging can shape leadership, schools, and the next generation of engaged citizens.

Ep.101 Rita Sumney - The Contractor, the Scam, and the Chase

This one starts with gutters and ends with a getaway. When broker Rita Sumney tried fixing her childhood home, she wound up chasing a scammer who ran off with her money. From reviews to police reports and TV news crews, Rita’s story proves that sometimes you’ve got to fight back to set things right.

Ep.100 - Brian Mara, Hugh Rumbaugh, & Greg Saxon - The Bridges We Build

A hundred episodes later, the conversation comes full circle. Original guests Greg Saxon, Brian Marra, and Hugh Rumbaugh return to talk about family, leadership, and the lessons only time can teach. A celebration of 100 episodes, this one’s less about looking back and more about looking forward.

Ep.99 - Carrie Lewis DelRosso - Boosters & Budgets: Ballfields and Beyond

In Episode 99, the guys sit down with Carrie Lewis DelRosso, former Pennsylvania state representative, lieutenant governor nominee, and now a business development pro with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. Carrie pulls back the curtain on how state politics and economic development really work, from budgets and grants to energy debates and infrastructure challenges. The conversation also hits close to home, with stories about Oakmont, Riverview schools, and the boosters’ fight to keep sports thriving. Plus, Carrie sheds light on the U.S. Open’s impact at Riverside Park and the unfinished battle over getting stadium lights installed. From ballfields to boardrooms, she shows how politics, business, and community pride all intersect.

Ep.98 - The Customer Playbook: Lessons at the Counter

Episode 98 of Between 2 Bridges looks at why customer education is just as important as the service itself. Teaching customers how to interact with your process helps them get the most out of your business while allowing you to run efficiently. Responsibility always starts and ends with the owner, you train your employees, so why wouldn’t you train your customers?

Ep.97 - Quarter Four & The Price of Progress

As Q4 approaches, Joe and Jerry dig into what progress really costs. From new tax laws and smarter planning tools to subscription-style advisory models, they explore how businesses can stay ahead in a world that never slows down. The conversation spans everything from software investments and recurring revenue to building companies that outlive their founders, the art of delegation, and even the latest marketing controversies making headlines. It’s a mix of strategy, reflection, and real-world lessons on why the future belongs to those willing to adapt.

Ep.96 - The Hidden Cost of Jackpot Dreams

What would you do with $568 million? This week the guys dive into Powerball fantasies, cash vs. annuity, taxes, privacy, and the real headaches that come with sudden wealth. From athletes blowing NIL deals to lottery winners losing it all, they unpack why money without discipline often disappears.

Ep.95 - Mileage May Vary

From homework routines to payroll delegation, business systems keep things running, but what happens when the system is the government’s? In Episode 95, Joe and Jerry talk through mileage taxes, EV incentives, and the head-spinning contradictions that come with taxation overreach. Along the way they share stories about subscription traps that bleed small businesses dry, scam calls that never stop, and the constant challenge of keeping your bottom line safe. It’s part cautionary tale, part business therapy, and part “you can’t make this stuff up.”