Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
The headlines made it sound like a win: tax breaks, tip exemptions, overtime relief. But peel back the layers and you’ll find fine print, phase-outs, and political posturing. In this episode, Joe and Jerry dissect what’s actually in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill, what’s likely to change, and what it really means for your paycheck, your business, and your bottom line.

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Ep.85 - Tee’d Off and Soaked Through
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
The U.S. Open hit Oakmont like a storm, both literally and figuratively. In this episode, Joe and Jerry break down what the cameras didn’t show: 18-hour days, soggy uniforms, parking hustle, and why it’s not just the players who lost their mental toughness surviving the week. From first-hand chaos to locker room gossip, it’s a behind-the-scenes take you won’t hear on ESPN.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Ep.84 - From Tee Times to Check Crimes
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
The U.S. Open brought world-class golf to Oakmont, and a flood of behind-the-scenes stories with it. Joe and Jerry dive into police escorts, surprise run-ins with Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, and the wild logistics of outfitting hundreds during the tournament. But things get serious when Jerry’s employee catches over $14,000 in fraudulent checks pulled from a client’s account. What follows is a real-world financial mystery, and a cautionary tale every business owner needs to hear.

Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Ep.83 Matt Colussy - Colussy Chevrolet - When the Music Fades, the Motor Starts
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Touring musician. Tour manager. Now, operations manager at America’s oldest Chevy dealership. In Episode 83, Matt Colussy shares how he went from life on stage to life in the showroom, and what it takes to carry a 100-year legacy forward. He and Jerry dig into the evolution of the auto industry, how massive recalls are handled behind the scenes, the reality of EVs, and the power of personal relationships in a business with your name on the sign. This one covers a lot of ground, literally.

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Ep.82 - When the Wheels Keep Turning
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
When’s the last time you drove 1,000 miles just to gain perspective?In Episode 82, Jerry takes the wheel, literally and metaphorically. What started as a solo trip to honor an old mentor turned into a NASCAR pit stop, an audiobook epiphany, and a deep dive into leadership, loss, and tax law. Buckle up for Extreme Ownership, Coca-Cola 600, and one hell of a ride.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Ep.81 - The Smartest Hire You’ll Ever Make Isn’t Human
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Your next employee won’t take lunch breaks. Or call in sick. Or need trained! It’s artificial intelligence and if you’re not using it in your business yet, you're behind. AI isn’t the future. It’s the new hire you should’ve made yesterday. In Episode 81, Joe and Jerry pull back the curtain on how smart businesses are using artificial intelligence to automate, accelerate, and outmaneuver the competition.

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Pittsburgh was built on steel, but Ray Timmons built something else from its ashes.
In this episode, we sit down with a man whose journey from scrap yards to commercial real estate is packed with hard-earned wisdom, inside stories, and unexpected lessons. Ray shares how he navigated the steel industry’s decline, learned the language of buildings and zoning codes, and carved out a second act in a city still redefining itself.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Ep.79 - Storms knocked out the lights, but the vision got clearer.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
When a historic storm sweeps through Pittsburgh, knocking out power and paralyzing businesses, Joe and Jerry find themselves at the epicenter, personally and professionally. In this bridge episode, they break down how even a 10-minute weather event created weeks of chaos for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and working families.
But amidst the literal and metaphorical darkness, a bold move is made: Joe officially kills off Duro Cleaners and unveils a complete rebrand. Say hello to Wash - Laundry and Dry Cleaning, a new name, new system, and new standard for convenience-based cleaning.
This episode isn’t about weather. It’s about resilience. It’s about adapting fast. It’s about building something bigger than a name.