Between 2 Bridges - Video

An interview podcast bridging the gap between industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business operators, sharing insights and life experiences.

Between 2 Bridges - Video is a business podcast hosted by Between 2 Bridges, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #144

  Ep.144 Matt Plocki - Pitt Specialty Supply, Friendly Wholesale, Penn Fixture - An Empire in Businesses Nobody Thinks About

  Aug 12, 20261h 34m

  Matt Plocki has spent more than two decades building an empire in the businesses most people never think about. From Pitt Specialty Supply and Penn Fixture to Friendly Wholesale, real estate, and a long history of acquisitions, Matt has built his career around finding opportunity in the essential products and services that quietly keep other businesses running. In this episode, Matt joins Jerry and Joe to talk about starting his first business as a kid, buying and growing established companies, competing against private equity and online giants, building a strong company culture, automation, family business, and why relationships still matter in an increasingly impersonal business world.

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  Episode #141

  Ep.141 - FORTIVO: The CFO in Your Pocket

  Jul 22, 202644 min

  In this episode of Between 2 Bridges, Jerry pulls back the curtain on FORTIVO, the AI-powered platform he’s been building to help small business owners finally understand what their numbers are actually telling them. FORTIVO securely connects to your QuickBooks Online account using Intuit-approved integration, giving it access to your real financial data so it can answer questions, analyze decisions, and provide meaningful insights tailored to your business. It’s like having a CFO in your pocket without the CFO price tag. The conversation expands far beyond software as the guys dive into using AI as a competitive advantage, why every business should embrace social media, setting clear expectations for your team, building systems that scale, and the leadership lessons that come from realizing your company’s biggest problems often start with you. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, or simply trying to make better decisions, this episode is packed with practical insights you can put to work immediately.

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  Episode #140

  Ep.140 - The Courage to Close

  Jul 15, 202647 min

  Success in business isn’t always about knowing when to push harder. Sometimes it’s about having the courage to stop. This week, the guys discuss one of the toughest decisions an entrepreneur can make as Joe shares why he’s shutting down the manufacturing side of his business after nearly two years of fighting to make it work. They explore the emotional weight of closing a company, the responsibility of breaking the news to employees, and why protecting a healthy business sometimes means letting go of another. Along the way, they swap stories about surviving Pittsburgh’s brutal heat wave, dealing with broken air conditioners, scam calls, staffing challenges, and the realities of running a business when life refuses to slow down. It’s an honest conversation about resilience, perspective, and the often-overlooked truth that closing a business doesn’t always mean you’ve failed. Sometimes, it’s the smartest move you can make.

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  Episode #139

  Ep.139 - When Local Giants Get Bought

  Jul 8, 202644 min

  Everyone woke up to the headline that Kroger is buying Giant Eagle, but the real story started long before the announcement. This week, the guys break down why major acquisitions don’t happen overnight, the warning signs businesses often give before they’re sold, and what entrepreneurs can learn from reading between the lines. From balance sheet cleanup and billion-dollar valuations to shrinking competition, loyalty programs, pricing strategies, and why relationships still beat discounts, this conversation goes far beyond the grocery business. Plus, Joe shares what the deal could mean for Pittsburgh’s dry cleaning industry, premium service businesses, and the future of local brands. Whether you own a business, dream of selling one, or you’re just wondering what happens when a hometown giant changes hands, this episode is packed with practical insights hiding behind one of Pittsburgh’s biggest business stories.

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  Episode #138

  Ep.138 - Real Skills Still Win

  Jul 1, 20261h 1m

  From flat tires and Father’s Day to Buc-ee’s, black bears wandering the neighborhood, and the realities of business ownership, this episode goes everywhere in the best way. The guys swap stories about raising kids, the changing value of college versus the skilled trades, and why mechanics, plumbers, and other hands-on professionals are becoming more valuable than ever. Along the way, they share lessons learned from running businesses, dealing with government paperwork, navigating AI, and discovering why some problems can only be solved with real-world experience. Equal parts funny, practical, and honest, it’s a conversation about why real skills still matter in a rapidly changing world.

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