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The Wiz Bleier...
by Wiz Bleier
Entrepreneurs and interesting people telling their stories of failure and success. No preparation, no scripts, just real conversations.
Episodes
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#34 - Frank King
In this profoundly moving episode of "The Wiz Bleier...," we sit down with Frank King, a man who's turned the tables on darkness with humor and grace. Frank, known as the "Mental Health Comedian," shares his journey from writing for the Tonight Show to becoming a beacon of hope in the world of...
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#33 - Duane Cerny
As a bestselling author, humorist, columnist, and co-owner of Chicago's famed Broadway Antique Market, Duane's multifaceted career offers a treasure trove of insights and stories that captivate and inspire. His acclaimed memoirs, "Vintage Confidential" and "Selling Dead People's Things," not only...
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#32 - Marlin
In this captivating episode, we journey through the remarkable life of Marlin, a luminary who has spent over five decades in show business, leaving an indelible mark on two genres and influencing nearly half a billion people worldwide. Marlin's story is not just one of fame and success; it's a...
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#31 - Dan Henk
In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life and career of Dan Henk, a multifaceted artist whose journey through adversity and creativity is nothing short of inspiring. From his early days of drawing political cartoons for Madcap Magazine and creating illustrations for underground...
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#30 - Ari Gunzburg
Ari Gunzburg is a rising new star in personal growth who is working to solve human disconnection. He uses his experiences in the great outdoors to talk about finding a greater sense of belonging. In his speeches and his coaching programs, Ari draws on his experiences in the great healing domain…
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#29 - Wendy Sellers
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, is a candid speaker and consultant. Featured in USA Today, she advises on employee retention via effective leadership. Generally speaking, Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, tells it like it is while discussing crappy leadership and jerks at work that make the workplace a...
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#28 - Jonathan Pritchard
Jonathan Pritchard is the founder of several consulting companies, a multiple author, world-traveling entertainer, and public speaker for high stake businesses. His client list includes BP, Discover, State Farm, United Airlines, and more. His journey has taken him from doing 19,000 performances…
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#27 - Meredith & Erin McCann
In 1984 Meredith and Erin McCann disappeared from their suburban home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Almost 40 years later they are ready to tell their story of being on the run. This is an amazing biography of two young girls fleeing the country with the FBI in hot pursuit.
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#26 - Brian Marzka
Brian is a former marine and a small business owner. His company, Natural Office Furniture, is a Service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Pittsburgh. Find him at www.naturaloffice.net
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#25 - John Tabis
John Tabis is Founder and Chairman of The Bouqs Company. In 2012, along with co-founder Juan Pablo Montúfar, Tabis launched the company, now an industry leader in the online floral space that delivers flowers and plants fresh from eco-friendly, sustainable farms around the world to doorsteps...
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#24 - Joe Fria
Joe Fria is an American stage, television, and film actor. He has appeared in such movies as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Belko Experiment, and Speedwagon. Additionally, he is a writer and producer in the film industry and a voiceover actor and director. Joe is the voice of Slappy in the...
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#23 - Dan Peterson
Dan Peterson, founder of The Compass 4 Life, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and an advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA). He earned his Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in 2002.
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#22 - Tom Ziglar
Tom Ziglar is the CEO of Ziglar, formally known as the The Zig Ziglar Corporation. Tom is a sought after presenter, speaker, and author. Tom shares his lessons with billion-dollar companies, small-business owners, and prestigious academic institutions, allowing thousands of clients to take their...
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#21 - Jeff Schmutz
Jeff Schmutz is a singer/songwriter. Jeff is the guitarist and lead vocals for the band Good Brother Earl. Their new album "Dog Years" is out now.
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#20 - Sarah Kaminski
Sarah Kaminski is the founder of Best Ever Granola and recipe developer for The Veg Out Project. She has a background in holistic health, lifestyle coaching and plant based nutrition. In 2020, during the pandemic, Sarah realized she needed to pivot her serviced business and launched Best Ever...
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#19 - Jon Nelson: Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure Update
On Episode #10 I spoke with Jon Nelson regarding his struggle with major depression and anxiety. Jon has been an outspoken advocate on mental illness and destroying the stigma. On this episode Jon discusses his recent deep brain stimulation procedure and the relief he has begun to experience. He...
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#18 - Jake Herbert
Jake Herbert is an Olympian, Business Coach, self proclaimed ninja. As a 9X US National Wrestling Champion, 3 X World medalist, Wrestling, hard work and being learning based has taken him to over 356 different countries, competing, meeting and working with rock stars, celebrities, billionaires…
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#17 - Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman
Charlie "The Spaniard” Brenneman is a former Division I wrestler, Spanish teacher, and professional MMA fighter. Now The Spaniard teaches again, not in classrooms but online and on stage, aiming to embody and inspire lifelong learning as vital for thriving.
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#16 - Jim Harshaw, Jr.
Jim is an NCAA Division I All American wrestler, former NCAA Division I head coach, internationally recognized TEDx speaker, personal performance coach, and host of the Success Through Failure podcast. While growing up the son of a construction worker and secretary, he had the unique experience…
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#15 - Rodrigo Lima
CEO and Founder, Rodrigo Lima, started Lime Design in 2015 with the goal to help people in South Florida and around the world make their dreams a reality. Rodrigo Lima started his career as an Industrial Designer, 11 years later he begin his own design firm. After years of hard work and...
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#14 - Ruben Gonzalez - aka The Luge Man!
Ruben Gonzalez is a four time Olympian, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. Ruben didn’t take up the sport of luge until he was 21. Against all odds, four years later he was competing in the Winter Olympics. At the age of 47 he was competing against 20-year-olds in the Vancouver...
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#13 - Dr. Phil Yeske
Dr. Phil Yeske is the Science and Alliance Officer at the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, UMDF. Dr. Yeske is responsible for leading the foundation’s research mission and managing all scientific and business development efforts related to improved diagnoses, development of treatments and...
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#12 - Mike Christ
Mike Christ is a professional photographer. Before becoming a full-time wedding and corporate branding photographer Mike worked in the corporate world as an art director and graphic designer.
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#11 - Kenny Lehman: aka Iron Dad!
Kenny Lehman spends his days as a Sales Manager. The rest of his time is spent mentoring and coaching 14U girls softball, and growing Victory Multisport. As a 6 time Ironman finisher and 20+ running and swimming marathons completed, Kenny's goal is to finish what he started and to be the best...
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#10 - Jon Nelson
Jon Nelson is a marketing professional who has dedicated his life to destroying the stigma of mental Illness. Originally from Pittsburgh, Jon and his kids are die hard Steelers and Pens fans. As he says, "Sorry Buccos, you have to give us something to cheer for!". In his personal time Jon loves...
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#9 - Justin Devlin
Justin Devlin is Owner of Mike and Tony’s Restaurant. With five locations and growing Justin and his team have created specific processes for every detail of his business, making sure his customer’s always receive high quality food at a reasonable price.
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#8 - Allison Howard
Allison Howard is the founder and CEO of Nollapelli, a new company bringing textile technology into the bedroom to help you sleep, look, and feel your best. With a background in chemical engineering, two decades in material science companies in the US and overseas, and a passion for simple…
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#7 - Bonnie Demotte
Bonnie DeMotte is the Executive Director at Second Harvest Community Thrift Store. Second Harvest has quickly become a community beacon and will continue to make a difference under Bonnie’s vision.
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#6 - Tony Fusaro (recorded 10/29/21)
Tony Fusaro is the Owner of Alpha Athletics. His journey began in 2009 and has shaped the trajectory of his life since. He partnered in his first gym in January of 2012 before breaking out on his own to open Alpha in September of 2013. He’s cultivated an atmosphere at Alpha that is inclusive,...
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#5 - Brian Helsel (recorded 9/30/21)
Brian Helsel is the president of Phoenixx International and is currently the President of the American Tin Trade Association. A graduate of University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Economics and History, Brian has created a substantial US customer base in all metals, along with developing a…
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#4 - Steve Stallings (recorded 9/24/21)
Stephen S. Stallings is an experienced trial lawyer with over two decades of public and private experience providing counsel in False Claims Act/qui tam matters, white collar defense, commercial and securities litigation, FCPA, corporate compliance and internal investigations. He frequently…
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#3 - Shea Murtaugh (recorded 8/12/21)
Shea Murtaugh, founder and president of Hoffman Murtaugh, has built the largest media only agency in Pittsburgh. Additionally, Shea is involved with several non-profit organizations in the city and in her residence of Sewickley including the Pittsburgh Film Office Board, FBI Citizens Academy,...
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#2 - Brian Marzka (recorded 8/6/21)
Brian is a former marine and owner of Natural Office Furniture. We had fun chatting about business and Brian's experience being a Marine... all while enjoying a few beers.
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#1 - Rocky Bleier (recorded 7/23/21)
The first podcast test run with guest Rocky Bleier. Rocky is an American hero, Vietnam veteran, and Pittsburgh Steeler Super Bowl champion.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Entrepreneurs and interesting people telling their stories of failure and success. No preparation, no scripts, just real conversations.
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Wiz Bleier
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