Assemble a Great Team From the Start | Matt Blistan, Owner of The Blistan Group

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YOU CAN REACH MATT BLISTAN AT:

Website: https://www.theblistangroup.com

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Email: contact@theblistangroup.com

Phone: 412-564-5431

Recent Episodes from Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast

Get Good First | Destin LeCornu, Owner of Sunset Place Studio

Getting to tour Destin LeCornu’s recording studio was an incredible opportunity. In this episode, he invites us behind the scenes to see everything that goes into making a state-of-the-art facility. The place has vintage vibes, and the multi-room setup gives you the sense that you walked onto a movie set.

Destin is an audio engineer, producer, teacher, and accomplished musician. He plays several different instruments, and he is a vocalist too. In our conversation, he describes how his father, a Nashville singer-songwriter, influenced him from a young age. Destin has managed to create a full-time career in the music industry, which is no small feat in a city the size of Pittsburgh.

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YOU CAN REACH DESTIN LECORNU AT:

Website: https://www.sunsetplacestudio.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinlecornu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075963441408

enFebruary 29, 2024

Keep Nurturing Your Idea | Claire Landuyt, Owner of Chez Lapin

During our conversation, Claire told the story of how she transitioned from theatre management to working for herself full time. She described how Chez Lapin evolved from a home-based Etsy shop to an established business with a full-fledged production facility.

Claire’s focus on eco-friendly and cruelty-free products is clearly an important part of her mission. Over the years, she has donated her time and a percentage of profits to several different rabbit rescue organizations. “Chez Lapin” is French for rabbit house, and the choice of name was inspired by Claire’s love for rabbits and French culture. I even got to meet her newly adopted companion and shop mascot, Tipsy, a cute little lionhead rabbit. Enjoy this episode!

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YOU CAN REACH CLAIRE LANDUYT AT:

Website: https://www.chezlapingoods.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chezlapingoods

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChezLapinGoods

enFebruary 20, 2024

Adopt an Abundance Mindset | Chi Ilochi, Owner of Styling By Chi

Chi Ilochi is a one-of-a-kind fashion stylist whose work stands out in the local scene. Although Pittsburgh isn’t generally thought of as a fashion hub, Chi has managed to build a successful brand and business right here at home.

Her refreshing approach has been one of inclusiveness and accessibility. Core to her mission is reaching groups of people who traditionally have been written off by the mainstream fashion industry. Chi has also engaged in projects with non-profits, which is rare in her line of work.

In our conversation, Chi talks about the development of her confidence, which has given her the courage to be herself. This has also allowed her to get the best out of her clients by advising them on the importance of authenticity.

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YOU CAN REACH CHI ILOCHI AT:

Website: https://stylingbychi.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StylingByChi

Email: Stylingbychi1@gmail.com

enSeptember 01, 2023

You Have to Be Patient | Dean Privett, Co-Owner of Moments Climbing USA

In this episode, I took a tour of Iron City Boulders in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Dean Privett, a co-owner of the indoor bouldering gym, showed me around while we talked about his impressive facility and the growing climbing industry. His journey to entrepreneurship was 10 years in the making, and he shared his amazing story with me during our time together. You can tell from listening to Dean just how much he loves climbing and the cohesive community he and his team are building in Pittsburgh and in their Florida location. In fact, Dean and his European business partners are planning an eventual expansion across the U.S. in the years to come. Enjoy this sneak peek into the fascinating world of indoor climbing.

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YOU CAN REACH DEAN PRIVETT AT:

Website: https://ironcityboulders.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironcityboulders

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironcityboulders

enMay 25, 2023

Spend the Time to Get Advice | Nikhil Asher, M.D., Founder of Aspirational Health

Dr. Nikhil Asher realized his dream of creating an integrated health and wellness center when he opened Aspirational Health in 2022. The brand new facility, which was the site of a former fast food restaurant, features a spacious on-site yoga and fitness studio. In addition to traditional medical services, patients also have access to a complete wellness program, including nutrition management, fitness instruction, and physical therapy.

Aspirational Health is an independent primary care medical practice that also functions as an urgent care facility. In our conversation, Dr. Asher describes how his background in critical care medicine and internal medicine, as well as his administrative position at a regional healthcare system, gave him the leadership experience he needed to operate his own private practice. His desire to treat people from a holistic perspective, and to help fill in the missing gaps in their care, has driven him to create a truly unique patient experience in our region.

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YOU CAN REACH DR. NIKHIL ASHER AT:

Website: https://aspirationalhealthandwellness.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspirational-health

enApril 04, 2023

Believe and You Can Achieve | Jill Garcia, Owner of The Hutton Group

In this episode, I take a look at a beautiful local venue from a unique vantage point. My guest, Jill Garcia, owner of The Hutton Group, gives me a tour of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in downtown Pittsburgh. This is just one example of the many event spaces that she utilizes in and around the city for her business meeting and event planning company. Jill also travels throughout the United States and abroad, as she creates and executes corporate events that are customized for her many business clients.

In our conversation, Jill talks about what it was like to purchase The Hutton Group just before the pandemic. She describes what is required to be successful in this highly competitive space. Although the hospitality and event planning industries are often viewed as glamorous and exciting, this episode gives us a behind-the-scenes look into the long hours and intense demands that often come along with the territory. Jill also shares a fun story of getting to meet one of her favorite celebrities early in her career.

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YOU CAN REACH JILL GARCIA AT:

Website: https://thehuttongroup.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehuttongroup

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehuttongroup

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillgarciainspired

enMarch 20, 2023

If You Have the Drive, Just Do It | Danielle Bombash, Co-Owner of Bombash and Earley

In this exciting “behind-the-scenes” episode, Danielle Bombash, co-owner of Bombash and Earley, gives us a tour of her store and production space. She and her husband, Tim, run the business out of a charming storefront that resembles a cottage-style home in McMurray, PA. Their impressive and extensive lineup of botanical skin care products is made entirely by hand in small batches from this location.

After viewing their retail displays in the front of the store, I got to see their main production room in the back of the house, which is typically off-limits to customers. Danielle described how their products are made from raw ingredients, and she showed me some of the equipment that’s used in the creation process. We had a terrific discussion about the origin of the business, how she and Tim balance their unique approaches to entrepreneurship, and why family is a central part of what they are building.

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YOU CAN REACH DANIELLE BOMBASH AT:

Website: https://bombashearley.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombashbotanical

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bombashandearley

enMarch 10, 2023

Introducing Season 11 | Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast

Season 11 consists of episodes that are all recorded “on location” at unique venues. I decided to get out of the studio and into the city in order to bring you behind the scenes of some amazing local businesses. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about the nitty-gritty of how a business operates, then this is the season for you. Each episode includes a tour of the location, and we get access to parts of the business that most people never get to see. Plus, we have the added benefit of sitting down with the entrepreneurs to discuss the origin stories behind their business concepts.

Thanks for listening and for your support. If you’re enjoying the podcast, tell a friend. Keep spreading the word, and keep supporting our local businesses. As always, feel free to reach out to me using my contact info below. Take care, and talk to you soon.

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