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The Business Podcast That Solves Real Challenges

Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges—but you don’t have to face them alone. One Pour Problems is the podcast where industry experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders break down real-world obstacles and share actionable strategies for success. Whether you're scaling your company, navigating leadership hurdles, or optimizing operations, we bring you insights that matter. Grab a drink, tune in, and let's solve some business problems together.

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Recent Episodes

Stay Relevant: Agility, Mindfulness & Reinventing Yourself at Every Stage - Ron Angelo
Feb. 12, 2026

Stay Relevant: Agility, Mindfulness & Reinventing Yourself at Every S…

Sal sits down with Ron Angelo, President & CEO of the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), for a thoughtful conversation about agility, relevance, and what it takes to thrive in an era of nonstop technological c...

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Courage vs. Caution: Designing, Inventing, and Surviving in Business with Ed & Frank
Dec. 17, 2025

Courage vs. Caution: Designing, Inventing, and Surviving in Business …

In this episode, Sal sits down with Ed Gilchrest, President and Owner of Gyre9 & President of G9EV, and Frank von Holzhausen, Chief Research and Design Officer of Gyre9 & Chairman of G9EV, for a deep dive into the delicate ba...

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Leading with Purpose: Unlocking Communication, Culture, and Growth with Mario D'Aquila
Nov. 4, 2025

Leading with Purpose: Unlocking Communication, Culture, and Growth wi…

Sal is joined by Mario D’Aquila , Chief Operating Officer of Assisted Living Home Care Services , for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, communication, and the evolution of a family business built on compassion and p...

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Relentless Leadership: Building Teams That Win with Drew DiSilvestro
Oct. 22, 2025

Relentless Leadership: Building Teams That Win with Drew DiSilvestro

Sal is joined by Drew DiSilvestro, President of AmeriTech Contracting, for a high-impact conversation on persistence, leadership, and scaling with intention. Drawing from his military background, Drew unpacks how trust, accou...

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Talent to Trajectory: Turning Potential into Purpose
Oct. 7, 2025

Talent to Trajectory: Turning Potential into Purpose

Sal is joined by Cathy Awwad, President & CEO of the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB), to explore what it takes to build a future-ready workforce across 41 diverse communities. From addressing critical sk...

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Generative Listening: Breaking Leadership Barriers with Brent Robertson
Sept. 23, 2025

Generative Listening: Breaking Leadership Barriers with Brent Roberts…

Sal is joined by Brent Robertson, Founder of Be Generative, for a powerful conversation on reimagining leadership in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. They explore the hidden costs of traditional leadership narratives, the ...

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Recent Blog Posts

The New Work/Life Balance: Supporting Leaders in a Hybrid World
June 19, 2025

The New Work/Life Balance: Supporting Leaders in a Hybrid World

Episode: The Art of Juggling — Work/Life Harmony Featuring Isabela Piza Danielsen, F135 Productions and Affordability Director at Pratt & Whitney Let’s face it, balance isn’t about working less. It’s about design…
The Collaboration Cure: Aligning IT, Operations, and Strategy
June 18, 2025

The Collaboration Cure: Aligning IT, Operations, and Strategy

Episode: Leadership Transitions and Company Culture Featuring Kris Kesting, Owner & CEO of DisplayCraft, Inc.  When leadership changes, everything feels like it’s in motion, from decision-making to daily routines. But one are…

About the Host

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Sal Marino

One Pour Problems Podcast Host / Head of Strategic Partnerships at Charles IT

Sal Marino – Host of One Pour Problems
Sal Marino is the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Charles IT and host of One Pour Problems, where local leaders share real business insights over their drink of choice. Since joining Charles IT in 2017, he’s helped grow the company from 16 to over 100 employees and boosted revenue from $4M to $25M. Outside of work, Sal gives back as a high school Ultimate Frisbee coach and co-founder of LEAD CT. He lives in Middletown with his wife, two daughters, and their dogs—and has a passion for bourbon and great conversations.