Episodes

Sal sits down with Michael Kopsick, ManagingPartner at Kahan Kerensky & Capossela LLP, for a candid conversation about what it takes to create a law firm where people not only want to work but choose to stay for the long haul...

Sal is joined by Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of CBIA, for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and the future of Connecticut business. Chris shares his winding journey from Boston College to manufacturing to...

Episode Summary: CMMC Compliance & Business Sales in Aerospace with Bill Alderman In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino chats with Bill Alderman, founder of Alderman & Company, about what it takes to sell a business in the aerospace and defense sector. From piloting his own plane to n…

Episode Summary: CMMC Compliance & Business Sales in Aerospace with Bill Alderman In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Bill Alderman, founder of Alderman & Company, to discuss cybersecurity compliance and business sales in the aerospace and defense sector. Bill shares …

Episode Summary: Extreme Ownership in Leadership with John Uliano In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with John Uliano, Chief Operating Officer of ACMT, Inc., to unpack what it truly means to lead with extreme ownership. John shares how the most effective leaders remove ro…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Ben Zachs, Founder of Fine Fettle, to explore how he’s built a purpose-driven, high-performance culture in the fast-growing cannabis industry. Ben shares how navigating complex seed-to-sale regulations across multiple states has requir…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Brett Greene, President (and self-proclaimed Head Coach) of Willington Nameplate, to talk about career pivots, leadership, and personal growth. Brett shares his transition from finance to manufacturing operations, how he learned the ro…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Jill Mayer, CEO of Bead Industries, to discuss her experience taking over the family manufacturing business. Jill opens up about the smoother transition she had with her father compared to generations before, the value of tribal knowle…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino chats with Joseph Jaffe—entrepreneur, author, speaker, and EOS implementer—about what really holds businesses back from scaling. From the challenges of hitting the growth “ceiling” to the importance of having the right people in the right seats, Jose…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, to discuss how technology and workforce development are reshaping the manufacturing landscape. As automation and AI redefine traditional roles, Paul explains how the industry can …

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Kris Kesting, Owner & CEO of DisplayCraft, Inc., to talk about what it really takes to step into leadership at an established company. Kris shares the lessons he learned from the company’s “old guard” while modernizing operations, buil…

Striking the right work-life balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about protecting your time, setting priorities, and building a sustainable path forward. In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino is joined by Isabela Piza Danielsen, F135 Production Proposals and Affordability Director at Pra…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino is joined by Colby Coombs, CFO at Westminster Tool, for a candid conversation on one of the biggest hidden drains on your business—employee turnover. Colby breaks down the financial impact of losing great people and explains how hiring for cultural a…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Emily Wood, Partner and Chief Client Officer at Connecticut Wealth Management, to unpack what it really takes to attract, grow, and retain top talent in today’s competitive job market. From managing Gen Z expectations to designing offi…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Mike O’Rourke, Nasdaq’s Head of AI & Emerging Technology, to explore what makes a company culture truly thrive. Over a glass of Thomas H. Handy bourbon, they discuss how empathy, clear values, and a sense of fun create a workplace wher…

Meetings don’t have to be a waste of time. In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal sits down with Nick Dagenais, CFO and Treasurer at Obsidian Insurance Holdings, to explore how leaders can make meetings more efficient, engaging, and worthwhile. Over a glass of fruit juice, they dig into how to d…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Brian Montanari, President & CEO of HABCO Industries, to unpack how AI is transforming regulated industries—and what leaders need to do to keep up. Over a pour of Whistlepig, Brian shares how AI is being implemented in real-world manuf…

In this episode of One Pour Problems, Sal Marino sits down with Bryn Tindall, Founder and CEO of Rebellion Group, to explore how businesses can build impactful brands without blowing the budget. From billboard strategy to post-pandemic relationship building, Bryn shares real-world marketing insight…

In the premiere episode of One Pour Problems, host Sal Marino is joined by Foster Charles, CEO of Charles IT, to introduce the podcast and share their vision for blending business, cybersecurity, and bourbon. They discuss why they launched the show, what listeners can expect in future episodes, and…