Gettin' To Know The 570

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to our podcast hosted by ConversionWorx Media! A show that hosts special guests from in and around Northeast PA to share their stories, knowledge, and experiences in their work and personal lives.

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August 19, 2026Episode 3451 hr 40 min

Gettin' To Know Chef Kim McLendon | Host of The Cooking Show at Rustic Kitchen

In this episode, Franks talks with Chef Kim McLendon, chef and longtime host of The Cooking Show at Mohegan’s Rustic Kitchen, to discuss the state-of-the-art studio, three-course format, and rotating monthly menus (with popular surf-and-turf and holiday Beef Wellington extensions). Kim explains how she develops themes with the culinary team, how the 40-seat show is fully unscripted and co-hosted by her husband Gary, and how guests receive recipes and often return regularly, including travelers from out of state. They talk about local sourcing, such as Back Mountain Microgreens and upcoming Oktoberfest programming tied to Mohegan events. Kim shares her 13-year path from Viking cooking demos in Sarasota to hosting every Friday and Saturday since 2014, her work teaching at Luzerne County Community College, kids’ culinary boot camps, and her nutrition-focused goals, plus favorite dishes, cooking techniques, and community connections. If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

August 12, 2026Episode 3441 hr 6 min

Gettin' To Know Nicholas D'Andrea | Owner of AMDG Advisors

In this episode, Frank talks with Nick D’Andrea, owner of AMDG Advisors in Moosic, about helping founder- and family-owned businesses prepare for and execute sell-side M&A. They cover how owners should think about legacy vs. cash goals, what buyers focus on (EBITDA, margins, trailing 12 months), common financial red flags like accounts receivable and messy P&Ls, and why it’s best to engage an advisor before signing an LOI. Nick outlines his end-to-end sales process from CIM creation and buyer outreach to management presentations, LOIs, due diligence, and closing, plus typical deal structures like owners staying on, rolling equity, or bonuses for employees. Nick shares his background in big accounting and transactions, his move back from Philadelphia, and how to contact him at amdgadvisors.com . To learn more, visit their website or LinkedIn . If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

August 5, 2026Episode 3431 hr 39 min

Gettin' To Know Sarah Haas | Owner of The Bear Creek Cafe

In this episode, Frank sits down with Sarah Haas, owner of the newly reopened Bear Creek Cafe, to discuss the recent reopening after her parents ran it from 1997–2023. Sarah shares her background growing up in Bear Creek as the oldest of 10, working in the cafe, homeschooling experiences, years in St. Louis, raising four children (including an adopted daughter from Ethiopia), and earning degrees in English and theology with plans for hospital chaplaincy that shifted due to timing and family needs. She explains how community encouragement helped the process, describes the historic building and decor, outlines menu staples and new items, expanded espresso drinks, and future ideas like Sunday brunch and evening community events, and details permitting challenges and strong local support. To learn more about The Bear Creek Cafe, visit their Facebook and website . If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

July 29, 2026Episode 3421 hr 42 min

Gettin' To Know Carl Peterlin | AI Intelligence Architect and Author

This week, Frank talks with AI intelligence architect and author Carl Peterlin about practical AI in business, emphasizing that AI depends on structured, governed knowledge rather than simply buying chatbot licenses. They discuss risks of exposing proprietary data in public LLMs, how bad processes become "crappy at the speed of AI," and how AI can humanize work by removing machine-like tasks while preserving institutional knowledge before employees retire. Carl outlines "full sale" RevOps concepts and the post-close communication gap, using Domino’s-style status updates as an example, and shares a car-detailing workflow that drives responsive service and upsells. He unveils a "First Region Mandate" idea to help Northeastern Pennsylvania manufacturing leverage underused federal/SBA AI-related funding (up to $200M) to transform the region’s manufacturing economy. If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

July 22, 2026Episode 3411 hr 40 min

Gettin' To Know John Seasock | Owner of Black Rock Auto Center

In this episode, Frank sits down with John Seasock of Black Rock Auto Center in Gordon, Pennsylvania. They talked all about his roots in the Coal Region, his late ’80s start building the monster truck Sudden Impact in his dad’s driveway, and his career driving for Monster Jam, including winning back-to-back Monster Jam World Racing Finals championships in Las Vegas in the Batman truck after defeating Grave Digger. Seasock shares how he met and became friends with Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down, describes the sport’s shift from crude, owner-built trucks to modern, highly produced events, and recounts hospital and Make-A-Wish visits that shaped his focus on helping kids. He explains starting Black Rock about seven years ago, emphasizing honest repairs, custom lift-kit work, transparency, and community support, and promotes the free "Showing Out in Shamokin 2.0" event on August 15. To learn more about John and Black Rock Auto Center, visit the website or give them a follow on Facebook . If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

July 15, 2026Episode 3401 hr 58 min

Gettin' To Know Rob Lopata & Rick Joseph | Hosts of the RJRK Sports Breaks and Podcast

In this episode, Frank sits down with Rick Joseph and Rob Lopata of RJRK Sports to talk sports, their RJRK Sports Podcast, and how their Facebook group runs daily “sports breaks” as live, transparent raffles for certified sports memorabilia. They explain how spots work, how winners are chosen on live video, what kinds of items they feature (including Jeter, Rivera, Ken Griffey Jr., and football jerseys), and how they ship free to members. Rob shares his lifelong autograph-collecting background and massive collection, including a near-complete signed 1990 Fleer set. The conversation also covers live commerce trends, local community charity efforts, and their annual Pittston Area vs. Wyoming Area football fundraiser that has raised over $48,000 in four years. To learn more about their group and podcast, join RJRK Sports on Facebook . If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

July 8, 2026Episode 3391 hr 59 min

Gettin' To Know Mark Serafin | Owner of Serafin Sports Training in Pittston, PA

In this episode, Frank sits down with Mark Serafin of Serafin Sports Training in Pittston, joined by athletes Jaheim Butler (wrestling) and "Covey" Lehman (multi-sport). They discuss the gym’s old-school, private, blue-collar environment and Mark’s small-group training focus on speed, agility, strength, form, and confidence, including intense "heck week" sessions. Jaheim and Covey share how training improved their performance, mindset, and measurable lifts, while Mark explains his emphasis on mentorship, discipline, emotional control, and family-like support that extends beyond the gym. Mark also shares his background in youth coaching, his Marine Corps service, and how coaches and structure shaped his purpose in developing young athletes. To learn more about Serafin Sports Training, visit their Facebook page. If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

July 1, 2026Episode 3382 hr 18 min

Gettin' To Know Chris Kucharski | Owner and Broadcaster for NPF Network

This week, Frank interviews Chris Kucharski, owner of NPF Network (Northeastern Pennsylvania Football), a free local media hub covering District 2 high school football with previews, player features, recaps, podcasts, all-star teams, and weekly audio/video game broadcasts, often multiple games at once via streaming. Chris explains how NPF grew from single-school streams into a regional network supported by sponsorships, emphasizing safe and official links to avoid social-media streaming scams. They discuss how internet streaming reinvented traditional radio-style broadcasts, the role of coaches in content and awards voting, and how high school football unites communities. The conversation also touches on NIL and the transfer portal’s impact on recruiting, declining participation and sport specialization, as well as Chris' media career path. If you would like to learn more about NPF Football, check out their website and give them a follow on Facebook . If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

June 24, 2026Episode 3371 hr 55 min

Gettin' To Know Jaclyn Einfeldt | Owner of The Deserted Forest Apothecary

In this episode, Frank talks with Jaclyn Einfeldt, owner of The Deserted Forest Apothecary in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, an online tea business that also does pop-ups and events. Jaclyn explains how she sources organic herbs and premium tea leaves, creates wellness-oriented blends, and is expanding into holistic health coaching. They discuss customizing teas for goals like sleep, digestion, skin health, and inflammation, and sample her Jasmine Gardens blend while covering compounds like EGCG and L-theanine. The conversation broadens into holistic nutrition, gut health, processed foods, and much more, alongside Frank's own 200+ pound weight-loss journey. Jaclyn shares her Crohn’s diagnosis as her motivation and outlines a future goal of a sober tea-bar bistro. To learn more about The Deserted Forest Apothecary, visit their Facebook , Instagram , or website . If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !

June 17, 2026Episode 3361 hr 45 min

Gettin' To Know Rachel Pugh Blanchard | Owner of the Muhlenburg General Store in Hunlock Creek, PA

In this episode, Frank reconnects with Rachel Pugh Blanchard, owner of the Muhlenburg General Store in Hunlock Creek, and meets her senior Pekingese dogs, Harvey and Teddy. Rachel shares her background in marketing, why she shifted into running the restored 1840s-era general store her parents bought, and how she’s preserving original features while creating an old-fashioned experience with in-house baked bread, coffee, penny-candy-style treats, antiques, and locally made goods. She explains her community-first approach through fundraisers, events, and spotlighting the people behind products, plus her limited online sales and custom gift baskets. Rachel discusses upcoming projects (second-floor construction and a barn), her children’s book writing tied to charity, and her passion for animal rescue. To learn more about the Muhlenburg General Store, visit them on Facebook and Instagram ! If you or someone you know wants to be featured on our podcast, visit our website !