Breaking Barriers Celebrates 8 Years helping Entrepreneurs and motivated people learn and grow through the painful, yet true journeys of our guests. CEO & Founder of Adapting Social (Global Ad & Design Agency), John A. Vagueiro, created this podcast to provide valuable content to entrepreneurs starting, struggling or wanting to take their shit to the next level! We are blessed to have the help of successful founders, artists, actors, athletes, and television personalities who share their stories…
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In this episode of Breaking Barriers, we sit down with Alfred Colantoni, co-founder of Uncle Mike's Home Service, for a high-stakes conversation on staying independent, honoring family, and standing out among more than 3,500 HVAC contractors across New Jersey. He's sharing how he took a local brand to the top tier of a hyper-competitive market. Alfred reveals how Uncle Mike’s was built on doing…
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Elke Ridge, owner of Whimsicality Shop in Spring Lake, to talk about interior design, entrepreneurship, client relationships, and building a business that evolves with you. Elke shares how she unexpectedly found her way into interior design after studying mass media and public relations, eventually turning that opportunity into a…
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Gerri Chape alongside John Porras for a powerful conversation about faith, entrepreneurship, family, struggle, and resilience. At the center of the episode is Gerri’s story. He shares how growing up with a single mother helped shape his entrepreneurial drive, how he started building businesses at a young age, and how his relationship…
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Matt Higgins of Higgins Hauling & Demolition, Ed Parise of Wall Township Living, and local entrepreneur Enrico Meleo to talk about what it really takes to build a lasting business. The conversation covers the difference between chasing the cheapest option and investing in quality, why strong customer relationships matter more than…
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Alex Groyzberg, CEO and founder of Slice, to talk about entrepreneurship, building an empowering company culture, and the true value of embracing failure. Alex shares how he went from moving to the U.S. as a young Russian immigrant and sharing a one-bedroom apartment with seven family members, to dominating the payment processing…
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Jade Puia, councilwoman and business owner at Kraus Restoration, to talk about service, entrepreneurship, and building a career around helping people. Jade shares how she went from serving her community at just 21 years old to entering the restoration industry with no traditional sales background. Through persistence,…
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Mike Tomei of Auto Image to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business that can thrive without you being involved in every task. Mike shares why business owners need to stop trying to do everything themselves and start surrounding themselves with talented people who are strong in the areas where they are not. He…
Join Dominique Devizio and Emily D'Annunzio, the hosts of the Mom O'Clock podcast, as they discuss the "real deal" of parenting. They share how their show helps moms feel less lonely by discussing the hardest parts of motherhood that people don't often talk about.
In this episode of the Breaking Barriers Show, we sit down with Eddie and Joey Levy, the powerhouse twin brothers behind United Lending. With backgrounds in Law and Accounting, Eddie and Joey bring a unique strategic lens to the mortgage industry. They specialize in investment property financing, helping clients navigate complex deals that traditional banks often decline. Whether you are a…
In this heavy-hitting episode of Breaking Barriers, John Vagueiro sits down with commercial real estate legend Mike Jensen (in the game since ‘88). Mike opens up about the "living hell" of his early CRE career, overcoming depression, and why the work you do on your internal mindset is the only thing that actually works. Watch the full episode now! Don't forget to subscribe for more inspiring…