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Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, July 28, 2023

On this week’s episode, we are talking with Matthew Check from Cellar Beast Winehouse located in Andreas, PA, with a wine bar in Easton, PA. He is a talented winemaker and sommelier, and Cellar Beast produces top-notch French-inspired wine. In this episode we talk about his vision for Pennsylvania wines, the economics of winemaking, and what’s next for Cellar Beast!

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, July 14, 2023

Matt Strunk is the definition of a serial entrepreneur. He has founded and sold more businesses in his short career than most people ever work for. In the 10th episode of YMI Talking, we sit down with Matt to learn how he’s been so successful and what’s next for him. We also try to steal all the digital marketing advice we can!

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023

After a successful career in politics, Jenn Mann continues to make her communities a better place through active involvement. Born and raised in the Lehigh Valley, Jenn has watched, and taken an active role, in all of the phases the region has gone through. In Episode 9 we talk politics, business, and why the Lehigh Valley is the place to be.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, June 16, 2023

For episode 8 of YMI Talking, we interviewed the “CEO of Fun,” also known as Mike McCreary from HangDog Outdoor Adventure and Lehigh Valley Grand Prix. The Lehigh Valley Grand Prix was a college project that Mike developed while he attended Lehigh University. Since it initially opened in August 2007, they have added other products and services, such as digital axe throwing. Currently, Mike is preparing to open his next endeavor –  HangDog Outdoor Adventure, a four-story outdoor ropes course. Through both endeavors, Mike brings his own unique twists to the businesses.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, June 2, 2023

In episode 7 of YMI Talking, we have the privilege of speaking with Pete Reinke from Friends of Pete and Univest. For those who know Pete, you know that he considers everyone a friend, whether he’s known you for 60 years or just met you. He has made a career of connecting and helping people in the Lehigh Valley through his networking groups. There are three groups that local residents can get involved in. One is focused on young college-aged professionals, another is for those who have been displaced from their jobs, and the third group is for those who recently moved to the area.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, May 18, 2023

Who doesn’t love fine dining and fine drinking, especially when you can support local in the process? In episode 6 of YMI Talking, Jay Nee shares what we can look forward to at the Ginvitational 2 on June 4. Local vendors will come together at the SteelStacks to share in the celebration of cocktail culture including gin, bourbon, vodka, and more. Attendees can expect to have the opportunity to try craft spirits while talking to local mixologists first hand and learning about what went into their alcohol.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, May 5, 2023

At YMI Insurance, it’s evident that we love our community. In episode 5, we speak with George Wacker from Lehigh Valley with Love Media who shares the same love and pride for the Lehigh Valley…as well as a passion for podcasting! Over the years, Lehigh Valley with Love has evolved and adapted to introduce new multimedia services. While it started as solely written content, they now utilize TikTok, video production, photography, press releases, blogging, social media and more. During this episode host Jimi Honochick and George discuss what makes a great podcast, why Marty the grocery store robot went viral, and how to keep on our trends.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, April 21, 2023

YMI Talking’s Episode 4 features Ernie Thomas Stiegler (ET), the president of SWBR Marketing & Media based in Bethlehem. As a third-generation family member in the business founded by his grandfather, advertising is in ET’s DNA. This background gives him a unique sense of identifying the “it factor” needed to create campaigns that spark customers to action. Host Jimi Honochick introduces ET, and they dive straight into discussing the secrets and challenges of digital advertising and how SBWR continues to grow and support clients.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Friday, March 31, 2023

“Be valuable. Be kind.” Those are the wise words that Chris Morganelli lives by in both his personal and professional life. In episode 3 of YMI Talking podcast, our host Jimi Honochick has the privilege of speaking with Chris Morganelli from MCIT, Morganelli Properties, and Network Magazine. From starting his own cybersecurity and IT business and opening a real estate brokerage in the Lehigh Valley, to recently growing his family, Chris has remained authentic while pursuing all of his passions. Listen to the episode to learn more about his plans for growing his businesses in the future, prioritizing family time, and most importantly – not slowing down.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The inspiring second episode of YMI Talking podcast shines a light on the silver screen from the comfort of your vehicle. Our host Jimi Honochick sits down with Lauren McChesney and Matt McClanahan from the local Shankweiler’s Drive-In and The Moving Picture Cinema. These two are truly a dream team and share their expertise on how to give a business model a complete refresh and reach new audiences in the Lehigh Valley. With her professional background in social work, Lauren brings a unique perspective to the table, while Matt’s passion for filmmaking and extensive experience in the industry make him an invaluable asset. The two complement each other perfectly, with Lauren taking on marketing and Matt handling drive-in operations. Conversation delves into how they got involved with the drive-in and share their insights on what it takes to successfully revitalize a business model.

Speaker: Jimi Honochick
Date: Thursday, March 10th, 2023

“YMI Talking” is our new podcast centered on interviewing business owners and influential individuals from all over the Lehigh Valley. Join the host, Jimi Honochick, and learn from these leaders’ past successes and mistakes, what they are doing now, and how they became successful. In this first episode, Jimmi interviews his father, Jim Honochick, the principal at YMI Insurance, who has had an impressive career journey himself. Jim started as an engineer with Siemens in Atlanta, then moved to Mississippi, and eventually left his corporate job to run a small business. He has since grown the business to become a successful enterprise. Tune in for business insights and more!