Episode 25 – Go Big or Go Broke? Knowing When to Expand Your Business | Dads, Deals & Dumbbells Podcast

Is business expansion a smart move… or a fast track to bankruptcy?

In this episode of Dads, Deals & Dumbbells, Joe and Dr. Quill tackle one of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face: when (and how) to scale your business without blowing it up. Joe’s right in the middle of a major office expansion, and he’s sharing the good, the bad, and the brutally honest lessons from the front lines.

We’re talking:

The signals that tell you it’s time to grow

The risks that kill most expansions

Real stats every business owner should know before signing that lease

And of course… a no-holds-barred round of Deal or Dumbbell: Expansion Edition

Whether you’re running a single-location business or planning your empire, this episode will give you the mindset, metrics, and muscle to scale smart.

Hosted by:
Joe Giamanco – Lawyer, entrepreneur, and dad of two
Dr. Mitchell Quill – Chiropractor, business owner, and dad of three

Segments this episode:

Wins & Fails of the Week

The State of Business Expansion (w/ must-know stats)

Deal or Dumbbell: Expansion Edition

Closing Takeaways for Smart Scaling

Let us know in the comments:
Are you planning to expand? What’s holding you back?

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Episode 24: Social Media Smarts – Myths, Realities & Real Growth for Everyday Businesses

Think social media is only for influencers and flashy brands? Think again.

In this episode, Joe (lawyer-dad) and Dr. Quill (chiro-dad) cut through the BS and break down how real entrepreneurs—dads juggling families, businesses, and burpees—can actually use social media without losing their minds.

We’re myth-busting the big ones:
You need to be everywhere to win
Followers = sales
Going viral is the only way to grow

Instead, we talk platform strategy (for real businesses, not just creators), how to pick the right 1-2 channels, and why authenticity, not algorithms, is your real superpower.

Plus:

“Deal or Dumbbell” dives into viral myths

“Joe’s Judgments” serves legal truth on social media traps

“Quill’s Corner” offers a scroll detox for mental clarity

And yep, we share our own wins and hilarious fails (including one terrible TikTok attempt)

Whether you're running a small business, side hustle, or just want to stop doom-scrolling and start growing—this one’s for you.

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From depositions to dough tosses, this week we’re joined by Ric “Showbiz” Gruber — former attorney turned CEO of Billy Bricks Pizza. He’s a dad, a delegator, and a guy who thinks cold pizza and black coffee is a legit breakfast (questionable… but we’re listening).

In this episode, we dive into:

How fatherhood reshaped Ric’s entrepreneurial path

What it takes to leave law for the pizza biz

Why your car might be your best therapy office

How Ric stays fit, focused, and fired up as a dad and business owner

The F3 fitness movement and what gets him up before the sun

Plus, we hit:
Dad Hack of the Week
Deal or Dumbbell (Pineapple on pizza? You already know…)
Quill’s Corner health tips for hands-on dads
Real talk on balancing business and parenting without burning out

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Get in touch with Ric Gruber: @ricgruber on all platforms and for work it’s @billybrickshq

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