Brainstorms & Bottom Lines

06/10/2026

You don't change at the top. The fact is, Rock bottom is the decision point. Most people think change happens at the top. When things fall apart, when the pressure builds. The real shift happens at the bottom. When you've run out of excuses. When denial stops working. When you finally say: "enough" Because now you're not deciding from hope. You're deciding from clarity. The fall is real. Every step of it. "Why is this happening?" "Maybe it's not that bad." "I'm losing control." "Maybe I deserved this." "I don't see a way out." The bottom isn't the end. It's the turning point. And the rise sounds like this: "Never again." "This anger is fuel now." "Nothing to lose." "This time, I'm ready." "I can handle whatever comes." The fall doesn't define you. The decision does. It's a decision story. Not a comeback.
https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/

06/09/2026

Join us TODAY at 4pm for our monthly in person networking series hosted by The Donna Steo Team of Keller Williams Real Estate, designed to bring local professionals and business owners together for connection, conversation, and growth.
✨ This month, we will have Rick Franzo with The Growth Coach Poconos to talk about his Business Growth workshop!
Some topics he will touch on include Top Business Leader Traps that involve:
🔷 Time Management
🔷 Growing your business
🔷 Managing People Effectively
🔷 Cash Flow
📢 AND MORE!
There will also be a door prize raffle that includes a Free DISC assessment and Recap with Rick!
This is a relaxed, collaborative event where you can network, exchange ideas, and gain clarity on topics you may want more information on !
📅 June 9th 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Keller Williams Real Estate - Sciota Office
705 Glen Lane Sciota, PA 18354
☕ Light refreshments provided
What to expect:
🤝 Networking with local professionals
📈 Business Growth Discussion
💬 Casual, idea-sharing environment
✅ This event is FREE, but RSVP is encouraged.
👉 Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/Zn4GKQLgz9gwQeMs5

06/07/2026

Join us for our monthly in person networking series hosted by The Donna Steo Team of Keller Williams Real Estate, designed to bring local professionals and business owners together for connection, conversation, and growth.
✨ This month, we will have Rick Franzo with The Growth Coach Poconos to talk about his Business Growth workshop!
Some topics he will touch on include Top Business Leader Traps that involve:
🔷 Time Management
🔷 Growing your business
🔷 Managing People Effectively
🔷 Cash Flow
📢 AND MORE!
There will also be a door prize raffle that includes a Free DISC assessment and Recap with Rick!
This is a relaxed, collaborative event where you can network, exchange ideas, and gain clarity on topics you may want more information on !
📅 June 9th 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Keller Williams Real Estate - Sciota Office
705 Glen Lane Sciota, PA 18354
☕ Light refreshments provided
What to expect:
🤝 Networking with local professionals
📈 Business Growth Discussion
💬 Casual, idea-sharing environment
✅ This event is FREE, but RSVP is encouraged.
👉 Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/Zn4GKQLgz9gwQeMs5

06/04/2026

Join us for our monthly in person networking series hosted by The Donna Steo Team of Keller Williams Real Estate, designed to bring local professionals and business owners together for connection, conversation, and growth.
✨ This month, we will have Rick Franzo with The Growth Coach of the Poconos to talk about his Business Growth workshop!
Some topics he will touch on include Top Business Leader Traps that involve:
🔷 Time Management
🔷 Growing your business
🔷 Managing People Effectively
🔷 Cash Flow
📢 AND MORE!
There will also be a door prize raffle that includes a Free DISC assessment and Recap with Rick!
This is a relaxed, collaborative event where you can network, exchange ideas, and gain clarity on topics you may want more information on !
📅 June 9th 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Keller Williams Real Estate - Sciota Office
705 Glen Lane Sciota, PA 18354
☕ Light refreshments provided
What to expect:
🤝 Networking with local professionals
📈 Business Growth Discussion
💬 Casual, idea-sharing environment
✅ This event is FREE, but RSVP is encouraged.
👉 Reserve your spot here: https://forms.gle/Zn4GKQLgz9gwQeMs5

06/03/2026

This episode blends education, urgency, humor, and real‑world wisdom — perfect for business owners, leaders, and anyone who wants to stay one step ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. From small‑town businesses to municipalities, from ransomware to the new “wiper” malware that destroys everything it touches, Carmine Corridore and Steven Grabowski reveal the real risks facing organizations today — and the practical steps every leader must take to protect their people, their data, and their reputation.
“When a hacker finds you, it’s not because they know you — it’s because you’re vulnerable.” — Carmine Corridore

What if the biggest cybersecurity threat to your business isn’t a h...

06/01/2026

TOMORROW!! Join the Pocono Chamber of Commerce and the Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation for the Business Finance Workshop on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Northampton Community College, Pocono! Hear from regional experts and connect with organizations dedicated to supporting your business journey!

Register for the event here: https://greaterpoconochamber.chambermaster.com/.../5512

05/31/2026

Today is the last "Official" day of brain tumor/cancer awareness month, but we need to raise awareness, give support, and push for funding to find a cure for the over 130 types of brain tumors out there! Not just in one month,but 24/7 365!!! There is NO effective screening process for brain tumors, they are THE leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20. Brain Tumors do not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, overall fitness or socioeconomic status – therefore everyone is a potential candidate! Yes, EVEN YOU!! You might wonder why I ask you to help spread awareness for brain tumors, even though you don't have a brain tumor? Well, at one time, I was just like you, and didn't have a brain tumor either.

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

This week continues a top-tier 8 month group coaching program I am conducting & facilitating with a cohort this month of 38 owners & sales professionals from 11 different businesses/organizations, each one successful, each one looking for that next level of growth & success! May's workshop series focuses on SALES!!!
https://www.thegrowthcoach.com/poconos/

05/13/2026

What if a single coaching session could change two lives at once—the client receiving support and the cause receiving funding? In this inspiring debut episode of Brainstorms & Bottom Lines, host Rick Franzo sits down with Caroline Lenher, PCC, ICF‑certified coach and founder of Coaching for Causes®, to explore how a simple idea grew into a nationwide initiative now powered by 17 coaches and 22 charitable organizations. This episode is equal parts heart, humor, leadership, and purpose—perfect for anyone who wants to make an impact while becoming a better version of themselves.

Coaching for Causes: How One Idea Became a Movement of Impact, Service & Hope What if a single coaching session could change two lives at once—the client rec...