In this episode of Brews & Banter, Frank and Roman sit down with Adam Ruszkowski, the founder of AR Physical Therapy PC, to explore his unique approach to rehabilitation and patient care in Central New York. Adam shares the inspiring story behind opening his private practice in Jamesville and discusses the importance of personalized, one-on-one treatment sessions that prioritize the patient's long-term health over high-volume turnover. The conversation dives deep into the challenges of navigating the modern healthcare landscape and how Adam’s commitment to manual therapy and functional movement sets his clinic apart. Whether you are an athlete looking to return to peak performance or someone seeking relief from chronic pain, this interview highlights the passion and expertise Adam brings to his community, offering a refreshing perspective on what physical therapy can truly achieve. ar-physicaltherapy.com Support our podcast by purchasing our merch at brewsnbanterstore.com

Join us for a fun, lively conversation with Michyy (Michaela), the ambitious founder of Claws by Michyy and For the Girls Salon and Company, located just "eight tiles down" from our studio. Michyy shares her unexpected journey from earning a Bachelor's in Psychology to becoming a successful nail technician and salon owner. Learn how she went from an unfulfilling internship in foster care to opening her own beautiful, pink, cheetah-print, sparkle-filled business in just two years. Discover how she supports other female entrepreneurs by offering booth rentals and why she uses high-quality, regulated products from the UK to maintain strict hygiene, even explaining the scary realities of toe fungus and why she had to turn away a pedicure client. Plus, hear about her family of construction business owners (P&R Construction and Jocko Enterprises) who helped bring her salon vision to life, and why her sweet-but-territorial dog, Koda, got kicked out of doggy daycare. Instagram: @clawsbymichyy @for.the.girls.salon.co

On this Brews & Banter “podcast with friends” episode, Roman and Frank welcome a crew that feels like family: Catherine and Blake, visiting all the way from Florida, plus Catherine’s sister Jessica, a young entrepreneur from Syracuse who’s already making moves in real estate investing. (Jessica’s boyfriend hung out off-camera — shy but present for the chaos 😄) Over a round of drinks, we catch up on how we met, how life has evolved, and where our careers have taken us. Catherine and Blake share what it’s like working as real estate agents in Florida, while Catherine still keeps her NYS license active and closes deals up north. Jessica jumps in with her own journey — starting young, buying investment properties, and reaching out to Roman for advice, guidance, and the occasional hands-on help.

We also revisit our Florida trip, including the legendary moment we met Catherine and Blake’s pet alligator, George, who definitely deserves his own guest credit someday.

A fun, easygoing episode full of laughs, stories, career talk, and friendships that stretch across states. Grab a drink and hang out with us!