Business
John Tarallo was young when he discovered that salt could be mixed with herbs and spices to create unique flavors. His Sicilian grandfather often used an imported salt blend on his favorite dishes. This experience left an impression on John, as he realized the impact that spices could have on the taste of food. John grew up in a large family where gathering around the kitchen table for Sunday dinners and home-cooked meals was a way of life. He was raised by a family of small business owners, so it seemed natural that he would eventually try his hand at entrepreneurship. In 2014, he decided that the time was right to launch the Steel City Salt Company.The business had humble beginnings, as John started by selling salt blends and spices from a sidewalk table in the Strip District. The business grew, and four years later, John opened a storefront and production facility in Millvale. The building required extensive renovation, and John and his father, ever the do-it-yourselfers, did the bulk of the work. Today, John and his wife enjoy being hands-on business owners and operators. While they are grateful for their success, they intend to keep things simple by growing their business slowly and responsibly. Their desire is for Steel City Salt Company to remain a small family business for many years to come.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH JOHN TARALLO AT:Website: https://steelcitysalt.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelcitysaltcoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steelcitysaltTwitter: https://twitter.com/steelcitysaltcoPhone: 412-407-9271