Building a Business
Mr. Bake Kareem Queeman on Telling Your Product Story
Interview with Kareem Queeman, founder of Mr. Bake Sweets, about being a voice for the LBGTQ+ community, building a product story, and leaning into your power.
"Be the show, not the commercial."Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn Walchef helps brands and leaders leverage the new Business Creator Economy with strategic Smartphone Storytelling and Digital Hospitality.His Cali BBQ restaurant company has generated more than $35 million since opening in 2008. They operate numerous locations in San Diego and beyond.Shawn's weekly video series Restaurant Influencers (published by Entrepreneur Media and produced by Cali BBQ Media) has been seen by over 25 million people.
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Steele Smiley of Steele Brands on Moving from Fitness to Restaurants
Interview with Steele Smiley about the fitness and restaurant business, creating a hospitality ecosystem, and being the nice and cool kids at the lunch table.
Building a Business
Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media talks Toast and Digital Hospitality
Interview with Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef about starting a media company, being the tortoise not the hare, and making a tech stack.
Building a Business
Josh Halpern of Shaq’s BIG CHICKEN on BIG Fun and BIG Ideas
Interview with Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern about big fun and big work with Shaquille O'Neal, opening a restaurant in space, and moving as one team with one dream.
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Jeff Fenster of Everbowl on How To Start a Media Company
Interview with CEO of Everbowl Jeff Fenster about ditching commercials for content, the Relationship Bank Account, creating The Jeff Fenster Show, and asking for help.
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Ford Fry of Rocket Farm Restaurants on Making Memorable Customer Experiences
Interview with Rocket Farm Restaurants founder/owner Ford Fry on his dream to help others, the increasing role of technology in restaurants, and creating emotional connections with customers.
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Chris Do of The Futur on his 1 Billion Mission
Interview with CEO of The Futur Chris Do about self development, creating the best content, and The Futur Euro Tour.
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André Moraes of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab on Helping Restaurants Be Future-Proof
Interview with the head of PepsiCo Foodservice Digital Lab André Moraes about using digital tools effectively, technology being an enabler, and the positive culture at PepsiCo.
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Téa Ivanovic of Immigrant Food on the Cause Casual Restaurant Mission
Interview with co-founder and COO of Immigrant Food Téa Ivanovic about their 3-pillar mission, retaining quality employees, and enhancing media exposure the right way.
Building a Business
Jamie & Kayla Giovinazzo of EAT CLEAN BRO on Creating a Meal Prep Business
Interview with owners of Eat Clean Bro Jamie & Kayla Giovinazzo about prioritizing every customer, the business of healthy food, and building a culture with clear communication.
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Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman’s on Visioning with Love and Humility
Interview with Ari Weinzweig about opening Zingerman's Delicatessen, the process of creating a vision for your business, and humbleness being vital to a company's ecosystem.
Building a Business
Charlie Eblen of Single Tree BBQ on Becoming the “Nike of BBQ”
The founder of Single Tree BBQ talks about building community with the perfect plate of barbecue, capturing customer data, and the power of podcasting and online storytelling.
Building a Business
Meredith Sandland of Empower Delivery on the Steps to Digital Maturity
Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empower Delivery, discusses growing your loyal customer base and keeping up with the digital restaurant evolution.
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Kim Malek of Salt & Straw on Modernizing the Ice Cream Industry
The co-founder and CEO of Salt & Straw discusses organic storytelling, brand collaborations, remaining authentic during business expansion, and building back after tragedy.
Building a Business
Rob Dyrdek on Designing a Desirable Life
The Serial Entrepreneur and founder of Dyrdek Machine discusses running a multidimensional business, designing a desirable future, and pursuing goals by taking action.
Building a Business
CookUnity CEO Mateo Marietti on Connecting Chef to Consumer
CookUnity CEO Mateo Marietti talks about founding the meal subscription service, a sustainable-minded business model, and becoming the "Spotify of Food Delivery."
Online
David “Rev” Ciancio on How To Master Restaurant Marketing
Marketing Expert David "Rev" Ciancio discusses the importance of publishing honest social media video content, simple branding strategies, and creating a new type of restaurant conference that actually helps you grow your business.
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Ryan Peters of Peters Pasta on Making Content Creation into a Business
Interview with content creator and Peters Pasta founder Ryan Peters about going viral on TikTok, transitioning to full-time content creation, and picking the right brand partners for collaboration.
Online
Chef Joe Isidori of Arthur & Sons NY Italian on Finding Your Authentic Voice
Interview with restaurateur Joe Isidori about opening Arthur & Sons NY Italian, modern restaurant culture, and leveraging social media as a wellness tool.
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Kabbage from American Express CMO Brett Sussman on Supporting Small Businesses with TikTok
Interview with Brett Sussman of Kabbage from American Express about helping small businesses with a new TikTok collaboration, branding and marketing online, and the future of shopping on social media.
Thought Leaders
Virtual Dining Concepts CEO Stephanie Sollers on the Creator Economy
Interview with CEO of Virtual Dining Concepts Stephanie Sollers about branding and marketing in the creator economy, the importance of storytelling, and working with Mr. Beast, Faze Clan, and other icons.
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David Zhao of Chubby Cattle on Sacrificing Everything To Succeed
Interview with David Zhao about getting on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List 2022, what goes into creating a successful business, and why everyone should create social media content.
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Hospitality Leadership Coach Matt Rolfe on Being Vulnerable and Sharing Your Truth
Interview with Hospitality Leadership Coach Matt Rolfe about setting boundaries in life and work, creating positive leverage, and being honest with your team.
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Bam! Emeril Lagasse on Kicking Your Business Up A Notch
Interview with celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse about his new Roku TV series, putting relationships first, and creating media with a purpose.
Thought Leaders
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CEO Sanjiv Razdan on Mentoring New Business Leaders
Interview with Sanjiv Razdan about making the most of nontraditional opportunities, brewing customer curiosity, capitalizing on user-generated content, and inspiring industry leaders with the nonprofit GLEAM Network.
Human Resources
Knead Hospitality + Design Co-Founder Jason Berry on Innovative Leadership and Employee Retention
Interview with the cofounder of Knead Hospitality + Design about loving what you do, a revamped restaurant work week, and leading by committee.
Tech
Square Pie Guys CEO Daniel Stoller on How Tech is Improving the Pizza Business
Interview with the co-founder of Square Pie Guys about building culture from the inside out, using media as a learning tool, and creating the Domino's Pizza of the next generation.
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Hospitality Legend Richie Romero on Making NYC The City That Never Sleeps…Again
Interview with New York City Hospitality Legend Richie Romero about putting relationships at the forefront of business, the changing celebrity economy, and how he embarked on a career in making people happy.
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Bucket Listers Founder Andy Lederman on Exploring New Opportunities for Growth
Interview with Founder/CEO of Bucket Listers Andy Lederman on standing out as a content creator, testing social media growth hacks, and building trust through strong core principles.
Marketing
“King of NIL” Rayquan Smith on How to Market Yourself with Hustle
Interview with Norfolk State student athlete Rayquan Smith about personal branding, being more than a student athlete, and profiting from name, image, and likeness.
