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The Local Leaders podcast is all about helping entrepreneurs achieve more success in their business and their lives. Our guests include leaders across the country who own and/or operate successful businesses who share their experiences, ideas and strategies that helped them achieve a high degree of success in their respective fields.
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Dave Sharp, owner and CEO of the multi-location Bricco Dining Group in Akron, OH. In this episode, Dave discusses event catering business growth, upcoming food truck extension, “benefits” of giving benefits, restaurant technology and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.briccoakron.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Halls, owner of Burnt BBQ & Tacos in Plano, TX. In this episode, Tim discusses old hickory smokers, saucy demos, virtual brand expansion, retailing rubs and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Bob Roberts, owner of Redwood Smoke Shack in Norfolk, VA. In this episode, Bob discusses brewing and smoking, driveway selling, location and landlord persistence, the sauce bottling business, and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brandon & Ryan Porcasi, partners at Curbside Mexican Grill in South Hempstead, NY. In this episode, Brandon discusses their stroke of pre-covid genius (curbside), surviving the pandemic, boots on the ground marketing, ghost kitchens and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://curbsidemexicangrill.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brittany Bivins, a partner with Peach City Brewing in Gaffney, SC. In this episode, Brittany discusses a unique crowd-funding program to fund start-up, divvying up duties, beer distribution and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tony DiDonato owner of Lucca Ristorante in Pittsburgh, PA. In this episode, Tony discusses the importance of managing the financials of the business, expanding reach through delivery apps, understanding when and how to grow, preparing to expand, and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://luccaristorante.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Nar Hovnanian and Arrie Augenbaum of Soul Taco and Jewfro, two concepts out of Richmond, VA. In this episode, Nar and Arrie discuss Jewfro, their Jewish and African fusion concept, maintaining cohesive cultures across multiple brands, prepping for growth, community-based marketing and so much more. Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.soultacorva.com/ and https://www.jewfrorestaurant.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Josh Hedquist, founder and partner of Joey Meatballs based in Minneapolis, MN. In this episode, Josh discusses his capital-less startup concept, hyper growth, felony and recovery friendly work programs, being so rich that he is weird and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.joeymeatballs.org/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tom Kane, partner of the Cleveland Draft House in Garner, NC. In this episode, Tom discusses trading up to ownership, securing growth funding with a solid business plan, challenges of a multi-unit operation, POS systems and restaurant tech and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.clevelanddrafthouse.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Frankie DiCarlantonio, CEO of Scaffidi Restaurant Group out of Steubenville, OH. In this episode, Frankie discusses safe growth, doubling down on technology, top of mind marketing, the year of the Gnocchi and so much more! Join us to learn more about building a multi-brand business!
Check their website out -- https://www.scaffidirg.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Cody Sauers, owner of Fat Kid Filly’s in Sioux Falls, SD. In this episode, Cody discusses food truck start-up, arena concession business building, overcoming adversity, live video marketing and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- www.fatkidfillys.com
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with David Meinert, owner of The 5 Point Café, Mecca Café & Huckleberry Square in Seattle, WA. In this episode, David discusses his love of diner concepts, the Lumineers rock band days, restaurant acquisition advice, leveraging technology and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.the5pointcafe.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Hass Aslami, Founder and CEO of Pizza 9 Hospitality Group in Albuquerque, NM. In this episode, Hass discusses the importance of great mentors, building a franchise system, solving ‘slow days’ with his fundraising platform Fundaxi and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.pizzaninehospitalitygroup.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tracy Molyneaux, partner of Coughlin’s Law Kitchen & Ale House in Pittsburgh, PA. In this episode, Tracy discusses becoming a boss, staffing challenges, digital marketing and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.eatatcoughlinslaw.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Mike Lardy, owner of Bravo Burritos in Saint Cloud, MN. In this episode, Mike discusses restaurant acquisition, improving and updating the business, consistent growth strategy, hot sauce biz, their three pronged catering approach and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.bravoburritos.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with David Jones, owner of Blazing Onion Restaurant Group out of New Castle, WA. In this episode, David discusses hybrid service models, leveraging technology, growth strategies, management team advice and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.blazingonion.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Adam Lampinstein, owner of The Hayden Diner & Cocktails in San Antonio, TX. In this episode, Adam discusses creating a scalable concept, delivering great value, tip pools, marketing for top-of-mind awareness and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.thehaydensa.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Campbell, owner of Cappy’s Café in New Port Beach, CA. In this episode, Tim discusses restaurant acquisitions, technology, Yelping, food influencers and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.cappyscafe.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Matteo Rachocki of Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meadville, PA. In this episode, Matteo discusses direct to retail channel, central kitchen, old-school marketing, franchising and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.voodoobrewery.com/
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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Isaiah Pitchford, partner at The 507 in Mankato, MN. In this episode, Isaiah discusses the impact of sports on leadership and coaching, restaurant stats, multi-channel marketing, restaurant tech and so much more! Join us for this awesome new episode!
Check their website out -- https://www.the5o7.com/
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