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Von'Dre Smith is an ex -chef and former Google employee who now is the owner of Atmosfera , a digital marketing agency that works specifically with restaurants in helping them dominate these platforms, and drive sales.  He is super fun, and has built a company that provides detailed marketing strategies for restaurants of all shapes and sizes.  

Blake Haggett is a commercial real estate advisor from Boise, Idaho with a deep understanding of commercial real estate investing — The ins and outs of development, consulting and on-site management—and how to bring excitement to usually a boring Industry filled with stuffy "suits" . But we really got to know each other through social media - his personal brand is sophisticated and easy to relate...

Your brand is your voice. It's who you are when you're not there, its' what you stand for and what your customers connect with. On this episode, I am joined by my friend and branding/design guru Claudia del Castillo. We discuss what it takes to build a brand and what your restaurant should be focusing on as we move into new landscape.  Claudia has and continues to work with me on a variety of proj...

Michael Chernow is the founder of Seamore's in New York City and also the co-founder of T he Meatball Shop and co-founder of the plant based function beverage brand Well Well . Michael joined me from his upstate NY home to talk about the current state of his stores and where he sees the industry headed  and what opportunities ( hint: maybe not a restaurant) he sees in the months and years ahe...

Elizabeth Tilton is the Founder + CEO of Oyster Sunday, a hospitality services group based in New Orleans and New York City with a mission to build a sustainable and supportive infrastructure for the food and beverage industry. Their website is filled with incredible free resources including their Critical Path Tool which is a must any and all operators faced with the task of re-opening their rest...

When I first started in commercial real estate, I jumped on LinkedIn to see what was going on and there were just a handful of professionals who were on there and contributing on daily basis. One of them was this guy, Barry Wolfe. Barry is a Senior Managing Director of Investments at Marcus & Millichap where he works with developers, investors, 1031 exchange buyers in helping them to acquire,...

Barbecue heiress Amy Mills, daughter of barbecue legend Mike Mills, is considered the industry’s go-to girl for all things barbecue. She is the James Beard Award-nominated author of Peace, Love and Barbecue, a television personality, and a branding, marketing and PR pro. Her company, OnCue Consulting , offers premiere barbecue industry education and she consults with restaurants and barbecuers wor...

On this episode I am joined by Bill Taibe . Bill is the Executive Chef and owner of three restaurants in Westport , CT - The Whelk, Jessup Hall and Kawa Ni.  He is not only is he a well respected restaurateur and extremely thoughtful and talented chef, he is an innovator, and overall super nice guy, who I consider a friend.   All three of his restaurants remain open for pick up and delivery. 

Chef Matt Storch is the owner of Match Burger & Lobster (@matchburgerlobster) in Westport, CT  and Match (@matchsono) in Norwalk, CT. He is a veteran in the industry and in the face of COVID-19 he has pulled off an impressive 'pivots' in his launching of Match Provisions. 

Chris and I have a lot in common, which is why I thought he was the perfect guest for the show. He loves dogs, he is a former chef/restaurant owner , and now works in commercial real estate as a tenant rep advisor focusing on national restaurant and entertainment concepts - sounds very familiar. 

Bill and I met a few years ago when we did a pop-up at his shop, Humbolt & Jackson in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Bill has recently ( very recently) sold his "baby" and his now looking at what's next. His insight into what it takes to put a concept together is priceless, and his passion for the restaurant  industry is something I really admire. 

I thought it was important to hear from actual chefs right now. Real chef/owners who are on the frontlines taking care of their staff and providing meals for their community. Constantine is the owner of 8 North Broadway in Nyack, NY and 273 Kitchen in Harrison, NY. He not only a great chef, he’s a great person , and true friend.

I first met Matt Read working at Ogilvy & Mather an advertising agency I worked for right out of college. It was a great gig, that paid next to nothing, but had a ton of really great perks, and Matt and I took full advantage of all of them. In addition to being an all around good guy, Matt is the co-producer of Spatchcock Funk, a YouTube show who's motto is Dope Food + Strong Drinks = Great Storie...

 Beth Azor, aka the Canvassing Queen™, is the founder and owner of Azor Advisory Services, a commercial real estate advisory/investment firm based in South Florida, who travels the country consulting with, and training associates in the commercial real estate industry. Beth is also, a landlord, and this episode she gives us her perspective on the current COVID-19 pandemic, and how she is comm...

Gabe is a Landlord Rep for Regency Centers in South Florida, handling the leasing of 3.3 million square feet of retail space across 26 shopping centers. If you’re a restaurant owner, listen to what Gabe has to say in regards to what it takes to convince a landlord that you’re the right fit for their property. Also, why we both miss Blockbuster.

Chef Trevor is the chef/owner of Fable Kitchen (@fablekitchen) in Vancouver, British Columbia and is on a mission to redefine "bad ass chef culture".  He is launching a support community of hospitality professionals can reach out if they are looking for help or just want to improve their current situation. 

@jihvd and I partnered up 9 months ago, and have spent a lot of time talking about social media, music, sports, and everything in between. This time we turned the mic on as we headed to a video shoot for one of my listings and discussed what is holding most of you back from creating content.

I recorded this right after I had a conversation with my partner at the restaurant. I have a gut feeling that a lot of you are having the same issue.

A little motivation if you are thinking of opening your own restaurant.

Jimmy Oddone is a residential real estate agent at Keller Williams in White Plains, NY, but if you ask me he has "Future Restaurateur" written all over him.  Jimmy grew up in the restaurant life, and even as he started his new career in real estate, Jimmy worked in not one, but two restaurants to help pay the bills.  Head over to his Instagram, as he has taken on the challenge of do...

Mike Knapick has the rare destination of being named Franchisee of the Year with two different national brands (Jimmy John's 2008 & Bar Louie 2018), Knapick’s entrepreneurial passion still lies in developing future leaders for his teams. He is currently the Managing Partner of a few franchises, Dunkin Donuts, Bar Louie and Corelife. As well as the fun and unique concept called Pedal Pub.

When happens when you invite two kids from the Bronx into the studio to talk about restaurants, social media, and everything in between? Some real talk that’s what happens.

On this episode, I am joined by two local restaurant legends - Giovanni Cucullo (Pop's Espresso Bar & Maria)  & Gene Christian Baca (Walter's Hot Dogs) and we talk about the future of third party delivery, what its like running the family legacy, and how to really take time for yourself and avoid burnout.  

Jim Martin is a Certified Public Account (CPA) who grew up in the restaurant business. These days he spends his time advising restaurant operators how to effectively manage the finances of their business. In this episode he outlines some of the basic steps you need to take to make sure your hard earned money is making its way to the bottom line.

You may have heard the term "virtual kitchen"  or "virtual restaurant" quite a bit lately, but what does it mean? A virtual kitchen or ghost kitchen, is a restaurant that has no dining room, no storefront, and exists only online, where customers can order their food for delivery only. On this episode I am joined by Jon Brennan, the founder of Flavorism, a virtual restaurant in Stamford, CT.