James Homan & Carolyn Iannone

For The Love of Business

Business EN ↓ 45 episodes

Join us as we host an honest conversation with the people behind our favorite local businesses on The North Fork of Long Island. We talk about what it really takes to run, survive & thrive in a seasonal location. Plus, all the challenges, rewards and magic that drive us everyday. Hosted by Carolyn Iannone from Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck, NY and Cody Homan of Braun Seafood in Cutchogue, NY

Author

James Homan & Carolyn Iannone

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Business

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Latest episode

Feb 27, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 45: Anthony from The Old Mill Inn 27.02.2026

Listen in on how Anthony succeeded in restoring The Old Mill in Mattituck. What felt like an impossible restoration, Anthony chose to see it as the one great opportunity life hands you- the chance to do something truly meaningful. We talk how the only way forward was through and how grit, vision, and community helped him get there!

Episode 44: Loaves & Fishes 05.12.2025

Listen in as siblings Karina & Stefan share the origins of Loaves & Fishes, from their Oma's humble 1980's market to the thriving third-generation brand it is today. They talk heritage, vision, and purpose and how they're carrying the family mission forward with intention, quality and heart!

Episode 43: Charlene from Blue Sage Day Spa 14.11.2025

Listen in on how Charlene creates calm in a chaotic world, her take on technology and trends and how her experience taught her where real beauty comes from!

Episode 42: Stephanie Sack & The North Fork Apothecary 07.11.2025

Listen in as Stephanie infuses purpose, creativity and connection in everything she does; why she is "the worst shopkeeper in the world," and how her shop has become more than a retail space. It's a gathering place for dreamers, doers and believers in the power of community & connection that keep us from giving up!

Episode 41: Hard truths about Hospitality & lessons from another North Fork high Season 30.10.2025

Cody & Carolyn catch up on wins & losses of the year (so far) & share some hard truths about hospitality. Plus, what we're working on next and all the good things to come! Welcome to Season 4!

Episode 40: Jerry from Jerry and the Mermaid 16.05.2025

Listen in to here how Jerry has taken the reins of his family's restaurant serving their community for over 30 years. He talks balancing new techniques and technology while keeping hospitality at the heart of everything he does with family, friends and fabulous food!

Episode 39: Stacey & Mary Bring Ecstatic Dance to the NOFO 09.05.2025

Listen in as Mary & Stacey turned an idea about dancing into a thriving community event that empowers and inspires. From pilates to breath work, they promote health & well being while building their businesses with faith & love, even when the outcome is uncertain!

Episode 38: Dr. Emily Anne McDonald, MD & Dr. Stephenie Pisacano, ND 04.04.2025

Listen to hear how two North Fork Doctors are transforming healthcare into functional, slow medicine by looking at the whole patient and creating a practice & a business that is healthier, more sustainable and more accessible to their community.

Episode 37: Rachel Goodale from Stroller Strong Mamas 14.03.2025

Listen in as Rachel tells us how she traded in a teaching career to start and grow her dream business in fitness & strength and is on a mission to lead by example for her kids, her family & her community! Tune in for great insights & advice!

Episode 36: Travis from (the new!) Panoramica, the Sunshine Shack & (the re-homed) Little Creek Oysters 06.03.2025

Listen in as Travis talks opening a business, moving a business, leading by example, creating a culture, being supported by a community of fierce followers & some of the best advice we’ve heard yet!!  Bonus! Check out Episode 12: Ian from Little Creek - and revisit the story of how it all began!

Episode 35: Tom & Carol from 8 Hands Farm in Cutchogue 15.02.2025

Listen in on how Tom & Carol left their corporate careers to start a grassroots farm. What started with a Subaru filled with sheep would turn into a functioning family farm challenging everything they thought they knew. With humor & grit they are proof that with enough perseverance, it is possible to promote real lasting change in the way a community looks at food.

Episode 34: Lizzie & Alie from Times Vintage in Greenport 15.01.2025

Lizzie and her crew created an eclectic vintage shop where everything has its own story, from clothes to records to clocks. Listen to hear how this small business thrives with passion for the past and the present.

Episode 33: Rita Ellis makes Magic- one event at a time! 13.12.2024

From throwing her parents an anniversary party when she was 13 to managing dozens of weddings a year, Rita has built her own business doing what she loves- planning and executing the perfect day with passion, problem solving & and some serious grit!

Episode 32: Another Summer in the Books & We're back! 21.09.2024

Listen in to hear about Cody's first Food Truck season, plus- the highs and the (honest) lows of summer 2024, and what we've got planned next!

Episode 31: Amber from Eastport General Store: expensive mistakes and the wisdom that comes with it all! 23.05.2024

Evolving, growing, and scaling back, Amber talks diving in, taking risks, expensive mistakes and the wisdom that comes with it all!

Episode 30: Carolyn makes a surprising argument for doing less & Cody buys a food truck! 03.05.2024

Listen in as we cover how "doing less" lead to a better bottom line (and the best winter yet!) the power of data driven decisions & a new food truck for Brauns!

Episode 29: Nicole Schwartz and the Art of Social Media 29.03.2024

Nicole built her business from one photo to over 40,000 instagram followers. Listen in to get her take on the positive power of promoting your business on social media, how she champions exposure for small local businesses, and the do's and don'ts of navigating negative feedback!

Episode 28: Kaitlyn Ferris combines Joy, Magic & Lighting as the East Ends Premier Wedding Photographer 20.03.2024

Kaitlyn knew she wanted to be an artist since preschool. Listen in on how she built her photography business on joy, passion, healthy boundaries and a solid community!

Episode 27: Christina from The Treatery & Ursula from Disset Chocolates 05.02.2024

Listen in to find out happens when you bet on yourself and do what sets your soul on fire! Christina from the Treatery and Ursula from Disset Chocolates turn sweets into success both in their respective businesses and with the power of joining forces! 

Episode 26: North Fork Chiropractor Dr. James Hinsch 26.01.2024

Listen in as Dr. Hinsch talks the power of encouragement, three things not to do when hiring, and how to take care of your mind & body!

Episode 25: Beekeeper Chris Kelly from North Fork Promise Land Apiaries 18.01.2024

Master Beekeeper Chris Kelly has powerful words of wisdom about bees, business and the magic that comes from truly listening to the world around us!

Episode 24: Dave from Cedar House B&B wears his Innkeeper hat with high energy and humor, which is vital for letting strangers sleep in your home! 11.01.2024

Listen in on how Dave Perrin from Cedar House B&B keeps himself inspired & manages his family and business under one roof with sincere hospitality and a very good sense of humor.

Episode 23: Danielle and Pam share their refreshing philosophy on business and life, the importance of staying positive and the one thing you need to own a business! 01.12.2023

Danielle and Pam from Mattituck Florist have worked together for over 20 years! Listen in on all the ways they "pump out beauty" into the world, one flower arrangement at a time!

Episode 22: Matt from 1943 Pizza Bar on starting a pizza truck, expanding his business, picking the right partner & managing stress! 17.11.2023

Listen in on this blast of an episode with Matt from 1943 Pizza Bar and Rolling in Dough Pizza Truck as he gets real on what it takes to keep it all rolling!

Episode 21: Lauren from Lombardi's Love Lane Market 06.11.2023

Listen in on how Lauren turns food into art, shares her super power for controlling the chaos & her biggest challenges yet.

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