Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Doug York is an Exeter, NH native. He left for college in New York City at the end of the last century and found music instead. Doug and his friend created the hip hop group Granite State which performed and released 3 albums until about 2016 when they disbanded. After working for the school system in Exeter, Doug decided mid-pandemic to open a coffee shop called 7North Coffee Company. Eric and Ja...

A Louisiana native, Ronnie was always enamored with Southern heritage and foodways. While earning his Bachelor's in Business Management, Ronnie spent every spare minute in small mom and pop kitchens and earned his college drinking money at a beloved barbecue joint. That experience changed his entire trajectory. In 2012, Ronnie and Phil created Blue Oak BBQ , changed the face of 'cue in NOLA and be...

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With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Philip Moseley. Growing up, this New Orleans native could be found in one of two places - in his kitchen learning family recipes from his mother or out in the yard mastering the grill with his father. In 2012, he partnered with Ronnie, his best friend, to create Blue Oak BBQ . Today, Phil's days mirror his childhood; he can be found dream...

With excitement, allow me to introduce today's guest, CEO and founder of Rever Networks , Paul Barron. Paul Barron has over 20 years in technology, media and business has created the perfect storm for what has become one of the fastest-growing technology, crypto, and investing platforms available. His mission started with helping Microsoft create the powerhouse developer community that has driven...

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Chef Frank Brigtsen and his wife Marna are the owners of Brigtsen's Restaurant , in the Riverbend neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans. Frank began his culinary career in 1973 while attending Louisiana State University. In 1979, he apprenticed at Commander's Palace Restaurant under the guidance of Chef Paul Prudhomme. In 1980, Frank became...

Working as a dish-washer all the way up to executive level management, Patrick has developed a service-centered style where knowledge, passion, and a drive to excel are paramount. After almost a decade of learning the trade by working in New York City, Patrick, bound to his North Carolina roots, moved his family back South and was hired as Butter NC's General Manager. Under his leadership, Butter...

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Owner of Banh Mi Boys , Peter Nguyen. New Orleans had been embracing Vietnamese food for some time before 2015 when Peter Nguyen opened Bahn Mi Boys, but when it was Peter's turn, he wanted to do something different, that was when he decided to own the Banh Mi niche. Prior to opening Banh Mi Boy, Peter had ZERO restaurant experience. Six...

David Helbraun is the Founding Partner and Chairman of Helbraun Levey . Prior to founding the firm in 2005, David opened and owned Pyramid Coffee Company, a multi-unit coffee bar/cafe company based in Manhattan. He is a lifelong entrepreneur who has been running successful businesses in New York City for years. David recently served as the Chair of the Hospitality Law Committee of the NYC Bar Asso...

Kevin Cornish opened the original KC's Rib Shack in 1998. Prior to that he owned a printing company in Manchester, NH, as well as a rock club in Miami. The rock club lasted about 5 years from late 80's to mid-90's when he returned to Manchester. After barbecue-ing with friends he decided to open up his own restaurant. The first location was in Litchfield, NH and had only a handful of tables. The c...

With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Emeritus Faculty of  The Hotel School of Cornell University , Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels...

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Carol Lawrence. Carol has over 30 years of experience managing and marketing various restaurants, including her own. She started at the age of 12 peeling potatoes. From there she worked her way up to the dishwasher, line cook, at Belmont Hall before making her way to the Weathervane Restaurant where she waitresses for two weeks before bei...

With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Emeritus Faculty of  The Hotel School of Cornell University , Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels...

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Chef Gary Kim. Chef Kim was Born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to the United States when he was 5 years old. Eventually he and his family found themselves in Portsmouth, NH, where Gary attended high school. Gary had always been drawn to the kitchen, but it wasn't until he was with the Black Birch that he started taking his career seriou...

With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Emeritus Faculty of  The Hotel School of Cornell University , Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels...

  With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Chef Ferrel Alvarez. Ferrel break into the industry at the age 15 dishwashing, working as a prep cook, and eventually graduating from Cincinnati Culinary Arts Academy in 1998. Ferrell made his way to Tampa, Florida to further his professional career working at country clubs and the Tampa landmark, Mise en Place. Mise en Place founder, C...

  Check out Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies On Top by Bo Burlingham as mentioned in today's episode. Check out episode 705 with Krimsey Lilleth. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join  Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the  Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the priv...

With Excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, chef Jeannie Pierola. Jeannie Pierola grew up working in her family's beachside resort just outside of Tampa. When Jeannie got older she was able to convince her parents to open a restaurant. Like most first-time restaurant owners, Jeanie realized she had much to learn and decided she better go work for someone who knew what they were doi...

The final episode of The Story of 7North features a conversation between Jared, Eric, Doug and Jeremiah about ego and pride. Pride can take you quite far, but once you arrive at your goal, what then? This is a shorter episode, an epilogue of sorts. Thank you for coming on this journey with us. The Story of 7North is a co-production of Restaurant Unstoppable, Su Madre Podcasts, and 7North Coffee Co...

In episode 3, Doug's mentors echoed the same major criticism for Doug: he needs more balance in his life and in his business. This episode heavily features a conversation between Jared, the host, and Doug's wife, Beth York, all about work/life balance. We get to hear her side of the story, finally, in a revealing and candid conversation about what it's like to share a life with someone as driven,...

In episode 3 we will explore how Doug obtained mentors within his community to help him open 7North Coffee Company. We will hear from Jeremiah Vernon of Vernon Family Farm in Newfields, New Hampshire, and Kath Gallant of Blue Moon Evolution in Exeter, New Hampshire. We will also hear from Doug's very first employee, someone who sees Doug as his own mentor. The Story of 7North is a co-production of...

At the end of chapter 1 we were informed that Doug York, owner of 7North Coffee Company, used to be a successful rapper as a part of the rap group Granite State, based in New Hampshire. In this episode we will explore how becoming a successful rapper helped Doug on his current journey as a restaurateur. The Story of 7North is a co-production of Restaurant Unstoppable, Su Madre Podcasts, and 7North...

Welcome to episode 1 of The Story of 7North, a co-production of Restaurant Unstoppable, Su Madre Podcasts, and 7North Coffee Company. This is a nonfiction, narrative-driven podcast. It is meant to be consumed in order. The Story of 7North is the the story of Doug York, an Exeter, NH native who opened a coffee shop during a pandemic. Doug had never owned a business prior to the conception of 7North...

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guests: Rudy Miick and Bob Sloop. Rudy Miick is the man behind a Miick consulting in Bob Sloop runs Kaizen Management. In today's episode we explore alternative means for a more equitable business model. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join  Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a communi...

With Excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Founder, and Owner of Halelife Bakery , Laura McCutcheon. Laura's diverse background in the world of marketing, advertising, branding, and business development for non-profits and corporations set her up well for success in the food and beverage industry. After being diagnosed with celiac disease, and having a son who also suffered from h...