Restaurant Influencers
Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue on Succeeding in the Reaction Business
Interview with Bar Rescue Star and Executive Producer Jon Taffer about defeating self doubt, keeping authenticity intact, and being in the reaction business.
Condado Tacos CMO Sara Kear on Creating a Strategic Digital Footprint
Interview with Condado Tacos' Chief Marketing Officer Sara Kear about how to use social media for business and being forced to pivot.
Borekas Founder Uzi Wizman on Creating a Food Business from Social Media
Interview with Uzi Wizman, founder of Borekas and PSY Street Kitchen, about growing a brand from an Instagram Story and sharing culture with the world.
Dirty Dough Founder Bennett Maxwell on Mental Fitness and Podcasting with Purpose
Interview with Dirty Dough Founder Bennett Maxwell about his inspirational mission, creating balanced social media content, and podcasting with purpose.
Pepper Lunch Team on Seizing Unique Opportunities for Global Growth
Interview with Pepper Lunch executive team Troy Hooper, Yuto Tago, and Sumio Matsumoto about Japanese hospitality and the "DIY Teppanyaki" brand story.
Lawrence Longo of Off the Menu on the Secret to Business Partnerships
Longo discusses his unique dining concept created out of providing access to food items that are not on the menu at popular restaurants.
Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets on Inviting Customers to Take a Deliberate Pause
Interview with Busboys and Poets COO Joy Zarembka about operating an inviting restaurant, being a stage for the community to connect, and the importance of feedback.
Steve Chang of Copa Vida on Building Organic Community in Coffee Shops
Interview with Copa Vida Owner Steve Chang about building community, the "Go. Enjoy. Experience." mantra, and how technology helps restaurants adapt.
Shootz Restaurant CEO Harold Walters on Connecting with a Large, Organic Audience
Interview with Shootz CEO about the benefits of using the Ovation platform, switching to Toast from Clover, and the importance of digital media.
Honeygrow Founder Justin Rosenberg on Making Customers Happy with Kick Ass Service
Interview with honeygrow CEO/Founder about having a timeline to make mistakes, learning to manage up, and finding joy in your work.
Sam Fonseca of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on Simplicity for Successful Restaurants
Interview with Roll-Em-Up Taquitos COO Sam Fonseca about the power of social media, adjusting for customer expectations, and keeping Mama Karen's legacy alive.
Andy Hooper of Hart House on Pioneering a Plant-Based Revolution
Interview with Andy Hooper of Hart House about co-founding the modern restaurant company with Kevin Hart, making plant-based food accessible to all, and investing in employees.
Charles Bililies of Souvla on Creating a Fast-Fine Greek Restaurant
Interview with Founder/CEO of Souvla Charles Bililies about being a fast-fine restaurant, believing in an entrepreneurial vision, and how Toast technology revamped his tech stack.
Guga of GUGA FOODS on Breaking the Rules of BBQ and Social Media
Interview with Guga of Guga Foods about becoming a YouTube Sensation, the power of content collaboration, and his book Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules.
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.