Welcome back to 21 Minutes With… the man who turned a home kitchen experiment into a bagel brand people line up for.

This week, Brittany sat down with Jeff Perera, Co-founder of Jeff’s Bagel Run, to break down how a layoff, a craving for better bagels, and a whole lot of trial and error sparked one of Florida’s fastest-growing bagel spots.

From his early beginnings baking bagels at home to opening 26 locations across multiple states, Jeff shares how he built Jeff’s Bagel Run grew through its community & authenticity. Our conversation dives into scaling without losing soul, letting go of control as the brand grows, and how technology quietly supports culture behind the scenes. Jeff also opens up about leadership lessons and franchising realities and why building systems that help people succeed matters more than perfection.

This episode is for anyone building from something from scratch. See how Jeff’s Bagel Run grew by staying committed to its craft and the community behind it.

Check out the NEW Jeff's Bagel Run location in Tampa: 3810 W Neptune St, Suite B1, Tampa, FL 33629

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