Closed Monday

Closed Monday

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Closed Monday episodes

  • NRO #52 : David Leonardo | CEO - Chill N Nitrogen Ice Cream - Building A Better Franchise

    David Leonardo is a senior executive with a background in developing regional and multi-national brands through franchising. His extensive experience working with private equity groups, developers, and multi-concept operators to help expand the growth of such well-known concepts as Burger King, Arby's, and Wing Wing Cafe. 

    With David at the helm, Chill N Nitrogen Ice Cream was recent named to QSR Magazine's 40/40 List for 2021 as one of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casual brands.

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    43 min
  • NRO #51 : Eric Cacciatore | Host , "Restaurant Unstoppable" - #openanyway
    Eric Cacciatore is the Founder and Host of the #1 rated restaurant podcast, "Restaurant Unstoppable". His show has been a resource for me since I stumbled across it while feeling the pains, and frustrations of opening my first restaurant back in 2012. The show has nearly 800 (!!) episodes, and counting, and is a resource for aspiring hospitality professionals or any professional seeking personal growth in their career.  Each episode is features, advice, recommendations and mentorship from the most innovative thought leaders the hospitality industry has to offer.  
    He also has a tremendous network of past guests and fellow entrepreneurs on his website which can be found by clicking here.
    Check it out, and let him know I sent you.
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    1 hr 17 min
  • NRO #50: Aviva Sonenreich | TikTok & Supporting Local Restaurants

    Her dad started taking her to the warehouses as a child and her Grandfather bought his first warehouse in Denver in 1964.

    Today she walks the freshly paved grounds of that same property. Her purpose in life is to continue her family's legacy and to serve Colorado's commercial real estate community as an ethical leader to show that success and ethics in real estate do not have to conflict.

    Even more impressive than her commercial real estate acumen is her TIK TOK and what she is doing to support independent restaurants in Denver.

    If you're in Denver - and looking for some space - TEXT HER! 303-529-1218 - or DM her on Tiktok!


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    41 min
  • NRO #49 : Steve Raggiani & Joe Scalo - 8it app | Changing The Food Review Game

    I love me some disruptors! 

    Steve Raggiano & Joe Scalo - the founders and creators of the 8it app - are doing just that, changing the food review game.  Did you know that a lot of these food review apps/sites are "pay to play"? What about the smaller shops that have killer food, but don't have the PR machine behind them, or even the cash to get recognized? That's where 8it app comes in! Listen to how they are putting the power of the restaurant review in the hands of people, people we know and trust!

    Download the 8it app here.


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    47 min
  • NRO #48 : Dan Rowe | The Future of Franchising

    For the past 20 years, Dan has built Fransmart into one of the largest restaurant franchise development firms in the world, specializing in finding the next big thing at the earliest possible stage.

    Dan has sold over 5,000 franchises worldwide - while launching the franchise programs for concepts such as QDOBA, 5 Guys, The Halal Guys, Slapfish, and many others.

    Dan is also, the co-Managing Partner at Kitchen Fund and along with  FranInvest, have invested in Sweetgreen, Cava, by Chloe, Slapfish, and Curry Up Now.

    Dan has been a multi-unit Franchisee, master franchisee, franchisor, angel investor, private equity fund managing partner, speaker, published writer, and sits on the at the National Restaurant Association.


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    41 min
  • NRO #47 : Cristiana Crin | Design, Layout & Functionality in Your Restaurant

    Cristiana is a woman who traveled to a different continent in her 20’ by herself, just for one purpose. Adventure.


    She found her dream and she makes it count. Her company’s slogan couldn’t be more clear - "We convert spaces into memorable experiences."

    “At Perpetuum Designs, I built a reputation for turning heads. When people walk into a space that we designed, they stop; they look around; they acknowledge that they are experiencing something different. “


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    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restaurantsandrealestate?source=h5_m 

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    43 min
  • NRO #46: Rob Feinstein | The Man Who Gave Me My First Shot As A Chef
    Rob Feinstein is the founder of Allgood Builders,  and co-founder of STUDIO ONE architects- a boutique design-build firm specializing in bar, restaurant,  retail, and mid-rise residential and private residences.  They are responsible for the launch of 30 + restaurants.
    Rob is also the co-founder and designer of SOAPBOX - an exclusive line of ready to assemble furniture designed for the hospitality industry as well as the residential market.
    Soapbox has been featured in  Food and Wine Magazine, Real Simple, as well as Fast Company. And has installations at WeWork, Breather, and Red Bull.
    But most importantly - Rob is the man who gave me my first ever chef job.
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    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restaurantsandrealestate?source=h5_m
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    1 hr 4 min
  • NRO #45: Mario "The Monk" Trotta | Do Restaurant Owners Need A Personal Brand?

    Mario Trotta aka "The Monk" is a spiritual entrepreneur, mortgage banker, & real estate marketer. Mario is best known these days for being the Founder & Talent Recruiter of The Marketing Monks, a full-service global marketing agency. Mario helps top-producing Mortgage LO's & Real Estate Agents find their competitive edge and share unique and impactful stories through personal branding and social media marketing. Mario has worked with real estate professionals from Compass, Douglas Elliman, Citizens Bank, & other top-tier organizations. 

    CONNECT:

    TEXT : (914) 996-4569 - any questions, comments, or if you just want to talk shop.

    EMAIL : [email protected] - straight business.

    AND, DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleinserra

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuiy3a6JnMAs7vwXrGhWfg/videos?view_as=subscriber

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restaurantsandrealestate?source=h5_m

    Twitter: @kyleinserra

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyleinserrarealestate

    55 min
  • NRO #44 : Dara Pollak | The Skinny Pig, Inc - @skinnypignyc

    Dara Pollak is the founder of The Skinny Pig Inc., a consulting company specializing in digital content and social media. She's also the owner and operator of The Skinny Pig NYC (www.theskinnypignyc.com), a food-centric website covering restaurants, travel, and recipes.

    In addition, Dara is a recipe developer and video producer, creating cooking "how-to" videos for the web and social media. Past partners include Fresh Direct, Coastal Living Mag, Thrillist, McCormick, T-Fal, Martin's Potato Rolls, Chobani, P&G, and more.

    Last but not least, Dara is a social media and branding consultant as well as a social media influencer (@skinnypignyc - 91K+ followers on Instagram) for Public Relations and Hospitality groups in the Tri-State area. Where she writes press releases, pitches media, creates custom content, organizes custom event executions, and maintains the digital presence for brands/restaurants. 


    CONNECT:

    TEXT : (914) 996-4569 - any questions, comments, or if you just want to talk shop.

    EMAIL : [email protected] - straight business.

    AND, DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleinserra

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuiy3a6JnMAs7vwXrGhWfg/videos?view_as=subscriber

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restaurantsandrealestate?source=h5_m

    Twitter: @kyleinserra

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyleinserrarealestate


    40 min
  • NRO #43 : Bobby Stuckey | Master Sommelier & Restaurateur

    Bobby is the Owner and Master Sommelier of the Frasca Food and Wine Group in Boulder Colorado, which includes  Frasca Food and Wine, Pizzeria Locale, Tavernetta as well his wine bar Sunday Vinyl.  Bobby is also one of the founding members of the Independent Restaurant Coalition - fighting on the behalf of independent restaurant owners affected by COVID 19.

    Click HERE to sign the letter to Congress!

    CONNECT:

    TEXT : (914) 996-4569 - any questions, comments, or if you just want to talk shop.

    EMAIL : [email protected] - straight business.


    AND, DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyleinserra

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuiy3a6JnMAs7vwXrGhWfg/videos?view_as=subscriber

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restaurantsandrealestate?source=h5_m

    Twitter: @kyleinserra

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyleinserrarealestate


    38 min

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