Corner Stories

Anyone have a quarter? Greg chats with Royce D'Orazio, founder and owner of Royce's Arcade Warehouse in Chatsworth, California. Hear how Royce 'accidentally' discovered his passion for retro-style arcade gaming through his career as a producer, and ended up with a hot spot for private events or hangouts for all ages!

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a movie poster is worth an epic adventure. Greg sits down with Paul Shipper, one of the top freelance movie poster artists in the business, discussing how to navigate a passion for art into a successful career. Through his talents and vision, he has gone on to create official posters for major projects that include Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Ready Player One, and many others!

One man's trash is another man's corner story! In this episode, Greg joins "Tall Rob" Burakoff on a hunt for hidden treasures in estate and garage sales, then discusses how he left his job on Wall St to pursue his lifelong hobby and convert it into a successful business. Hidden gems are everywhere, and when you search hard enough, you can uncover some incredible memorabilia stashed away in the most inconspicuous places!

Just in time for summer, this episode is sizzling with some great small business insight! Greg talks to Mark Graham, sales and engineering manager for Grilla Grills. Grilla Grills was born from the idea of two men in the construction industry on a fishing trip, wondering how they could make pellet smoker grills differently. Fast forward just a few years later, and this business is smoking! Hear the story behind the flames and how this idea has bloomed into a summer staple!

Anyone up for a drink? Greg sits down with Colin Campbell, a Scotsman transplanted to America with a true Scottish love for Whiskey. Growing up in generations of whiskey distilling, he founded Cadée Distillery in 2013, which means "pure" in Gaelic, on Whidbey Island off of the coast of Washington State. The shoreline and Pacific Northwestern weather make conditions for distilling very similar to that of his home country, and the love for whiskey is pretty much identical.

George Carlin once said in his famous 'A place for my stuff' routine, "A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff." Greg sits down with Jacqui Knapp of Get It Moving! LA who specializes in clutter removal and home organization. From her upbringing as a fashion designer and producer in the film and television industry, hear how Jacqui transitioned to helping people and estates get their lives in order - materialistically speaking - and created a successful business in doing so!

In this fresh-brewed episode of Corner Stories, Greg makes the long journey to beautiful downtown Burbank to meet with Kerry Kroll, founder and owner of Romancing the Bean Cafe and The New Deal Restaurant. Hear Kerry's expertise on the importance of sourcing fresh, local products, owning your real estate, and her daughter's impact on the aesthetics of this boutique shop!

Find more at https://www.romancingthebeancafe.com

Greg is across the pond to visit an unexpected gem in London serving up fresh... cereal!? Alan and Gary Keery opened up Cereal Killer Cafe in 2014 and it has since exploded into a small chain that spans across the UK and into the Middle East. In this quirky little hangout, they offer over 50 types of cereal from all over the world, as well as cereal-inspired treats like cereal milk ice cream and cereal alcohol.

For more information on them, visit http://www.cerealkillercafe.co.uk

Greg wraps up his trip to New York City's Small Business Expo with incredible women who make great impacts on their communities. Author Christina Daves gives insider tips on how business owners can break through the publicity hurdle, Katja Trieu shares her passion for Vietnamese cuisine, and Mona Lisa achieved huge success in a tough salon industry. 

Find more here: Christina Daves - www.chirstinadaves.com Falansai Vietnamese Kitchen - www.falansai.com The Cut Gallery - www.thecutgallery.com

May the force be with you! Greg ventures into the Scum and Villainy bar located in the heart of Hollywood, CA. What started as a pop-up bar dedicated to comic culture and science fiction has now turned into a bustling and successful staple along Hollywood Boulevard. Mimicking the famous cantina from Star Wars, this electrifying watering hole gives customers a true fantasy to talk about their favorite con characters, and even dress up to complete the experience!