Today I sat down with co owner of Vida Mexican & Tequila and Salt and Pearl in the Riviera Village of Redondo Beach, CA, my long time friend, Justin Essman.

In this episode we discuss many topics including our time together working at a restaurant, Justin's nightlife promotions company, learning the ins and outs of managing a bar and restaurant in Hermosa Beach, and finally, opening two of his own restaurants in Redondo Beach. We chat also chat about work ethic and balancing dad life outside of work.

(00:00:00) Intro/ How We Met

(00:05:05) The Rise of LTW

(00:16:47) OWL Festival

(00:28:48) LTW to Sharkeez

(00:37:27) Tower 12

(00:51:48) Meeting Mickey

(01:03:47) Opening Vida

(01:17:44) Salt and Pearl

(01:27:19) Bella Vita

(01:39:00) Final Advice and Closing Thoughts