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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. In this episode, Mike Ungaro sits down with John Spagnola, Founder and CEO of Ublendit Spirits, and long-time business partner Ryan Buckholdt to discuss how they’re breaking through one of the toughest industries in America. They share how Ublendit evolved from private label spirits into award winning brands like Hideout Vodka, now available across MGM Resorts in Las Vegas.

How to navigate the three tier system and distributor power without getting squeezed on price

• Why building with operators first turns private label spirits into lasting, profitable house brands

• How to use bartender and operator feedback to create products that actually stay on the back bar

• How smart collaborations with celebrities and bands can turn spirits into must have collector items

• How direct to consumer platforms like Liquor Drip can help restaurants turn signature drinks into shippable retail products

To learn more or connect with John Spagnola and the Ublendit team, visit LiquorDrip.com or reach out directly at [email protected]

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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. In this episode, Mike Ungaro sits down with Marc Pfenninger, CEO of Studios Architecture, the global design firm behind some of the most inventive hospitality and workplace spaces in the world. Including Eataly’s iconic food halls. Marc is drawn to the complex challenges others avoid. He shares how curiosity, coaching, and culture shape his leadership, why great design starts with listening, and how he and his team are helping reimagine San Pedro Fish Market’s legacy location with purpose and intention. This conversation explores creativity, trust, and the power of designing spaces that tell a story.

In this episode, you will learn about:

- Why every great design begins with understanding culture, values, and vision

- How leadership, coaching, and trust shape Marc’s approach to running a global firm

- Why complex projects require clarity, patience, and a willingness to challenge assumptions

- How Studios designs restaurants and hospitality spaces that feel intentional, not transactional

- The vision behind rebuilding the San Pedro Fish Market legacy location for the next 49 years

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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. In this episode, Mike Ungaro sits down with John Parkhurst and Michael Bibeau from Trucordia, a fast-growing national brokerage helping restaurant operators, developers, and builders manage risk with clarity and confidence.

With backgrounds in hospitality, underwriting, and real-world operations, John and Michael break down why insurance is more than paperwork, how storytelling lowers premiums, and how the right coverage can save a business when disaster strikes. From nightclub claims to cyber attacks to the power of carriers that understand your story, this conversation reveals how smart protection keeps bold ideas alive.

In this episode, you will learn about:

- Why hospitality experience matters when choosing an insurance partner

- How storytelling and transparency help underwriters understand your business

- The hidden risks restaurant operators overlook until it is too late

- How cyber fraud, reputational harm, and slip-and-falls really impact the industry

- Why the right coverage can save a business during a crisis or major disruption

Check out Trucordia Online: https://www.trucordia.com/

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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. In this episode, Mike Ungaro sits down with Chris Lowe, a former Disney executive, former mayor of Placentia, and trusted advisor to cities and developers. Chris shares lessons from helping launch global Disney projects and explains why Anaheim’s public-private collaboration, culture of problem solving, and long-term vision make it a rare place for businesses to thrive.

From the decision not to sell gum at Disneyland to the power of building relationships, this conversation shows how details, partnerships, and patience turn bold ideas into real destinations.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• What Chris learned leading Disney development projects across the world
• How Anaheim became a model for collaboration between cities and businesses
• Why details and guest experience defined Walt Disney’s original vision
• The OC Vibe project and what it means for Anaheim’s future
• Why San Pedro Fish Market’s culture and family story would fit perfectly in Anaheim

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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market and co-creator of the Kings of Fi$H TV series, sits down with Adam Carrillo, CEO of Partake Collective and Vice President at Sunstone Management, to talk about how innovation and community investment are shaping the next chapter of the restaurant industry.

From ghost kitchens in Long Beach and Los Angeles to partnerships that power local economic growth, Adam explains how Partake helps chefs and operators expand without the massive overhead of traditional brick and mortar. He shares how flexible kitchens, cold storage, and event staging space create new revenue streams for independent restaurateurs and caterers, and how tools like OrderDirect.ai are helping them own their customer data, boost margins, and drive loyalty.

They also explore how public-private partnerships and smart finance can bring new life to cities, turning empty spaces into hubs of food, creativity, and connection. It is a conversation about vision, innovation, and the business of feeding communities.

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Partake Collective: https://www.partakecollective.com/

Order Direct AI: https://orderdirect.ai/

Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market and co-creator of the Kings of Fi$H TV series, sits down with lifelong friend John Bacich and San Pedro Fish Market founder Tommy Amalfitano to trace a story that began in 1956.

From immigrant grandparents and kindergarten friendships to a $500 deal at Norm’s Landing that sparked a legacy, John and Tommy revisit the characters, hard lessons, and lucky breaks that shaped the Market. You will hear about building decks plank by plank, learning to make cioppino from Mackie, the permit showdown that turned on a small act of kindness, and the work ethic that carried from cold fish counters to corporate boardrooms.

They also look at today’s realities. QR codes and 1,600 seats may speed service, but the goal is still the same. Stay close to guests, keep the culture, and make every visit feel personal. It is a conversation about friendship, family, and the kind of leadership that lasts.

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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market and co-creator of the Kings of Fi$H TV series, sits down with Ron Macklin, engineer turned leadership coach and founder of The Macklin Connection. After decades of leading high-performing teams, Ron built a method to help people connect, build trust, and create results that last.

At MacklinConnection, the mission is simple: help leaders become the kind of people others choose to follow. It’s a philosophy that has reshaped how the Ungaro family leads at San Pedro Fish Market, from defining their “stand” to getting everyone rowing in the same direction. Mike shares how Ron’s seven-step Macklin Method changed the way they communicate, build culture, and show up for one another every day.

It’s a conversation about trust, connection, and leadership that sticks, not just in business but in life.

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Connect With Ron Macklin

- The Macklin Connection: https://www.macklinconnection.com/

- The Story In Your Head Podcast: https://www.macklinconnection.com/leadership-business-culture-podcast

- Everyone Is Afraid: https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Afraid-Fable-Friendship-Flourishing-ebook/dp/B0CK587QXZ?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market and co-creator of the Kings of Fi$H TV series, shares the wild story behind the time they turned the Market into a full-blown cooking competition.

Inspired by Guy Fieri’s Grocery Games, the Kings of Fi$H crew dropped a group of chefs into the chaos of the Market with one rule: figure it out. They had no idea where the fridges or freezers were, wandered into the wrong kitchens, and somehow still managed to cook up seafood masterpieces amid ice, boxes, and confusion.

Judged by Jennifer Ungaro and Orlando “Big and Sexy,” with surprise appearances from Henry Ungaro and the late Tommy Jr., the episode became one of the funniest and most unpredictable moments in Kings of Fi$H history.

What started as a spontaneous experiment turned into a fan-favorite season that captured the spirit of San Pedro: raw, hilarious, and full of heart.

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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market and co-creator of the Kings of Fi$H TV series, takes us behind the scenes of one of the most over-the-top seafood spectacles ever created: the legendary Triple XL Tray.

What started as a spontaneous “Super Tray” collaboration with Foodbeast turned into a full-blown PR storm featuring Corona, a six-foot custom steel tray, and over 100 pounds of seafood piled high for the cameras. Local news crews, politicians, developers, and food bloggers swarmed to witness the madness. A viral moment that proved the only limit to hospitality is imagination.

From whole fried fish and crabs to scallops, shrimp, and mountains of garlic bread, the Triple XL Tray wasn’t just a meal, it was a statement. And though customers called for years asking how to order one, its true legacy was showing how bold ideas can create unforgettable stories that ripple far beyond the table.



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Welcome to Fi$H Factor, where multi-generational grit meets visionary hustle. In this episode, Mike Ungaro, CEO of San Pedro Fish Market, is joined by his brother Henry Ungaro and his sister Jennifer Ungaro live on stage at the US Foods Food Fanatics Forum. Hosted by Shawn Walchef, the conversation dives into the power of storytelling, family, and building for the next generation.

From sweeping floors as kids to serving millions of guests a year, the Ungaro family opens up about what it really takes to run one of America’s busiest restaurants. They share how the Kings of Fi$H series on Amazon Prime turned content into a lifeline during eviction battles, why authenticity builds loyalty, and how expansion plans in Monterey and beyond are shaping the family’s legacy. Along the way, they remind fellow operators that every restaurant has a story worth telling. If you do not share it, someone else will.

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