Miami Marine Stadium could become Miami’s answer to the Sydney Opera House and Red Rocks, but only if the city chooses to bring it back.

Richard Heisenbottle has spent his career saving historic buildings that others were prepared to demolish. From New York’s Cast Iron District to Miami’s Freedom Tower, Coral Gables City Hall, the Miami Woman’s Club, and some of South Florida’s most important landmarks, his work has helped preserve the architecture and history that define our cities.

Now, he is fighting for one of Miami’s most iconic structures: Miami Marine Stadium.

Designed by legendary Cuban architect Hilario Candela when he was only 28 years old, Miami Marine Stadium is a masterpiece of Brutalist architecture, engineering, music history, and waterfront design. Richard explains why the stadium can be restored, how it could become a world-class entertainment destination, and why the August 18 vote could determine its future.

In this conversation, he shares:

⏱️ Timestamps:

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Listen to my podcasts on:

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Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

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#RichardHeisenbottle #MiamiMarineStadium #MiamiArchitecture #HistoricPreservation #BrutalistArchitecture #MiamiHistory #AdaptiveReuse #IndustryTalksHospitality

In this episode, Emi Guerra sits down one-on-one with Otto Othman — CEO & founder of Pincho (formerly

Pincho Factory) — to talk about the real story behind building a burger brand from the ground up.

From launching with $77K and literally having $6.27 in the bank, to winning Burger Bash, scaling pains at “3

locations,

” and the moment Otto decided franchising wasn’t worth it (and bought stores back to regain control)

— this is a masterclass in growth, operations, branding, and hard-earned founder lessons.

Otto also breaks down the tech + systems Pincho uses to protect quality (real-time guest feedback, training,

AI tools), the COVID decision he’s most proud of, the $30K-in-the-bank wake-up call, and the risky rebrand

stunt that made everyone talk.

Watch if you’re into: entrepreneurship, restaurants, franchising, branding/rebrands, systems, leadership, and

real business war stories.

00:00 Intro

02:10 Otto’s background (tech → nightlife → restaurants)

06:02 “We had $6.27…

” the opening week story

09:23 Early revenue growth + awards momentum

14:40 Burger Bash + what it changed

26:01 Why “3 locations” is where things break

32:11 COVID decision: people first

39:18 “Over my dead body” leadership rules + mistakes

57:16 $30K left: the turning point + mentor playbook

01:04:37 The viral “Factory” rebrand stunt

01:09:37 The risk + aftermath of rebranding

01:12:00 Houston expansion (data-driven)

01:17:00 Rapid fire / final thoughts

othman

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Connect with Otto Othman:

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

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Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨 The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨 The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨 PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨 JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨 Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨 Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨 Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

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episodes. Cheers!

#EmiGuerra #OttoOthman #Pincho #PinchoFactory #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship

#FounderStory #SmallBusiness #RestaurantBusiness #RestaurantOwner #Hospitality #Branding #Rebrand

#Franchising #Leadership #Startup #Marketing #Operations #Miami

Mr. Mauricio joins the Emi Guerra Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation about Miami nightlife, the rise of DJ culture, celebrity-filled nights, gambling struggles, and the untold story behind his decades-long career.

From spinning in legendary Miami clubs like Liquid, Mansion, and Opium Garden… to performing alongside industry icons… to rebuilding after personal battles — Mauricio shares the real journey behind the music, the hustle, and the life that shaped him.

🎧 In this episode, we dive into:

• The evolution of Miami nightlife

• Early days of DJ culture & mega-club history

• His biggest career breaks (and setbacks)

• The impact of gambling and nightlife pressure

• Working with celebrities & iconic DJs

• Radio, touring, and staying relevant for decades

• The truth about surviving in this industry

• What young DJs need to know today

This is the story behind the man who helped shape Miami’s sound — and the lessons he learned along the way.

00:00:00 — Miami Roots & Early Life

00:03:30 — First DJ Steps

00:07:00 — Liquid & Club Breakthrough

00:10:30 — Opening for Legends

00:14:00 — Celebrity Moments

00:17:30 — Vinyl Era Stories

00:21:00 — New York Residencies

00:24:30 — Starting in Radio

00:28:00 — DJ Culture Changes

00:31:30 — Pitbull, Ross & Miami Icons

00:35:00 — Nightlife Celebrity Wave

00:38:30 — DJ AM & Personal Battles

00:42:00 — Gambling Struggles

00:45:30 — Rebuilding & Hustle Mindset

00:49:00 — International Gigs

00:52:30 — Small Rooms vs Mega Clubs

00:56:00 — Miami Nightlife Today

00:59:30 — Pet Peeves & DJ Respect

01:03:00 — Legacy & Giving Back

01:06:30 — True/False Round

01:10:00 — Final Thoughts

Connect with me on my instagram:

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Connect with MR MAURICIO:

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

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support!

Ignacio Garcia & Francesco (Grove Bay) go deep on scaling street-side and airport concepts, the 9-year

Bayshore Club saga, Michelin’s real P&L impact, and why “Main & Main” beats trendy addresses. It’s chef

artistry meets business math—no fluff, just playbook.

Chapters:

00:00 – What it really takes to open (lease, insurance, PR, IT, accounting, payroll).

00:00:37 – Founders’ origin stories: Shula’s CFO call + airports CFO path.

00:06:30 – Beauty & The Butcher: neighborhood anchor + $12 smashburger happy hour.

00:08:29 – Scaling count: ~24 units now; ~27 by next year (street-side + airports).

00:10:55 – Biggest miss: Brickell build “off paper” and the never-again lesson.

00:12:29 – Location rule: “Main & Main” all day (access, parking, visibility over vibes).

00:13:45 – Bayshore Club: referendum, lawsuits, multi-agency approvals—opened July 2022.

00:17:04 – Why it worked: scarce waterfront access + hometown insight.

00:17:57 – Chef partnerships: art × business; the “middle” that wins.

00:20:12 – Michelin moves money: best Stubborn Seed year (2022) + plaque halo.

00:22:29 – Airport ops 101: captive audience, different ordering, 20–40 min turns.

00:24:51 – Airports want local chefs/brands now (Raleigh example).

00:27:10 – Vegas expansion: Resorts World, bigger footprint, reverse open kitchen.

00:29:27 – Scaling across cities: corporate processes, app-based training, partner support.

00:33:06 – Market outlook: Miami saturation; Raleigh rising street-side.

00:45:05 – Regatta × Bayshore synergy: “we basically doubled neighborhood sales.

”

00:49:08 – Giving back: Grove Bay Foundation—FIU hospitality scholarships (8 full rides/yr).

00:54:25 – One piece of advice: don’t just cook—master the business stack.

00:57:01 – Rapid fire: more hospitality, fewer gimmicks; influencers; robotics; training over ads.

Connect with me on my instagram:

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Connect with Francesco Balli:

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

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Connect with Ignacio Garcia-Menocal:

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

Know more about Orlando Mendez: https://www.orlandomendezmusic.com/

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your su

What happens when a Cuban kid from Miami falls in love with country music?

Orlando Mendez, a.k.a. The Cuban Cowboy, opens up about finding his voice, facing rejection, and proving

that country has no borders.

Hosted by Emi Guerra (The Wharf, Regatta Grove), this episode uncovers the grind behind the spotlight —

from $50 gigs on Broadway to The Voice, Nashville, and back home to Miami.

🎧 Tune in for real talk about:

✨ Reinvention during lockdown

✨ The Voice experience & Camila Cabello’s mentorship

✨ Chasing dreams without losing yourself

✨ Building Miami’s country music scene

🎯 Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Industry Talks & Guest Introduction

01:15 – How Orlando Became The Cuban Cowboy

03:00 – Discovering Country Music Through Darius Rucker

04:45 – Acting, Stage Life & Creative Beginnings

05:45 – Teaching Himself Guitar During Lockdown

07:00 – First Miami Gigs and the O2 Band Story

08:45 – The Voice Audition: Hesitation & Imposter Syndrome

10:20 – Behind The Voice: Camila Cabello & Confidence

12:00 – Moving to Nashville and Starting Over

20:10 – Rejection, Setbacks & Mental Health Struggles

23:30 – Country Bay Festival, July 4th Fireworks & Miami Pride

46:40 – The Future: Summer Six Pack, Tortuga Festival & Grand Ole Opry Dreams

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with Orlando Mendez:

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

Know more about Orlando Mendez: https://www.orlandomendezmusic.com/

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest

episodes. Cheers!

#OrlandoMendez #TheCubanCowboy #IndustryTalksPodcast #EmiGuerra #TheVoice #CountryMusic

#MiamiMusicScene #NashvilleJourney #MusicPodcast #ArtistStory #Inspiration #Motivation #CountrySinger

#MiamiToNashville #BehindTheMusic #Po

From termites and city permits to a global pandemic that nearly shut everything down, Michael Tronn & Paul Brown spent more than six years building Timbr — now one of Fort Lauderdale’s most talked-about restaurants.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes journey into what it really takes to create a world-class hospitality venue. From their roots in South Florida nightlife to managing every detail of construction and design, Michael and Paul share how they turned setbacks into resilience and vision into reality.

✨They discuss:

👉 The near “quit moments” during Timbr’s 6-year build.

👉 How the pandemic forced a redesign and may have saved them.

👉 The obsessive design details (like Starfire glass & firefly trees) that set Timber apart.

👉 The emotional moment of opening night with city leaders, friends, and family.

👉 Why authenticity and atmosphere matter more than trends in hospitality.

👉 Lessons from decades in nightlife, from crobar to Pawn Shop.

👉 What hospitality needs more of — and less of — today.

👉 The future of restaurants, community, and human connection in a digital world.

🎯 Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:02 The 6-Year Journey of Building Timbr

04:15 Pandemic Delays & How They Adapted

07:48 Structural Issues & Termite Surprises

11:33 Why Every Design Detail Matters

15:20 Creating Authentic Atmosphere (Not Disneyfied)

19:44 Role of Partner Max & Staying the Course

23:18 Emotional Opening Night & Community Support

28:06 The “Why” Behind Timbr’s Vision

32:50 Defining Vineyard Cuisine & Food Philosophy

37:22 Finding the Right Chef After Many Failures

42:15 Lessons from South Florida Nightlife (Pawn Shop, crobar, Liquid)

48:40 Legendary Marketing Stunts & DJ Culture

54:12 Nightlife Then vs. Now – Creativity vs. Bottle Service

59:36 Mentors, Inspirations & Rivalries

1:05:08 Leadership Lessons: “We” Over “I”

1:09:44 What Hospitality Needs More & Less Of Today

1:14:03 The Future of Restaurants & Human Touch in the AI Era

1:19:25 Celebrity Stories: Madonna, Rihanna, Denzel Washington

1:24:57 Defining Success Beyond Money in Hospitality

1:29:30 Closing Thoughts & Gratitude

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with Michael Tronn:

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

Connect with Paul Brown:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbrown370

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest episodes. Cheers!

He built his career from teenage parties to luxury cigar brands; Eddy Guerra shares how hospitality shaped his journey into one of the most exclusive industries in the world. From running 14-hour days in Southeast Asia’s top resorts, to opening whiskey & cigar bars in Bangkok, to reshaping iconic brands like Montecristo, Trinidad, and Davidoff; this is a masterclass in brand building, customer experience, and luxury marketing.

Eddy discusses:

His first gigs in hospitality and the lessons learned.

The life-changing experience of managing luxury resorts abroad.

How he broke into the cigar industry with no prior experience.

The challenges of importing premium cigars into Thailand.

Opening a successful whiskey & cigar bar in Bangkok.

Reshaping the Montecristo and Trinidad brands for a new era.

Joining Davidoff and navigating marketing during COVID.

Why atmosphere sells more cigars than blend.

The future of cigar lounges and luxury hospitality.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:06 Early Days & First Hospitality Jobs

03:15 High School Parties & Event Organizing

05:08 Moving Abroad & Starting in Lifestyle Marketing

07:10 Opening Hotels in Southeast Asia

09:03 Lessons from Remote Luxury Resorts

11:12 Why He Left the Hotel & Restaurant Business

13:02 Entering the Cigar Industry Without Experience

15:18 Importing Cigars into Thailand & Market Challenges

17:29 Launching a Group Buy for Hotels & Resorts

19:15 Building a Whiskey & Cigar Bar in Bangkok

21:42 Life in Bangkok & Private Members Clubs

23:37 Why People Pay for Exclusive Memberships

25:16 Returning to the US & Consulting Work

27:03 Joining the Manufacturing Side of Cigars

28:45 Lessons in Packaging & Brand Presentation

30:11 Reshaping Montecristo & Trinidad for Modern Markets

32:06 Being Recruited by Davidoff

34:08 How COVID Changed Cigar Marketing & Events

36:27 Becoming VP at La Flor Dominicana

38:42 Working with Industry Mentors & Learning the Trade

41:15 What Hospitality Needs More & Less Of Today

43:02 Celebrity Cigar Moments & Brand Visibility

45:20 Lifestyle Marketing vs Mass Marketing

47:11 Unique Cigar Pairings & Product Launch Strategies

49:09 Biggest Failure & Lessons Learned in Business

51:28 Dream Collaborations in the Cigar World

53:05 Best Cigar Lounges in the US

55:14 The Future of Cigar Lounge Experiences

57:38 Why Atmosphere Sells More Cigars Than the Blend

59:50 Lessons from Family & Career Growth

1:01:32 Why “Human Made” Will Define the Future of Luxury

1:03:17 Advice for Young Marketers Entering the Cigar Industry

1:05:44 Knowing Your Audience & Building Brand Loyalty

1:07:26 Luxury Marketing in 2030 – Predictions

1:09:12 Eddy’s Favorite Burger & Final Thoughts

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with Eddy Guerra:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddyguerra305/

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest episodes. Cheers!

He lost his first restaurant. He got burned by investors. And still — he built one of Miami’s most talked-about‬ food brands.‬

‭ In this exclusive interview,‬‭ Mario Naar‬‭ , founder of‬‭ Chèvre Miami‬‭ , tells the story of how he went from‬‭ nightlife‬ in Panama to launching a viral cheese and sandwich empire in Miami. From $20 sandwiches and foie gras‬

‭ boards to being ranked #3 on Goldbelly and launching in Saint Barts — this is the story of grit, taste, and‬ reinvention.

‬‭ 00:00 – Starting From Zero in Miami‬

‭ 02:51 – Building Chev: Boutique Food & Vision‬

‭ 05:42 – Pandemic Timing & Cheese Curation‬

‭ 08:33 – The Koji Wagyu Sandwich That Went Viral‬

‭ 11:24 – Cheesecakes, Goldbelly, and Premium Flavors‬

‭ 14:15 – Launching a Caviar Brand From Scratch‬

‭ 17:06 – The $65 Caviar Croissant Craze‬

‭ 19:57 – Losing Salvaje & Reinventing My Brand‬

‭ 22:48 – Becoming a Lifestyle Brand, Not Just Food‬

‭ 25:39 – Scaling to Saint Barts, Coconut Grove & More‬

‭ 28:30 – Why Restaurants Shouldn’t Pay for Buildouts‬

‭ 31:21 – Inside the Wine Room & Rare Cheese Pairings‬

‭ 34:12 – Catering, Foie Gras, and High-End Boards‬

‭ 37:03 – Lessons From My Most Expensive Mistake‬

‭ 39:54 – Local Partners & Artisans I Trust‬

‭ 42:45 – Miami Needs More Locals, Less Bullsh*t‬

‭ 45:36 – Oma Pie Concept & Elevating Pizza‬

‭ 48:27 – Cheese-Pull Marketing & Final Reflections‬

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‭ Connect with me on my instagram:‬

‭ 🤳 Instagram:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/‬

‭ Connect with Mario Naar:‬

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

‭ Listen to my podcasts on:‬

‭ 🍎 Apple Podcast:‬‭ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837‬

‭ 🍏 Spotify:‬‭ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv‬

‭ Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:‬

‭ 🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/‬

‭ 🏨 The Wharf Miami:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/‬

‭ 🏨 The Wharf Fort Lauderdale:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/‬

‭ 🏨 PIER 5:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/‬

‭ 🏨 JohnMartin’s:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/‬

‭ 🏨 Carousel Club:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/‬

‭ 🏨 Regatta Grove:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/‬

‭ 🏨 Riverside Wharf:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/‬

‭

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest‬episodes. Cheers!‬

‭

Description:

He turned empty clubs into legendary nights and built Miami’s nightlife from nothing. Oscar G tells the untold story of how he and his childhood friend Ralph created a movement that changed music forever.

Oscar G is a globally respected DJ, producer, and the architect of Miami’s underground house scene. From pressing records in high school to marathon sets at Space, to launching Made in Miami and The Grape Ape, Oscar’s journey is about family, community, and finding your voice.

In this conversation, he shares:

– How he started DJing at 12 and risked everything for music.

– Why the first night at Space Miami was a complete disaster.

– The secret to lasting in nightlife without burning out.

– The real story behind Made in Miami and what’s next for club culture.

– Why nightlife needs more culture and less division.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:20 Starting DJing at 12 years old

04:05 Pressing records with Ralph in high school

07:30 The first disastrous night at Space Miami

10:45 Building a scene when Miami had none

14:00 Playing marathon sets & creating a movement

18:12 The story behind Made in Miami

21:50 Why nightlife needs more culture, less division

25:03 Predictions on the next sound in electronic music

29:15 Overcoming failures and empty rooms

33:00 The secret to longevity in nightlife

36:22 Launching The Grape Ape with family

40:05 On working with chef Giorgio Rapicavoli

44:20 Oscar’s favorite dishes at The Grape Ape

47:00 The real reason he grew his beard

49:10 Advice for young DJs today

52:00 What’s next for Oscar G

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with Oscar G:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djoscarg305

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest episodes. Cheers!

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‭They lost $150,000 in 3 days. Faced real estate disasters. Built iconic brands like Rosa Sky. And still believe‬ hospitality is worth the chaos.‬ Alan Roth and Tim Petrillo are titans in hospitality. From unexpected partnerships to rooftop miracles, this is‬ the raw, untold story of nightlife, loss, reinvention — and what’s coming next for restaurants.‬

‭ They reveal:‬

●‭ Why one of their businesses collapsed in just 72 hours‬

● What it takes to make a hospitality partnership work‬

● How Rosa Sky was born out of a sunset (and a little weed)‬

● Why food ventures fail and real estate always wins‬

● How AI and robotics will change everything behind the scenes‬

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‭🔔 Full video chapters below:‬

‭ 00:00 – Introduction‬

‭ 00:10 – Alan and Tim on growing up in Miami and Fort Lauderdale‬

‭ 01:14 – First hospitality jobs at ages 12 and 13‬

‭ 02:31 – Stories from the Delano and serving Madonna‬

‭ 04:10 – Tim’s first restaurant job and falling in love with the industry‬

‭ 06:25 – Working at Houston’s and lessons learned‬

‭ 08:36 – Getting hired from a bar conversation‬

‭ 10:00 – “Going out is the job”

‭ 11:44 – Alan and Tim first meet – no ego, just respect‬

‭ 13:31 – Rosa Sky's origin: rooftop sunsets and inspiration‬

‭ 15:15 – Naming Rosa Sky after wine and weed‬

‭ 16:59 – The $1.5M Rumi project and nightlife war stories‬

‭ 18:10 – The sandwich shop disaster – lost $150K in 3 days‬

‭ 20:21 – Why location and real estate trump talent‬

‭ 22:42 – Recovering from failure emotionally and financially‬

‭ 24:52 – Hospitality culture today: what changed‬

‭ 26:15 – Tim's biggest pet peeve: fake hospitality‬

‭ 27:41 – Social media vs actual guest experience‬

‭ 29:59 – Kitchen automation, robotics, and the tech future‬

‭ 32:42 – Why front-of-house can’t be replaced by AI‬

‭ 34:50 – Feeding people vs giving experiences‬

‭ 35:55 – Key mentors: Belhaj, Tommy Pooch, and more‬

‭ 38:45 – Emotional control in business decisions‬

‭ 40:32 – Picking the right location for a concept‬

‭ 42:54 – Company culture: buzzword or business priority?‬

‭ 44:59 – Alan on building loyalty and knowing when to leave‬

‭ 47:10 – Tim on growing teams without losing soul‬

‭ 49:20 – Running multiple venues and what it teaches you‬

‭ 50:58 – Red flags when picking partners‬

‭ 52:47 – Why instinct still matters over data‬

‭ 54:36 – Gut feeling vs spreadsheets in business decisions‬

‭ 56:21 – Burnout in the nightlife industry‬

‭ 58:06 – What they’d do differently if starting today‬

‭ 59:48 – Future-proofing hospitality businesses‬

‭ 1:01:58 – Legacy, humility, and showing up every day‬

‭ 1:03:04 – Final thoughts and wrap-up‬

‭ Connect with me on my instagram:‬

‭ 🤳 Instagram:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/‬

‭ Connect with Alan Roth:‬

‭ Instagram:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/alanroth.mia/‬

‭ Connect with Tim Petrillo’s The Restaurant People:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/therestaurantpeople/‬

‭ Listen to my podcasts on:‬

‭ 🍎 Apple Podcast:‬‭ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837‬

‭ 🍏 Spotify:‬‭ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv‬

‭ Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:‬

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🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/‬

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🏨 The Wharf Miami:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/‬

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🏨 The Wharf Fort Lauderdale:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/‬

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🏨 PIER 5:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/‬

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🏨 JohnMartin’s:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/‬

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🏨 Carousel Club:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/‬

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🏨 Regatta Grove:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/‬

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🏨 Riverside Wharf:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/‬

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