Local Leaders Podcast with Jeff Z Johnson

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Dave Sharp, owner and CEO of the multi-location Bricco Dining Group in Akron, OH.  In this episode, Dave discusses event catering business growth, upcoming food truck extension, “benefits” of giving benefits,  restaurant technology and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Halls, owner of Burnt BBQ & Tacos in Plano, TX.  In this episode, Tim discusses old hickory smokers, saucy demos, virtual brand expansion, retailing rubs and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Bob Roberts, owner of Redwood Smoke Shack in Norfolk, VA.  In this episode, Bob discusses brewing and smoking, driveway selling, location and landlord persistence, the sauce bottling business,  and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brandon & Ryan Porcasi, partners at Curbside Mexican Grill in South Hempstead, NY. In this episode, Brandon discusses their stroke of pre-covid genius (curbside), surviving the pandemic, boots on the ground marketing, ghost kitchens and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

Check their website out -- https://curbsidemexicangrill.com/

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brittany Bivins, a partner with Peach City Brewing in Gaffney, SC. In this episode, Brittany discusses a unique crowd-funding program to fund start-up, divvying up duties, beer distribution and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tony DiDonato owner of Lucca Ristorante in Pittsburgh, PA. In this episode, Tony discusses the importance of managing the financials of the business, expanding reach through delivery apps, understanding when and how to grow, preparing to expand, and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

Check their website out -- https://luccaristorante.com/

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Nar Hovnanian and Arrie Augenbaum of Soul Taco and Jewfro, two concepts out of Richmond, VA. In this episode, Nar and Arrie discuss Jewfro, their Jewish and African fusion concept, maintaining cohesive cultures across multiple brands, prepping for growth, community-based marketing and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode!

Check their website out -- https://www.soultacorva.com/ and https://www.jewfrorestaurant.com/

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Josh Hedquist, founder and partner of Joey Meatballs based in Minneapolis, MN.  In this episode, Josh discusses his capital-less startup concept, hyper growth, felony and recovery friendly work programs, being so rich that he is weird and so much more!  Join us for this awesome new episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tom Kane, partner of the Cleveland Draft House in Garner, NC.  In this episode, Tom discusses trading up to ownership, securing growth funding with a solid business plan, challenges of a multi-unit operation, POS systems and restaurant tech and so much more!  Join us for this awesome new episode!

Check their website out -- https://www.clevelanddrafthouse.com/

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Frankie DiCarlantonio, CEO of Scaffidi Restaurant Group out of Steubenville, OH.  In this episode, Frankie discusses safe growth, doubling down on technology, top of mind marketing, the year of the Gnocchi and so much more!  Join us to learn more about building a multi-brand business!

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