Local Leaders Podcast with Jeff Z Johnson

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Noella Belvedere, who along with her husband Ottavio, founded the restaurant in 1969 in Camarillo, CA. In this episode, Noella discusses their journey to five restaurants, stalking the POS system remotely to keep tables turning, passing on the business reigns to family, and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Michael Duganier, partner of All In Hospitality which owns Publico Kitchen & Tap, currently a two unit restaurant out of Columbia S.C and Atlanta, GA.  In this episode, Michael discusses their 1 Minute Manager culture, patio igloos, grasshopper tacos, their upcoming pan-asian concept Bocu and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Rami Badh, Derrin Eugene and Matt Guerry all of the Oceana Grill Group.  Owned by Rami and his brother Moe Badh, the group consists of five restaurant concepts including Oceana Grill, Bobby Herberts, Mumbos, Old Nola Cookery and Hideout Bar all located in Metairie, LA.

In this episode, Rami and the boys share restaurant start-up challenges, creating an “opportunities for people” culture, multi-unit marketing tactics and so much more! Hope you enjoy this episode!!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Todd Martin, co-owner of SxNW Hospitality, a three concept, four-unit restaurant group out of Fayetteville, AR.  Their restaurants include #SouthernFoodCompany, #EastsideGrill and #Theo’s.  In this episode, Todd shares he and wife Marti’s journey from the corporate suite to restaurateur, creating a “welcoming” culture, raising their game to attract and retain people, marketing mix and so much more! Hope you enjoy this episode!!

Check their website out -- www.southxnw.com

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Peter Rosskothen, owner of Log Cabin -

Delaney in Holyoke, MA. In this episode, Peter discusses creating a ‘staycation’

business, vision-driven motivation, supply chain challenges and much more! Hope you

enjoy this episode!

Check their website out -- https://logcabin-delaney.com/

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Zaid Ayoub, CEO and Founder of SAJJ

Mediterranean out of San Francisco, CA. In this episode, Zaid discusses growing

pains, labor and supply chain challenges, ghost kitchens, licensing, virtual brands and

much more! Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Paige Vidrine, owner of Buffi’s Peauxboys a fast casual restaurant concept in Lake Charles, LA.  In this inspirational episode, Paige shares her restaurant marketing formula for growth, persevering through a natural disaster, connecting with her customers, supporting her team through the pandemic and so much more! Join us and get inspired!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Johnny Clark, partner at Public Table, an elevated food bar concept located in West Allis, WI.  In this episode, Johnny shares challenges with building a low carbon footprint kitchen, traceable food, unlivable wages, franchising as a future and so much more! Great episode that you don’t want to miss!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Erica Couto and Andrew Ferrara, co-owners of Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop in Fall River, MA.  And a shout-out to their partner Kevin Couto who had to keep the place running during our conversation!  In this episode, Erica and Andrew discuss how they “fell” into the restaurant business, European-style customer service, identifying ownership roles and much more!  Grab a cup of java and enjoy the show!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with fast thinking and faster moving Spiros Stogiannis, owner of Easy Pie, a full service restaurant in Revere, MA.  In this episode, Spiros shares his story of handcrafting his Easy Pie restaurant business from the ground up, taking design to the next level, staffing and shortages, ghost kitchens and much more!  Hang on to your hats and get ready for this one!

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