Local Leaders Podcast with Jeff Z Johnson

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Snoop Dillard, owner of Dillard Hospitality Group in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, Snoop Dillard discusses the lows and highs of entrepreneurism, restaurant management, her Salon Suite franchise opportunity and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Khaseta Grigg, owner of Big Daddy’s BBQ in Meridian, ID.  In this episode, Khaseta along with Kersten Grigg discuss their journey from catering to food truck to full-service restaurant, educating customers through intensive server training, remembering ‘Hoss’ and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brooks Shaw from the Old Country Store at Casey Jones Village out of Jackson, TN.  In this episode, Brooks discusses running a multi-concept operation, succession and estate planning, 2nd Chance Workplace staffing solution, and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Chris Davis, owner of Pita Wheel in Gastonia, N.C.  In this episode, Chris discusses independent ownership, getting your Aces in places, not outgrowing his britches and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Shaundra Hosier, owner of Complete Auto Repair in Lakeland, CO.  In this episode, Shaundra discusses restorations with Dad, taking over the family business, overcoming stereotypes and much more … Enjoy!

Check their website out -- https://local.firestonecompleteautocare.com/colorado/lakewood/575-s-vance-st/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=localmaps&lw_cmp=oloc_google_localmaps_maps

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Poirier, owner of three concepts including The Hound, The Depot and Sneak & Dawdle out of Auburn, AL.  In this episode, Matt discusses approachable concepts, menu engineering, “snugs” and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with April and Lamon Mitchell, owners of Pat’s Food Truck and now Big Pat’s Soul Food Café in Burlington, NC.  In this episode, April and Lamon discuss the business of comfort food, expanding to a brick and mortar, using ‘specials’ to work around food shortages and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Andres Delgado, owner of Las Casuelas Nuevas in Rancho Mirage, CA.  In this episode, Andy discusses 3rd generation ownership, staff retention strategies, staff training, marketing shifts and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Danielle Kuhn, owner of Scratchboard Kitchen in Arlington Heights, IL along with Chef Grace Goudie.  In this episode, Danielle and Chef Grace discuss adapting their business model and menu for covid, running a complex kitchen, mentorship and a focus on developing the person, organic marketing and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Michael Fluellen, a founding partner in Kajun Kreol Café in the great state of Texas.  In this episode, Mike discusses his partnership with Wal-Mart, do it yourself SEO, preparing for franchising, building a team of leaders and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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