Local Leaders Podcast with Jeff Z Johnson

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tracy Beier, owner of Monster Cookies and more…out of Waterloo, IA. In this episode, Tracy discusses basement buildouts,  word of mouth marketing, distribution models and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Piccinin, co-founder of Shuckin’ Shack out of Wilmington, NC. In this episode, Matt discusses beachside dive bars, developing a franchise model, living the brand and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Jeremy Faeth, owner of Cedar out of Covington, KY.  In this episode, Jeremy discusses one-hour vacations, showing the ‘love’ to the ingredients, transferring his vision to the team and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Zach Umstead founder of Randevoo Restaurant and Randevoo Food Truck in Bethlehem, PA.  In this episode, Zach discusses the food truck business, expanding to brick and mortar, bottling sauces and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Blanca Rodriguez, owner of Pimiento Bistro & Bar along with her son Joshua Rodriguez in Federal Way, WA.  In this episode, Chef Blanca and Joshua discuss a family of chefs, choosing locations strategically, setting up your kitchen for success and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Kara Vogt, owner of The Village Bistro in Kennewick, WA In this episode, Kara discusses rebranding, things to do ‘before’ opening, cooking under a tent and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Kirshner, owner of Red Knapp’s American Grill out of Rochester, MI.  In this episode, Matt discusses the Knapp family business, huge onion rings, his food truck future and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Moo Rung, founder of Tsunami in Fredrick, MD along with two other concepts.  In this episode, Moo discusses covid carryout, cross training staff, operational focus and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Toby Helms, founder of Subo Sushi Burritos in Eugene, OR.  In this episode, Toby discusses pioneering the fast sushi concept, growing with limited capital, franchising as a path forward and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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Today I had the pleasure of talking with Cris Bennett, founder of Good Stuff Restaurants out of the great state of California.  In this episode, Chris discusses community support, delivering hospitality, leveraging technology to engage customers and much more!  Hope you enjoy this episode!

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

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