Alba Huerta is an award-winning mixologist and owner of Julep in Houston, Texas. She has spent more than a decade shaping cocktail culture. After countless awards, and 110

drinks on the menu, she has gained international acclaim for her bartending prowess.

Listen now to learn about the art of mixology, embracing her Mexican-American heritage, and leading a James Beard Award winning cocktail program.

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Kevin Seo has had a colorful career. He achieved viral success with his NFT-themed restaurant, as well as a traveling pop-up restaurant centered around Sonic The Hedgehog. Fans can now enjoy Sonic’s favorite chili dogs, cheese fries, and more.

Listen now to learn about partnering with SEGA to bring Sonic The Hedgehog Speed Cafe to life, listening to fans, and running multiple businesses

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Despite not having any prior restaurant experience, Loycent Gordon breathed new life into Neir’s Tavern, a historic Queens landmark made famous in the movie Goodfellas. Dubbed “The most famous bar you’ve never heard of” by PBS, the restaurant and bar is on its way to a 200 year anniversary.

Listen now to learn about entering the restaurant business, telling the story of your business, and taking a leap of faith.

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Josh Kopel’s journey from successful restaurateur to media personality and business coach is one of resilience, vulnerability, and a commitment to helping others. As the host of Yelp for Restaurant’s podcast Full Comp, he has asked the hard questions and shared his battle scars through more than 400 episodes.

Listen now to learn about making hospitality media, the benefits of scarcity, and elevating the restaurant industry.

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Michael Schwartz and Bobby Rutter, the dynamic leaders behind Forward Hospitality Group, have transformed the Midwest's entertainment scene. With 12 distinct concepts spanning multiple states and nearly 1,000 employees, their journey is a testament to adaptability, vision, and resilience.

Listen now to learn about transforming the entertainment scene in the Midwest and reinvention as a business model

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Monica Rothgery is a natural leader. She has trained army soldiers, managed fast-food restaurant teams, built international franchises, and wrote a book about it all. The former KFC Chief Operating Officer’s leadership journey fueled her unique approach to restaurant management and her mission to uplift frontline leaders.

Listen now to learn about frontline leadership, the value of good training, and Lessons from the Drive-Thru.

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Perry Rogers, CEO/founder of PRP, has managed superstars and built a restaurant company. As Shaquille O’Neal’s superagent, those experiences prepared him to partner with his big client to create a truly larger-than-life restaurant brand. Big Chicken is a testament to collaboration, vision, and fun.

Watch now to learn about building a food brand with Shaq, the power of collaboration, and the business of sports entertainment

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Ashley Morris’s journey from finance professional to the CEO of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is a story of perseverance, and a relentless passion for quality. He has led Capriotti’s from a regional favorite to a national franchised brand that is constantly expanding.

Listen now to learn about buying his favorite sandwich shop, how to keep quality up while scaling, and operating a fast-casual franchise.

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Sohla El-Waylly went from dreaming of Michelin Stars to being a YouTube Star. Her unique perspective as a self-taught chef, rather than a traditionally trained writer, led to opportunities at higher-profile outlets like Bon Appetit, the History network, and the New York Times.

Listen now to learn about making meals for the internet, secrets of YouTube success, and her personal tech stack.

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As owner of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole knows the value of attention. Her authenticity and genuine connection with audiences have been instrumental to Slutty Vegan's success. She believes that people aren't just buying her meatless burgers — they're buying into her story, her personality, and her mission

Listen now to learn about leaning into failure, going from TV producer to the restaurant business, and the value of good PR.

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