Talking Chocolates

By Vince lanni

Talking about our favorite chocolates, as well as motivation & mindset for entrepreneurs, leaders, hospitality professionals, and all self-improvers. .

Founder of Serve Up Strategies, Vin

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Talking Chocolates episodes:

February 17, 2025 Helping Bars & Restaurants Improve their Bottom Line!
This time, I'm the one BEING interviewed! Hi I'm Vince Lanni, Owner of Serve Up Strategies and a long time, sought after bar & restaurant leader based in Nashville TN. I help bars & restaurants reduce waste, streamline operations, and boost sales organically. Most bars & restaurants leave money on the table, don't have systems to grow, and a lot is left to be desired in our industry in regards to leadership. Every other industry focuses on leadership development, Why not bars & restaurants?

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1h 3min
February 10, 2025 Nashville's Favorite Chocolate Maker!
Let's try some CHOCOLATE! Not only that, but learn about Olive & Sinclair, the business. The owner of O&S, Scott Witherow, brought us some chocolate to taste today and shared his passion and process of chocolate making! Find Olive & Sinclair chocolates & caramels at many retailers around Nashville, Take a tour of their facility, or buy online! A great gift to ship to your friends and family or treat yourself!

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36min
January 27, 2025 A Career in Hospitality & a bit of TV!
Adam Larson, You might know him from his appearances on MTV's The Challenge & Road Rules, but Adam has a long background in Hospitality and wine & spirit sales. Listen as Adam Provides insights on his different roles and the industry itself. Adam and I connected at a dinner in Charlotte NC and have enjoyed talking about the business with each other, we thought you might like to listen in! We have some exciting things in the works together as well!
Follow @dadamlarson on Instagram, tune into The Challenge All Stars 5 coming out soon, and for more episodes subscribe & follow @talkingchocolates on Instagram!

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46min
January 13, 2025 How Giving Kitchen Helps Food Service Workers?
Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, Founder of Giving Kitchen, an amazing organization that helps food service workers in emergency situations by providing financial assistance and a network of community resources. Listen to Jen share her story of how this organization came to be, the impact they're having in the communities across the country, and how YOU can either ask for help or help others! Learn more at Givingkitchen.org
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33min
December 30, 2024 Dean Mcintrye- Comparing Leadership & Success in Various Industries
With Multiple Successful businesses, Dean stops by to talk chocolates & Leadership success with us today! The Importance of your circle, continued growth, routines, and all that leads to success. Listen for some great insights, quotes, and even some book recommendations!
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1h
December 09, 2024 Ryan Kehoe- A New Life of Sobriety after Years of Reality TV & Bartending
NYC Bartender, MTV's The Challenge, Enjoying a new Life of Sobriety! Ryan opens up about overcoming his addiction and what it took for him to get there. A lot of good take aways from our conversation and grateful for Ryan to share his experiences on this episode.
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36min
November 25, 2024 Talking Chocolates with Sean Lyons
Talking Chocolates and Hospitality with Multi-Restaurant Owner, Sean Lyons! We Discussed many things on this episode from mindset of leadership and creating a great workplace culture, to opening multiple locations, and of course, chocolate. Sean has a great attitude and way of operating his Restaurants, it shows in his teams work and in the guest experience. To see what I'm talking about, be sure to check out Germantown Cafe, Park Cafe, and Karrington Rowe!
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50min
November 11, 2024 Talking Chocolates with David Andrews
Owner of D'Andrews Bakery in Downtown Nashville, 2024 semifinalist for the James Beard Award, David Andrews. Listen as David and I talk chocolates, as well as his culinary journey to New York & back. David has a true lead by example mentality as he motivates his staff towards continued success! Listen to his thoughts on hospitality, leadership, and more about his business. I've been to the bakery several times myself and everything I've had, from experience & atmosphere, to fresh and delicious tasting sandwiches and baked goods, is 10/10.

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35min
October 28, 2024 Talking Chocolates with Jason McPhail
From Blue Collar to Broadway.. On this episode of Talking Chocolates, Jason McPhail sits with me to share his outlook on life and opportunities. Life is truly a blessing, and Jason is great at recognizing that. With a tough upbringing, and coming from a construction background, Jason now pursues music full time in Nashville. His gratitude and positive attitude, is a breath of fresh air in an environment that doesn't see it often enough. We got together to share chocolate, laughs, and inspiration on this episode! After you listen, be sure to check out his music too! Remember to Follow/Subscribe for more!
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54min
October 21, 2024 Talking Chocolates with Christine Wheatley
Today, on Talking Chocolates: Christine Wheatley, Owner of A Little Local Flavor. Let me tell you about this business! It is not only the #1 rated food tour in Nashville, but it's in the top 10% of "things to do" WORLDWIDE on Tripadvisor! This food tour business features nothing but amazing LOCALLY owned and operated businesses. She is in the business of bringing MORE business to Nashville's local restaurants downtown. It's an amazing tour, and today we have an amazing conversation with Christine about the business and entrepreneur life! Tune in, Subscribe/Follow, and be sure to book a tour next time you visit Nashville!
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49min

FAQs about Talking Chocolates:

How many episodes does Talking Chocolates have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.