The Entrepreneurial Web

Tim Tate on making the world a better place via coffee, so fill your cups and listen in!

Segment 1

Message of the week: “My life is for plenty of people, if my life is just for me, I don’t want it.” by Bob Marley. Jeremiah says that quote is life changing. He explains why it was so inspirational to him and what he wanted to do for a living. The guest of the day, Tim talks about his background and how he started in entrepreneurship. Tim Tate shares some stories of how he fell in love with jazz, and ended up going to music school throughout his life. Tim says he has several things that he loves to do, ie...music and sports. The guys discuss how having several points of interests have helped them throughout their lives. The segment ends with Tim explaining how having a background in music can help you in the business world.

Segment 2

This segment opens with the guys discussing how they first met. Tim chats about how he first learned about coffee and the business. Tim shares the story of his first barista experience here in New York. He says that experience (food truck corner) was his first introduction into the industry. He created great friendships from that experience and believes that inherently the vast majority of people are good people. Tim delves into the story of when he came up with his first business idea. Tim started off as a barista during brunches; however he would learn about spirits and mixology from the nearby bartenders. Tim then became a barback. While a barback, he got to know the customer service and bar industry. Tim ends the segment by discussing his many other jobs on the road to becoming a business owner/entrepreneur. 

Segment 3

The conversation continues with Tim talking about his road into entrepreneurship. He initially wanted to be in the spirits industry. Tim discusses the coffee industry and the first heavy hitters within that industry. Jeremiah talks about how he is a big coffee drinker and how his coffee taste has developed throughout the years. He talks about intelligentsia coffee and how amazing it is. They then discuss the costs of buying coffee machines and the details within each machine. Tim ends this segment by discussing green coffee and farming,

Segment 4

Tim talks about Think Coffee and the initiatives that they are currently working on. Tim talks about the history of Think Coffee, and the idea behind the name. He says that the name is in reference to the fact that you should think about where your coffee comes from. He continues by talking about the side of the coffee industry that is foreign to most people. Think Coffee imports their coffee direct from farmers, which is more expensive, but better quality. He thinks that fair trade/direct trade needs to evolve. He goes on by telling the audience of how his company even talks with the employees of the farmers. He ends the segment by talking about making the world better and how he’s happy that he works for a company that is geared towards that.

[EPISODE] From Freelancer To Scalable Business Owner

This week I'll sit down with NYC music industry veteran, Josh Margolis, and retrace the steps of his path from freelance musician, to becoming the founder of the Gowanus Music Club. We'll discuss the transition from "owning" your own job, to running a scalable business.

Segment 1

Jeremiah opens up with a quote about how entrepreneurs become entrepreneurs to serve/help people. Jeremiah then introduces his guest of the week, musician, Josh Margolis. In regards to the quote, the gentlemen began to talk about Social Entrepreneurship. Josh mentions a book he read in which he learned that running a business should also include a culture of happiness. The conversation continues with a discussion about making your staff happy at all times. The gentlemen both agree that when you have happy employees, they work happy, and that translates into happy customers/clients. 

Segment 2

This segment opens with a song from Josh Margolis. Josh talks about how the track came together. He then talks about his upcoming shows and where we can find tickets. Josh goes back and discusses the track, what it’s about and the importance of it. Next, Josh talks about his upbringing which included his sisters, musical influences, and his parents. Josh talks about one of his biggest musical influences as a child. He also believes that when you are younger, you are more receptive and open to new things. The segment ends with Josh talking about how his parents gave him his creative edge. 

Segment 3

We open with another track from Josh. Josh talks about the track, the writers, and the production. He talks about his music program, Gowanus Music Club. The GMC program has been around for 14years. The program teaches kids about composing music, writing music, and music production. Josh talks of how once he had his daughter, he realized he wanted to do more with his life. He then got an opportunity to teach a child how to play drums. From then on, he eventually founded to GMC. He says he had to get out of his comfort zone in order to succeed. He talks of how the realization of wanting to do more, made him also want to help people. For Josh, music is amazing, however, helping others is a bigger reward. 

Segment 4

The conversation picks right up by both guys discussing how they “fell backwards” into their life of entrepreneurship. Both guys talk about raising their kids in Brooklyn. The guys begin to talk about things they have in common; which includes playing the drums. Josh believes drums can be an outlet for so many emotions. Jeff believes that playing the drums can be healing. Josh ends the segment by informing the audience about the future of GMC and upcoming programs/shows.In the long term future he wants to create a music label and have his student’s music playing on major streaming platforms. 

Joanne Derwin created spanish-immersion preschool that quickly became on of the most sought after schools in Brooklyn. We'll hear about her adventures in the education sector, obtaining UPK status and how immersion is a strong tool for development.

Segment 1

The show begins with the guest, Joanne Derwin talking about the place where she grew up and her childhood environment. She also discuss the background of her family and her schooling. She chats about her studies in college and how she got involved in environmental issues. Joanne continues the conversation by telling short anecdotes about her time and studies in Spain. She ends this segment by telling the audience how she learned to speak Spanish. 

Segment 2

The segment opens with Jeremiah and Joanne continuing to talk about how she learned more than just Spanish in Spain while studying. She learned how to be open and welcoming. Joanne talks of how she had to immerse herself in a different environment while being vulnerable. She talks about how after finishing school in Spain, she really didn’t know what she was going to do, professionally. She ended up staying in Spain, teaching English classes and teaching kids about horseback riding. She ends this segment by telling us the story of how she met her husband in Spain. 

Segment 3

This segment opens up with a conversation about preschool and childcare. Jeremiah talks of how he was first introduced to Joanne. Joanne talks about what she was working on before she met Jeremiah. Joanne always enjoyed teaching. Joanne then talks about her experience with schools and her kids. She really wanted her kids to learn Spanish. Joanne ends the segment by telling the story of how her and her business partner, Monica started their school. 

Segment 4

This segment opens with Jeremiah introducing Joanne’s school to the audience. Joanne’s school went from her living room to what it is today. She tells us about the first spaces that were used for the school. She chats about how she would call around to see if she could lease a space for the school. The school ended up being in a church. Joanne discuss how she was meticulous in creating the school’s curriculum. Currently the school is very sought after. Joanne talks of how she wants it to evolve into a community center. She says the future of the school is to continue to excel is early child care and aftercare. Joanne also says she wants to open up a second location. 

On this special broadcast of The Entrepreneurial Web from my restaurant, Della, I sit down with my head chef, a benevolent soul who has stopped me from burning the place to the ground many times, Lamin Kujabi, otherwise known as Chef Ish. His struggles growing up in West Africa, coming to the US with nothing, and working his way from the bottom to the top in a short time with genuine honesty, hard work and gratitude are an inspiration to all. Start you year off strong by adopting some of his approach!

On this special broadcast of The Entrepreneurial Web from Della with my dear friend, Sarina Rao, we discuss how the road to happiness and success can be a meandering journey. Through her experiences in the Garment District, to opening an organic food market, to her current dabbling in the music industry, Sarina offers lots of inspiring thoughts on switching gears, getting your head out of the funk and recognizing abundance.

[NEW EPISODE] Connecting Passion, Talent & Work

On this episode percussionist and healer, Alessandra Belloni, will discuss her path to success within her passion, as well as her recent book, her new signature frame drum and a very special upcoming event honoring Marisa Tomei!

My guest this week, Nick Caragiulo, built a contracting company servicing the homes he grew up in, for the neighbors he grew up with. His family has been a staple in their corner of Brooklyn for generations.

Jane Rennert has spent the last 15 years opening and managing small businesses in smaller, emerging communities and markets. She is an extremely caring and empathetic individual, and those qualities clearly translate in the businesses she's created.

She's also my business partner, and I'm excited to have her share her journey on the show!

On this special Thanksgiving edition of The Entrepreneurial Web, broadcast from my restaurant, Della, Belinda DiGiambattista details her journey from Wall Street, to business ownership, to selling and transitioning into business coaching. She discusses her roots in rural North Carolina, NYU Business School, what it means to be an entrepreneur, building a business to sell, HR and how a business coach or an accountability partner can help you accomplish your goals.

[EPISODE] Building Real Estate

This Friday we'll get the inside scoop on what it was like growing up in Hell's Kitchen, and how to rise through the food industry and transition into properties & real estate with our guest, Saber Mostafa.

Segment 1

Message of the week: “Our passion comes from who we are, not what we sell.”

Jeremiah introduces his guest for the week; whom happens to be in the real estate & properties industry. The gentlemen reminisce about how they met and their humble beginnings. Saber talks about his upbringing and how he landed in Hell’s Kitchen. He chats about how the neighborhood was back when he was a child, verses how it is now. They begin to share stores about their childhood experiences that helped them appreciate the smaller things in life. The conversation transitions into real estate and generational tenants. Saber looks for good tenants’ versus the market rate/rent. The segment ends with Saber letting the audience know that if you put positivity out there, positive things will come to you.

Segment 2

This segment opens up with Saber sharing his experiences in the food industry. Saber talks about how he worked his way up from fruit stands to chain-stores. He shares about how he learned how to make a profit and solve problems for companies; therefore he could negotiate his salaries. The guy reiterate the fact that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. Saber encourages everyone to go after their passion. Saber then begins to discuss his brief history in break-dancing. The segment ends with Saber telling the story of how he and his wife purchased their first property.

Segment 3

Jeremiah opens this segment by mentioning some extremely successful entrepreneurs. The guys discuss how you cannot be fazed by obstacles on your journey to entrepreneurship. Both guys begin to discuss how certain things in the entrepreneurship industry have changed throughout the years. (For example, being kind to others is no longer seen as a weakness, it is actually a strength.) Saber shares several anecdotes about how he and his wife went from being broke (after buying that first property), to reaping the benefits of purchasing a property. Saber ends the segment by talking about how much he has learned from the older people in his life.

Segment 4

Saber continues where he left off; by telling us how he first got the idea of getting a license in Real Estate. Saber delves into the story of how he got into real estate full-time. Jeremiah then asks Saber to share how he deals with clients in the Real Estate industry. Saber talks of how he likes to keep his clients happy; his reputation is everything to him. He says he has even broke-even on some transactions, but his clients were happy, so he was happy.