On this episode of The Marketing Medic Podcast, Anthony Clark sits down with Chris Minadakis, founder of DaVinci Gelato Miami, to unpack how a Greek-born, New York–hustle background turned into one of Lincoln Road’s most eye-catching dessert experiences. Chris shares why he built DaVinci around in-house made gelato and a mission that started at home: finding a frozen treat his family could enjoy without the usual “ice cream bloat.” That search led him to grass-fed A2/A2 milk, cleaner ingredients like organic cane sugar and agave, and even new flavors made with buffalo milk for extra creaminess and protein.

You’ll also hear how DaVinci’s bold yellow storefront, kid-friendly display design, and “walkable” menu (gelato, gelato-filled donuts, crepes, waffle cones, mini waffles, sorbets, and sugar-free options) helped it take off—even before heavy marketing. Chris closes with real operator advice on costs, timing, strategy, quality, and service, plus what’s next: more locations and franchising.

📍 Visit: 645 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
📲 Instagram: @DavinciGelatoMiami

In this guest episode of The Marketing Medic Podcast, Anthony Clark sits down with Zach Buccolo, the owner of Ital Bowls in Stuart, FL, to break down what it really takes to build a lifestyle brand with staying power. Zach shares how “Ital” (inspired by island + reggae culture) became the foundation of his clean-food mission, why he chose a food truck as the lowest-investment path, and how consistency more than hype creates longevity. He also shares an unexpected COVID success story (yes, really), plus the mindset shifts that helped him push through the hardest seasons and keep evolving into 2026.

Connect with Zach / Ital Bowls:
IG: @italbowls | @zachbucolo | @vitalsurfretreats

In this Q&A episode of The Marketing Medic, Anthony Clarke answers three real questions restaurant owners are asking right now: how to market your restaurant when you don’t have time to be on social media every day, whether you should prioritize new customer acquisition or reactivating existing guests, and what to do this month if you want more traffic fast. Anthony breaks down practical ways to schedule content, empower your team to create in-store videos, and why the real “fast traffic” play is building and using third-party customer data: emails, phone numbers, and purchase behavior to drive repeat visits with email/SMS and targeted offers.

In this Q&A episode of The Marketing Medic, Anthony Clarke breaks down what’s working right now for restaurant marketing on social media: whether you should post polished “pro” content or raw iPhone videos, how often to post without worrying about “burnout,” and what to fix first when your marketing feels all over the place. You’ll learn why the algorithm rewards content quality (not follower count), why testing formats matters, and how choosing one primary platform can create faster momentum plus a reminder to thrive (not just survive) as marketing evolves with AI.

Restaurant owners wrote in with real marketing problems. Low engagement, slow days, influencer confusion, and unclear results. In this episode, Anthony breaks down what’s actually working right now, what’s a waste of time, and how to market with intention instead of guesswork.

On this episode of The Marketing Medic Podcast, we sit down with Eddie Esteves, Founder of Don Eddie’s Kitchen a Latin-Cuban concept in Delray Beach. Eddie shares his journey from Miami to Manhattan to the Bahamas, decades of restaurant leadership, and what finally pushed him to launch his own business—starting as a food truck in March 2025. In this conversation, we cover:

• How living in Puerto Rico and Venezuela shaped his worldview
• What he learned from New York’s restaurant scene
• Why he treats every ingredient with “love and honor” (including his house mustard + cured/smoked ham)
• The biggest differences between corporate restaurants and owning a food truck
• Scaling plans: growing sales, catering, paella parties, and the path to brick & mortar

Find Don Eddie’s Kitchen (Delray Beach): 📍 801 NE 6th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 🗓️ Open Tuesday–Saturday (currently closed Sunday & Monday)

Welcome to our first ever Q&A episode! Anthony is answering restaurant marketing questions with insight, strategy and guidance. Be sure to send your questions in to be featured on the next Q&A episode. Peace, blessings, cheers!

In this episode of The Marketing Medic, Anthony Clarke sits down with the founder of Lit Miami Sandwiches and Arepas, Tomas Iglesias one of the hottest new food trucks turning heads and taste buds in South Florida.

In this episode of The Marketing Medic, host Anthony Clarke sits down with Jorge Llapur, co-founder of Cuban Guys, to unpack the bold leap from corporate leadership to carving out a legacy in South Florida’s fast-casual food scene.

Jorge opens up about:

• Walking away from a stable corporate career to build something of his own

• The mindset shift required to go from managing systems to starting from scratch

• How Cuban Guys was designed to deliver authentic Cuban flavor at fast-food speed

• The sacrifices, surprises, and small wins that shaped the brand’s early days

• What motivates him to keep growing—and what he wants future entrepreneurs to know

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever thought about walking away from the “safe” path to build something personal, powerful, and purpose-driven.

Anthony Clarke’s journey started with $15 flyer gigs and a front-row seat to his parents’ work ethic. That foundation shaped how he thinks, works, and serves. And today, he leads an award-winning agency helping restaurants grow through smart, relentless marketing. In this episode, he shares how he found his calling, why "unlimited" value is non-negotiable, and the lessons he learned the hard way. If you're thinking about taking the leap from side hustle to full-time founder, this episode is for you. More on Anthony's story: https://localitybank.com/resources/podcast-anthony-clarke-acc-unlimited/