The Marketing Medic

In this high-energy episode of The Marketing Medic, host Anthony Clarke reconnects with longtime friends and powerhouse entrepreneurs Kevin Hadden and Steven Dacres the duo behind the booming Shisha Lounge brand in South Florida.

• The visionary/integrator dynamic that powers their partnership
• How they built a day-party culture that reflects their evolving audience
• Overcoming a major licensing challenge that temporarily removed hookah from Shisha
• Why true leadership means preparing for what will go wrong
• Their mission to create a hospitality empire grounded in culture and community

What started as frustration with venue owners and undervalued partnerships evolved into a bold leap into ownership, leading to two successful Shisha locations and a new open-air concept, Muse, on the horizon.Kevin and Steven open up about:If you’re building a brand, navigating a business partnership, or looking for a real behind-the-scenes look at nightlife entrepreneurship this is the episode for you.

In this heartfelt episode of The Marketing Medic, we sit down with Estefania Salazar, the inspiring owner of Caprichos Mexicanos a vibrant dessert café bringing the bold flavors and traditions of Mexico to South Florida.

Estefania opens up about her upbringing, the roots of her entrepreneurial spirit, and the personal challenges she’s faced along the way. From heartbreaking losses to moments of triumph, she shares the raw and real journey behind building Caprichos from the ground up a brand that’s as much about family and culture as it is about flavor.

This is more than a business story it’s a story of resilience, purpose, and passion.Real restaurants. Real stories. Real strategies.

In this powerful and emotional episode of The Marketing Medic, host Anthony Clarke sits down with Greg George, co-owner and CEO of the Peach Cobbler Factory. From selling notepads in the 4th grade to battling a 45-year addiction and becoming a national franchising leader, Greg shares his raw, unfiltered journey of redemption, resilience, and reinvention.

He opens up about the turning point that saved his life—and his son’s—as well as the mindset shifts that helped him scale one of the fastest-growing dessert brands in America. You'll hear about his entry into franchising with zero experience, what it means to lead with purpose, and why creativity is his greatest asset in business.

If you’ve ever faced obstacles, doubted your path, or needed a reminder that reinvention is possible—this episode is for you!

In this episode of The Marketing Medic, we sit down with Pai Dayan, owner and CEO of Dr. Juice Cafe and Everest Wellness, to uncover the secrets behind building two thriving health-focused brands.

Pai shares how Dr. Juice Cafe has remained a staple in the community for over a decade, the lessons learned from balancing entrepreneurship with family life, and how his passion for wellness has led to incredible success with Everest Wellness — a performance and recovery brand trusted by elite NFL athletes.From smoothies to sports science, Pai’s journey is a masterclass in longevity, purpose, and evolving with your brand.

In this episode of The Marketing Medic, we sit down with Buddy Sherman, co-owner of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest raw bar — a beloved institution with deep roots and an even deeper history.Buddy started working at the bar in the 1970s as a young Busboy and never left. Over the decades, he climbed the ranks, weathered industry storms, and eventually earned his place as one of the owners. Now, with over 40 years in the business, Buddy shares his incredible journey, the secrets to staying relevant for generations, and what makes this raw bar a true local legend.Get ready for a story filled with grit, passion, and the kind of hospitality wisdom you can’t Google.Real restaurants. Real stories. Real strategies.

In this episode of The Marketing Medic, we sit down with the visionary founder and owner of The Thyme Machine Cafe — a groundbreaking 24-hour AI-powered food truck franchise that’s shaking up the fast food industry. From robot chefs to predictive ordering systems, this isn’t your typical food truck. We dive deep into how the idea came to life, the tech powering the operation, and the bold vision behind scaling a franchise model that never sleeps. Whether you're a restaurant owner, tech enthusiast, or just hungry for innovation, this episode delivers a fresh serving of insights on automation, customer experience, and what the future of food service looks like.

The Marketing Medic is a podcast that spotlights restaurant/hospitality owners, operators, and brands telling their stories while offering powerful marketing insight along the way. Each episode features either:

• A real-time social media audit, OR
• A one-on-one interview with a restaurant owner sharing their journey.