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Two restaurant owners head to head in today's episode to discuss the American dream. Avel Leon is the owner of El Sombrero, and one of my friends in the restaurant business. His experiences include unexpectedly run a restaurant at the age of 19, not knowing English! We'll go over his journey, starting from immigrating from Mexico and culminating in the ownership of a franchise (with more to come!). Don't miss it!

Find more about El Sombrero here:

http://orderelsombreromexicanrestaurantga.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ElSombreroMexican/

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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I am honored to bring on Matt Tesvich, a University student and business owner who embodies so much of what I think this podcast is about. In many cases, success comes from being able to link your current talents and interests to those that you admire or surround yourself with! Matthew found himself in a position to found OX SOX, and took advantage of it! What are you doing with your time? ;-)

Find more about Matt Tesvich here:

https://getoxsox.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewtesvich

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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Today's guest is Jeff Leggett, owner of Pestmaster Services! Jeff's business has humble beginnings: going door-to-door looking for clients while cutting costs anywhere he could. By continually adapting to the changing times and technology, and treating his employees the way he'd want to be treated, the business has expanded to become a multi-state venture. We stick to business talk and avoid the minutiae of pest control, so there's something of value for all listeners!

Find more about Jeff Leggett here:

https://www.facebook.com/PestmasterServicesofStatesboro/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-leggett-55ba8097/

https://www.pestmaster.com/savannah/

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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Robert Sapp, better known by many as "Fat Mac," can be found on University campus grounds serving students his fancy yet affordable signature mac & cheese dishes. After getting into some trouble with the law chasing after fast and easy money, Fat Mac course-corrected his life and channeled his energy into the kitchen. He now travels, feeding others while at the same time seeking new inspired recipes to bring back home and make his own.

Find more about Fat.Mac.Café here (DM to place your orders!):

https://www.instagram.com/fat.mac.cafe/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069242948810

https://twitter.com/FatMacCafe

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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Bull Garlington and Scott Dayton came together to form a digital publication for whiskey lovers: All American Whiskey. Today, my business partner Jim of Whiskey Grail and I welcome them as they call in from Chicago! We cover the origins of All American Whiskey, the factors they have to consider to be a successful publication, and the things that make up an effective team. We'll also learn why knowing your customer base is important for fine-tuning your business strategy. Cheers, and as we like to say at Whiskey Grail, Hail to the Grail!

We also did a Q&A session with these guys, which will be going up soon -- make sure you're subscribed to the UKnowAdamTsang channel so you don't miss it!

Visit All American Whiskey here:

https://allamericanwhiskey.com/

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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I sit down with Jonny Boy himself to talk about cookies, food trucks, and handling employees who grew up with texting and social media at their fingertips!

Find more about Jonny Womack and his business here:

https://www.jonnyboycookies.com/

https://www.facebook.com/jonnyboycookies/

https://www.instagram.com/jonnyboycookies/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-womack-3657126a

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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David Hoyle, owner of Cool Beanz Expresso Bar here in Statesboro, has seen and learned a lot across several jobs. His proactive way of thinking and approach to work resulted in repeated promotions to managerial positions in several different companies. Eventually, David took his accumulated experience and his passions -- love of coffee, and love of people -- and turned it into his own business. This is his story.

Find more about David Hoyle and his business here:

https://www.statesborocoffee.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hoyle-7151245/

https://www.facebook.com/Cool-Beanz-Espresso-Bar-216218835241374/?ref=page_internal

https://www.instagram.com/coolbeanz_espressobar/?hl=en

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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It can't be overstated how important it is to have a business plan. Entrepreneurs often suffer from a kind of tunnel vision: They are focused on and passionate about their product or service, sometimes losing track of the big picture. Matthew Powell took notice of this trend and started his own business, the Powell Finance Group, to help startups responsibly plan for their future. Hear what he has to say about how to make the most out of your startup!

Find more about Matthew and his business here:

https://www.powellfinancegroup.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-powell-cv/

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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Today, I sit down with Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the Mercer University School of Medicine, Kimberly McElveen. Being an effective manager means being able to work through uncomfortable situations with your team. We talk about the role of listening and making your voice heard as a boss, how to encourage your employees personal and professional growth, how to handle difficult situations and many more interesting things about interpersonal relationships in the workplace. This episode is full of gems for any business or team leader.

Find more about Dr. Kimberly McElveen here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-mcelveen-79755b7/

https://medicine.mercer.edu/faculty/directory/kimberly-mcelveen/

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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Nancey B. Price is a collage artist and storyteller who has featured in O, the Oprah Magazine as well as Garden & Gun. Originally expressing her creative side on the side, Nancey quit her day job and made the leap to working on her passion full-time.

Find more about Nancey here:

https://nanceybprice.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nanceybprice/?hl=en

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dreaming-in-color/id1622684682

https://open.spotify.com/show/3L7K8hBRoGB1dBbHcHtRim?si=cv3pNHv4Q8ejcWyCF6x9SA&nd=1

The UKnowAdamTsang podcast spotlights both veteran and budding entrepreneurs -- especially those local to the Savannah/Statesboro region. We aim to inspire and educate business owners, those who are looking to turn their "side hustle" into something more, and those who simply want to peer into the minds of the adventurous risk-takers who have fun stories to share!

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