My guest this week is Joe Liguori, a restaurateur who is serving up award-winning burgers, bourbon, and beer at The Hangry Bison and is committed to sourcing the freshest ingredients within the community.

I spoke with Joe about how he started with opening Pizzeria Valdiano, how he has expanded to opening several additional locations, and how he decided to open The Hangry Bison, with 3 of them being in Winter Park, Winter Garden, and Lake Mary, and soon to be in Bonita Springs.

Joe and I spoke about his recipe for success, making the decision to make that call, and taking a chance on yourself.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small businesses and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

The Hangry Bison Social:

Website - https://www.thehangrybison.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/thehangrybison

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thehangrybison/

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week was Nick and Rebecca Roccanti, the founders of Palmr. Palmr is a Florida family-style clothing brand. Premium clothing made for real life — coordinating looks for every member of the crew, built for the Florida heat and the way Florida families actually live.

Raising two T1D warriors in Orlando, they wanted family clothing that actually felt like it was made for the life they live. Premium without being stuffy. Coordinated in a way that the whole family actually asks for. Built for Florida heat and real days.

I spoke with Nick about owning Threadbird -an Apparel and merchandise company providing custom screen printing, embroidery, and design services, and being a merch expert for 20+ Years, and what he has learned now, being a small clothing brand owner, and how his experience running Palmr helps him with other small businesses they work with.

Was great listening to Nick and Rebecca share their journey running the brand, and how it started and where it’s going.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small businesses and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Palmr Style Social:

Website - https://palmrstyle.com

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/palmrstyle

YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@PalmrStyle

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/palmrstyle

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@palmrstyle

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guests this week were Kelsey Fuller, Elena Vaamonde, and Jordan Owen of Pitch-A-Friend Orlando, where they are bringing real-life singles events to Orlando, where a friend can showcase their awesome single friend in a short slide deck at local bars and breweries for others to meet singles.

I got to learn more about how Kelsey, Elena, and Jordan got involved with Pitch a Friend Orlando and why they decided to bring it to Orlando. Pitch a Friend is now in 50 US Cities and 12 international Cities.

We talked about the importance of In Real Life events and how this is a great structured activity, great after this post Covid time of meeting people. They shared with me what happens at a Pitch a Friend event, and we even went over the Green and Red Flags on pitching your friend to others.

Great time chatting with the 3 of them, and excited they are in Orlando doing their thing and introducing other singles.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small businesses and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Pitch a Friend Orlando Social:

Website - https://www.pitch-a-friend.com/orlando

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pitchafriend.orlando/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/paf.orlando/

Elena’s IG- https://www.instagram.com/triviaelena/

Jordan’s IG- https://www.instagram.com/jordanowen_nsm/

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week was Ryan Danley, of DOA Co, - a guitarist/ songwriter who created one of a kind art/fashion tees & goods "for the ghoulish mortal possessed by a spooky lifestyle”.

Ryan and I spoke about how Death of Absolution Co started and where the name came from and his love for all things Horror- Halloween- Cult Classics- Tiki- Macabre. We chatted about the importance of doing in person events to sell.

Ryan and I discussed the balance of owning and running a brand and also being part of a band- The Binding Divide.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

DOA Co Social:

Website - https://doaco.storenvy.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doa_co_

The Binding Divide Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebindingdivide

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week was Brandon Basista, The Bearded Chef Kitchen, a James Beard–recognized chef with two decades of culinary expertise. Who has journeyed from Fine Dining to Food Truck to now doing private dinners, events, weddings, pop-ups, custom school lunch programs & more!

I met Brandon while filming a show called Blind Kitchen Orlando and loved his energy and his passion for food. His goal is simple… create food that feels like a moment worth remembering.

We talked about him doing private dinners and events, and also how he is working with schools and thinking of creating ways to share his food and help other businesses. We also discussed marketing his business and creative ways he is using his culinary skills to feed people.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small businesses and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

The Bearded Chef Kitchen Social:

Website - https://www.thebeardedchefkitchen.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedchefkitchen/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheBeardedChefKitchen

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-brandon-basista

Book Airbnb experience- https://www.airbnb.com/services/6941149

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week I had Andrew Scala on the show again- he is the owner and chef behind JAM Hot Chicken- who was love at 1st bite when he bit into a Hot Chicken sandwich back in 2016. Now he is bringing the HEAT and bringing the JAM to Winter Park and Winter Garden.

Was great to reconnect with Andrew and talk about the transition of opening a new spot and how the opportunity to open at Plant Street Market came to be. We talked Magic basketball and just balancing and growing his Hot Chicken business.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Jam Hot Chicken Social:

Website - https://www.jamhotchickenfl.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamhotchicken/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JAMhotchicken/

Playlist- https://www.jamhotchickenfl.com/playlist

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Kelly Shea- who is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, and author. She is the Founder/CEO of Innovation Station - a series of activities designed to create the next generation of problem-solvers through hands-on Invention kits. She was Orlando Business Journal in 2023 for the ’25 Innovators Under 25′ award and patent owner of DripLock- a stackable device to stop pump bottles from spilling in your travel bag and helps you to regulate content!

I had a great time speaking with her about her journey on what inspired her to create DripLock and how her education degree and her experiences helped her come up with Innovation Station Kits.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small businesses and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Innovation Station Kit Social:

Website - Innovation Station Kits ttps://innovationstationkits.com

Instagram - @innovationstationkits https://www.instagram.com/innovationstationkits/

Facebook - @innovationstationkits https://www.facebook.com/p/Innovation-Station-Kits

LinkedIn- @innovationstationkits

TikTok - @innovationstationkits https://www.tiktok.com/@innovationstationkits

DripLock Social:

Website - DripLock https://www.buydriplock.com

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/buydriplock/

Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJZ51PG5

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com

My guest this week is Daniel Pacchioni- the owner of Pacchioni World Inspired Cheesesteaks Food Truck- a creative who took the soul of Philadelphia and sent it on a global journey of flavors around the world- now he’s cooking up flavors from Philly, Jamaica, Korea, Japan, Colombia, France, and Italy. All because he would enjoy cheesesteaks with his fiancé’s family during Eagles games and wanted to elevate the cheesesteak.

Daniel and I spoke about how he is a creative but not a chef, and it took the help of a Michelin Chef, Michael Collantes, to make this idea come to life. (And I am glad he did) We talked about everything from the menu and the cheesesteaks to how he got started and what he plans for this world-inspired cheesesteaks.

Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small businesses and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- ⁠⁠Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠.

Pacchioni World Inspired Cheesesteaks Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacchionisstks/

Website: https://www.pacchionischeesesteaks.com/

Biggie's Social: ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/

Podcast's Instagram⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie

Podcast's Facebook Group⁠⁠- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/delifreshthreads

Podcast's Twitter-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

Deli Fresh Threads⁠⁠- ⁠⁠ ⁠https://DeliFreshThreads.com