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  • His Restaurant Earned Michelin Recognition — But Survival Came Long Before the Awards

    His Restaurant Earned Michelin Recognition — But Survival Came Long Before the Awards
    Feb 17 2026
    James Petrakis, co-founder of The Ravenous Pig and a James Beard Award semifinalist, helped shape Orlando’s modern food scene by building restaurants rooted in craft, community, and endurance. As a chef, operator, and mentor, he’s built a career defined less by hype and more by staying power. Watch now to learn how survival shaped his growth, how one airport deal changed everything, and why community and craft still come first. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 Min.
  • This CEO Took Over a Beloved Ice Cream Brand — and Built Growth Without Cutting Corners

    This CEO Took Over a Beloved Ice Cream Brand — and Built Growth Without Cutting Corners
    Feb 10 2026
    Michael Palmer, CEO of McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, oversees the evolution of a historic California brand. As a brand builder and operator, he’s focused on alignment, patience, and protecting what made the product special. Watch now to learn about taking over a legacy ice cream brand, building partnerships rooted in shared values, and growing nationally without sacrificing quality. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 Min.
  • He Rethought the Sports Bar Experience — Now Fans, Teams, and Celebrities Want In

    He Rethought the Sports Bar Experience — Now Fans, Teams, and Celebrities Want In
    Feb 3 2026
    Brooks Schaden, co-CEO and co-founder of Tom’s Watch Bar, is building a new kind of sports bar designed around how fans actually watch games today. Through thoughtful design, operations, and partnerships, he’s turning live sports into a scalable hospitality experience. Watch now to learn how a sports bar built around fandom grew fast, formed strategic partnerships, and turned games into shared moments. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 Min.
  • This NFL Star Spent Two Weeks in the Offseason Working at Smoothie King. Here’s Why

    This NFL Star Spent Two Weeks in the Offseason Working at Smoothie King. Here’s Why
    Jan 27 2026
    Xavier Woods, an NFL safety and Smoothie King franchise owner, is building a second career rooted in ownership. As a professional athlete turned entrepreneur, he’s investing in systems designed for durability beyond football. Watch now to learn how an NFL veteran is applying discipline from the field to franchise ownership, long-term investing, and building businesses beyond football. (This episode was recorded on October 17th 2025) Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 Min.
  • This Founder Didn’t Set Out to Open a BBQ Restaurant – He Recognized an Opening And Went For It

    This Founder Didn’t Set Out to Open a BBQ Restaurant – He Recognized an Opening And Went For It
    Jan 20 2026
    Will Newman, founder of Edley’s Bar-B-Que, turned years of regional BBQ exposure into a growing restaurant brand. As a former law student and restaurant operator, he focuses on thoughtful growth while honoring the legacy behind the name Watch now to learn how a law student recognized an opening, named a restaurant with purpose, and navigated the realities of growing a BBQ brand. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 Min.
  • Here’s How Her 24-Hour Pizza Pivot Turned Into a $20 Million Deal

    Here’s How Her 24-Hour Pizza Pivot Turned Into a $20 Million Deal
    Jan 13 2026
    Katie Lee, founder of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta, built her career in restaurant kitchens before turning a pandemic pivot into a national frozen pizza brand. Her handmade pizzas are now sold in every Target store nationwide as part of a $20 million retail deal. Watch now to learn about a $20 million Target deal, and the discipline required to scale without losing the craft. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 Min.
  • He Started Making Wings at Home. Nine Buffalo Wing Festival Trophies Later, He’s Scaling Nationwide

    He Started Making Wings at Home. Nine Buffalo Wing Festival Trophies Later, He’s Scaling Nationwide
    Jan 6 2026
    Matt Ensero and Justin Egan, founders of Wing It On and members of the Craveworthy Brands portfolio, built the concept from a single store into an award-winning wing brand with nine National Buffalo Wing Festival trophies. Watch now to learn how Wing It On grew from a homegrown idea, earned national recognition, and found the right partner to scale. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 Min.
  • He Builds Events Like the National Restaurant Show. This Is the Strategy

    He Builds Events Like the National Restaurant Show. This Is the Strategy
    Dec 30 2025
    Marcus Viscidi, Vice President of Sales for Informa, oversees industry gatherings like Create and the National Restaurant Association Show. By bringing the right operators and partners together, he helps restaurant brands connect, learn, and grow. Listen now to learn how emerging brands grow outside their four walls, why connection beats convenience, and how the right event can change a business. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 Min.