Restaurant Influencers: Page 8
Hospitality Leadership Coach Matt Rolfe on Being Vulnerable and Sharing Your Truth
Interview with Hospitality Leadership Coach Matt Rolfe about setting boundaries in life and work, creating positive leverage, and being honest with your team.
Bam! Emeril Lagasse on Kicking Your Business Up A Notch
Interview with celebrity chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse about his new Roku TV series, putting relationships first, and creating media with a purpose.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CEO Sanjiv Razdan on Mentoring New Business Leaders
Interview with Sanjiv Razdan about making the most of nontraditional opportunities, brewing customer curiosity, capitalizing on user-generated content, and inspiring industry leaders with the nonprofit GLEAM Network.
Knead Hospitality + Design Co-Founder Jason Berry on Innovative Leadership and Employee Retention
Interview with the cofounder of Knead Hospitality + Design about loving what you do, a revamped restaurant work week, and leading by committee.
Square Pie Guys CEO Daniel Stoller on How Tech is Improving the Pizza Business
Interview with the co-founder of Square Pie Guys about building culture from the inside out, using media as a learning tool, and creating the Domino's Pizza of the next generation.
Hospitality Legend Richie Romero on Making NYC The City That Never Sleeps…Again
Interview with New York City Hospitality Legend Richie Romero about putting relationships at the forefront of business, the changing celebrity economy, and how he embarked on a career in making people happy.
Bucket Listers Founder Andy Lederman on Exploring New Opportunities for Growth
Interview with Founder/CEO of Bucket Listers Andy Lederman on standing out as a content creator, testing social media growth hacks, and building trust through strong core principles.
"King of NIL" Rayquan Smith on How to Market Yourself with Hustle
Interview with Norfolk State student athlete Rayquan Smith about personal branding, being more than a student athlete, and profiting from name, image, and likeness.
Vibe N Slurp founder Chef Wayne Carrington on Finding Inspiration and Acting On It
Interview with Vibe N Slurp founder Wayne Carrington about the importance of mentorship, being a constant learner, and creating a strong family business.
Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal on Rising To The Top
Interview with Momofuku CEO Marguerite Zabar Mariscal about playing the long game, finding strategic partnerships, new restaurant technology, and not being obsessed with perfection.
Chef Robert Irvine on Making a Difference in Hospitality — and the World
Interview with World-Famous Chef and Philanthropist Robert Irvine of The Robert Irvine Brand Family about supporting others, embracing a military culture in business, and the essence of leadership.
BBQ Icon Rodney Scott on Blazing Your Own Path in the Restaurant Business
Interview with famed pitmaster and food entrepreneur Rodney Scott of Rodney Scott's BBQ about every day being a good day, the truth behind "overnight" celebrity, and how cooking with soul is vital to sustained success.
Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee on Creating Avenues for Café Owners of Color
Interview with Brewpoint Coffee CEO and Founder Melissa Villanueva about balancing community and larger ambitions, creating opportunities for people of color, and equity and inclusion in business.
Shone Tran of Chicken Meets Rice on Stepping into Food Entrepreneurship
Interview with Chicken Meets Rice co-founder Shone Tran about pulling inspiration from tragedy, taking small steps, and thriving in business with your best friend.
Samantha Trottier and Hernan Regiardo of Mate Society on Creating Content People Like
Interview with Mate Society founders about authentic online connections, making money in the creator economy, and choosing the right brand deals.