Restaurant Influencers: Page 9
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.
Julian Cervantes of Super Taco Mexican Restaurants on Owning a Family Business
Interview with Super Taco Mexican Restaurants Founder Julian Cervantes about starting a business with little knowledge, having a Plan B, and balancing family and work.
Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani on Finding Food Fame
Interview with the CEO Fabio Viviani about how culture should be the number one goal for any business, finding — and using — celebrity, and learning to stick to a specific system.
Javier Correa of Sombrero Mexican Food on Restaurant Expansion Strategy
Interview with Sombrero Mexican Food Owner Javier Correa Jr. on celebrity endorsements, finding an effective pace, and the balance of scaling a business.
Robert "Don Pooh" Cummins of Brooklyn Chop House on Opening Restaurant Doors
Interview with the Brooklyn Chop House owner and franchising expert about working in the music industry, opening restaurants, and creating avenues for black entrepreneurs.
Jennifer Allen of Levy Restaurants on a Commitment to Company Culture
Interview with Levy Restaurants VP of Restaurants Operations Jennifer Allen about running successful businesses, being a "restaurant girl", and her company's strong values.
Clay Dover of Velvet Taco on Building Brand Loyalty with LTOs
Interview with Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover about the success and strategies of limited time offers (LTOs), building customer rapport, and the promise to always try new things.