Winners Only Club Hosted by LuLu Romano LuLu Romano
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A business comedy podcast born in the Hamptons, New York
IG: @luluromanoTV
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#15. [Video] Hamptons Favorite Tailor Nancy Nano Came to America with No Papers
And, Season 3 comes to an end . If you live in the Hamptons, you can catch this season on your television box on channel 20 (Southampton) and channel 22 (East Hampton).
Show Notes:
Introduction and Guest Presentation
Nancy's Experience Working with Renowned Brands
Nancy's Journey from Peru to America
Nancy's Immigration Story
Nancy's Passion for Sewing
Nancy's Business Strategy and Challenges
Nancy's Personal Life and Challenges
When I got my divorce, that's really hard time....
Nancy's New Wedding Fitting Showroom
Nancy's Views on Immigrants' Work Ethic
Conclusion and Farewell
Thank you so much, Nancy, for coming on my show!!!
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#14. [Video] April Gornik on The Church, the Sag Harbor Cinema incident, and the Allure of Strange Weather Conditions
April is an artist and community activist who has worked on various projects in Sag Harbor, New York, including the restoration of the Sag Harbor Cinema and the promotion of affordable housing. During the interview, April discusses her background, her passion for art, and her commitment to preserving her community whilst driving change. The conversation covers a wide range of topics from her childhood in Ohio, her introduction to art, her move to New York, and her deep connection with Sag Harbor.
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Introduction
April Gornik: Artist and Community Activist
The Restoration of Sag Harbor Cinema
Community Involvement and Contributions
The Importance of Community and Challenges
The Historical Significance of Sag Harbor
The Fire Incident at Sag Harbor Cinema
Affordable Housing Project in Sag Harbor
Preserving Historical Landmarks and Affordable Housing
The Ohio Community in Sag Harbor
The Role of Social Media for the Church
April's Journey from Ohio to Sag Harbor
Finding a New Home: The Journey from Manhattan to Sag Harbor
Defining Winners and Losers: A Personal Perspective
The Art of Being the Best: A Self-Reflection
The Artistic Journey: From Portraits to Landscapes
Art banter
Spirituality vs Religion: A Personal Take
The Allure of Strange Weather Conditions
The Early Days: First Brush with Art
Artists as Entrepreneurs: Navigating the Modern Art World
The Church: A Sanctuary for Art and Community
Future Dreams for The Church: Expanding and Serving the Community
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#13. [Video] Patricia Assui Reed on Matriark: Retail Solely From Women and LGBTQI+ Owned Companies
Episode highlights
00:00-03:18 Intro
1:31 Patricia's story of origin
2:36 The Birth of Matriarch
3:24 Choosing Sag Harbor
4:16 Family Life and School Choices
4:41 The Meaning Behind 'Matriark’
2:36 Women Empowerment and Challenges
6:38 The Process of Handpicking Brands for Matriarch
8:36 The Role of Social Media in Business
10:00 Approaching Brands
15:09 The Business Model of Matriark
Commissioning- not what you think
17:34 The Definition of a Winner/ Loser
21:34 Brazil
22:36 Japan
28:34 Possible Career Alternatives
29:16 Future Plans and Aspirations
31:05 Conclusion and Contact Information
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-mM2XF25dE
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#12. [Video] Restaurateur Colin Ambrose on Estia's Little Kitchen, Business Strategies, and Why You Should NOT Open a Restaurant No Matter What
YouTube: https://youtu.be/FkizlPGe-dQ
Episode highlights
00:00-00:56 Intro
1:16 Employee’s well-being
7:54 Entrepreneurship, career change, personal growth
10:35 Breakfast Connoisseur
16:49 Sustainable farming practices
18:59 Definition of Winner vs. Loser
19:25 Pride vs. Vanity
24:19 Why Mexican?
28:42 Family Background
30:00 Ruben Bravo
35:33 Carlos
36:32 Miguelito
36:50 Julia
36:57 Raul
38:28 Polish the stone
39:38 White guy running Mexican restaurant
42:39 Patrick Donahue
45:26 Zone diet
47:28 Charlie Palmer’s table with Jessica
52:23 Next opportunity: Old Stove Pub
54:07 Working at other restaurants
55:36 Advice for entrepreneurs
58:26 Favorite cooking shows
1:01:16 Julia Child
1:04:47 Best & Worst aspects of serving the Hamptons
1:09:57 Restaurant owner vs. Restaurateur
1:12:34 Don’t try it
1:16:17 Creative strategies
1:18:40 Business strategies
1:22:20 Colin’s business strategy
1:27:19 Opinion on 9-5ers
1:31:29 Future dreams
1:33:43 Fishing fellowship
1:36:40 Eliza Chapman
1:41:03 Golf and Fishing
1:44:55 Thank you -
#11. [Video] Hamptons Gallery Owner Julie Keyes Discusses the Native Community of Southampton, the Large Chasm Between Rich and Poor, and Unpopular Opinions on Sag Harbor
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#10. [Video] Dan Gasby on Late Wife B. Smith, Racism in the Hamptons, and How To Know If You're in Love
Hello, and welcome to another episode of Winners Only Club: the podcast born in the Hamptons, NY. Today we welcome Dan Gasby. Dan Gasby was the guy who sold TV shows like Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and the Oprah Winfrey show- arguably three of the most successful shows in television syndication history. Yet he's probably best known for building the B. Smith enterprise with partner and late wife B. Smith.
00:00-02:20 Intro
02:20 Camera readjustment (funny on video)
03:17 The art of selling
6:51 Dan’s first impression of me
7:56 Definition of loser vs. winner in baseball terms
10:02 Biggest winner in his life
12:00 Meeting B. Smith and landing this dime
13:25 Navigating as partners in love and business
14:57 SSD Sh*rt Dick Syndrome
19:17 Buying a house in Sag Harbor
20:28 B. Smith: a true diva who cooks
22:01 Stay away from ticks, of all kinds
24:58 “Black people can only cook soul food”
27:33 Dan’s Zodiac sign
27:48 Dan’s little secret to bounce back every time
30:37 Business strategies: sizzle not steak
32:31 Encounter in Mississippi
33:24 Dan’s Mother and Father
36:16 Pro-women
38:41 The weekenders
39:35 Kids in the Hamptons
41:56 What are you doing now?
43:40 Growing up lower middle class
46:35 Rude encounter in the Hamptons
49:06 What music do you listen to?
51:29 Future plans
53:33 END