Bvster Podcast

William Spencer
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Bvster’s mission is to push past the shiny store front and expose the full picture of what it’s like to be a local food/beverage small business. From tips for budding food/beverage entrepreneurs to telling stories of creative expression through food and deep community roots, Bvster is your go-to resource for restaurants/breweries in Jersey City, Hoboken, and the NYC metro area. If you like to be on the podcast send us an email at Bvster2017@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 06/03/2019

    SE2 EP10 David Trotta of Whealth shares how he stays connected with his community in Journal Square

    The BVSTER Podcast interviews David Trotta of Whealth David, a New Jersey native and longtime resident of the Journal Square area, shares with us how he stays connected to the local community. He also explains how he has seen Journal Square change over the years. We also hear lessons learned from customer feedback and how he had to simply check his ego and 'roll with the punches.' Fast Facts About David: * He has an abundance of energy and is super-charismatic. * He is well versed on food, tech and even music. * David actually knows everyone in his apartment building and will strike up a conversation with them in a heartbeat. Whealth (Eat, Share, Connect) 615 Pavonia Ave Jersey City, NJ 07306

  2. 04/15/2019

    SE 2 EP 9 Crowdfunding expert John Trigonis shares strategies to help your food brand raise money

    New Jersey Native John Trigonis is a film/comic book creator. He also wrote the playbook on how to successfully launch a crowdfunding campaign. He leveraged his social media (Twitter) to successfully promote his personal crowdfunding projects. How good is he? Indiegogo reached out directly and hired John. He has since worked on all of their large marketing projects. He also shares how any food brand can similarly use these skills to raise money for their business. In fact, his book, Crowdfunding for Filmmakers, has helped local NJ brands such as Departed Souls Brewery and Baonanas Banana Pudding

  3. 04/08/2019

    SE2 EP8 “It’s all Greek to me” - a chat with the owner of the East Hanover Diner

    This week Bvster catches up with the owner of the East Hanover Diner John Karsos. He shares what it’s like to keep the family diner business going. John Karsos shares a first-hand account of what it takes to keep the family diner business thriving year after year. He explains what each of his brothers’ role in daily operations is and he also reveals how to really listen to what your customers say. Glen Pappas’ family has owned the Coach House Diner in North Bergen, NJ since 1939. He explains how his grandfather, Clem, would teach him about running a profitable diner and about being in business with your family. Glen is now John’s right hand man at the diner in East Hanover. They gave me some great feedback about my upcoming documentary American Diners.

  • 3 Episodes

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About

Bvster’s mission is to push past the shiny store front and expose the full picture of what it’s like to be a local food/beverage small business. From tips for budding food/beverage entrepreneurs to telling stories of creative expression through food and deep community roots, Bvster is your go-to resource for restaurants/breweries in Jersey City, Hoboken, and the NYC metro area. If you like to be on the podcast send us an email at Bvster2017@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    William Spencer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Bvster Podcast