Local Leaders Podcast with Jeff Z Johnson

Jeff Z Johnson
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The Local Leaders podcast is all about helping entrepreneurs achieve more success in their business and their lives. Our guests include leaders across the country who own and/or operate successful businesses who share their experiences, ideas and strategies that helped them achieve a high degree of success in their respective fields.

  1. 02/25/2022

    Dave Sharp, Growing his Restaurant Business One ‘Bricco’ at a Time

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Dave Sharp, owner and CEO of the multi-location Bricco Dining Group in Akron, OH.  In this episode, Dave discusses event catering business growth, upcoming food truck extension, “benefits” of giving benefits,  restaurant technology and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://www.briccoakron.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    50 min

  2. 02/24/2022

    Flavor Chef Tim Halls “Spreads” Across the Lone Star State

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tim Halls, owner of Burnt BBQ & Tacos in Plano, TX.  In this episode, Tim discusses old hickory smokers, saucy demos, virtual brand expansion, retailing rubs and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://www.burntbbqandtacos.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    45 min

  3. 02/17/2022

    Bob Roberts, ‘Smoking’ His Way to Growth in Norfolk

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Bob Roberts, owner of Redwood Smoke Shack in Norfolk, VA.  In this episode, Bob discusses brewing and smoking, driveway selling, location and landlord persistence, the sauce bottling business,  and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://redwoodsmokeshack.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    56 min

  4. 02/15/2022

    Brandon Porcasi, Kicked to the “Curbside” and Grinding Out Growth

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brandon & Ryan Porcasi, partners at Curbside Mexican Grill in South Hempstead, NY. In this episode, Brandon discusses their stroke of pre-covid genius (curbside), surviving the pandemic, boots on the ground marketing, ghost kitchens and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://curbsidemexicangrill.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    42 min

  5. 02/14/2022

    Brittany Bivins is Making Life a Little Peachier in Gaffney, SC

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Brittany Bivins, a partner with Peach City Brewing in Gaffney, SC. In this episode, Brittany discusses a unique crowd-funding program to fund start-up, divvying up duties, beer distribution and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://peachcitybrewing.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    39 min

  6. 02/11/2022

    Successful Industry Consultant and Operator, Tony DiDonato is Pittsburg’s ‘Man of Steel’

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Tony DiDonato owner of Lucca Ristorante in Pittsburgh, PA. In this episode, Tony discusses the importance of managing the financials of the business, expanding reach through delivery apps, understanding when and how to grow, preparing to expand, and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://luccaristorante.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    38 min

  7. 02/01/2022

    Innovative, Multi-Concept Team with Big Vision ‘Preps’ for Growth

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Nar Hovnanian and Arrie Augenbaum of Soul Taco and Jewfro, two concepts out of Richmond, VA. In this episode, Nar and Arrie discuss Jewfro, their Jewish and African fusion concept, maintaining cohesive cultures across multiple brands, prepping for growth, community-based marketing and so much more.  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://www.soultacorva.com/ and https://www.jewfrorestaurant.com/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    46 min

  8. 01/31/2022

    With Something to Prove, Josh Hedquist’s Fast Casual Concept Heats Up the Twin Cities

    Today I had the pleasure of talking with Josh Hedquist, founder and partner of Joey Meatballs based in Minneapolis, MN.  In this episode, Josh discusses his capital-less startup concept, hyper growth, felony and recovery friendly work programs, being so rich that he is weird and so much more!  Join us for this awesome new episode! Check their website out -- https://www.joeymeatballs.org/ Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed the show! Connect on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/localleaderspodcastnc/ Connect on FaceBook -- https://www.facebook.com/LocalLeadersPodcast12

    45 min
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The Local Leaders podcast is all about helping entrepreneurs achieve more success in their business and their lives. Our guests include leaders across the country who own and/or operate successful businesses who share their experiences, ideas and strategies that helped them achieve a high degree of success in their respective fields.

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