New York's Business Podcast

New York's Business Podcast

New York’s Business Podcast, hosted by passionate entrepreneur Jacob Restituto, explores the stories of the brightest business minds. From legacy owners to rising stars, the podcast uncovers their secrets to growth, resilience, and success. Each episode dives into topics like scaling operations, fostering community, and adapting to challenges. Rooted in the Empire State but aiming to inspire nationwide, it’s the go-to resource for business owners ready to grow, pivot, and gain fresh insights.

  1. 1d ago

    She Quit Her Job to Build a Coffee Business With No Backup Plan | Torpora Coffee

    What does it take to walk away from a stable career and bet everything on a dream?On this episode of The New York Business Podcast, we sit down with Juanita Vratsanos, founder of Torpora Coffee, a Long Island-based business bringing authentic Colombian specialty coffee, culture, and tradition to New York.Originally from Colombia, Juanita came to the United States with a background in industrial engineering. But after working in the restaurant industry, she recognized an opportunity to introduce people to the incredible craftsmanship and stories behind Colombian coffee.What started with a small coffee cart, built with the help of her uncle, has grown into a mobile coffee business serving markets, private events, and communities across Long Island.But the journey hasn't been easy.Juanita shares what it was like to leave her full-time management position, overcome self-doubt, navigate the challenges of importing coffee, and build a business entirely on her own.We also explore the fascinating world of specialty coffee, her direct relationships with family-run farms in Colombia, and why she believes every cup should tell a story.Perhaps most importantly, Juanita shares how faith, perseverance, and the willingness to take risks have shaped her entrepreneurial journey.Her biggest lesson? Being afraid is okay. Letting fear stop you is not.An inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and what it really takes to turn a passion into a business.Watch the full conversation on The New York Business Podcast!#TheNewYorkBusinessPodcast #TorporaCoffee #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #LongIslandBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ColombianCoffee #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurialJourney

  2. Oct 26

    He Turned a Recipe Blog Into a Business With 2 Million Monthly Views | Chef Dennis Littley

    What started as a way to share recipes with his culinary students has grown into a thriving online business reaching millions of readers.This week on The New York Business Podcast, I sat down with Dennis Littley, better known as **Chef Dennis**, a former professional chef who has spent the last 17 years building his food blog into a full-time business.What made this conversation particularly interesting was how Dennis has managed to grow in an industry that many people assume is dying.With over 45 years of experience in the food industry, Dennis has learned that success isn't always about creating something new or complicated. Sometimes, it's about understanding exactly what people want and finding a better way to give it to them.We talked about how he monetizes millions of monthly views, adapting to changing technology, the impact of AI on content creation, building a team, and why his most popular recipe isn't some elaborate gourmet dish. It's coleslaw.One of my favorite takeaways was his approach to creating content: Stop worrying so much about the algorithm and start focusing on the people you're actually trying to serve.Whether you're a business owner, content creator, or someone looking to turn a passion into a career, there's a lot to learn from Dennis's journey.🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The New York Business Podcast#TheNewYorkBusinessPodcast #ChefDennis #Entrepreneurship #ContentCreation #FoodBlogging #BusinessPodcast

  3. Oct 20

    How 4 Dads Built a Soccer League That Attracted 700 Kids in Its First Season | Sand City Soccer

    What does it take to launch a brand-new youth sports league in a community with decades of established programs—and attract 700 kids in your very first season?On this episode of The New York Business Podcast, we sit down with Paul Dippolito, co-founder of Sand City Soccer, to discuss how four local parents turned an idea into one of Northport's most talked-about new community organizations.After recognizing a gap between traditional recreational soccer and competitive travel programs, Paul and his fellow founders set out to create something different: an affordable, development-focused soccer experience that puts kids, families, and community first.Their original goal was 500 players. They launched with 700, a growing waitlist, and tremendous support from the local community.Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, branding, and business development, Paul shares how they built excitement before the league even launched, secured local sponsorships, and created an experience families were eager to be part of.We also explore the business lessons behind the success, from identifying an underserved market and building a recognizable brand to leveraging relationships and creating genuine value for the community.It's a great example of what can happen when entrepreneurial thinking meets a genuine desire to make a difference.Watch the full conversation on The New York Business Podcast!#TheNewYorkBusinessPodcast #SandCitySoccer #PaulDippolito #NorthportNY #LongIslandBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #YouthSports #CommunityBuilding #BusinessPodcast

  4. Oct 17

    They Started Roasting Coffee at Home… Now It's a Thriving Business | Tend Coffee

    What happens when a successful business isn't actually your passion?Susan Kennedy and her husband started their entrepreneurial journey in chocolate, earning national recognition and even a feature in Martha Stewart magazine. But what began as roasting coffee at home to complement their chocolates eventually became something much bigger.Today, Susan is the co-owner of Tend Coffee, a certified-organic coffee roasting company based on Long Island.In this episode of The New York Business Podcast, Susan shares how they went from selling coffee at farmers markets—when some markets didn't even allow coffee vendors—to building a business with its own café, roasting operation, and wholesale customers.We also dive into what really separates specialty coffee from supermarket coffee, why freshness and sourcing matter, the importance of supporting local businesses, and why growing a business doesn't always mean chasing more money.One of the biggest takeaways? Success isn't always about building the biggest business. Sometimes it's about building a business that supports the life you actually want to live.An insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, passion, quality, and knowing what matters most.🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The New York Business Podcast!#TheNewYorkBusinessPodcast #TendCoffee #SusanKennedy #LongIslandBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessPodcast #CoffeeBusiness #OrganicCoffee #SpecialtyCoffee #SupportLocalBusiness #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurStories

  5. Oct 17

    The Man Behind Big Ed: Life, Fame, Business & Reality TV

    You probably know the character.But do you know the man behind him?I recently sat down with Big Ed for a conversation that went far beyond reality TV.After becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the world of reality television, Ed found himself dealing with something most people can’t imagine: millions of eyes on his life, an enormous online following, relentless criticism, and a persona that became bigger than the person himself.But what I found most interesting was what happened after the fame.Ed turned his attention into a business.He became one of the top performers on Cameo, built a personal brand around his image, launched Big Ed Malbec, got the wine into roughly 500 Walmart stores, moved into real estate, and continues to find new ways to build revenue around his audience.We also talked about the darker side of fame—learning how to separate Big Ed from Ed, dealing with hate online, staying authentic when millions of people are watching, and figuring out how to redefine your reputation when the internet has already decided who you are.And perhaps most importantly, Ed opened up about what he wants his next chapter to look like.Not just more fame.Not just more money.But building a life that makes him happy, taking care of his mom, giving back through charity, and ultimately becoming someone people can look up to.This was one of those conversations where there was a lot more to the person than the character you see on TV.🎙️ Full conversation with Big Ed on The New York Business Podcast.#BigEd #RealityTV #Entrepreneur #PersonalBrand #Business #90DayFiance #SocialMedia #Entrepreneurship #Podcast

  6. Sep 21

    Customer Service Might Be Your Biggest Growth Opportunity | Blinksoft

    Most businesses spend a lot of time thinking about how to get more customers.But what happens once the customer actually calls, texts, walks through the door, or interacts with your team?On this episode of The New York Business Podcast, I sat down with Filippo Bellia, co-founder of Blinksoft, a Long Island-built software company helping businesses better understand the conversations happening between their employees, prospects, and customers.Filippo and his team are using AI to analyze those interactions, identify opportunities, improve sales and service, and ultimately help businesses create a better customer experience — without simply replacing the human being on the other end.But this conversation went far beyond software.We talked about why word of mouth shouldn't be left to luck, building a company culture where employees think like owners, what separates a good salesperson from a slimy one, how to cold call effectively, why business owners need to learn to love change, and what Filippo learned after scaling Blinksoft too quickly.We also get into something that doesn't get talked about enough: the small interactions customers remember.Sometimes the businesses that win aren't doing anything revolutionary. They simply answer the phone better, remember someone's name, solve a problem faster, or create an experience worth telling someone else about.From starting with a folding table to building a team of around 86 people, Filippo has learned a lot about sales, leadership, customer service, culture, and scaling a company.This was a great conversation for any business owner trying to build something that grows without losing the human side of the business.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #Blinksoft #LongIslandBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CustomerService #Sales #BusinessLeadership #SmallBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth

  7. Sep 1

    From Serving His Country to Serving His Community | Slice of Charity and Frantoni's Pizzeria

    Anthony Suppa’s story is about much more than pizza.After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Anthony returned home looking for his next chapter. He started working as a waiter at Frantoni’s Pizzeria, worked his way into management, and eventually became a partner and co-owner of the business.But his entrepreneurial journey ultimately became the foundation for something even bigger.Anthony is now the founder of Slice of Charity, a nonprofit using food, events, local businesses, and community partnerships to help veterans, children, and families in need.Through Frantoni’s, Anthony and his team are able to prepare and deliver hot meals directly to veterans — including a three-course meal provided every single week — while Slice of Charity continues working toward a much larger vision of expanding its impact well beyond Long Island.In this episode of The New York Business Podcast, Anthony and I talk about:• His transition from the Marine Corps into civilian life• Going from waiter to restaurant owner• The reality and pressure of owning a business• Why cutting your marketing during slow seasons can make things worse• Building Slice of Charity into a sustainable organization• The challenges veterans face after leaving the military• Why collaboration matters more than credit• And why Anthony believes you should “get the high from the wins” instead of constantly looking for motivation from someone elseAnthony’s story is a great example of what can happen when business, service, and generosity all work together.🎙️ Full conversation with Anthony Suppa on The New York Business Podcast.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #AnthonySuppa #SliceOfCharity #Frantonis #LongIslandBusiness #LongIslandEntrepreneurs #VeteranEntrepreneur #VeteranOwned #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Nonprofit #GivingBack #Community #LongIsland

  8. Jul 28

    He Started in a Parking Garage—Now Major Brands Trust His Work | Cars X Coffee

    Before Cars X Coffee had a full facility in Astoria, founder Shawn Nieves was testing his business by renting parking spaces in an apartment garage and a church parking lot.He didn’t begin with a massive lease, a large team or a perfectly polished operation. He started with an idea, found a resourceful way to prove there was demand and earned enough trust that customers were willing to leave their vehicles with him.Today, Cars X Coffee transforms its clients’ ideas into rolling works of art while taking on projects that extend far beyond traditional vehicle wraps. The company’s work has included commercial fleets, storefronts, event installations, architectural vinyl and custom projects for recognizable brands such as Ralph Lauren, Red Bull, Sephora and Microsoft.In this episode of New York’s Business Podcast, Shawn shares how he discovered the wrapping industry, built Cars X Coffee from the ground up and learned to balance creativity, customer relationships, leadership and the realities of operating a growing business.We also discuss why a wrapped vehicle can become a moving business card, the difference between working with major corporations and individual customers, and why proving your concept before taking on major overhead can be one of the smartest decisions an entrepreneur makes.This is a conversation about creativity, resourcefulness, trust and having the humility to start wherever you can.Full episode available now.#CarsXCoffee #ShawnNieves #NewYorkBusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurStory #BusinessPodcast #NYCEntrepreneur #QueensBusiness #AstoriaQueens #SmallBusinessOwner #AutomotiveBusiness #VehicleWraps #CarCulture #CreativeBusiness #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #FounderStory #LocalBusiness #Branding #CommercialVehicles #NewYorkBusiness

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New York’s Business Podcast, hosted by passionate entrepreneur Jacob Restituto, explores the stories of the brightest business minds. From legacy owners to rising stars, the podcast uncovers their secrets to growth, resilience, and success. Each episode dives into topics like scaling operations, fostering community, and adapting to challenges. Rooted in the Empire State but aiming to inspire nationwide, it’s the go-to resource for business owners ready to grow, pivot, and gain fresh insights.

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    New York's Business Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
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    Explicit
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