New York's Business Podcast

New York's Business Podcast
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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.

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jul 11

    The Business Lesson That Changed How Handle Clients Forever | Redmax Events

    What does it take to go from local event rentals to building experiences for brands like American Express, Nike, Amazon, and major sporting events across the country?This week, I sat down with Brandon Havrilla, founder of RedMax Events, to unpack the business decisions that made that growth possible.We talked about why confidence isn't just a mindset—it's knowing your value and standing behind it. Brandon explains why entrepreneurs accidentally train bad clients, why scaling too quickly can be one of the biggest mistakes a company makes, and why building strong systems always comes before hiring more people.We also dive into why RedMax invests heavily in content instead of a traditional sales team, how COVID completely transformed the direction of the business, and the philosophy behind one of my favorite quotes from the conversation: "Business respects business."If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or business owner looking to grow without sacrificing quality, this conversation is packed with practical lessons from someone who's built a company the right way.Full episode available now.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #BrandonHavrilla #RedMaxEvents #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #ContentMarketing #BrandBuilding #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #Marketing #Systems #BusinessStrategy #CreativeBusiness #Podcast

  5. Jul 7

    How to Rebuild Your Identity and Find Your Purpose | Motivating the Mindset

    After 13 years as a music teacher in New York City, Allison Noelle Megherian walked away from the classroom to fully step into something she had already been building for years: Motivating the Mindset.Today, Allison helps high-achieving performers, teen athletes, entrepreneurs, schools, and professionals rebuild their identity, reconnect with their purpose, and get out of their own way.In this episode, we talked about what it really means to separate who you are from what you do, why so many athletes struggle when their identity is tied only to performance, and how journaling, gratitude, self-awareness, breathwork, and mindset work can completely shift the way someone moves through life.Allison also shares her journey from burnout to full-time entrepreneurship, how her TEDx talk helped spark a bigger vision, why “redirection is protection,” and why success is not just productivity — it’s fulfillment, peace, and learning to be where your feet are.This is a powerful conversation about purpose, identity, faith, resilience, and the mindset work that helps people become who they were created to be.Watch the full interview with Allison Noelle Megherian, founder of Motivating the Mindset, on The New York Business Podcast.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #MotivatingTheMindset #AllisonNoelleMegherian #MindsetCoach #EntrepreneurStory #LongIslandBusiness #NYBusiness #TeenAthletes #AthleteMindset #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #FounderStory #TEDxSpeaker #Journaling #SelfAwareness #IdentityWork #PurposeDriven #MindsetMatters #BusinessPodcast

  6. Jul 4

    Why Senior Living Needs Better Technology | Speak2

    What happens when someone moves into assisted living or independent living and suddenly loses access to the everyday choices they used to make?That question is at the heart of my conversation with Matt Smith, co-founder of Speak2.Speak2 is building a marketplace for senior housing communities, helping residents access services, content, communication, meals, rides, maintenance requests, activities, and more through the tools that actually work for them — whether that’s an app, TV, tablet, Alexa, or even a remote control.What stood out to me most was Matt’s perspective that seniors don’t stop being consumers when they move into a community.They still want choices.They still want independence.They still want to know what’s available to them.They still want their families to be connected to their lives.And in an industry that has historically operated more like real estate than hospitality, Speak2 is helping communities think differently about what they actually provide.This conversation goes deep into senior living, technology adoption, the business challenges of selling into a complex industry, the importance of empathy, the risks of predatory vendor ecosystems, and even the ethical questions around AI.But at the center of it all is a simple idea:Technology should not replace care. It should help people receive better care, stay more connected, and maintain more dignity as they age.Really enjoyed this conversation with Matt Smith of Speak2.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #SeniorLiving #AssistedLiving #HealthTech #SeniorCare #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #LongIslandBusiness #TechForGood #FounderStory

  7. Jun 30

    She Left Big Agency Life to Help Small Businesses | Reina Smith Media

    After 10+ years working inside a large marketing firm, Angela Reina saw a problem that never sat right with her:Small businesses were paying real money for marketing help, but they often weren’t getting the same level of attention, strategy, or care as the bigger clients.So she started Reina Smith Media.Her mission is simple: bring big agency experience to small businesses that actually need someone in their corner.In this conversation, Angela talks about the real purpose of social media, the difference between views and actual conversions, why organic content is like planting seeds, and how paid ads can help businesses generate leads faster.We also got into the honest side of entrepreneurship: quitting her job, living off savings, learning the hard way, building a team, working with her mom, and why networking has been such a major part of her growth.What I appreciated most about Angela is that she does not treat small businesses like they are “too small” to matter.She believes marketing can be scaled, strategy can be practical, and local businesses deserve quality content just as much as the big brands do.Full episode with Angela Reina of Reina Smith Media is out now.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #LongIslandBusiness #SmallBusinessMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #ContentMarketing #ReinaSmithMedia #SmallBusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #LocalBusiness #LongIslandEntrepreneurs

  8. Jun 30

    He Got Evicted. Then Built a Stronger Gym | Revolution Fitness

    What happens when a business owner watches everything he built get carried out onto the street?For Vinny Deriso, founder of Revolution Fitness, that moment could have been the end.Instead, it became the reset.After being evicted from his previous location, Vinny and his community moved fast. Members showed up. Equipment was loaded. A new lease was signed. Classes were back within weeks. And eventually, Revolution Fitness reopened just 40 feet down the street.But the bigger story is not just that the gym survived.It is that the business got sharper.Vinny used the experience to rethink everything: the membership model, the pricing, the overhead, the staff structure, the culture, and the kind of member Revolution Fitness was truly built for.Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, he leaned into a more focused vision: a serious, private gym community for people who actually want to train.Higher standards. Higher value. Stronger culture.In this episode, Vinny shares the story behind the eviction, the community that helped keep Revolution alive, and the business lessons that came from being forced to rebuild.His biggest reminder to other business owners?Don’t get complacent.Business will shift whether you are ready or not. The question is whether you can solve the puzzle when it does.#NewYorkBusinessPodcast #LongIslandBusiness #RevolutionFitness #GymOwner #SmallBusinessOwner #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLessons #FitnessBusiness #LongIslandGym #BusinessGrowth #FounderStory #LocalBusiness #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessMindset #JacobRestituto

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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
    106
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