WOW Brand Podcast

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Every small business has a story behind it. The late nights. The sacrifices. The moments that almost broke them and the ones that made it all worth it. WOW Brand is a podcast dedicated to spotlighting small business owners across America. We sit down with the everyday entrepreneurs building their communities one business at a time and we let them tell it in their own words. From burger shops in Georgia to businesses across the country these are the stories that don't always make the headlines but deserve to be heard. Real people. Real struggles. Real success. New episodes available

  1. 4d ago

    How They Turned One Restaurant Into Three Successful Concepts

    In this episode of the WOW Brand Podcast, we sit down with Halley and Kip, co-founders of Tree Top Hospitality, to explore how they've built three unique restaurant concepts across New York City in just a few years. From launching their first restaurant, Margot, to creating the community-focused Montague Diner and their newest West Village concept Cleo, Halley and Kip share the realities of entrepreneurship, raising capital, building the right team, and learning through failure. They open up about the challenges of opening restaurants, the importance of strong partnerships, and why hospitality is ultimately about creating spaces where people feel comfortable returning again and again. In this conversation, we discuss:• Building multiple restaurant concepts from the ground up• What makes a successful business partnership• Lessons learned from opening and scaling restaurants• Hiring, leadership, and building strong teams• Fundraising and growing a hospitality business• Creating memorable guest experiences that keep people coming back• Balancing creativity with business strategy• The future of Tree Top Hospitality and New York dining Whether you're an entrepreneur, restaurant owner, hospitality professional, or someone passionate about building meaningful businesses, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world lessons. 🎙️ Guests: Halley & Kip🍽️ Co-Founders of Tree Top Hospitality Featured Restaurants📍 Margot – Brooklyn📍 Montague Diner – Brooklyn Heights📍 Cleo – West Village Follow their restaurants:📸 Margot: https://www.instagram.com/margotbrooklyn/📸 Montague Diner: https://www.instagram.com/montaguediner/📸 Cleo: https://www.instagram.com/cleodowntown/ Own a business or building something as an entrepreneur? Contact us at wowbrandny@wowbrand.com or DM us on www.instagram.com/wowbrandnyc/ to apply, collaborate, or share your story. 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/wowbrandnyc/🎵 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@wowbrandnyc▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@wowbrandnyc🧵 Threads: www.threads.com/@wowbrandnyc𝕏 X: x.com/wowbrandnyc📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wowbrandnyc 📍 WOW Brand Podcast – Midtown Manhattan Want to be featured on the WOW Brand Podcast?Follow WOW Brand

  2. May 22

    How Boy Isaw Turned Filipino Street Food Into an NYC Sensation

    In this episode, we sit down with Robin, the founder of Boy Isaw NYC, to talk about how he built one of New York City’s most loved Filipino street food pop-ups.From working in the restaurant industry to quitting his manager job during the pandemic, Robin shares how Boy Isaw grew through word of mouth, community support and authentic Filipino barbecue culture. We talk about Filipino street food, pop-up events, family, entrepreneurship, food struggles during winter seasons and his dream of owning a food truck one day..If you love Filipino food, business stories and community-driven entrepreneurship, this episode is for you.📍 WOW Brand Podcast – Midtown

  3. May 22

    From Bronx Kid to Media Agency Owner

    In this episode we sit down with Kevin Talbot founder of Talbot Media.This isn’t a straight success story.Kevin shares how he got laid off multiple times early in his career… and how those moments forced him to bet on himself.From shooting music videos with friends in the Bronx to building a full digital marketing agency, Kevin breaks down the real journey behind entrepreneurship.We talk about:Getting fired and using it as fuelWhy most creatives stay underpaidHow storytelling actually makes you moneyBuilding a business through networking (not luck)Working a 9–5 while building your dreamWhen to stop doing everything yourselfWhy your pricing mindset is keeping you smallKevin also shares how he turned small opportunities into long-term success — and why consistency beats talent every time.This episode is for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone tired of playing it safe.🎬 Your story isn’t a weakness it’s your biggest asset.📍 Midtown Manhattan, NYC - WOW Brand Studio

  4. May 22

    He Built NYC’s Wildest Bar With Maxed Out Credit Cards

    In this episode we sit down with Jeff founder of Lucky 13 in Brooklyn to talk about building one of New York City’s most iconic bars from absolutely nothing.This episode is NOT just about nightlife.It’s about risk, perseverance, burnout, growth, community, addiction, reinvention, and learning how to build a life you actually enjoy living.Jeff opens up about:• Moving from Massachusetts to New York City• Working construction before entering nightlife• Building Lucky 13 with maxed out credit cards• The struggles of entrepreneurship and burnout• Addiction, unhealthy habits, and personal growth• Why success doesn’t always mean happiness• Expanding the Lucky 13 brand to Florida• Creating a space where everyone feels accepted• The mental pressure behind owning a business• Why perseverance matters more than motivation• Learning balance as an entrepreneur• Building a community instead of just a businessHe also shares how Lucky 13 became more than just a bar becoming a safe space, creative hub, and second home for people from all walks of life.This conversation goes way deeper than business.🎬 Build something real. Build something people remember.📍 WOW Brand Podcast - Midtown

  5. May 22

    He Helped Creators Survive After Losing Their Jobs

    In this episode we sit down with George founder of Siembra Connect who shares how he built a creator community during the pandemic after watching people in the social media industry lose their jobs overnight.This episode is NOT about chasing followers or going viral.It’s about sustainability, community, mental health, business structure, and building opportunities that actually last.George opens up about:• Building a creator platform during the pandemic• Why most creators fail financially• The importance of business education for creators• How creators can find real brand deals• Why networking events DON’T work for most people• The hidden truth behind social media success• Why creators need boundaries and mental health support• The problem with gatekeeping opportunities• How AI should be used by creators• Pricing yourself properly as a business owner• The power of community and collaboration• Why consistency and relationships matter more than cloutHe also shares stories from working with major brands like Toyota, building Latino creator movements, organizing conferences, and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in media and tech.This conversation is bigger than content creation.It’s about building something meaningful that lasts.🎬 Don’t just chase attention. Build real value.📍 Midtown Manhattan, NYC - WOW Brand Studio

  6. May 22

    Why This Engineer Risked Everything for a Coffee Shop

    In this episode we sit down with Hamid founder of Cafe Vendôme who shares his journey from Morocco to France to the United States… and how he went from aerospace engineering and working with Airbus to building one of Atlanta’s most loved café brands.This episode is NOT about overnight success.It’s about sacrifice, risk, discipline, health, community, and the reality of entrepreneurship.Hamid opens up about:• Leaving corporate engineering behind• Putting his entire 401K into his café dream• Why most entrepreneurs underestimate hiring problems• The immigrant mindset and survival mentality• Building authentic community through business• Why health matters more than money• The truth about employees, leadership, and modern work culture• Why consistency beats motivation• How social media changed younger generations• The importance of emotional intelligence in business• Why he believes entrepreneurs must be a little “crazy”He also explains how Cafe Vendôme grew into multiple locations without chasing expansion — with developers actually approaching HIM because of the brand reputation.This conversation goes way deeper than business.It’s really about life philosophy.🎬 Build for people first. Money comes later.📍 Sunmi x WOW Brand Atlanta studio - King and Queen Towers📅 New Episodes Everyday at 10AM EST

  7. May 22

    He Went From Gas Stations to Building a Pizza Brand

    In this episode, we sit down with Jayshil founder of Brix & Stones Pizzeria to talk about how he went from a gas station background to building one of Atlanta’s growing late-night pizza spots.This isn’t just a pizza story.It’s about taking a risk, building with family, learning business from scratch, and figuring things out under pressure.Jayshil shares:Why he left the gas station businessBuilding a pizza shop from zero experienceTraveling to New York for pizza researchWhy they stopped selling 99-cent slicesThe truth about Uber Eats & DoorDash feesGrowing Instagram from 3K to 18K+ followersRunning operations himselfExpanding to multiple locationsUsing influencer marketing to grow locallyWhy quality matters more than cheap pricesThe reality of restaurant ownershipHe also talks about building the business with his wife, parents, and family — and why treating employees the right way matters if you want to scale.This episode is for entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, creators, and anyone trying to build something real from the ground up.🍕 Real business.🔥 Real struggles.📈 Real growth.Website - brixandstonespizzeria.comInstagram - @brixandstonespizzeria📍 Sunmi x WOW Brand Atlanta studio - King and Queen Towers

  8. May 22

    The Truth About Branding Most People Ignore

    In this episode, we sit down with Brian, founder of Bigger Creative. A Brooklyn-based branding and design studio focused on sustainable design and real business impact.With over 20 years of experience working with major platforms like New York Fashion Week, SXSW, and CES, Brian shares what most business owners get wrong about branding—and how to actually stand out.We talk about:Why your brand is NOT about youThe importance of understanding your audience firstThe difference between design vs real brandingSustainable design and business strategyAI vs human creativity in today’s worldWhy cheap design costs more in the long runBuilding a business from scratch vs working with established brandsIf you’re building a brand or business, this episode will change how you think about it.📍 Brooklyn, NYC – Bigger Creative

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Every small business has a story behind it. The late nights. The sacrifices. The moments that almost broke them and the ones that made it all worth it. WOW Brand is a podcast dedicated to spotlighting small business owners across America. We sit down with the everyday entrepreneurs building their communities one business at a time and we let them tell it in their own words. From burger shops in Georgia to businesses across the country these are the stories that don't always make the headlines but deserve to be heard. Real people. Real struggles. Real success. New episodes available

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  • Creator
    WOW Brand
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © WOW Brand
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