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The meez Podcast
Josh Sharkey (Entrepreneur, professional chef, and founder/CEO of meez, the culinaryOS for food professionals) interviews world class entrepreneurs in the food space that are shifting the paradigm of how we innovate and operate in our industry.
Episodes
95 episodes
Kristen Hawley on the Evolution of Restaurant Tech and What’s Next for the Industry
#91. In this episode of The meez Podcast, we chat with Kristen Hawley, a renowned journalist in restaurant technology, founder of the acclaimed newsletter ...
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Episode 91
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46:28
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Eric and Bruce Bromberg of Blue Ribbon Restaurants
#90. On this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Eric and Bruce Bromberg of Blue Ribbon Restaurants. For over 30 years, Eric and Bruce Bromb...
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Episode 90
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1:20:03
Troy Hooper on Time Blocking, Unlocking Hospitality Success, and Outsourcing Smartly
#89. On this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Troy Hooper, a seasoned hospitality consultant, Founder & CEO of Kiwi Restaurant Partners (KRP) and
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Episode 89
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59:01
Michael Jacober on Overcoming Grief, Embracing Grit, and Managing Multiple Ventures with Purpose
#88. This week on The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Michael Jacober, the multifaceted entrepreneur behind Blanket and Jacobs Franchi...
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Episode 88
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1:12:17
Michel Falcon on Scaling Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, Smart Investing, and Building Winning Teams
#87. In this episode, we sit down with Michel Falcon, restaurateur, author, and keynote speaker, to explore his journey from launching the first Brasa
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Episode 87
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52:08
Jesse Konig on Revolutionizing Fries and Rethinking Fast-Casual Food
#86. What does it take to revolutionize fries and rethink fast-casual food? Jesse Konig, Co-Founder of
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Episode 86
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57:25
Keith Weaver on Building Iconic Hospitality Brands and the Legacy of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
#85. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Keith Weaver shares his remarkable journey from Los Angeles to Shelbyville, Tennessee, and the role he’s played in shaping the legacy of Uncle Nearest Whiskey<...
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Episode 85
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50:56
George Motz on the Fascinating World of Burgers and His Restaurant Hamburger America
#84. On this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey is joined by Emmy award-winning filmmaker, author, and burger historian George Motz. Known for his documentary "Hamburger America" and the a...
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Episode 84
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47:15
Jack McGarry on Redefining Irish-American Pubs Through The Dead Rabbit and The Irish Exit
#83. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Jack McGarry, Managing Partner of world-renowned, The Dead Rabbit, for a deep dive into leadership in the re...
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Episode 83
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1:16:03
Brian Stubbs on Boosting Restaurant Profitability with Genuine Article Bookkeeping
#82. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey is joined by Brian Stubbs, owner of Genuine Article Bookkeeping. Brian Stubbs is a proud native of Oklahoma and studied Acco...
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Episode 82
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1:17:08
Chef Jonathan Benno on Leadership, Discipline, and Elevating Four Twenty Five
#81. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey is joined by Jonathan Benno, Culinary Director of Four Twenty Five, to explore Jonathan’s remarkable culinary journey. It all be...
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Episode 81
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54:15
Chef PJ Calapa on His Expansive Career as an Executive Chef
#80. In this episode of the meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with PJ Calapa, Executive Chef of Marea in NY and Beverly Hills. Chef PJ Calapa’s exposure to a broad range of cu...
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Episode 80
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1:08:33
Melina Shannon-Dipietro on Empowering the Industry to Change the World Through MAD
#79. In this episode of the meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Melina Shannon-DiPietro, Executive Director of the MAD Foundation, to explore how MAD is transforming the hospitality industry throug...
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Episode 79
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50:37
Basu Ratnam on Expanding the Reach of Indian Cuisine through INDAY
#78. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Basu Ratnam, founder of karma-infused restaurant group,
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Episode 78
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58:10
Chef Opie Crooks on Building FARM Hospitality Group and Preparing for Fatherhood
#77. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Chef Opie Crooks, a culinary talent and soon-to-be dad. Josh shares the story of how he first met Opie at an event in Washington, D.C., where Opie's graciousness and exc...
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Episode 77
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37:29
Alice Cheng on Connecting the Industry through Her Company, Culinary Agents
#76. On this episode of The meez Podcast, we sit down with Alice Cheng, founder and CEO of Culinary Agents, a groundbreaking platform connecting talent and businesses in the restaurant and hospit...
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Episode 76
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47:49
Tyler Akin on Dreaming up Bars and Restaurants Through Form-Function Hospitality
#75. In this episode of The meez Podcast, we dive deep into the culinary world of Tyler Akin, founder of Form-Function Hospitality, and a celebrated chef and restaurateur who has lef...
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Episode 75
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51:29
Darleen Scherer on Crafting Coffee and Cultivating Brands
#74. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey reconnects with Darleen Scherer, the founder of Black Sheep and a pioneering force in the specialty coffee world. With over 20 year...
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Episode 74
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1:16:30
Jesse Ito on Sushi Legacy, Therapy, and Expanding Royal Sushi & Izakaya
#73. In this episode of The meez Podcast, we sit down with Chef Jesse Ito, the Chef and Co-Owner of Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Philadelphia. A first-generation Japanese Korean American and multipl...
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Episode 73
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55:17
Will Guidara on Unreasonable Hospitality, Leadership, and the Power of Journaling
#72. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey welcomes Will Guidara, a renowned figure in the culinary world. Will is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, once ranked ...
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Episode 72
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45:54
Drew Skolnik on Navigating Growth Equity: Investing in Restaurants and Food Brands
#71. In this episode of The meez Podcast, Josh Sharkey sits down with Drew Skolnik, a partner at KarpReilly, a prominent private growth equity firm known for its successful investments in the foo...
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Episode 71
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52:07
Alex Beltrani on Revolutionizing Restaurant Feedback with Tattle
#70. Join host Josh Sharkey as he welcomes an old friend and pioneering entrepreneur, Alex Beltrani, the founder and CEO of Tattle, to the show. In this engaging episode, Josh and Alex dive into t...
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Episode 70
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1:05:00
Jessica Bograd on Mastering Barbeque: From R&D to Culinary Excellence at City Barbeque
#69. Join host Josh Sharkey on today's meez Podcast as he delves into the world of barbeque with Jessica Bograd, the Senior Director of Culinary for City Barbeque. Jessica is not only an incredible ...
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Episode 69
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59:17
Matt Wampler on Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Revolutionize Food Management
#68. In this episode of The meez Podcast, host Josh Sharkey sits down with Matt Wampler, co-founder and CEO of ClearCOGS, one of the rising stars in the food tech industry. Josh and Matt delve int...
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Episode 68
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1:11:29