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In this episode, I interview Sam Eckstein, owner of Springbone, a fast casual restaurant chain that continues to grow while staying focused on simple, high-quality, and nutritious ingredients. Sam shares how Springbone uses a centralized kitchen in Brooklyn to keep its food fresh, consistent, and reliable across locations. We discuss the expansion of Springbone, the importance of maintaining quality while growing, and what it takes to build a health-focused business that customers trust.

In this episode, I interview Ryan Harris, an owner of The Standard, a neighborhood restaurant known for quality food, a good vibe, and a lively bar. Ryan shares the importance of working hard and learning the business from the ground up, whether that means washing dishes, bussing tables, or helping wherever needed. We discuss how The Standard focuses on happy customers, good staff, consistent food and service, and honoring the history of its location while creating a welcoming spot for the community.

In this episode, I interview Rimon Ebrahim, the owner of Avalon Salon, a luxury hair and nail salon in Millburn. Rimon moved from Egypt with a dream of starting his own salon, and after working at three other salons, he turned that dream into a reality. We discuss how Avalon grew through word of mouth, the importance of building trust with clients, and how Rimon hopes every person who walks in feels welcomed and at home.

In this episode, I interview Peter Falzo, the owner of Vinnie’s, a cozy pizza shop known for its fresh ingredients and thin crust pizza. Inspired by his Uncle Vinnie, Peter built the Vinnie’s brand through dedication, commitment, and a love for bringing people together through food. We discuss what it takes to run a local restaurant, stay connected to the community, and create a welcoming place that customers keep coming back to.

In this episode, I interview Marc Hausman, owner of Footnotes, a generational shoe business that has been part of the Millburn community for years. We discuss what it is like to continue a family business, serve loyal customers, and adapt to changes in retail while keeping the store’s original values. This episode gives listeners a closer look at the hard work, tradition, and community connection behind a long-standing local business.

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