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  • The Property Brothers: How a Real Estate Business Became a Brand Empire

    The Property Brothers: How a Real Estate Business Became a Brand Empire
    Sep 24 2025
    Drew and Jonathan Scott—the Property Brothers—share how childhood side hustles fueled their rise to global brand leaders. Learn how innovation, authenticity, and listening to customers built their product empire and hit TV shows. Plus, insights from their new show, “Don’t Hate Your House” and tips for healthier homes, impactful marketing, and business growth. Property Brothers Don't Hate Your House (HGTV show) More about the episode⁠ Theme Music by ⁠Ali Schwartz⁠ and ⁠Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • How Pana Food Truck Became an Arepas Empire

    How Pana Food Truck Became an Arepas Empire
    Sep 17 2025
    The inspiring journey of Pana Food Truck. Founder Herman Sierra shares how he and his brother brought Venezuelan arepas to California, overcoming setbacks and building a community one customer at a time. Hear about navigating business challenges, keeping the menu authentic (and simple), mastering social media, and the leap from food truck to brick and mortar restaurant. Essential advice for any entrepreneur dreaming of turning culture and passion into success. Pana Food TruckMore about the episodeTheme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
  • How CAVA’s Culture Fueled Its National Expansion (with Founder, Ted Xenohristos)

    How CAVA’s Culture Fueled Its National Expansion (with Founder, Ted Xenohristos)
    Sep 10 2025
    Go behind the scenes with Ted Xenohristos, founder and Chief Concept Officer of CAVA, as he shares how the Mediterranean-inspired brand grew from a single, family-run restaurant, to a national sensation. Discover the importance of culture, team empowerment, food quality, and innovation in scaling a restaurant business, plus candid lessons learned along the way. Don’t miss insights on hospitality, customer connection, and what makes CAVA truly unique. CAVAMore about the episodeTheme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound
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    46 min
  • The Repeat Customer Formula - Josh Campbell of Rescue Air and Plumbing

    The Repeat Customer Formula - Josh Campbell of Rescue Air and Plumbing
    Aug 20 2025
    Josh Campbell of Rescue Air & Plumbing joins Emily to reveal how he scaled a family-founded HVAC business into a multimillion-dollar home services powerhouse. Dive into practical lessons on acquiring and integrating new trades businesses, building a winning culture, setting clear goals, and turning tough customer moments into loyalty. Tune in for real-world advice and inspiration on growth, leadership, and the power of over-communication in the trades. Rescue Air & Plumbing More about the episodeTheme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 min
  • Customer Service Wins: The Pest Brothers’ Journey from Startup to Standout

    Customer Service Wins: The Pest Brothers’ Journey from Startup to Standout
    Aug 13 2025
    Family-run businesses bring something special to their communities—and Pest Brothers is proof. Jose and Michael Rodriguez share how they’ve grown from summer door-knocking to one of Yelp’s Top 100 Local businesses. Discover their secrets to stand-out service, ultra-fast response times, and building a team centered on trust. Learn what it takes to thrive in home services—and how family values fuel their success. Pest Brothers More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 min
  • Serving Up Community: Secrets from Soul & Smoke and the James Beard Foundation

    Serving Up Community: Secrets from Soul & Smoke and the James Beard Foundation
    Aug 6 2025
    Independent restaurants do more than serve food—they anchor communities. Dr. Anne McBride of the James Beard Foundation and Chef D’Andre Carter of Soul & Smoke join Emily to explore how independent restaurateurs build resilience, embrace transparency, use data, and forge deeper connections with customers. Tune in for actionable insights on navigating rising costs, leveraging technology, and growing through authentic engagement. James Beard Foundation Soul & Smoke Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min
  • From Side Hustles to CEO: Everette Taylor’s Crowdfunding Blueprint for Small Business Growth

    From Side Hustles to CEO: Everette Taylor’s Crowdfunding Blueprint for Small Business Growth
    Jul 29 2025
    Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor joins Behind the Review to share his journey from teen entrepreneur to leading the world’s biggest crowdfunding platform. Learn what crowdfunding is (and isn’t), how Kickstarter helps small businesses and creators get funded, and why listening to feedback is Everette's top founder skill. Whether you’re launching a dream or scaling up an existing business, get practical tips for building community and funding your next big idea. More about the episodeTheme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 min
  • How DivaDance Grew From 1 Class to 50+ Locations — Franchise Lessons with Jami Stigliano

    How DivaDance Grew From 1 Class to 50+ Locations — Franchise Lessons with Jami Stigliano
    Jul 22 2025
    DivaDance founder and CEO Jami Stigliano joins host Emily for a deep dive on building a movement-based business that inspires confidence and community. Jami shares candid lessons on accessing capital, scaling with intention, fostering authentic culture, leveraging reviews, and why “facts over feelings” is her rule for handling feedback. Whether you’re growing a franchise or just getting started in business, this episode is packed with actionable advice! DivaDanceMore about the episodeTheme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min