🍷🍾🎄 Ready for a nice glass of wine? You came to the right place! Pour a glass and get cozy with us as we listen to Maria Dante share the twists and turns that led her from Rhode Island School of Design to Wine Bar business owner in Vero Beach. Maria and her husband, David, also own the Painted Frog pottery studio next door, and together have merged their love for creating warm, welcoming spaces with enjoying unique and special wine. After purchasing both businesses in 2024, Maria shares the steep learning curve that comes with buying an existing business - or two! - and building a community around what you love. Learn more about the Vero Wine Bar: https://www.verowinebar.com/🍷🍾🎄

🎄🍸It's Holiday Season in Florida, and we love it! Raise your vanilla-espresso martini high and join us in this episode of Coffee, Cocktails & Capitalism, as we sit down with Tony Schnur, founder of Elite Christmas Lighting, to talk about how he built one of South Florida’s leading holiday lighting companies from the ground up. This episode's cocktails provided by: Keaton Mank from 21st Amendment - thank you, they were delicious! 😋🙏 https://21st-distillery.com/🎅💡📈For more than 15 years, Tony and his team have transformed homes, city districts, country clubs, and golf courses across the region into dazzling displays of light and creativity — including their incredible work on the McKee Gardens Holiday Lights, one of Vero Beach’s most beloved holiday traditions. ✨Tony shares his journey as a self-made entrepreneur, the lessons he’s learned running a seasonal business at scale, and his advice for anyone looking to grow, innovate, and turn their passion into a thriving company. In this episode: ✅How Tony made the pivot from law enforcement to holiday lighting✅What it takes to light up McKee Gardens’ magical holiday experience✅How to scale a company piece by piece✅New inventions to expand the business 📍 Learn more: Elite Christmas Lighting – https://www.elitechristmaslighting.com/ McKee Botanical Gardens – https://mckeegarden.org/

From the Patio to Polo - Welcome back to Coffee Cocktails and Capitalism! In this conversation, we’re joined by Bill Brown, (and a Special Guest), a visionary restaurateur whose path in hospitality has taken him from humble beginnings to creating one of Vero Beach’s favorite fine-dining destinations: Polo Steak & Sea. Bill shares how his journey in hospitality started with The Patio, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he continues to evolve the dining experience with Polo — where every detail, from the aged steaks to the curated cocktails, is about creating connection, flavor, and community. In this conversation, we talk about:- Starting small and building something meaningful- The art (and heart) of great hospitality-What it takes to keep reinventing yourself in business-Why Polo Steak & Sea has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike🎧 Watch. Sip. Get inspired. Grab your beverage of choice and join us for a conversation that celebrates good business and even better company.💬 If you love hearing local success stories, hit subscribe and let us know your favorite part in the comments!📍 Visit Polo Steak & Sea located right on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach, Polo Steak & Sea is known for its warm, coastal-elegant vibe — where you’ll find prime steaks, fresh seafood, sushi, and handcrafted cocktails that are as beautiful as they are delicious. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, celebrate, or just treat yourself.