Telling a clear story about your product is a basic entrepreneurial skill. But to build enduring impact, you need to help amplify other stories — those that surround you in your community and your customers. Marcus Samuelsson has done just this with beloved restaurants such as Hav & Mar and Red Rooster, and through his media group that celebrates the ric ... Show More
Oct 15
Rich Roll’s ‘crash course’ in entrepreneurship
Rich Roll’s popular podcast recently passed 1,000 episodes. He sat down with host Jeff Berman to discuss his growing podcast network, why he’s ignoring the algorithm, and his tumultuous path from addiction to wellness and endurance athletics. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale wee ... Show More
35m 35s
Feb 2025
EP17 How to transfer your passion to your permanent job with Chef Salam Dakkak with Nadine Samra
What does it take to turn a passion into a Michelin-starred success? 🌟
In the latest episode of The CEO Diaries Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chef Salam Dakkak, the visionary behind Bait Maryam, one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants. From a humble d ... Show More
1h 21m
May 2020
E5: Samer Hamadeh on building F&B brands that people love
My guest Samer Hamadeh is a serial entrepreneur in the entertainment and Food & Beverage space having built some great concepts such as Republique, Stereo Arcade, Akiba Dori and more. I met Samer way before his food and beverage days when he was at Impact BBDO, where 7 months in, ... Show More
46m 2s
Apr 2025
Small Business Bytes: How to Tell Your Business Story and Drive Customer Loyalty
People don’t just buy products – they buy stories. So how do you tell yours in a way that sticks, connects, and builds loyalty?
In this minisode of Small Business Bytes on This is Small Business, host Andrea Marquez explains how you can write a brand story that does more than jus ... Show More
8m 19s
Aug 2018
Advice for Entrepreneurs In The Restaurant & Food Industry
<p>Coming from the wine & liquor industry, I thought this would be a really cool mashup to put togther, with tips from Marcus Samuelsson, Jon Taffer & more - we chop it up and talk about customer service, opening a new restaurant, marketing food products and more. </p>
17m 43s
Jun 2024
Harnessing the Transformative Impact of Storytelling in Sales with Akeem Shannon
Today, I want to share with you an incredible journey of resilience, innovation, and the art of storytelling from my recent podcast episode. I had the pleasure of interviewing Akeem Shannon, the entrepreneur behind the consumer brand Flipstick, which has made waves through Shark ... Show More
25m 1s