Lunch with Biggie
By Biggie
Lunch with BiggieMay 30, 2023
Justin Peterson took his love of art, Cartoons and comics and used that to skill to work on murals and creating his own comics to now becoming Creative Director for Don the Beachcomber
I got to spend a lunch break with Justin Peterson, a Comic Book artist, Illustrator, Muralist, and Creative Director for Don the Beachcomber
He is also a Tiki Enthusiast and Baseball Nerd
Justin and I spoke about how he got into doing Murals around the country and how he started working on his comics- Very Near Mint, The Hot Dogger, and The Unbelievable Floridians. We discussed his creative process, as well as, how he got into the tiki culture. We spoke about all his works have led him to his newest role of Creative Director for Don the Beachcomber. As well as about his favorite X-Men and what inspires his art.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Justin Peterson Social:
Justin Peterson IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinpeterson/
Justin Peterson Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinpeterson
Justin Peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinpetersonart
Justin Peterson Website: https://justinpeterson.bigcartel.com/
Justin Peterson Comics: https://justinpeterson.bigcartel.com/category/comics
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Casey Webb used his love for food, restaurant experience and his acting experience to become the host of the popular tv show Man vs Food.
I got to spend a lunch break with Casey Webb, actor, comedian, and host of Man V Food, a culinary tv tour across America, checking out the best diners, looking for great food, and tackling the nation's largest and most fiery eating challenges.
Casey and I spoke about how he got the opportunity to be the host of Man vs Food and how the show works as far as production and time spent. We spoke about the positive effects the show has on the small businesses being showcased. Casey spoke about the benefits of having a support system. How relationships lead to other opportunities. I asked him about dealing with failure especially when you are auditioning. We discussed some other opportunities he has and how it is to be hosting Man vs Food for over 7 years and his fav city and also what city most surprised him. Lastly, we also spoke about our collaboration together on Taylor Ham Pork Roll t-shirt we worked on with Blair Campbell.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Casey Webb Social:
Casey Webb IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamhusky4life
Casey Webb Twitter: https://twitter.com/caseyscall
Casey Webb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058220973129
Casey Webb Website: https://caseywebbsite.com/
Man Vs Food Website: https://www.discoveryplus.com/ie/show/man-v-food
Taylor Ham Pork Roll Shirt: https://delifreshthreads.com/products/taylor-ham-pork-roll-shirt
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Dark Cycle Clothing- Adam and Coryn Enfinger started a clothing brand based on quirky animals on bikes - 13 yrs later they are printing, packing and shipping their shirts to every corner of the world.
I got to spend a lunch break with Adam and Coryn Enfinger, owners of Dark Cycle Clothing, a clothing brand based out of Tampa, FL inspired by Adam thinking up quirky animals on bike designs while making his 17-mile bike ride to work. Eventually, he screenprinted the designs on some extra t-shirts and they generated quite a bit of interest every time they were worn. Now with over 100k happy customers and with their shirts in over 100 small shops worldwide, each shirt is still hand screen printed with care by Adam. Dark Cycle Clothing's mission is to provide ethical and quality clothing while promoting alternative transportation and raising animal awareness.
I spoke to Adam and Coryn about how they came up with the name and the concept. Coryn told me about they started with an Etsy shop and how it blew up and then they did a .com shop. We spoke about how they handle inventory when doing Wholesale, Events, Etsy, and DarkCycleClothing.com. Adam spoke about how they hand-print each shirt. We spoke about how they balance their business and also caring for their 8 children. We spoke about what it takes to be a successful clothing brand, as well as, discussed how many different animals they have created on bikes. Was great to also hear about how they discussed some of their previous designs coming back.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Dark Cycle Clothing Social:
Dark Cycle Clothing IG: https://www.instagram.com/darkcycleclothing/
Dark Cycle Clothing Website: https://darkcycleclothing.com/
Dark Cycle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkCycleClothing
Dark Cycle Newsletter: https://darkcycleclothing.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c575a5733bf54a7d487b1a4a3&id=a3dd477ce4
(GO) Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52TqGFoSPrdogc8ZFuGqtP?si=ScPhZtJFSGyowz64lesrIw
Fall Empire Fall Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gZVQ4MtnQR4V90fI6zsrH?si=8SDWZabQRhq6-IsoNiqLmw
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Foolies Limited Clothing- Alex Nemo Hanse created a motivational brand that inspires men, women, and people all over the world to go chase their dreams no matter how "foolish" it seems.
I got to spend a lunch break with Alex Nemo Hanse, owner of Foolies Limited Clothing, a clothing brand dedicated to uplifting and motivating people to chase their dreams no matter how "foolish" it seems.
I spoke to Nemo about how he came up with the idea to start Foolies. We spoke about how the past 13 years he has been such an advocate for strong black women and the women that inspire him. We discussed being inspirational for so many and why he does that. Nemo spoke about how folks need to become OK with being the number 2 person on their journey and to help and serve others along the way. Our time will come just be ready for it. We spoke about the losses and the realities of being a brand owner vs what you see on social. We spoke about why he created the Affirmations Book and the goals he has in being more than just a clothing brand. Was a great long lunch break with Nemo. Lots to listen to and enjoy.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Foolies Social:
Foolies IG: https://www.instagram.com/foolies/
Foolies Website: https://www.thefoolies.com/
Foolies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FooliesClothing/
Foolies Approved- Affirmations Book: amzn.to/3IRf5xS
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
8it App- Steve Raggiani got tired of looking for the best places to eat in NYC & decided to create an app with the simplest way to find the best food recommendations, pop-ups, dish drops near you.
I got to spend a lunch break with Steve Raggiani, co-founder of the 8it App, the simplest way to find the best food recommendations, pop-ups, dish drops & collabs in NYC. Sourcing the best food recommendations from critics and credible sources you already love and presenting it in an easy-to-use interface based on your Location. Short & sweet 8-word food recommendations by people you trust in the food industry. People like credible chefs, critics, food celebrities, and your go-to food media sources.
I spoke to Steve about how he came up with the idea to start the app, and how the name came about. Steve shared how the app shares 8-word reviews for the food you want to eat. We spoke about how the app has evolved and the importance of building a community and collaboration with some of NY's finest chefs and small businesses. Steve shared some of the things that you deal with when creating an app. Steve and I also spoke about how we met because of Chef Carl Ruiz and the feedback he provided Steve about the 8it app. We spoke about he interacts with app users to get an idea of how they use the app. We discussed how the app is growing and expanding past NY. I think this app will be big and can't wait for it to grow.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
8it Social:
8it App IG: https://www.instagram.com/8itapp/
8it App Twitter: https://twitter.com/8itapp
8it App Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/8itapp
8it EatWear: https://8it.store/collections/restaurantrevival
8it App TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@8itapp
8it App Website: https://www.8it.world/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Tao Te Cheese- Brian and Cindy Johnson quit their corporate jobs and went with the way of the cheese- opening up a Grilled Cheese truck and selling that cheesy melty goodness for the past 6 years.
I got to spend a lunch break with Brian and Cindy Johnson, are the owners of Tao Te Cheese (pronounced Dow De Cheese) and they are sharing the love of creative grilled cheese sandwiches with Central Floridians.
I spoke to them how they got the name for the their food truck/trailer, as well as, why grilled cheese sandwiches. We discussed some of the misconceptions of owning a food truck along with the rewards of it. We spoke about what made them decide to quit corporate life and jump into the cheesy life of a running a small business these past 6 years. We spoke about their Why, along with what else they do besides selling grilled cheese.
Was a great conversation and I enjoyed the grilled cheese sandwich making tips - I learned along the way.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Tao Te Cheese Social:
Tao Te Cheese IG: https://www.instagram.com/taotecheese
Tao Te Cheese Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaoTeCheese/
Tao Te Cheese TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taotecheese
Tao Te Cheese Roaming Hungry: https://roaminghunger.com/tao-te-cheese/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Fur Face Boy- Ha Mai started his clothing brand as a creative outlet in 2009 after a bad breakup. 14 yrs later the brand has reflected his journey in life and continues to be his creative outlet.
I got to spend a lunch break with Ha Mai, the mind, soul, and heart behind the brand Fur Face Boy. A highly attentive-to-detail T-shirt brand representing Ha's loves, pop culture, and all of the quirkiness in between!
I spoke to Ha about how Fur Face Boy came about and why he started it back in 2009. We spoke about how he came up with the name. We spoke about the journey the brand and he has made these past 14 years and the different versions of the brand. We spoke about the difference between when he started (MySpace and the beginning of the Twitter era and social) to bring the brand back now. We spoke about the advice he gave me in 2010 and how it still translates now. Was awesome to catch up with Ha and great to see Fur Face Boy.
Check out the Collab shirt on TheFurFaceBoy.com where all proceeds of the sale will go to 2nd Harvest Food Bank.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Fur Face Boy Social:
Fur Face Boy IG: https://www.instagram.com/furfaceboy/
Fur Face Boy website: https://www.thefurfaceboy.com/
Fur Face Boy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/furfaceboy/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
G.O.A.T.S Skincare- Stefanie Bush helped solve her son's severe skin issue thanks to Raw Goats Milk and has created a brand and a Goat Milk Skincare movement to change the face of cosmetic care.
I got to spend a lunch break with Stefanie Bush, owner, and maker of G.O.A.T.S Skincare - a Raw Goat Milk Skincare enriched with vitamin and natural ingredients from the milk of their spoiled pastured-raised goats.
I spoke to Stefanie about how her son's skin issue as a baby led to her searching and finding out about Goats and Goats milk to making Goats Milk Soap and starting Flying Goat Soap. We talked about how she started her brand and got the opportunity to sell in NY and how that led to a rebrand to G.O.A.T.S Skincare and more products. We talked about how she balances being a mom of 3, running a brand, and a farm with 10 milking goats. As well as, her advice on starting.
Listeners from April 10th to May 1st - listeners who shop at GoatsSkincare.com with any order placed will receive a free 8oz Goat Milk Whipped Body scrub (a $25 Value) - using the Code: LUNCH
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
G.O.A.T.S Skincare Social:
G.O.A.T.S Skincare IG: https://www.instagram.com/goatsskincare/
G.O.A.T.S Skincare website: https://goatsskincare.com/
G.O.A.T.S Skincare Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Goatsskincare
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
The Neighbors- Brittany Zepf (co-owner) and Brianna Gonsorek (general manager) are part of the team that works together to run a neighborhood general store, a cocktail lounge and chef's table.
I got to spend a lunch break with Brittany Zepf, co-owner and Brianna Gonsorek, the general manager of The Neighbors - a neighborhood general store, cocktail lounge & Chef’s table. Open on the 2nd floor of East End Market in Audubon Park, FL.
I spoke to Brittany about how the idea of opening The Neighbors came about. How her husband, Jacob (co-owner of FreeHand Goods), and the owner of East End and the owner of Domu play a part in the Neighbors coming to East End. We discussed with Brianna how she and Jacob helped curate the store to have over 75 vendors from FL or Central FL that represent the store, as well as, what advice they have for people trying to get into stores. We discussed with Brittany how they handle being 3 different businesses- general store, cocktail lounge, and Chef's table. We discussed the challenges and rewards of running a business like this. The importance of word of mouth. We also discuss what they do when times get tough or things may not be working along in their journey. Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads. The Neighbors Social: The Neighbors IG: https://www.instagram.com/theneighborsorl/ The Neighbors website: https://www.theneighborsorl.com/ The Neighbors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theneighborsorl Biggie's Social: Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/ Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/ Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Smoke & Donuts BBQ- Ian Russell wanted a BBQ joint and his wife Juliana wanted a Donut Shop so they created a business focusing on savory smoked barbecue and sweet handmade donuts and folks love it.
I got to spend a lunch break with Ian Russell, the chef, and co-owner of Smoke and Donuts BBQ focusing on savory smoked barbecue and sweet handmade donuts harnessing smoking techniques and seasoning profiles from the top BBQ regions around the country.
I spoke to Ian about him and his wife Juliana Peña coming up with the concept (Juliana wanted a donut shop, and Ian wanted a BBQ joint). I spoke to Ian about how they started, how they built their business from a pop-up tent to a food trailer to opening up 2 locations (UCF and the Milk District). We spoke about his journey from culinary school to getting into BBQ. We talked about building their brand and how he started it with both of them having full-time jobs. We talked about the time-consuming process of smoking meats and BBQ. We also talked about how they started with UCF and worked onto opening a location there, as well as their newest location in the Milk District.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Smoke & Donuts Social:
Smoke & Donuts IG: https://www.instagram.com/smokeanddonuts/
Smoke & Donuts website: https://www.smokeanddonuts.com/
Smoke & Donuts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smokeanddonuts
Smoke & Donuts Twitter: https://twitter.com/smokeanddonuts
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Scotch & "good" Conversation- Peter von Taborsky started a podcast as an excuse to catch up with old friends- that led to free scotch, sponsors and asking many smart people stupid questions since 2015
I got to spend a long lunch break with Peter von Taborsky, creator, and host of Scotch & "good" Conversation podcast - a podcast about having a couple of drinks & getting to know people by asking smart people stupid questions. Peter started this project as an excuse to catch up with old friends, meet some new ones, and hopefully score some free bottles of Scotch in the process. His podcast has allowed him to speak with actors, directors, authors, his favorite musicians, to his fav teacher, his mom, friends, and ex-girlfriends.
I chatted with Peter about how he started and how he grew his podcast. How he used his small business as a sponsor and got more than just free bottles of scotch but some corporate sponsors at the same time. We spoke about how he comes up with his questions and the format of the show to how he gets his guests to ask him anything. We spoke about the work it takes to build an audience and be so consistent all these years. We chatted about guests sharing more once the mics turn off and the importance of sharing and supporting small businesses. We also spoke about him taking a break after 350+ straight episodes and him starting back up again after a few months off.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Scotch & "good" Conversation Social:
Scotch & "good" Conversation IG: https://www.instagram.com/scotch_and_good_conversation/
Scotch & "good" Conversation website: https://scotchandgoodconversation.com/
Scotch & "good" Conversation Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scotch-and-good-conversation/id1046087772
Scotch & "good" Conversation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scotchandgoodconversation
Scotch & "good" Conversation Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scotchandgoodconversation
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Plastic Pizza- Jordan Fuchs puts his love of pizza, art, community & creativity and has created a pizza themed brand that collabs with artists releasing piping hot pizza designer toys, apparel, etc
I got to spend a lunch break with Jordan Fuchs, owner of Plastic Pizza- an artistically thinking brand of designer toys, apparel, and art with a focus on creativity and imagination striving to bring the unordinary and different to life one pizza slice design at a time. With a mission is to feed the world peace and art, while being a lightning rod for creativity and community.
I spoke to Jordan about how came about with the idea of creating Plastic Pizza. We discussed how he collaborates with various artists and how they melt their concepts, and we talked about the power of storytelling and creating a universe. We spoke about how Johnny Cupcakes have influenced us and how he has collaborated with them. We talk about his mascot Peace of Pizza and their recipe for success. Jordan discusses his work on creating fun experiences and doing online Pop Shop Live and Ntwrk events as well as collaborating with pizza shops and conferences and doing live in-person events. Was a fun talk with Jordan and enjoyed hearing his story.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Plastic Pizza Social:
Plastic Pizza IG: https://www.instagram.com/theplasticpizza/
Plastic Pizza website: https://www.theplasticpizza.com
Plastic Pizza Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theplasticpizza
Plastic Pizza Pop-Shop Live: https://popshop.live/plasticpizza
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
JAM Hot Chicken- Andrew Scala was love at first bite after enjoying a Hot Chicken sandwich and he wanted to bring his heat and flavors to mouths of others opening his own Hot Chicken Joint.
I got to spend a lunch break with Andrew Scala, the chef, and owner of JAM Hot Chicken- a Los Angeles & Nashville Inspired Hot Chicken joint proudly servin' the City Beautiful.
I spoke to Andrew about how love at the first bite of a Hot Chicken Sandwich at Howling Ray's in LA led him to open up and start JAM Hot Chicken. We discussed the keys to good spice levels and the 5 levels of heat that JAM Hot Chicken is bringing. We also discuss the secret to making a good sandwich. We discussed the best and most challenging parts of running a location. Andrew shared with me how the name came about and also how he started on IG DMs curbside picks-ups, to popups leading to a brick-and-mortar location in Hannibal Square.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
JAM Hot Chicken Social:
JAM Hot Chicken IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamhotchicken/
JAM Hot Chicken website: https://www.jamhotchickenfl.com
JAM Hot Chicken Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAMhotchicken/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Oh Eco- Alyssa Bolaños, a sustainable-ish mom, who moved to Orlando with her family and they saw a need for an Eco Shop and Refillery shop & decided to open Orlando's first community sustainable store
I got to spend a lunch break with Alyssa Bolaños, the owner of Oh Eco - Orlando’s Eco Shop + Refillery providing sustainable goods, gifts, and eco-friendly products for you, your family, and your home.
I spoke to Alyssa about how the idea of how came about to open an Eco-sustaintable-refillery shop in Orlando. What does it mean to be sustainable-ish? We discussed how she came up with the name and also the location. We discussed the difficulties of being first in the market and also first time running a business. She shared some tips and suggestions for starting to be more eco-friendly; As well as the misconceptions about buying sustainably. We talked about the importance of social media and community. We also spoke about the popular products sold at her shop and the workshops and pop-ups she is doing to help spread the word and be part of the community.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Oh Eco Social:
Oh Eco IG: https://www.instagram.com/ohecoorlando/
Oh Eco website: https://oh-eco.com
Oh Eco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OhEcoOrlando
Oh Eco TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohecoorlando
Alyssa's personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/casabolanos/
Lunch with Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Swine & Sons- Alexia Gawlak and her husband Rhys have taken their love of food and created a Michelin recognized counter service that has also pivot along the way however always serving delicious food
I got to spend a lunch break with Alexia Gawlak, the chef, and owner of Swine & Sons a Michelin-recognized counter service restaurant and caterer located in historic Winter Park, Florida. This locally loved and nationally recognized counter service is offering DANG delicious sandwiches, burgers, salads, and everything in between.
I spoke to Lexi about how she and her husband Rhys helped start Swine and Sons and how they later took over ownership. We discussed how they pivoted and moved locations from their original spot to into the Local Butcher to now within Foxtail and the Courtesy-you could call it the Swine House. We spoke about how they balance it as well as the best and hardest parts of running a restaurant. I asked Lexi about sandwich-making tips. We spoke about their opportunity to be on Guy's Grocery Games and the evening they were awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand. We spoke about new opportunities that come from a new location like Swine Subscription Boxes. Was great listening to Lexi talk about her love for food.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Swine & Sons Social:
Swine & Sons IG: https://www.instagram.com/swineandsons/
Swine & Sons website: https://swineandsons.com
Swine & Sons Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swineandsons/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Sandwich Talk- a sandwich conversation with Jason and Loren Fossee- this started via text and became a podcast for all to enjoy and partake when 3 sandwich eaters get together.
I got to spend an extended lunch break a different way.. this time I sat down and had a Sandwich Talk with Team Fat Kid Food Truck owner and 1st Lunch with Biggie guest, Jason Fossee and his brother and fellow sandwich eater, Loren Fossee. This conversation started because of a sandwich text exchange and a Fosee Ham & Cheese Sandwich Theory.
We sat down and discussed this Ham & Cheese Fossee Theory, Sandwich construction; Is it a sandwich? Loren's broad Sandwich Universe; Why does food taste better when someone else makes; Go to sandwich at a new Sandwich shop; PB&J Construction; Loren buttering his sandwiches, Breakfast sandwich picks. Was a nice change of pace on a topic I love talking about... Sandwiches.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Jason Fossee's Social:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jason.fossee
https://www.facebook.com/teamfatkidnation/
https://www.facebook.com/TeamFatKidFoodTruck
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076675377087
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jfossee/
https://www.instagram.com/teamfatkidnation/
https://www.instagram.com/teamfatkidfoodtruck/
https://www.instagram.com/shmittsandwiches/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TeamFatKid1
https://twitter.com/ShmittSandwich
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Kitchen Killaz- Billy Floyd's love for music and performing live online around his home- led to his kitchen and touring other Kitchens everywhere performing live on Friday & online for all to enjoy!
I got to spend a lunch break with Billy Flloyd, the frontman of Kitchen Killaz- a touring acoustic show that is crashing kitchens and performing a mix of covers and original songs in someone else's kitchen. As well as, streaming shows live online- twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and facebook.
I spoke to Billy about how the idea of how Kitchen Killaz started and how they got the name as well as the idea to perform in people's kitchens. Billy spoke about consistency, especially with his streaming schedule and Friday night kitchen shows. We spoke about the past 5+ years building and growing this idea and performing. Billy shared some of his creative processes when it comes to songwriting and traveling to do the show. I've been a fan of Kitchen Killaz and they have performed in my kitchen. Was great catching up and sharing his story.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Kitchen Killaz Social:
Kitchen Killaz IG: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenkillaz/
Kitchen Killaz website: https://kitchenkillaz.com/
Kitchen Killaz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kitchenkillaz
Kitchen Killaz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kitchenkillaz
Kitchen Killaz on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/66KB1AYcT7Bqe36xPHVJvW
Billy Flloyd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialbillyfloyd/
Lunch with Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's Twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Eleanor's Barber Shop- Tito Santiago has taken all the elements of old school barbering & created his version of a real old Florida Barbershop catering to anyone who wants an authentic barber service
I got to spend a lunch break with Tito Santiago, the owner and head barber at Eleanor's Barber Shop - Orlando's neighborhood barbershop. It is a place where any race, gender, sexual orientation, or age can get an authentic barber service
I spoke to Tito about how he started the business, how he came up with the name for the shop and what is it about that feeling you get when you get a fresh cut. We spoke about him offering a real old Florida Barbershop experience and what that means. We talked about the look and feel of his shop, as well as, what's been the toughest part of opening a spot on Mills 50. Was a great time getting to speak with Tito and how he has blended the old-school barbershop feel along with the modernization of technology.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Eleanor's Barber Shop Social:
Eleanor's Barber Shop IG: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorsbarbershop/
Eleanor's Barbershop website: https://www.eleanorsbarbershop.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Alex's Fresh Kitchen- Alex Diaz opened his restaurant thanks to his Moms and his love for food and wanting to create a place where family, food and community are a priority and he has created that.
I got to spend a lunch break with Alex Diaz, the chef, and owner of Alex's Fresh Kitchen- a family-owned and operated restaurant in Casselberry, FL, serving made-to-order meals with the highest quality ingredients. Also the home of the "The Mamba Burger"!
I spoke to Alex about how he started the business, and how "The Mamba Burger" was created. Alex shared about having to pivot and make changes from being a breakfast spot to serving up brunch and burgers because of COVID. I spoke to Alex about giving his chefs the freedom to create food as well as how it is working with his Mom. We talked about the menu items tattoed on himself. Alex told me about his vision and how he is part of his journey.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Alex's Fresh Kitchen Social:
Alex's Fresh Kitchen IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexsfreshkitchen/
Alex's Fresh Kitchen website: https://www.alexsfreshkitchenfl.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Deli Fresh Threads- Biggie our host talks about how he started his clothing brand based on his sandwich obsession and how he has been doing it now for over 10 years. Will Truran guest hosts.
Will Truran guest hosts and spends a lunch break with me, Biggie, the owner and creator behind Deli Fresh Threads - a sandwich-themed clothing brand- showing love to the King of Meals- the Sandwich!
We celebrate Deli Fresh Threads 10 year Anniversary! We spoke about what led me to start a clothing brand and starting Deli Fresh Threads. We spoke about what I've learned along the way these past 10 years. We spoke about how the brand continues to evolve, as well as the importance of surrounding yourself with people that will help and also have a different perspective than you. We talked about designs that work and what I've learned along the way on this journey.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Will Truran's Social:
Will Truran's IG: https://www.instagram.com/willtruran/
Will Truran's website: https://willtruran.storenvy.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Deli Fresh Threads Wholesale: https://www.faire.com/brand/b_zrev6z3hjj
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
The Doodles by Dooley - Shannon Dooley started her business based on a school project based on art and travel and putting her spin on it. Years later she decided to make her art into a business.
I got to spend a lunch break with Shannon Dooley, the artist and owner behind The Doodles by Dooley - Digital illustrations of funky fresh takes on your favorite cities!
I spoke to Shannon about starting her business based on a school project involving art and travel and her wanting to start a business after 5 years of doing designs for fun and family. We spoke about how she handles burnout and what inspires her designs and what she includes in the various cities she designs. We talk about her starting her business even with a 10-month-old and why she felt she needed to do it for her. Shannon shared the benefits of being able to create and print her own designs as well as using feedback from her customers to create new designs.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
The Doodles by Dooley Social:
The Doodles by Dooley IG: https://www.instagram.com/thedoodlesbydooley/
The Doodles by Dooley website: https://thedoodlesbydooley.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Cover Yo Space Gurl- Helen Miranda started a business with her mom covering your face during COVID but then decided to share her art and talents and instead have it cover your space.
I got to spend a lunch break with Helen Miranda, an Orlando Creative who runs Cover Yo Space Gurl - Lifestyle goods to brighten your space; that is cute and punny and art.
I spoke to Helen about how she originally started her brand as Cover Yo Face Gurl - making masks with her mom during the pandemic. She then decided to pivot and start showing offer her art and morphed her business into Cover Yo Space Gurl. We spoke about that transition; how she hand paints and puts her art and designs out there. She shared some tips and advice she has gotten along the way. As well as, she has provided me with some great suggestions for stop motion and time-lapses and I may have gone on a rant at the very end of the show. A great time was spent and another fun show was recorded.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Cover Yo Space Gurl Social:
Cover Yo Space Gurl IG: https://www.instagram.com/coveryospacegurl/
Cover Yo Space Gurl website: https://www.coveryospacegurl.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Red Panda Noodle - Eliot Hillis believes noodles make life better and he along with Seth Parker and Jen Silva are popping up serving up hand pulled noodle dishes from around the world.
I got to spend a lunch break with Eliot Hillis, the Culinary director/co-owner of Red Panda Noodle - a pop-up noodle concept the latest brainchild of Eliot and Seth Parker, where they along with Jen Silva believe handmade and pulled Noodles make life better by serving up noodle dishes from around the world.
I spoke to Eliot about how they came up with the concept of Red Panda Noodle, where the name came from; how he got into the culinary world; I asked him for culinary advice/tips on making sandwiches and even cooking up noodles. We talked about his love of Noodles and how this was something over 6 years in the making in various iterations and their love for Central Florida and what they'd love to leave as a culinary legacy- as well as spoke about what advice he'd give people starting out.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Red Panda Noodle Social:
Red Panda Noodle IG: https://www.instagram.com/redpandanoodlebar/
Red Panda Noodle Jr IG: https://www.instagram.com/redpandanoodle/
Eliot Hillis IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltforge/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
The Gnarly Cuban- Marly and Nina decided to pop-up bringing their handmade twist on traditional Cuban cuisine so that everyone could enjoy the Latin flavors that they were raised on and people love it
I got to spend a lunch break with Marly and Nina, the owners of The Gnarly Cuban- a women-owned business that is putting its gnarly twist on traditional Cuban Cuisine.
I spoke to Marly and Nina about how they started and came up with the name The Gnarly Cuban. We discussed how they came up with and developed their recipes, especially having Cuban abuelas (grandmas) and how they cook by look and smell and not measurements. I spoke to them about the difficulties of pop-up life, as well as, how they have evolved in their preparation and process with their growth. We spoke about Cuba and being first-generation Cuban-owned and our favorite Cuban food. They also provided us with some great tips and advice on starting out, as well as, living in the world of internet reviews.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
The Gnarly Cuban Social:
The Gnarly Cuban IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegnarlycuban/
The Gnarly Cuban website: https://www.thegnarlycuban.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Jeremy Jacobowitz started an IG BrunchBoys as a fun side project while being a TV producer & has evolved it into full time business as a creator all about his food& life adventures all over the World!
I got to spend a lunch break with the digital creator- Jeremy Jacobowitz. Jeremy started and created the IG Brunch Boys account and has evolved it to being all about his food and life adventures all over the World! (plus anything else on his mind). He is an Influencer, Director, Host, and avid baseball cap collector.
I spoke to Jeremy about how he started and came up with the idea of Brunch Boys. We discussed how he evolved his social media into a personal brand allowing him to work with sponsors and having it become his full-time job and business. We spoke about how he started in TV and how he uses that to create content. Jeremy provided tips and suggestions when creating content, as well as, posting on social like IG and Tik Tok. He also shared what he learned from his time working with Bobby Flay as his PA. It was great chatting with Jeremy because I am one of his 438K followers and love what he has created for himself and the content he is sharing.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Jeremy's Social:
Jeremy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobowitz
Jeremy Jacobowitz TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyjacobowitz
Jeremy Jacobowitz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrunchBoys
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Vexed Vending - Stephanie West turned her fascination with vending machine from Japan into a business that showcases and brings a creative vending machines for local venues filled with local art & fun
I got to spend a lunch break with Stephanie West of Vexed Vending. Vexed Vending is bringing the fun into Vending Machines as a Local Art Vending Weird Art Shoppe- They provide a Creative Vending Machine for Local Venues. Stocked with Local Artists/Makers.
I spoke to Stephanie about how she came up with the idea of creating Vexed Vending. We discussed the concept of Creative Vending and what are the oddest things she has bought from a vending machine. We spoke about introducing this concept to businesses and about brand awareness. We spoke about how they find the vending machines and how they restore them to bring them back to life to go into a bar or a store. We also spoke about Grilled Cheese.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Vexed Vending Social:
Vexed Vending IG: https://www.instagram.com/vexedvending
Vexed Vending website: https://www.vexedvending.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Freehand Goods- Seth Daniels is handcrafting small batch leather goods, grooming supplies and gifts and working along with Jacob Zempf producing products made in Florida from the Sunshine State.
I got to spend a lunch break with Seth Daniels, the Chief Leather Officer and co-owner along with Jacob Zempf of Freehand Goods in Orlando, FL. Freehand Goods is developed out of a desire to collaborate with local artisans to create a small batch of handmade goods, such as Leather Goods, Grooming Supplies & Unique Gifts. All made In Florida.
I spoke to Seth about how he and Jacob met; how they met and how they started with a 1978 U.S. Military Trailer based on their success within one year, doing workshops they had the opportunity to open inside East End Market, launched their website, and been in business over 5 years. We spoke about how they come up with their products; how long it takes him to create the leather goods; how they met V.Steiner and collaborate on their awesome merchandise; Why he loves Orlando; Tips on approaching stores to sell their products.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Freehand Goods Social:
Freehand Goods IG: https://www.instagram.com/freehandgoods/
Freehand Goods website: https://freehandgoods.com
Freehand Goods Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freehandgoods
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Support my brand - Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Bad As's Sandwich- Chef John Collazo has taken his Bad As's flavors and put them between the greatest vessel- between bread- His sandwiches have gone from Food truck to 1st location to now burgers!
I got to spend a lunch break with Chef John Collazo, the owner of Bad As's Sandwich and soon Bad As's Burgers in Orlando, FL. Bad As's Sandwich simply believes that if you want to take a risk from the ORDINARY, from the same ol' same sammiches? Come try BAD AS'S!! #NOTYOURMOMMASSANDWICHES
I spoke to John about how they started with a food truck and took the risk and opened their first location and then the 2nd location during Covid and now opening a burger spot. We spoke about why sandwiches and now burgers are the perfect vessel for him. He gave me some sandwich-making tips and burger tips too! We spoke about finding that balance of work and recreation. John also gave us a sneak peek at what to expect when you visit Bad As's Burgers soon.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Bad As's Social:
Bad As's Sandwiches IG: https://www.instagram.com/badass_sandwich/
Bad As's Burgers IG: https://www.instagram.com/badass_burgersfl/
Bad As's website: https://badasssandwiches.com
Bad As's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badasssandwich
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Support my brand - Deli Fresh Threads- https://DeliFreshThreads.com
Phat Ash Bakes- Izzy Erazo's wife Ashley started slinging small batch cookies to friends and co-workers and led to folks sliding into her DMs and drop-offs to now a Speakeasy and shipping worldwide.
I got to spend a lunch break with Israel "Izzy" Erazo, co-owner of Phat Ash Bakes in Orlando, FL, a bakery slingin small-batch cookies from scratch. With lots of love. And a lil' bit of Jersey sass.
I spoke to Izzy about how his wife, Ashley started baking up cookies and brownies and how they came up with the concept. We spoke about how her employer at the time was her first customer and how a friend helped name it and push them to make it real. Izzy shared about their 200 flavors and how they started out as drop-offs in parking lots and customers ordering sliding into their DMs to now having a speakeasy and a website that ships worldwide. We discussed the success and the growth of their social and how they took a chance on themselves and their delicious baked goods and it more than paid off. We also may have talked about Taylor Ham Pork Roll sandwiches too.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Phat Ash Bakes Social:
Phat Ash Bakes IG: https://www.instagram.com/phatashbakes/
Phat Ash Bakes website: https://www.phatashbakes.com
Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhatAshBakes
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Podcast's twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Support my brand Deli Fresh Threads- https://delifreshthreads.com
Fat Cat Gourmet Foods- Eyal Goldshmid love for travel, flavors and sauces lead him & his wife to creating some purr-fectly good condiments, hot sauces and other creations to tantalize your tastebuds
I got to spend a lunch break with Eyal Goldshmid, one of the owners of Fat Cat Sauces a small, boutique condiments company dedicated to making sauces that offer unique tastes and flavor combinations. Their products root themselves in some of the world’s best cuisines, and they range in taste from strong and savory to spicy and sweet — often in one shot. One taste, and you’ll be hooked for life. It’s purr-fectly delicious flavor-forward hot sauces
I spoke to Eyal about how he came up with the concept of doing sauces and condiments, and how they went from farmers' markets to using a co-packer to help them produce and distribute to specialty shops and grocery stores. We talked about what he's learned along the way in his 10 years of business. We discussed how he stands out in a very large sauce-rich market and has been featured in Food & Wine, CNN, Mashable etc. We spoke about wholesaling and using wholesale marketplaces. Eyal also shared some tips and suggestions if you were starting.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Fat Cat Sauces Social:
Fat Cat Sauces IG: https://www.instagram.com/fatcatsauces/
Fat Cat Foods website: www.fatcatfoods.com
Fat Cat Sauces Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatCatFoods
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club- Jeremy Krauze & Chris Stonesteel opened a new sandwich and ramen restaurant/bar in Greenville, SC during the pandemic and how its become already a GVL, SC favorite!
I got to spend a lunch break with Jeremy Krauze and Chris Stonesteel, the owners of Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club in Greenville, SC, a 2 floor sandwich bar and social club specializing in gourmet sandwiches, ramen, cocktails and craft beer.
I spoke to Jeremy and Chris about how they came up with the concept and name for Society. Where they got their menu inspiration from, as well as, discussed how they started and opened a restaurant during the pandemic and how they get out of their heads. I asked Jeremy how he used his experience handling social media for other bars and restaurants and how he used his graphics experience from his clothing brand- White Rabbit Supply Company to shape the look and design for Society Sandwich Bar and what tips he had for others to be successful in creating content for their own businesses.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Society Sandwich Bar & Social Club Social:
Society IG: https://www.instagram.com/societygvl/
Society website: https://www.societygvl.com
Society Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocietyGVL/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Chill In Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria- Dylan Tyson has a love for tacos but saw their was a market saturation so thought of the sweetest alternative- Ice Cream Tacos. Find out why he says #NotoCones
I got to spend a lunch break with Dylan Tyson, the owner of Chill In Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria, a small batch of liquid nitrogen ice cream taco cart.
The only ice cream taco with its life together where each bite is composed of their freshly made waffle shell wrapped around their small batch of ice cream with its toppings in every single bite, you will realize that the best way to eat ice cream is in taco form. Every bite leads you to say #notocones
I spoke to Dylan about how and why he wanted to start his business and how he took his time to figure out how to make ice cream using nitrogen and how he is able to provide his customers an experience. Dylan spoke to me about where he wants his business to go and how he plans to get it there.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Chill In Tacos Ice Cream Taqueria Social:
Chill In Tacos IG: https://www.instagram.com/chillintacosicecream/
Chill in Taco website: https://chillintacosicecream.com
Chill In Tacos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillintacosicecream
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Ouch Plants- Jaslin Goicoechea had a love for plants at an early age. She also loved repurposing old housewares and would gift cacti and succulents to friends; evolving into a business & doing markets
I got to spend a lunch break with Jaslin Goicoechea, the owner of Ouch.Plants, plants that hurt. They are always planted in repurposed housewares.
I spoke to Jaslin about how she got started with plants and how she got into selling them. We discussed where she finds her housewares for the plants as well as talked about all the markets she does and how she started She.Sells.Orlando- a market comprising of female creatives. I also got some great tips on keeping my Ouch Plants alive!
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Ouch.Plants Social:
Ouch.Plants IG: https://www.instagram.com/ouch.plants
Ouch.Plants Facebook: www.facebook.com/ouchplants
She.Sells.Orlando IG: https://www.instagram.com/she.sells.orlando/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Major's Project Pop- Chauniqua Major-Louis - started her small batch organic popcorn company because of a gift & has built a brand shipped nationwide and becoming known as your favorite snack dealer!
I got to spend a lunch break with Chauniqua Major-Louis, the owner of Major's Project Pop, a gluten-free + vegan small-batch Organic popcorn company that offers a fresh take on kettle corn... your favorite snack dealer.
I spoke to Major about how she got started in the snack game. We discussed how she uses her PR experience to help build her brand and gave us some tips on how we can too; We discussed her P.O.P mission: people over profit; as well as how she created these amazing relationships with Netflix, BET, HBOMax, Esquire, Amazon, etc. We also discussed how she balances life, her PR firm, and the popping popcorn business.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
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Major's Project Pop Social:
Major's Project Pop IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatprojectpop
Major's Project Pop website: https://eatprojectpop.com
Major's Project Pop Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatProjectPop/
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
305 Pride- Emilio Armada and Lino Coto- a designer and printer combo that wanted to show off their Miami Pride creating a brand all about Miami and putting their touch of seasoning on pop culture.
I got to spend my lunch break with Emilio Armada and Lino Coto, the owners of 305 Pride, a South Florida clothing brand that is all about the retro Miami Heritage with a pinch of Adobo.
I spoke to the guys about how they teamed up to start the brand. Where they get their inspiration from; How they work together and split up the work; What's been the hardest part growing the brand, and the ability to use their resources to jump on opportunity.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
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305 Pride Social:
305 Pride IG: https://www.instagram.com/305pride
305 Pride website: https://www.305pride.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Swishh Dreams- Hannah Hunter- a baller who's dream is to #SaveTheCourts and renovate neglected outdoor courts. Creating a clothing brand & screen printing business to help their Non-Profit.
I got to spend a quick lunch break with Hannah Hunter, the owner of Swishh Dreams, a basketball clothing brand whose profits go toward improving & transforming neglected public outdoor basketball courts.
I spoke to Hannah about how they started Swishh Dreams. Why they love basketball and the importance of #SaveTheCourts, their mascot NetMan. We discussed basketball and the importance of why we need need to find and renovate neglected public outdoor basketball courts. and local courts. We spoke about their brand and also doing screening printing to help fund their Non-Profit.
Lunch with Biggie is a podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
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Swishh Dreams Social:
Swishh Dreams IG: https://www.instagram.com/swishhdreams/
Swishh Dreams website: https://swishhdreams.com
Swishh Dreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahswishh
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Joybird Books - Andrew Walker and Ollie decided to start a used book store once they won an online book auction and went all in with their love of books. Opening a bookstore and connecting community.
I got to spend my lunch break with Andrew Walker, one of the owners of Joybird Books, Orlando's very own used bookseller, focused on celebrating local authors & artists by fostering community connection.
I spoke to Andrew about how they (he and Ollie Bird) started Joybird Books. What made them want to open up a used books store, and what they have learned along the way. We spoke about taking a chance and sometimes opportunities come from winning an online book auction and what comes next.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Joybird Books Social:
Joybird Books IG: https://www.instagram.com/joybirdbooks
Joybird Books website: https://www.joybirdbooks.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's twitter- https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Not Cool Co- Lauren Rubin worked a cool job but wanted to do her own thing and started her own brand- Not Cool Co. where she creates a home for all strange, geeky and pop culture and does conferences.
I got to spend my lunch break with Lauren Rubin, the graphic designer, illustrator, and nerd behind Not Cool Co. Not Cool Co is the home for all things strange, geeky, and, of course, not cool!
I spoke to Lauren about what made her start the brand, her love for conventions, and pop culture, and what inspires her to create her products. How she got involved with the M of 1 Podcast. We also talked about selling at Popshop Live.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Not Cool Co Social:
Not Cool Co IG: https://www.instagram.com/notcoolco
Not Cool Co website: https://www.notcool.co
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's twitter: https://twitter.com/LunchwithBiggie
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Amy Drew Thompson- A multimedia food reporter who eats and writes about Orlando's food scene and sees first-rate the importance of building a community and creating that network around you.
I recently shared a Lunch with Biggie podcast break with my old friend Amy Drew Thompson. A jack-of-all-trades and master of many, she is the Orlando Sentinel's Multimedia Food Reporter, for which she eats and writes things. She's also a puntificator and XXX food pornographer.
I spoke to Amy Drew about how she started in the business, how she's used her experiences as the former Orlando Local Expert, at USA Today's 10Best and the Orlando Sentinel, and why it's important for her to wear so many hats in mediums including radio, TV and print positions in various fields. We spoke about a bunch of things, including small businesses and how important it is to get support from the community; how to build a network of experts and be a cheerleader for others; how she creates content every week, as well as her various recipes for success.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
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Amy Drew Thompson Social:
Amy Drew Thompson Twitter: https://twitter.com/amydroo
Amy Drew Thompson IG: https://www.instagram.com/amydroo
Amy Drew Thompson Orlando Sentinel: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/os-amy-drew-thompson-bio-staff.html
Prime Time Kitchen on 104.1: https://realradio.iheart.com/featured/the-jim-colbert-show/primetimekitchen/
Amy Drew Thompson website: https://www.amydrewthompson.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Shoe Bakery- Chris Campbell - a sneaker designer baked up the idea to mix his passion for sweets and desserts and his love for shoes and sneakers and create a cake inspired shoe brand.
I got to spend my lunch break with Chris Campbell, the head artist and baker behind Shoe Bakery. Shoe Bakery is a mixing of Chris's lifelong passion for sweets and desserts and his love for shoes and styles and making sweet treats for your feet with cake-inspired shoes
I spoke to Chris about starting such a unique brand, how long it takes him to design shoes; working with his spouse, hardest part of running a niche brand, as well as what helps him create brand awareness.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Shoe Bakery Social:
Shoe Bakery IG: https://instagram.com/shoebakery
Shoe Bakery website: https://shoebakery.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Sandhill Supply Co- Kevin and Ashlley Lemke a husband and wife duo who decided to create their own brand of thoughtfully designed and curated goods from Florida and beyond.
I got to spend my lunch break with Kevin and Ashlley Lemke, the couple behind Sandhill Supply Co. Sandhill Supply Co is a small creative studio started in 2020 and based out of Orlando, FL. They create thoughtfully designed goods from Florida & Beyond that are timeless, quality, and simple.
I spoke to Kevin and Ashlley about why they started the brand. How they came up with the name; their creative process; their love for FL and their FL Facts; how and why they use a clean and intentional style when they design, as well as, how it is to work and run a business together.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited, and produced by Biggie- the owner of the sandwich-themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Sandhill Supply Co Social:
Sandhill Supply Co IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandhillsupplyco/
Sandhill Supply Co website: https://sandhillsupplyco.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Dust Bunny Mafia- Bret Juliano the mafia loving head boss man behind the comics centered around the inner workings of and events relating to Dust Bunnies and their mafia family ways.
I got to spend my lunch break with Bret Juliano, the creator of Dust Bunny Mafia Comics. Dust Bunny Mafia was started by Bret Juliano a cartoonist and illustrator, and it's a comic that explores the inner workings of and events relating to the lives of several lovable but dangerous dust bunnies. The Dust Bunny Mafia was formed directly after Leo worked his way to the top of the family. Once he earned the title, his allies got their restitution as esteemed members in his mafia family.
Bret and I discussed how he came up with the concept or DBM- Dust Bunny Mafia and how he's been creating a Universe for these characters the past 10 years. We discussed how he uses KickStarter to fund some of his projects and how he continues to grow his concept.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Dust Bunny Mafia Social:
Dust Bunny Mafia IG: https://www.instagram.com/dustbunnymahfia/
Dust Bunny Mafia website: http://comics.dustbunnymafia.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Dead Disco- Katie Fox put her love of puns and polar opposite interests (laid back beach vide + party hard rock & roll lifestyle +meets the 80's and 90's + pop culture) blended them to be Dead Disco.
I got to spend my lunch break with Katie Fox, the owner, designer and creator of Dead Disco. Dead Disco was created because Katie has many polar opposite interests; she wanted to smash them together into minimalistic, restrictive color palette designs while trying to make as many puns as possible.
Dead Disco is focused on designing and producing accessories and other goods for weirdos who can relate to the cross-section of the laid back beach vibes and party hard rock'n'roll lifestyle, with a dash of that 80s and 90s pop culture thrown in.
Katie and I discussed why she started the brand, the good bad and unfun part of running a business. We talked about her creative process and how she is finding ways to grow and build her brand.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Dead Disco's Social:
Dead Disco's IG: https://www.instagram.com/deaddisco.co/
Dead Disco's website: https://www.dead-disco.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Hinckley's Fancy Meats- Matt Hinckley a world traveling culinary wizard working in James Beard/Michelin Kitchens and opening a shop- providing snout to tail butchery in the forms of sandwiches & meats
I got to spend my lunch break with Matt Hinckley, the owner of Hinckley's Fancy Meats. A Sandwich and Charcuterie shop in East End Market that offers a deli counter of pâté, cured meats and sausages and whatever other delights this snout to tail butcher can create.
Matt and I discussed his time working in these amazing kitchens and restaurants around the country and his decision to come back home and bring some of those flavors and those quality ingredients in the form of sandwiches, charcuterie and pâtés. We discussed everything from how he started to misconceived ideas people may have when you are creating and providing certain foods.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Hinckley's Fancy Meats Social:
Hinckley's Fancy Meats IG: https://www.instagram.com/hinckleymeats/
Hinckley's Fancy Meats website: https://www.hinckleymeats.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
A.B. Newton & Company- a company started as a salute to their hometown with designs that are a mix of modern and vintage that expanded to now others wanting their own hometown being celebrated.
I got to spend my lunch break with Will Blaine, Andrew Crabtree, and Matthew Peacock, the owners and designers of A.B. Newton & Company. A.B. Newton & Company creates unique apparel and home decor items that give a modern edge to vintage styles. Their products celebrate your hometown’s individual sense of place through an artful array of equally thoughtful apparel and merchandise, all custom-designed by their team.
We discussed how Will and Andy started A.B Newton & Company and how it started as a salute to their charming little city with a juicy past, Winter Garden in Central Florida. It wasn't until Matthew came in and had them thinking BIGGER and expanding their offerings up and down the east coast and into the mid-west, highlighting local home towns with a mixture of thoughtfully curated products that speak to local residents and visitors alike. I spoke to the guys about why they started A.B. Newton and if it was difficult in adding a third owner to the business. We discussed how they setup at the Winter Garden Farmer's Market to sell their items and get customer feedback.
We also spoke about dividing the work and growing where they have employees in helping. How they started doing their City Series Art prints and how it expanded their reach and customers. We also discussed how they are set up wholesale, on their website, etsy and also in some brick and mortar locations along with aspirations for their own storefront.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
A.B. Newton Social:
A.B. Newton IG: https://www.instagram.com/abnewton
A.B. Newton website: https://www.abnewton.com
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Shop GASCO- going from a Great Adventure to creating a new brand Shop GASCO based on and focused on mental health awareness and the magic you bring.
I got to spend my lunch break with Brittney Salter, the creator and founder of SHOP GASCO. SHOP GASCO is a clothing and accessory online boutique shop that focuses on creating a community to uplift, inspire and encourage each other to wear what they want. Sparked from an idea of a mental health awareness line due to personal struggles with illnesses and disorders, all products are designed in house and focus on empowering and encouraging others through fun, bright ideas and mantras. All sales made donate towards mental health advocacy and various charities. Our mantra is magic looks good on you, because your magic is your super power and the world deserves to see it!
We discussed how she started Shop GASCO and how it was sparked from an idea of a mental health awareness line due to personal struggles with illnesses and disorders. We spoke about how she decided to change from an already popular brand she created doing theme parks and pop culture to doing more with mental health. We spoke about creating a brand based on your community and not based on the people around you. We spoke about her wanting to push and encourage health advocacy and various charities. We also spoke about how she comes up with her designs and how she offers free shipping.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
Shop GASCO Social:
Shop GASCO IG: https://www.instagram.com/shopgasco/
Shop GASCO website: https://shopgasco.co
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
Jesse Wolfe from starting his own small business O'Dang to being on Shark Tank and working with large retailers to now helping others in the Consumer Product Good (CPG) space reach their potential.
I got to spend my lunch break with Jesse Wolfe, the creator and founder of O'Dang Foods. He's been on Shark Tank, Entrepreneur and Forbes magazine. Jesse is now a CPG (Consumer Product Goods) Entrepreneur Founder & Investor helping businesses grow.
We discussed how he started into hummus as his business, getting into farmers markets, his time with the sharks on Shark Tank, how he realized he needed to pivot and get into a different food category. Going from commercial kitchen/cottage to working with distributers and packers. We discussed his transition from O'Dang to now consultant and investor of CPGs. We also discussed what common issues he sees while mentoring and working with UCF students in the Blackstone Launchpad and other entrepreneurs. Jesse also gives me his top 5 things needed to start a business. We packed a lot in an hour lunch break.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
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Jesse's Social:
Jesse's IG: https://www.instagram.com/realjessewolfe
Jesse's TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdSbbeKC
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie
No Love City- a clothing brand influenced by graffiti, street art and hip hop. 15 years of making a No Love City mentality a positive thing by encouraging folks to overcome adversity and negativity.
I got to spend my lunch break with Josh Hammond, the owner of No Love City. Since 2007, No Love City is a streetwear brand influenced by graffiti, street art, and hip hop culture.
We discussed why he started the brand. Why the brand is called No Love City; His love for street art; how he collaborates with various artists with his brand. How and why he created an online art show Can(vas). We talk about what he's learned doing his brand for the past 15 years, as well as, the new brand he is starting.
Lunch with Biggie is an Orlando podcast about small business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you to pursue your passion, with some sandwich talk on the side. Created, edited and produced by Biggie- owner of the sandwich themed clothing brand- Deli Fresh Threads.
Please feel free to leave us a message/comment/questions: https://anchor.fm/lunchwithbiggie/message
No Love City Social:
No Love City Website: https://www.nolovecity.com
No Love City IG: https://www.instagram.com/nolovecity
Biggie's Social:
Deli Fresh Thread's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/delifreshthreads/
Podcast's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/lunchwithbiggie/
Podcast's Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunchwithbiggie