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Lunch with Biggie

A podcast about Small Business and creatives sharing their stories and inspiring you, with some sandwich talk on the side- edited and produced in Orlando, FL by Biggie - owner of Deli Fresh Threads

business entrepreneurship

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00:57:10

Migdalia - a brand that is an intersection between...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2022/02/22

I got to spend my lunch break with Migdalia Pace, the owner, designer, creator and screen printer for Migdalia. Migdalia is a clothing brand that is an intersection between feminism and independence meet- They are beautiful Muertos Mermaids (Catrinas) and female illustrations representing a women's beauty and independence. We discussed how an art show started her brand and that same art show also evolved her brand into the Catrinas and mermaids we see today. How she taught herself to screen print

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00:44:03

Ballsy Brand Ballwash- a brand came up with while in...

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2022/02/15

I got to spend my lunch break with Adam Hendle, the founder of Ballsy Ballwash. Ballsy is an active lifestyle brand providing high-quality men's personal care with a bold brand. I spoke to Adam about how he came up with and where he come up with the concept of Ballsy and ballwash- a men's products for man parts. We spoke about the importance of social media ads, how they bootstrapped even with millions in sales; the difficulty of finding a manufacturer for the product. Keeping it simple and how they

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00:45:23

Black Magic Pizza- a Pizza Pop up that started via IG...

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2022/02/08

I got to go to Orlando Podcast Studio and spend my lunch break with Traviss Santos, the creator and pizza wizard behind Black Magic Pizza, a Pizza Pop Up that provide quality hand tossed New-Neapolitan pizzas in a unique space popping up around Central Florida. I spoke to Traviss about how he started making pizzas at home with his girlfriend Elizabeth and how they started shooting pictures of the pizza and led to people wanting some for themselves. They starting sales via IG DM and people coming to

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00:44:54

Little Box Guy- a brand based on your imagination...

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2022/02/01

I got to spend my lunch break with Nick Ortiz, the creator and owner of Little Box Guy, a clothing brand imagined and designed in Orlando, Florida. A brand that is a state of mind influenced by the culture and positive vibes that are created under the sun, on the sand and in the chill blue water.. I spoke to Nick about how he started his brand in 2012 and how he started the brand as parody and homages to cartoons and pop culture and transitioned to a more Flo Fresh style and FL Lifestyle. We

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00:37:50

Sugar Rush Marshmallows - from being fascinated with...

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2022/01/25

I got to spend my lunch break with Julie and Jean Summers, the owners of Sugar Rush Marshmallows- a specialty marshmallow and s'more business. Who make everything from scratch (from their extracts to our 'mallows, grahams, puddings, cookies, and etc.) and are primarily a food truck that services the greater Orlando area, and also have an online store that offers nationwide shipping (sugarrushmarshmallows.com) I spoke to Julie and Jean on why marshmallows and about their journey to become a food

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00:48:53

Jelly Press - a brand inspired by the love of travel...

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2022/01/18

I got to spend my lunch break with Chelsea Preston, the illustrator and owner of Jelly Press, a Florida based illustration and paper product brand that showcases the fun, quirky & vibrant inspired products. I spoke to Chelsea about how her love oftravel &collectinglocal art inspired the to start of Jelly Press; we discussed how she followed her own advice she would provide her students to use their art skills/talent. We discussed her ability to see a need and develop a solution with her

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00:37:12

Just Okay Company- a clothing brand created by Matt...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2022/01/11

I got to spend my lunch break with Matt Verdier of Just Okay Company, a clothing brand that brings a collection of weird, potentially affirming products with a positive message of self-love to ourselves. I spoke to Matt about his design process on how he how he creates apparel, pins, hats, stickers, and what inspires him. We discussed how he screen prints his own merchandise and how he balances it all as a solo business owner. Matt discussed how he came up with the idea to start Just Okay Co and

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00:29:03

The Deli Llama- a sandwich loving tattooing...

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2022/01/04

I got to spend my lunch break with Brent Williams of the Deli Llama, a sandwich spot with unique crafted pressed sandwiches, salads, and coffee with a great atmosphere and friendly staff in Tavares, FL. I spoke to Brent about how he came up with the idea of the Deli Llama. How he and his wife Michelle, never owning a restatuant have opened a fantastic sandwich spot. The importance of logistics and process. We spoke about how he runs a tattoo shop, Mr. Williams Tattoo Co and owns a sandwich shop and

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00:47:40

Gideon's Bakehouse: A personal quest for the perfect...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2021/11/30

I got to spend my lunch break with Steve Lewis of Gideon's Bakehouse, A small local bakery creating big things. On a quest for the perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie for himself, 15 years and thousands of tests later, his work was complete. Their cookie isn't just a product. It is a history, the sweet and the salty, the thrill of a first kiss, and the solitude of a heartbreak. In October 2016, Gideon’s opened up its first physical shop at the beautiful East End Market, Central Florida’s original food

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00:38:17

Wall Crawl- Creating a space and a business that...

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2021/11/23

I got to spend my lunch break with Joshua and Jeanette Johnson of Wall Crawl, an indoor photo studio concept with 20+ photo walls allowing you to take photos yourself or with their professional photographers. The concept of Wall Crawl was realized when Joshua and Jeanette realized photography has changed dramatically in recent years, and yet the photo studio concept remains almost completely unchanged. Wall Crawl combines three different business models to solve common photography problems, and

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00:37:35

Bess Auer- a community builder who has successfully...

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2021/11/16

I got to spend my lunch break with Bess Auer a Community builder. She is the Founder of Florida Swim Network and FL Blog Con and has recently written a book about community building- Unio: The art of intentional community building. In her book Unio: The art of intentional community building. Bess Auer speaks about building your brand better, intentionally! During my lunch break, we discussed how she created 2 different successful communities as well the importance of creating and knowing your WHY

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01:01:53

Fig Digital Media: Lisa Wilk and Christina Thomas,...

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2021/11/09

I got to spend my lunch break with Lisa Wilk and Christina Thomas of Fig Digital Media, where they combine the expertise of corporate marketing executives, the savvy of active food bloggers and social influencers to help other business - big and small. Lisa runs TasteCookSip.com and Christina runs GoEpicurista.com and both have been named Orlando Taste Makers and Trendsetters. I thought it would be great to tell people about them and also have them help us with tips and tricks on how to improve our

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01:15:43

Pig Floyd's: Thomas Ward's journey of a food truck to...

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2021/11/02

I got to spend my lunch break with Thomas Ward of Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa, a rustic counter-serve joint offering globally flavored BBQ dishes plus craft beers. I've known Thomas for over 10 years when he first started a food truck called Tree House Truck and I enjoyed my favorite sandwich he created called the ChiMoo. Then in 2014 he opened Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa and now he is looking to create 2 new concepts. During my conversation with Thomas we discussed Fear, the influence his Dad had on

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01:11:41

J.P Graziano: Taking over an Italian Family Business...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2021/10/26

I got to spend a long lunch break and catch up with Jim Graziano of J.P. Graziano Grocery Co. in Chicago, IL. An Italian Wholesale/Grocery that has been a long running Italian market and sandwich shop offering subs & specialty food items since 1937. They also have been giving people an opportunity to Taste Real Chicago During my conversation with Jim we discussed how his families business started as an Italian wholesaler and grocery and the decisions he made when he decided to take it over and

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00:58:28

The Gnarly Barley and GB's Bottle Shop: Starting and...

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2021/10/19

I got to spend my lunch break with the 2 of the 3 owners of The Gnarly Barley and GB's Bottle Shop; Joey Morris and Zach Scray (someone had to work so Trace was working). The Gnarly Barley is a craft beer and sandwich shop that offers hot sammis and other stuff too. GB's Bottle Shop & Tasting Bar is exactly that a craft beer bottle shop with a growler bar that has 20 rotating taps to enjoy and if that doesn't hit the spot- open their one of their fridges for a cold one of your liking to enjoy

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00:50:11

Grant Tharp of Grant's Vintage Shop: Starting a...

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2021/10/12

I got to spend my lunch break with Grant Tharp, of Grant's Vintage Shop, vintage collectibles, decor, and clothing. He also created and hosts 2 evening night markets: TPD Thursdays and 407 Flea I spoke to Grant about how he got into vintage and became a vintage purveyor and started his own vintage shop. As well as, what led him to create and host 2 night markets. We discussed what he thinks it takes to be successful in business as well as some of the interesting finds he's found from doing estate

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00:40:54

ReUp Sneakers: Nate Herko's journey about success and...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2021/10/05

I got to spend my lunch break with Nate Herko, of ReUp Sneakers Boutique a specialty Sneaker Consignment shop that specializes in buying, selling and trading high-end sneakers, plus some everyday options. I spoke to Nike Nate about how he originally started a clothing brand and opened a store location and learned success and failure go hand and hand. So he kicked it up a another level and with the knowledge gained and started ReUp Sneakers Boutique. We discussed what he learned from having to

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01:16:56

Marnin Saylor: From Donut Cat doodle to toy creation...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2021/09/28

I got to spend an extended lunch break with Thomas and Skye, of Marnin Saylor, creators of the Donut Cat and curators of #PastryPets. Where they have a Tasty Pastry Toy Shop in Pikes Place Market in Seattle, Washington. I spoke to Skye about how she came up with the Donut Cat idea and how she and Thomas began creating and hand sewing them and how it started a pastry pet universe that led to day vending in Pikes Place Market and eventually leading to their own permanent location inside of the world

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00:22:45

Good Crowd: A gift shop curating their own good crowd...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2021/09/21

I got to spend my lunch break with Sarah Johnson-Markve, Owner of Good Crowd, an Orlando gift shop that provides good gifts for great people. I spoke to Sarah about how and why she started Good Crowd and how she curates and selects her vendors who provide a mix of modern and unique gifts. We discussed why she feels mentorship was so important in her shops success, as well as, what she looks for and expects from vendors who want to be part of her store. Sarah also spoke to me about being part and

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00:56:13

Anderson Bluu: From clothing brand to Artist, Sneaker...

Lunch with Biggie ·

2021/09/14

I got to spend an extended lunch break with Anderson Bluu, Artist, Sneaker Designer and @tiktok Verified Creator. We spoke about how he started out with a clothing brand and due to a basketball injury and having time on his hands, him realizing his passion for creating art and his love for sneakers and basketball. Lead him to create limited edition artwork inspired by sneaker, pop culture and basketball. This idea to follow his dreams and not the crowd, has provided him the opportunity to designing

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