Advice Line with Jonathan Neman of Sweetgreen

Stephen Starr didn’t plan to get into the restaurant business.He set out to be a radio DJ. Then a nightclub owner. Then a music promoter.Along the way, he booked a young Jerry Seinfeld for $75, promoted shows for U2 and Madonna, and spent years pretending to be more successful th ...  Show more

Today’s callers: Daisy in the United Kingdom looks to grow her barefoot shoe brand across the pond in the United States. Then Rachel in Pennsylvania considers private labeling for her protein-packed sprinkles. And Andrew in California wonders whether he should seek investment for ...  Show more

Today we’ll hear about: · How Montana Knife Company grew from a passion project in one man’s garage into a coveted American brand—and the lessons its founder, Josh Smith, learned along the way Next Steps: · 📞 Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message: ...  Show more

We recorded an interview in a restaurant, none other than Sweetgreen. We interviewed Nathaniel Ru, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of the billion dollar salad chain. Nathaniel tells us about: Launching a $10/bowl restaurant during a recession How he used a boombox to drive bus ...  Show more

Today, we’ll hear about:  A business owner whose partner refuses to retire  A leader looking for advice on how to seek honest feedback from her team  A family trying to ensure their company survives  A business owner seeking for advice on how to deal with a difficult ...  Show more

Today we’ll hear about:  A business owner wondering if he should offer company vehicles to his employees  A man considering if partnership is the right move  A woman looking for advice on how to pay off business debt  A son looking to hire the right team for his busi ...  Show more