The Hospitality Hangout Podcast – The Restaurant Guy (Michael Schatzberg) and The Finance Guy (Jimmy Frischling)

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The Restaurant Guy (Michael Schatzberg) and The Finance Guy (Jimmy Frischling) are the personalities behind Branded Strategic Hospitality. Together they connect hospitality, technology, innovation, and capital.

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May 27, 2025

Free Subs for Danny DeVito? How Jersey Mike’s Landed a Legend and Built a Cult Following

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DxXRk8kyy8NdjO4FvAtEI What do you get when you mix a legendary sandwich shop, a Hollywood icon, and an $8 billion handshake?…

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May 27, 2025

From NYC Slices to LA Burgers: Digital Hospitality & Food Industry Wins with CEO Lawrence Longo

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0rfwI9JH7SGVkzTAR3gYL1 In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, we sit down with food entrepreneur and CEO Lawrence Longo, visionary behind Prince…

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May 27, 2025

From Peaks to Power Plays: Joe Hummel on Leadership, Laughter & Restaurant Reinvention

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PEksORqHWa3dRfP32TPPy In this can't-miss episode of Hospitality Hangout, we sit down with Joe Hummel, former CEO of Twin Peaks and…

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May 27, 2025

Shakin’ Things Up: Margarita Magic & Marketing Moves with Chili’s CMO George F

https://open.spotify.com/episode/33p3OcMaA3t2inU2zq8bPe In this unforgettable episode of Hospitality Hangout, we sit down with George Felix, the Chief Marketing Officer of Chili’s,…

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April 28, 2025

Bold Ideas & Breakthroughs: David Meltzer on Investing in People, Purpose & Possibility

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YKtROZBJn4QbYN38L3h8z In this powerful episode of Hospitality Hangout, we sit down with David Meltzer — Chairman of the Napoleon Hill…

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April 28, 2025

From Docks to Disruption: Michael Ungaro on Restaurant Transformation, Trends & Hilarious Food Tales

https://open.spotify.com/episode/50rZwl6uN0OobhwodCSIwT In this episode of Hospitality Hangout, we dive deep with Michael Ungaro — CEO, visionary, and third-generation owner behind…

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