The Entrepreneur’s Studio

Rebecca Minkoff is a fashion designer, podcast host, author and founder of The Female Founder Collective. Though she’s known far and wide for her namesake brand of clothing and accessories (including her uber-popular handbags), Rebecca’s entrepreneurial path was riddled with character-shaping challenges from the start.  In this episode, Rebecca shares the story of how her hard work, persistence and creativity took her from humble brand beginnings through post-acquisition life today.   Key Points: Staying persistent through challenging times  Cultivating purposeful relationships The importance of handling negative feedback well. Read The Transcript This is part 1 of 2.   The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland Payment Systems. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.

Rachel Cope is the founder and CEO of 84 Hospitality Group. She is known for her innovative restaurant concepts and contribution to Oklahoma City’s budding food scene. Her flagship restaurant, Empire Slice House is a popular, New York style pizzeria with multiple locations across Oklahoma.  In this episode, Rachel shares the creative beginnings of how Empire Slice House began and how the commitment to quality has sustained her across the years.    

Danny Meyer is a restaurateur and the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group. His claim to fame includes Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack and other iconic dining institutions.  In this episode, Danny shares with us about what he calls “Enlightened Hospitality” and the importance of how you make your customers feel. This is part 2 of our interview with Danny Meyer. You can Check out Part 1 of this conversation here or watch the full interview on our Youtube channel.    Key Points: Leading with Generosity  Scaling to multiple restaurants Making a place for people to grow Resources/Links:  Union Square Hospitality Group Podcast Website  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Making every day work better. 

Danny Meyer is a restaurateur and the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group. His claim to fame includes Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack and other iconic dining institutions.  In this episode, Danny guides us from his food-obsessed youth and how he almost missed the lifestyle and career of his dreams by not following his passion. His inspiring story highlights the importance of following the spark to discover the best path for you.  This is Part One of our interview with Danny Meyer.    Key Points: The surprise discovery of food as a career path  Going against the grain to do what you love The five steps to “finding the magic.”   Resources/Links:  Read The Transcript Union Square Hospitality Group Watch the full interview with Danny Meyer on our Youtube channel. The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers. 

In Season 2 of the Entrepreneur’s Studio podcast, we are going to bring you stories and conversations from leading voices across industries to learn from their mistakes, draw inspiration from their wins, and most importantly, feel supported on a journey that can be a lonely one. Beginning Tuesday March 28th, we will release a new series of bi-weekly episodes featuring well-known entrepreneurs and authors, local entrepreneurs doing something profoundly right and seasoned business owners who have been in your shoes.  The Entrepreneur’s Studio Podcast is here to help you make everyday work better.  Subscribe today and get ready to level up your business. Resources:  Subscribe to The Entrepreneur’s Studio on Youtube and watch our full library of in-studio episodes.  Visit our website for access to a free, on-demand suite of lessons, tools and tips designed by seasoned business owners who have paved the path, learned from mistakes and gone on to run thriving businesses. If you’re ready to level up with easy and effective strategies, this is the place to start.  Find on Instagram @theentrepreneurs.studio  Credits:  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.   Explore our full suite of episodes, tips and tools here.

Bailey Wilson is the founder and CEO of Bondi Bowls, a quickly growing brand and food truck franchise. Bailey started her business at the age of 24 and franchised at month 5. To date, Bondi Bowls has 17 trucks across 8 states, a storefront in downtown Edmond, OK, and 2 kiosks in Oklahoma sporting facilities. In this episode, Bailey shares about: Becoming a Brand on a mission  Passion as a Competitive Advantage Three Values: Faith, Community & Health  Learn More About Bondi Bowls Find us on our socials: Instagram: @theentrepreneurs.studio  Youtube: @theentrepreneursstudio2010 The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland.

Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist. He is chef/owner of Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans, and a judge on FOX’s hit culinary competition series MasterChef and MasterChef Junior. In Part 2 of our conversation, Aaron shares: The journey from chef to television personality.  The importance of staying connected to your heritage Positive strategies for handling stress  Connect with Aaron Sanchez. Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. Find us on our socials: Instagram: @theentrepreneurs.studio  The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland.

Life Lessons From A Latino Chef  Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author and philanthropist. He is chef/owner of Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans, and a judge on FOX’s hit culinary competition series MasterChef and MasterChef Junior.   Key Points: The Artistry of The Restaurant Business The Importance of Mentorship - And Why You Need It.  Scaling Your Business with Co-packing  Connect with Aaron Sanchez. Watch Full Episodes of The Entrepreneur's Studio on YouTube. The Entrepreneur’s Studio is powered by Heartland. Providing nearly 1 million entrepreneurs with the technology to make money, move money, manage employees and engage customers.

Magie Cook is an entrepreneur with purpose. Before becoming the motivational speaker and coach she is today, her journey looked very different.   After someone entered her into a local salsa contest, Magie overcame all odds to leave homelessness and a challenging childhood behind to become a successful salsa brand founder. With zero business education or experience, she used a positive mindset, recognized the opportunities that came her way and figured out everything from sales to distribution the hard way – through trial and error.    We were fortunate enough to speak with Magie to hear about her company’s rapid growth, eventual acquisition and how having a purpose and emotional intelligence played a major part.  This is part two of our full interview with Magie Cook. Check out part one of the interview first, if you’d like to catch up before this episode.

Laird Hamilton, a big wave surfing athlete and wellness entrepreneur, doesn’t consider himself to be a patient person by nature. But, as pointed out to him by a journalist, his vocation as a surfer was all about patience: waiting for the right weather and the perfect waves.  He believes practicing patience and wellness self-care — whether it’s meditation, good sleep  hygiene, nutrition or working out — can provide people with the motivation and hustle they need to succeed and live their best lives. Laird sits down with the Entrepreneur’s Studio to share how motivation has shifted during his lifetime, why patience is needed for all things — relationships, wellness and success. This is part 2 of 2 from our conversation with Laird Hamilton. To be the first to be alerted when we drop future episodes of the podcast, be sure to visit theentrepreneurs.studio and SUBSCRIBE for notifications and other exclusive content from The Entrepreneur's Studio. Revisit part 1 of the conversation here.