Restaurant Influencers

Sebastien Centner is the founder of Eatertainment, a hospitality company known for executing high-end events. After stumbling into catering, he built the company on what he calls the 5 Percent Rule. Today, he leads one of Canada’s top catering brands alongside his wife Sheila.Listen now to learn about the 5 Percent Rule, the creative partnership with his wife, and delivering more than what’s on paper.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Chef Eric LeVine is a Food Network Chopped champion, author, and industry veteran known for honesty and a relentless drive. After surviving cancer six times and transforming his life inside and out, he’s built a reputation for leading with truth, rejecting ego, and showing up with purpose.Listen now to discover what happens when you strip away ego and live fully in the moment both in and out of the kitchenSponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg and Jimmy Frischling built Branded Hospitality to invest in tools that help restaurant operators win. Their podcast has become a key part of that mission—fueling awareness, driving deal flow, and building relationships across the industry.Listen now to learn how a unique blend of friendship, investment focus, and a ‘takes a village’ mindset is helping hospitality brands grow with purpose.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

From butcher shops to fine dining, Chef Brad Wise has built a reputation for world-class steaks and top-tier hospitality. As his Trust Restaurant Group expands he’s proving that smart risks, self-belief, and hard-earned lessons are the keys to scaling his business.Listen to learn about the power of trust, the balance between growth and hospitality, and the similarities of running a butcher shop and restaurant.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Justin Moore didn’t just build a career in content creation, he built a playbook for making money. After years of landing brand deals with his wife, he saw most creators making costly mistakes. He wrote Sponsor Magnet to help them pitch better, secure partnerships, and get paid what they’re worth.Listen now to learn how to perfect a pitch, what brands care about, and why storytelling is one of the most prized commodities.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Michel Falcon, founder of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, is a restaurateur, author, and keynote speaker who has used unorthodox tactics to build his brand. From launching a hotline phone number so people can learn about Peru, to applying strategies inspired by Netflix, he’s taking a unique approach to the restaurant industry.Listen now to learn about deep family roots, thinking outside the box, and why you won’t forget 1-844-GO-BRASA.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Amir Nathan, a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef and co-owner of Sami & Susu, opened the restaurant during COVID as a general store before evolving it into one of NYC's premier dining spots, navigating financial scrapes, industry chaos, and the grind of New York hospitality.Listen now to learn about taking financial risks, reinventing a restaurant, and bringing Israeli flavors to New York City.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

At the Restaurant Industry Influencers Summit, Lisa Landsman (Head of Industry Engagement and SMB Success at Google) shared eye-opening search trends, top Google Business Profile tips, and key data insights shaping restaurants for 2025.Listen now to learn how Google’s latest search trends are impacting the restaurant industry, the must-have online menu features, and the best ways to optimize your Google Business ProfileSponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Christy Reuter, chair of the hospitality practice at Blank Rome LLP, isn’t just an attorney — she’s a fierce advocate for restaurant operators navigating high-stakes deals, brand growth, and industry evolution.Listen now to discover Christy Reuter’s deep passion for hospitality, the crucial role of lawyers in the industry, and why she genuinely loves her clients.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

After building The Meatball Shop into a national brand, chef and restaurateur Daniel Holzman experienced success’s highs and multimillion-dollar failures. Along the way, he learned hard truths about leadership, workplace culture, and lessons that led to Danny Boy’s Famous Original Pizza.Listen now to learn about the importance of authenticity, better workplace culture, and not letting ego get in the way of financial success.Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc