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176: What's In Store (Vegas Edition) Jun 07, 2022

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Were you surprised by any of the top trends at this year’s Las Vegas ICSC Event?

Today’s podcast episode is a recording of What's In Store, a live show with Chris Ressa and Karly Iacono that takes place once a month on LinkedIn.

In these live shows, they discuss the latest news in retail and real estate. The most recent show was focused on Chris and Karly’s Top 5 Predictions for the 2022 ICSC event.

EP 175: LIVE from Vegas! with Jason Mallette Jun 02, 2022

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Chris is LIVE from Vegas ICSC, 2022 with guest Jason Mallette.

Have you heard of Cracker Barrel's new concept Maple Street Biscuit Company?

The growing breakfast business prides itself on four founding principles:

Comfort Food With a Modern Twist
Gracious Service
Immaculately Clean Stores
Sustainable Business

Have you ever tried their infamous biscuits?

Jason is the Sr. Real Estate Manager at Cracker Barrel/Maple Street Biscuit Company. Listen in as he discusses the importance of brand representation and how they are strategically growing their retail footprint.

EP 174: Talking Shop with Anthony Scandariato May 31, 2022

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Chris is joined by Anthony Scandariato to talk Multi-family Investing and Property Management. Anthony is the co-founder & Managing Principal of Red Knight Properties, a privately held boutique multi-family and mixed-use real estate investment and property management company investing firm. With 800 units and counting, Anthony's talk is sure to inspire. Listen now!

EP 173: Barbell Apparel in Summerlin, NV with Linda Johansen-James May 27, 2022

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“I opened the first inline store retail store for less than $8,000.”

Chris is joined by Linda Johansen-James and 25-year retail and real estate veteran!

For 19 years, Linda and her husband owned American Kiosk Management, and was the largest owner-operations of carts, kiosk and automated retail stores in the world. Now, she runs a boutique consulting group assisting DTC brands launch and test in physical retail. Listen in as Linda shares her story about opening Barbell Apparel’s first location in 2020!

EP 172: Feat Clothing in Santa Monica, CA with Taylor Offer May 19, 2022

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Taylor Offer opens his first physical retail location in Santa Monica, CA.

EP 171: Spinnaker Restaurant & Inn in Cape Cod, MA with Andrea DeSimone May 11, 2022

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Chris is joined by Andrea DeSimone. Andrea is a former retail and restaurant broker, and co-owner of Spinnaker, a Mediterranean restaurant she runs with her husband, Chef Rob Spinnaker. Listen in as Chris and Andrea discuss the importance of operational mobility, customer service and what it’s like to buy and run a boutique restaurant!

EP 170: Bojangles in Charlotte, NC with Jose Costa May 05, 2022

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Chicken, biscuits and tea!

Can you believe Bojangles does as much breakfast sales as Mcdonalds breakfast! Listen in to this fun episode as Jose shares his deal story and hear why he calls Bojangles a 45-year-old up and coming brand!

EP 169: Salvatore Ferragamo in Bal Harbour, FL with Tom Costello Apr 29, 2022

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“I avoid the herd mentality in my personal life and my business life”

Chris is joined by Tom Costello, a real estate veteran who has worked for brands like Macy’s, Brooks Brothers, Hugo Boss and more! Listen in as Tom shares his story about getting a two-story Ferragamo in Bal Harbour, FL!

EP 168: Talking Shop with Marshall Kay Apr 21, 2022

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Today, Chris is joined by Marshall Kay to talk RFID, Radio Frequency Identification. Marshall is the founder & CEO of RFID Sherpas and a contributor to Forbes.com. He is a 20-year retail veteran, with a wealth of knowledge and is in demand more than ever as brick and mortar retail continues to thrive!

EP 167: TriFIT Wellness in Phoenix, AZ with Laurel Roach Apr 14, 2022

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“I get to work with the whole person”

Chris is joined by Laurel Roach, owner of TriFIT Wellness. Laurel is passionate about helping people! Laurel shares her inspirational story of resilience and personal and professional growth. Listen in to hear how she grew TriFIT Wellness 30% over the first three years!

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