#7, Founding Farmers’ Dan Simons: From bussing tables to building a $100M+ biz

In this special episode of Founding DC, we’re flipping the script. Our usual host, Dan Simons — restaurateur and co-owner of the Founding Farmers Restaurant Group — takes a turn in the hot seat. Guest host Joe Ferraro, creator of the acclaimed One Percent Better podcast, steps in to lead the conversation.Joe dives deep into Dan’s journey, uncovering how he rebounded from his first restaurant failure to build a thriving enterprise generating over $100 million in annual revenue. It’s a thought-provoking conversation about the resilience and drive to keep forging forward as your business vision takes shape.Tune in to meet our entrepreneur in residence like you’ve never heard him before.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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