Ep 019 | Mark Estee "Food is the International Language"

from Growth Lab · host Nicolle Gust

In this episode, I sit down with Reno’s own culinary legend, Mark Estee, chef, restaurateur, and community builder, to unpack what it really takes to grow a mission-driven brand. We’re diving into Reno’s vibrant food scene with Mark who is the force behind Reno Local Food Group. From farm-to-table flavors to iconic restaurants, Mark has been serving up community connection through food. From scrappy kitchen starts to creating beloved local institutions, Mark shares the systems behind great teams, resilient leadership through tough seasons, and why serving people (not just plates) is the ultimate growth strategy. If you’re building anything in Northern Nevada, and want the playbook for grit, generosity, and long-game impact..this one’s for you.Thank you to our sponsor, Tahoe Nevada Love! Grab your gear at a special discount just for podcast listeners with code GrowthLab25 at ⁠tahoenevadalove.com⁠.Find MARK ESTEE:⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/markesteechef⁠⁠⁠⁠www.renolfg.com⁠⁠ NICOLLE GUST:⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/yourrenorealestateexpert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourrenorealestateexpert.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow GROWTH LAB:⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/growthlabpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/growthlabpod

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