From Corporate Marketing to Restaurant Mogul with Kyle Inserra

In this episode of 'Connecting the Dots', host Jessica Caresse sits down with Kyle, a seasoned restaurant veteran with 15 years of experience in running day-to-day operations. Kyle shares his dramatic career shift from financial services on Wall Street to pursuing his passion for culinary arts, influenced by the events of 9/11. They delve into his current role in strategic growth for emerging restaurants and discuss the importance of patience, following your gut, and understanding customer needs. Kyle's insights on scaling small restaurant brands and his reflections on past business partnerships provide valuable lessons for anyone in the hospitality industry. Watch to hear Kyle's inspiring story and practical advice for restaurant success. A 15-year restaurant veteran, Kyle now specializes in the strategic growth and nurturing of emerging restaurant brands. Kyle focuses on both landlord and tenant representation in Westchester County, New York, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, as well as the national advisory of both independent and franchise concepts in major metropolitan markets, His industry knowledge coupled with an insider’s perspective of what it takes to be a restaurant operator day-in and day-out, allow him to relate to his clients’ ever-changing needs. His expertise includes: Market Insight and Trend Analysis Strategic Site Acquisition Advanced Lease Negotiation Comprehensive Property Assessment Tenant Acquisition and Retention Strategies Financial Forecasting and Analysis Kyle lives in Greenwich, CT with his wife Lesie, two children Juliana and Luca and their French Bulldog, TacoSocials: @kyleinserra