EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 1H 29M
How He Helped Create Miami’s Nightlife Empire | Mo Garcia
from A Day in Miami Show · host A Day in Miami
Mo Garcia is one of the key figures who helped shape Miami’s nightlife scene into what it is today. From launching SMAC Entertainment and partnering with Dave Grutman to building the foundation of legendary spots like LIV, Gala, and beyond, his story is filled with innovation, intensity, and reinvention.In this episode, Mo opens up about his early days in party promotion, his transition out of nightlife, and how tragedy and reflection led him to new beginnings in Bimini. It’s a raw, powerful look at the man behind Miami’s most unforgettable nights.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:31 Growth of ADIM Podcast4:57 His Cuban Household and Family Story12:07 Human Trafficking in Miami14:06 How the City Has Changed15:03 Beginning of SMAC Entertainment16:54 Call with Cedric Gervais19:03 OF Girls22:07 Kiko Working for Mo23:16 Marketing Parties in the 80s31:34 Parties in Vegas and End of SMAC37:39 His Time After SMAC and Meeting David Grutman42:01 Opening LIV46:45 Starting LIV on Sundays Parties51:56 Throwing Out Bad Bunny From the Club (Almost)54:17 Exiting Nightlife and Groot Hospitality58:26 Miserable Life After Exit1:01:36 Traveling During Pandemic1:04:31 Moving to Bimini1:05:53 Opening Gala and Tragic Accident1:08:38 Fountainbleu Las Vegas1:09:53 Papi Steak1:16:54 Restaurants Failing1:19:22 Advice for Younger Self1:20:55 Getting Married and Kids?1:23:47 Brandsmart Wishlist1:25:05 Top 3 Restaurants1:28:28 River is Growing
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Mo Garcia is one of the key figures who helped shape Miami’s nightlife scene into what it is today. From launching SMAC Entertainment and partnering with Dave Grutman to building the foundation of legendary spots like LIV, Gala, and beyond, his story is filled with innovation, intensity, and reinvention.In this episode, Mo opens up about his early days in party promotion, his transition out of nightlife, and how tragedy and reflection led him to new beginnings in Bimini. It’s a raw, powerful look at the man behind Miami’s most unforgettable nights.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:31 Growth of ADIM Podcast4:57 His Cuban Household and Family Story12:07 Human Trafficking in Miami14:06 How the City Has Changed15:03 Beginning of SMAC Entertainment16:54 Call with Cedric Gervais19:03 OF Girls22:07 Kiko Working for Mo23:16 Marketing Parties in the 80s31:34 Parties in Vegas and End of SMAC37:39 His Time After SMAC and Meeting David Grutman42:01 Opening LIV46:45 Starting LIV on Sundays Parties51:56 Throwing Out Bad Bunny From the Club (Almost)54:17 Exiting Nightlife and Groot Hospitality58:26 Miserable Life After Exit1:01:36 Traveling During Pandemic1:04:31 Moving to Bimini1:05:53 Opening Gala and Tragic Accident1:08:38 Fountainbleu Las Vegas1:09:53 Papi Steak1:16:54 Restaurants Failing1:19:22 Advice for Younger Self1:20:55 Getting Married and Kids?1:23:47 Brandsmart Wishlist1:25:05 Top 3 Restaurants1:28:28 River is Growing
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