Steve "Saz" Sazama: From a bartender with a small loan to building an iconic Milwaukee brand

from Milwaukee Uncut · host Story Mark Studios

Retail, Catering, Festivals, Venue's and of course the State House. Saz's is a Milwaukee power house of a brand.... but how did it all start? The origin story may surprise you. We sat down with the legendary Steve "Saz" Sazama who started Saz's with a $10,000 loan 50 years ago and has turned it into an iconic Milwaukee company with over 800 employees every summer. Saz's upbringing Business origin story Almost going broke several times while expanding Stories with Don Nelson, Robin Yount and more The creation of Saz's mozzarella sticks and sour cream & chive fries Giving back and life advice

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