The BLOX, the Bar, and the Bigger Picture: What Hospitality Teaches Founders About Leadership

In this episode, Summer sits down with Vince Lanni — a seasoned hospitality leader turned founder of Serve Up Strategies — to explore what the restaurant world can teach every entrepreneur about leadership, culture, and resilience. From building better teams to leading with empathy and accountability, Vince shares how his years in Nashville’s bar and restaurant scene shaped his entrepreneurial mindset. Together, Summer and Vince reflect on lessons from The BLOX, the risks of reinvention, and how founders can serve up success that’s sustainable and authentic.