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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 27 MIN

Yianni Bourbakis of Elia on the Real Recipe for Success

from Living Your Legacy by Confluence Financial Partners · host Confluence Financial Partners

Success in the hospitality industry isn't just about serving great food. It's about creating an experience that keeps people coming back. Greg Weimer sits down with Yianni Bourbakis, co-owner of Elia Mediterranean Grille, to discuss the principles that have helped turn his vision into one of Pittsburgh's most talked-about dining destinations. CHAPTERS 00:33 Welcome to Living Your Legacy 01:26 Meet Yianni Bourbakis of Elia 02:32 From Corporate America to Entrepreneur 04:33 The All-Night Gyro Shop That Started It All 05:59 Vision and the Right Partners 08:19 Treating Your Team Like Family 09:52 Creating the Buzz: Consistency and Persistency 10:59 Knowing Your Customers by Heart 12:16 Getting 1% Better Every Day 14:33 Keeping Everyone Through COVID 16:16 Building a Team That Stays 18:12 Betting on Downtown Pittsburgh 20:03 One Do-Over? Nothing 20:42 Present Moments vs. Ten-Year Plans 22:49 A Legacy Built for His Kids 26:06 The One Lesson: Be Consistent, Be Persistent GUEST Yianni Bourbakis — Co-Owner, Elia Mediterranean Grille HOST Greg Weimer — Founder and CEO, Confluence Financial Partners TOPICS Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Family & Legacy

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Success in the hospitality industry isn't just about serving great food. It's about creating an experience that keeps people coming back. Greg Weimer sits down with Yianni Bourbakis, co-owner of Elia Mediterranean Grille, to discuss the principles that have helped turn his vision into one of Pittsburgh's most talked-about dining destinations. CHAPTERS 00:33 Welcome to Living Your Legacy 01:26 Meet Yianni Bourbakis of Elia 02:32 From Corporate America to Entrepreneur 04:33 The All-Night Gyro S...

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