For The Love of Business

Listen in on how Anthony succeeded in restoring The Old Mill in Mattituck. What felt like an impossible restoration, Anthony chose to see it as the one great opportunity life hands you- the chance to do something truly meaningful. We talk how the only way forward was through and how grit, vision, and community helped him get there!

Listen in as siblings Karina & Stefan share the origins of Loaves & Fishes, from their Oma's humble 1980's market to the thriving third-generation brand it is today. They talk heritage, vision, and purpose and how they're carrying the family mission forward with intention, quality and heart!

Listen in on how Charlene creates calm in a chaotic world, her take on technology and trends and how her experience taught her where real beauty comes from!

Listen in as Stephanie infuses purpose, creativity and connection in everything she does; why she is "the worst shopkeeper in the world," and how her shop has become more than a retail space. It's a gathering place for dreamers, doers and believers in the power of community & connection that keep us from giving up!

Cody & Carolyn catch up on wins & losses of the year (so far) & share some hard truths about hospitality. Plus, what we're working on next and all the good things to come! Welcome to Season 4!

Listen in to here how Jerry has taken the reins of his family's restaurant serving their community for over 30 years. He talks balancing new techniques and technology while keeping hospitality at the heart of everything he does with family, friends and fabulous food!

Listen in as Mary & Stacey turned an idea about dancing into a thriving community event that empowers and inspires. From pilates to breath work, they promote health & well being while building their businesses with faith & love, even when the outcome is uncertain!

Listen to hear how two North Fork Doctors are transforming healthcare into functional, slow medicine by looking at the whole patient and creating a practice & a business that is healthier, more sustainable and more accessible to their community.

Listen in as Rachel tells us how she traded in a teaching career to start and grow her dream business in fitness & strength and is on a mission to lead by example for her kids, her family & her community! Tune in for great insights & advice!

Listen in as Travis talks opening a business, moving a business, leading by example, creating a culture, being supported by a community of fierce followers & some of the best advice we’ve heard yet!! Bonus! Check out Episode 12: Ian from Little Creek - and revisit the story of how it all began!

Listen in on how Tom & Carol left their corporate careers to start a grassroots farm. What started with a Subaru filled with sheep would turn into a functioning family farm challenging everything they thought they knew. With humor & grit they are proof that with enough perseverance, it is possible to promote real lasting change in the way a community looks at food.

Lizzie and her crew created an eclectic vintage shop where everything has its own story, from clothes to records to clocks. Listen to hear how this small business thrives with passion for the past and the present.

From throwing her parents an anniversary party when she was 13 to managing dozens of weddings a year, Rita has built her own business doing what she loves- planning and executing the perfect day with passion, problem solving & and some serious grit!

Listen in to hear about Cody's first Food Truck season, plus- the highs and the (honest) lows of summer 2024, and what we've got planned next!

Evolving, growing, and scaling back, Amber talks diving in, taking risks, expensive mistakes and the wisdom that comes with it all!

Listen in as we cover how "doing less" lead to a better bottom line (and the best winter yet!) the power of data driven decisions & a new food truck for Brauns!

Nicole built her business from one photo to over 40,000 instagram followers. Listen in to get her take on the positive power of promoting your business on social media, how she champions exposure for small local businesses, and the do's and don'ts of navigating negative feedback!

Kaitlyn knew she wanted to be an artist since preschool. Listen in on how she built her photography business on joy, passion, healthy boundaries and a solid community!

Listen in to find out happens when you bet on yourself and do what sets your soul on fire! Christina from the Treatery and Ursula from Disset Chocolates turn sweets into success both in their respective businesses and with the power of joining forces! 

Listen in as Dr. Hinsch talks the power of encouragement, three things not to do when hiring, and how to take care of your mind & body!

Master Beekeeper Chris Kelly has powerful words of wisdom about bees, business and the magic that comes from truly listening to the world around us!

Listen in on how Dave Perrin from Cedar House B&B keeps himself inspired & manages his family and business under one roof with sincere hospitality and a very good sense of humor.

Danielle and Pam from Mattituck Florist have worked together for over 20 years! Listen in on all the ways they "pump out beauty" into the world, one flower arrangement at a time!

Listen in on this blast of an episode with Matt from 1943 Pizza Bar and Rolling in Dough Pizza Truck as he gets real on what it takes to keep it all rolling!

Listen in on how Lauren turns food into art, shares her super power for controlling the chaos & her biggest challenges yet.

Listen in to hear how Michael's wine career & French family led him to the world of cheese and how he creates a culture of evolution & growth for his business and his team!

Summer 2023 was a success and we are excited to kick off our Second Season: For the Love of Business! Listen in on what Cody learned from taking a step back, how Carolyn used humor to get through August and what we are excited about for season 2!

As we brace for our busy summer season we reflect on the themes, lessons and advice our guests shared with us & For the Love of Business! Working alongside the fear, the risk and the late nights, our guests all have one thing in common, hard work and a passion for what they do! Thanks for listening and talk to you in the fall!

Listen in on how Charlie has cultivated a culture of community, mentorship, and relentless hard work to build a North Fork landmark- and continues to find success in loving what he does everyday, even when he's awake at 2am!

Listen in to hear how Jess went from cooking for 2 friends and her kids with allergies and illness to a thriving business with a mission to feed your belly and your soul with delicious whole foods, good humor & good health!

When it seemed like job opportunities for Theresa’s son, Sean, looked limited as a young adult with autism, she knew there must be another way - so they paved their own path. Inspired by Sean’s passion for movie posters, listen in on how the mother & son team created a shared space with a shared purpose selling goods created exclusively by young adults with disabilities 

Listen in on how Ben uses innovation, technology and his own personal growth mindset to grow his business, support his crew and prioritize what is most important.

Listen in as Chris shares his vision for infusing the manors rich history into his cooking, the challenge of change and proving to yourself what is possible when you commit to going all in.

Listen in to hear how Ian & Rosalie built a business out of a shack with no address and 10,000 oyster seeds to one of the coolest places on The North Fork.

Listen in on Kate's wisdom on the value of a practical business plan, starting over after loss, living a life full of art and creativity and that while passion is important, it simply isn't everything! 

Listen in on her journey from unhappy lawyer to best selling author, public speaker, & entrepreneur living on the North Fork. She shares expert advice on taking smart risks, delegating & the 5 main categories of work/life challenges and how to tackle them!

The makings of a winemaker- Listen in to hear how Alie went from engineering to winemaking, the problem with perfectionism and the idea that balance might be over rated

From working on Wall Street to slicing American Cheese, Listen in on how Justin found success going all in on a butcher business, meeting your average, & lessons of the 10 Minute Tomato!

Determination, drive and some serious bootstrapping is what is in your bagel from Black Sheep. Despite health set backs, debt and a pandemic, listen in on how Chris keeps moving forward with pride and optimism. 

Carolyn fulfilled her word of the Year for 2022 and Cody successfully dusted off his podcast equipment! Now we want to know what you think! Let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]

Need a shot of motivation? Jimmy from NoFoDoCo is a true example of the entrepreneurial spirit. Listen in to his insights on taking & managing risk and why he will never ever give up, even when it all explodes, literally! 

From working in a lab with no windows to co-owning his own brewery- Ian talks inspiration behind the beers, homegrown yeasts and taking the good with the bad in business and in life! 

Shelby from SUHRU wines in Cutchogue, NY shares what it takes to survive harvest season and the one simple rule her family follows when it comes to making quality wine. Listen in on how she traded her 5 hour daily commute for a place in her family's wine making business!

The North Fork is Lucky to have Lucy! Listen in as we talk about what it takes to feed a farm, lead with love and grow ourselves inside and out, just like those gorgeous veggies you can find at Sang Lee. Plus, some insight on what things cost and why. 

Join Cody (an attorney turned fish slinger) from Brauns Seafood and Carolyn (wannabee food writer turned restaurant owner) from Love Lane Kitchen as we talk how we got here! Follow us as we discuss what it takes to own and operate a small business with some of the most incredible people on The North Fork of Long Island!