The Dirt Dog Pod
de Chris Hatch
What does it take to build a brand that people can’t stop talking…
Sobre este podcast
The Dirt Dog Pod is your go-to podcast for all things retail real estate, featuring candid conversations with industry experts, investors, brokers, developers, and retailers. Each episode dives into the gritty details of navigating the complex world of retail spaces. Whether you're a newcomer to commercial real estate or a seasoned pro, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge you need to thrive in the competitive world of retail real estate. Get ready for unfiltered conversations, expert tips, and plenty of "dirt" on what it really takes to succeed in the industry!
Episódios
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- What does it take to build a brand that people can’t stop talking about? - Craig Avera, CEO of Cali Coffee · 31 min · Episódio 27On this episode of The Dirt Dog Pod, we sit down with Craig Avera, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cali Coffee. Cali Coffee is best known for its high-energy drive-thru…
- Are You High Right Now? - Seth Larsen, CDO at Cheba Hut Subs · 29 min · Episódio 26In this episode of The Dirt Dog Pod, we sit down with Seth Larsen, Chief Development Officer at Cheba Hut Subs. Cheba Hut is a toasted-sub brand known for its laid-back…
- Going Above & Beyond for Their Franchisees - David Slavny, Chief Development Officer for The Learning Experience · 53 min · Episódio 25David Slavny, CDO of The Learning Experience joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod to discuss the rapidily growing daycare market. Discover how TLE navigated the challenges of COVID-19…
- Become the "Most Loved" Company - Shawn Nelson, Founder & CEO of Lovesac · 54 min · Episódio 24In this episode of the Dirt Dog Pod, we sit down with Shawn Nelson, the visionary founder and CEO of Lovesac. From a spontaneous idea on his parents' couch to a publicly traded…
- Teacups of Joy at Mountain Mike's - Garret Snyder & Rob Campos, Mountain Mike's Pizza · 58 min · Episódio 23This week we have our first double guest episode! Robert Campos and Garrett Snyder join us to talk about the growth of Mountain Mike's Pizza. Garrett Snyder is the Vice…
- Butt Rockin' Blues and Barbecue Sauce Down to Your Elbows - Dave Anderson, Founder of Famous Dave's Barbecue · 1 h 0 min · Episódio 22Dave Anderson, the Founder of Famous Dave's, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dave is an perfect example of the American Dream. Born to Native American parents, Dave worked to open…
- Being a Mover is Never Easy - Dok Kwon, President of Cupbop · 51 min · Episódio 21Dok Kwon, the COO and President of Cupbop, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dok moved to Utah to join the Cupbop brand leaving behind his high paying finance life in New York. Dok…
- Holding Up to The Golden Arches Standard - Bob O'Connell, Former Senior Real Estate Manager for McDonald's · 51 min · Episódio 20Bob O'Connell, A recently retired Senior Real Estate Manager for McDonald's, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. We are thrilled to have Bob join us on the pod to give us a glimpse…
- Learning how to Lift Others - Shelly Holt, President & CEO of First Community Bank Utah · 52 min · Episódio 19Shelly Holt, President of First Community Bank Utah, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. We are thrilled to have Shelly on the pod because she provides a banker's point of view on the…
- Diving in with Both Feet - David Roberts, Chief Operating Officer for Hangry Joe's Chicken & Wings · 1 h 2 min · Episódio 18David Roberts, COO of Hangry Joe's Chicken & Wings, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. David is an operations guru and a great guest that shows us another side of what is important to…
- Bringing a Taste of Europe to the US - Jeremy Carlson, Founder & CEO of Crispy Cones · 41 min · Episódio 17Jeremy Carlson, Founder and CEO of Crispy Cones, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Jeremy created Crispy Cones after a dream he had of bringing a desert traditional in the Czech…
- Grit Will Get You Through Life - Matt Smith, CEO & Founder of Snooze Sleep · 47 min · Episódio 16Matt Smith, The Founder & CEO of Snooze Sleep, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Matt has over 25 years of experience in the industry and is a relentless serial entrepreneur. He’s…
- Becoming the Franchisee Expert - Nate Minnis, Head of Real Estate for Smalls Sliders · 55 min · Episódio 15Nate Minnis, Head of Real Estate for Smalls Sliders, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Nate has spent over 15 years working with different brands learning all the ins-and-outs of the…
- Don't Skips Steps & Don't Get Caught Speeding - Andrew Smith, Managing Director of The Savory Fund · 1 h 0 min · Episódio 14Andrew Smith, Managing Director & Co-Founder of The Savory Fund, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Andrew spent the begining of his career in tech before being pulled in the…
- Community & Chicken - Don Ikeler, Development Director at Chick-Fil-A · 60 min · Episódio 13Don Ikeler, Director of Development - West Region for Chick-Fil-A, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Don has spent the last 17 years working for Chick-Fil-A after spending the early…
- Buying and Expanding a Mom & Pop Operation - Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers · 54 min · Episódio 12Garrett Reed, the CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Garrett spent years of his career developing real estate building over 500 different projects…
- Getting Your MBA in the Shop - Darren Spicer, Co-Founder & CEO of Clutch Coffee Bar · 53 min · Episódio 11Daren Spicer, the Co-Founder of Clutch Coffee Bar, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Darren has spent a good chunk of his career in the coffee space, working at Dutch Bros for a…
- Cleanliness, Friendliness, & Service - Dave Reiseman, Chief Growth Officer at EOS Fitness · 50 min · Episódio 10Dave Reiseman, the Chief Growth Officer for EOS Fitness, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dave has spent most of his career in the fitness space, working for nearly 15 years at…
- We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat, We're Gonna Need More Chicken - Dannon Shiff, SVP of Real Estate for Dave's Hot Chicken · 50 min · Episódio 9Dannon Shiff, Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Dave's Hot Chicken, joins us on The Dirt Dog Pod. Dannon has been with Dave's since the brand was in single-digit store…
- Are You Ready to Give Up Your Fridays? - Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer at Marco's Pizza · 45 min · Episódio 8Gerardo Flores, The Chief Development Officer for Marco's Pizza joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Gerardo has worked in multiple national franchise chains throughout his 20-year…







