Episode 130: Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura

About this episode

Chris Tripoli interviews Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura about managing multiple restaurant concepts and their entrepreneurial journey in the hospitality industry.

In this Corner Booth podcast episode, host Chris Tripoli sits down with seasoned restaurateurs Jamie Adams and Leonardo Moura to explore the art and challenges of managing multiple restaurant concepts. From their humble beginnings in the hospitality industry to building four successful dining establishments in Atlanta, Jamie and Leonardo share their entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of defining a unique restaurant concept and creating memorable guest experiences. Listeners will gain actionable insights on how to scale restaurant operations, manage partnerships, and adapt to changing market trends. The discussion covers critical topics such as concept development, restaurant design, budgeting, and leveraging technology for efficiency. Jamie and Leonardo also reveal how they navigated obstacles like the pandemic by introducing innovative ideas, including a speakeasy-style pizzeria within an existing restaurant. Their story highlights resilience, creativity, and the power of collaboration in the competitive foodservice industry. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or hospitality professional, this episode offers practical advice on growth…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Tripoli

Guests: Jamie Adams, Leonardo Moura

Topics covered

• restaurant management
• entrepreneurship
• hospitality industry
• concept development
• restaurant design
• budgeting
• technology in foodservice

Keywords

• scaling operations
• guest experiences
• market trends
• resilience
• creativity
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Products: speakeasy-style pizzeria

Places: Atlanta

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