Fireside America with Ryan Robbins

Party at the PIT with Tobias Eats!

Tobias is a professional eater, drinker and one of the most prolific partiers in America.  He is ALSO a highly intelligent, strategic and dedicated entrepreneur, with a self-produced show “Tobias Eats” available on Apple TV!  Tobias joined me fireside on a calm, autumn night, and the pit would never be the same!  Bourbon, beers from local breweries and some of my favorite cigars were shared, as were stories about the rise and future of Tobias Eats.  It was a fun one!  Enjoy 🥃
 
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🔥 EPISODE 42 WITH CHEF JAMES AVERY: https://youtu.be/feD-I6aBh24

Chef James Avery is Taking Over! | Fireside America Ep. 42

Chef James Avery worked his way from a pizza delivery boy to sous-chef, under the tutelage of iconic chefs including David Burke and Gordon Ramsay.
In 2010, James jumped on a TV opportunity to work on the culinary production team for Gordon Ramsay’s hit FOX television show “Kitchen Nightmares.”  CJA stayed on as a Consulting Chef for one of the show’s renovated New Jersey restaurants before making his way back to Michael Mina’s Sea Blue.
In 2011, James joined BR Guest Hospitality helping to open Dos Caminos and its three sister restaurants at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. The following year, he returned to FOX television as the Blue Team Sous Chef on Gordon Ramsay’s culinary competition show “Hell’s Kitchen” for seasons 11-14.
In the summer of 2014 he became the Executive Chef of the Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten and Executive Chef/Partner at the Bonney Read. He opened a farm-to-table eatery Farmly Neighborhood, and eventually launched "The Black Swan" in Asbury Park, a European gastropub serving British/Irish fare, imported beers, wines, and craft cocktails.
James is a legit entrepreneur and all-around good guy, residing in Wall Township, N.J. with his wife, Diana and four young children. Enjoy!
 
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🔥 EPISODE 41 WITH MELINA BRADLEY: https://youtu.be/gx6jz1mIjHY

Former Opera Singer is a Real Estate Machine! | Fireside America Ep. 41 | Melina Bradley

Melina Bradley is the daughter of immigrants and one of the top Realtors in the greater Jersey Shore region. A trained opera singer, Melina traveled the world pursuing music, living multiple states and nations before ultimately settling in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. In a few short years, Melina has built a real estate machine that sells tens of millions of dollars in real estate per year, and provides her with the financial freedom and future that can only be achieved through "walking THROUGH the storms." Enjoy! 🥃
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🔥 EPISODE 41 WITH JERSEY FREEZE: https://youtu.be/GuS4uJ9J9LE

Former Police Officer is an Ice Cream Mogul! | Fireside America Ep. 40 | Matt Cangialosi

Matt Cangialosi is the co-owner of Jersey Freeze, founded in 1952 by the Blackmore family before being purchased by Matt and his partner Katie DiNonno in 2014.  Matt is a retired police officer who rose through the ranks for 10 years before taking the dive into entrepreneurship with CKO Kickboxing and Jersey Freeze.  A community staple, Jersey Freeze is heavily involved in local organizations and has been a comforting constant in Monmouth County for decades.  Matt swung by the pit to walk us through his upbringing, from the baseball field at Christian Brothers Academy to his time in the police force.  He and Katie have big plans for Jersey Freeze, with a new location opened up in Holmdel's Bell Works that could very well serve as the blueprint for future franchises across the nation.  It was an awesome conversation with a true patriot who is crushing it on every level!  Enjoy! 🥃
 
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🍦 JERSEY FREEZE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jerseyfreeze1952/
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🔥 EPISODE 39 WITH AJ ADAMCZYK: https://youtu.be/kfr2NEqG6mE

Running Multi 7-Figure Healthcare Businesses | Fireside America Ep. 39 | AJ Adamczyk

AJ Adamczyk is the founder of Thrive Spine and Sports Rehab as well as Electro-Acupuncture Medicine. Our first ever repeat guest, AJ swung by The Pit to discuss the opening of Thrive's new state-of-the-art facility in Belmar, New Jersey, as well as the meteoric rise and success of his online business, Electro-Acupuncture Medicine. While AJ is one of the most accomplished individuals in the acupuncture industry, his business IQ is what truly sets him apart as a force in brand building and scaling. Good times were had by all - enjoy! 🥃
 
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🏃‍♂️ THRIVE'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thrivespineandsportsrehab/
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🔥 EPISODE 38 WITH SEAN DEDEYN: https://youtu.be/SF0iPXRRiYE

Old School Work Still Works | Fireside America Episode 38 with Sean DeDeyn of The Axel Group

Sean DeDeyn is the co-founder and managing partner of The Axel Group, one of New Jersey's top staffing firms for environmental, architecture, construction, engineering, accounting, finance and marketing placement services.  A former Division 1 wrestler at Rutgers University, Sean brings a dialed-in approach to entrepreneurship and operates the agency as a true team.  He swung by The Pit to share his story, from humble beginnings in Bayville, chasing down what he wanted in collegiate athletics and not taking "no" for an answer, the growth of the business, which has reached 6-$7M ARR and is on a meteoric trajectory.  Enjoy!
 
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🔥 EPISODE 37 WITH STEVE CORTOPASSI: https://youtu.be/OhvfUorFsy4
 

”Grab Your Balls and Start!” | Fireside America Episode 37 with Steve Cortopassi

Steve Cortopassi is a serial entrepreneur with a decorated portfolio of work.  He built a successful careers in the mortgage industry, before moving on to a hedge fund which he ultimately left to open a CKO Kickboxing franchise.  Since then, Steve has opened multiple gym locations, expanded his holdings with Lukoil gas stations, and is a boots-on-the-ground owner of So Fresh So Clean Meal Prep.  Steve swung by The Pit to discuss grabbing yourself by the balls and chasing down your dreams, not being afraid to do the dirty work, and his philosophy of “do what you love and the money will follow.”  Enjoy!
 
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🔥 EPISODE 36 WITH ANDREW ZIHMER: https://youtu.be/OhvfUorFsy4

BE THE MAN in the Arena | Fireside America Episode 36 with Andrew Zihmer of The Zihmer Law Firm

Andrew Zihmer is the Vice President and Lead Strategist at the Zihmer Law Firm, alongside his co-founder wife, Tracy. Andrew and I were connected through Sean Whalen's coaching group "The Lion's Den" and have bonded over our love of freedom, business and reaching back to pull others up. Andrew made the drive from Pittsburgh, PA to the Jersey Shore to be our first out-of-state guest, so we had to roll out the red carpet! We enjoyed dinner and drinks at the iconic Charlie's of Bay Head, drove some of my favorite Jersey Shore neighborhoods, and put him up in my guest suite for a few nights. Awesome conversation with an even better guy who has built a powerhouse business with his incredible wife. Enjoy!
 
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🎥 EPISODE 35 WITH JOE HUGHES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI-HcUKGRY0

Becoming ”Five Mile Famous” with Joe Hughes of Contractor Dynamics | Fireside America #35

Joe Hughes is the founder and team leader at Contractor Dynamics, the roofing industry's top marketing training company. After spending over a decade in construction, Joe founded Contractor Dynamics in 2013 to help builders, contractors and related professionals grow their businesses strategically by leveraging the Internet.  He's a local guy with a powerful business that spans 40+ states, and was a genuinely good hang around the pit.  We discussed the concept of being "five mile famous", Joe's experience with the 75 Hard Challenge, family and more.  Enjoy!
 
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🛠 CONTRACTOR DYNAMICS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/contractordynamics/
 
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🔥 EPISODE 34 WITH CHRIS DECRESCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw215It3qcc&t=1289s

Chris DeCresce of Fratello’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge Joins | Fireside America #34

Chris DeCresce is the owner and operator of Fratello's Italian Restaurant & Lounge in Sea Girt, New Jersey.  Chris brings decades of success to the table as a restaurateur, getting his start with his purchase of the Sand Bar in Brielle.  We discussed the not overextending yourself in tumultuous times (like today), marketing in the 90’s versus 2022, advice for blue collar workers looking to generate business, and why you NEED a business plan!  Chris DeCresce, ladies and gentlemen — enjoy 🥃
 
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🔥 EPISODE 33 WITH LESLIE KONSIG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipDUEpZ4OIA