0009 Chef John Wilson Owner of Sophie’s Cork & Ale

John Wilson Sophie’s Cork & Ale Lexington, NC  Chef John Wilson is 31 years old. He has lived in Lexington, NC since he was 9. He started out washing dishes at a local country club in high school when he was 16. He was always intrigued by what was going on restaurant while he was scrubbing…

0008 Jason Collins Owner of I Love Juice Bar Franklin, TN

Jason Collins I Love Juice Bar Franklin, TN Jason Collins grew up in Nashville, TN, a veteran of Desert Storm & spent 15 years in Global product and business development with offices in Amsterdam and Los Angeles. Developed the first Snowboard boots for the Olympic snowboarding team. Jason has several product and method patents as…

0006P2 Shawn Walchef – Owner of Cali BBQ & Digital Hospitality

Shawn Walchef Owner of Cali BBQ & Creator of the Digital Hospitality Podcast San Diego (Spring Valley), CA PART 2 Shawn Walchef, Founder of Cali BBQ Media, Digital Hospitality Podcast Host, Restaurateur, New Dad and Sports Entertainment Fanatic. As owners/operators of Cali BBQ in San Diego, Shawn Walchef and his wife Rositsa have evolved over…

0004 Josh Kopel – Owner of Preux & Proper

Josh Kopel, Owner of Preux & Proper in Los Angeles, CA Josh Kopel is an entrepreneur, Michelin-rated restaurateur, and Podcast Host. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was bred for the hospitality industry. Throughout Kopel’s 20+ year career in food and beverage he has managed venues ranging from dive bars to Hollywood nightclubs to fine…

0003 Carey Bringle – Owner of Peg Leg Porker

Carey Bringle, Owner of Peg Leg Porker in Nashville, TN About Peg Leg Porker and Owner, Carey Bringle: Nashville native, Pit-master Carey Bringle, has been competing in barbecue contests for more than 25 years, and he has the blue ribbons to prove it. With a deep southern background built around family values and valuing a…