New York’s Business Podcast, hosted by passionate entrepreneur Jacob Restituto, explores the stories of the brightest business minds. From legacy owners to rising stars, the podcast uncovers their secrets to growth, resilience, and success. Each episode dives into topics like scaling operations, fostering community, and adapting to challenges.
Rooted in the Empire State but aiming to inspire nationwide, it’s the go-to resource for business owners ready to grow, pivot, and gain fresh insights.
How 4 Dads Built a Soccer League That Attracted 700 Kids in Its First Season | Sand City Soccer
What does it take to launch a brand-new youth sports league in a community with decades of established programs—and attract 700 kids in your very first season?On this episode of The New York Business Podcast, we sit down with Paul Dippolito, co-founder of Sand City Soccer, to discuss how four local parents turned an idea into one of Northport's most talked-about new community organizations.After recognizing a gap between traditional recreational soccer and competitive travel programs, Paul and his fellow founders set out to create something different: an affordable, development-focused soccer experience that puts kids, families, and community first.Their original goal was 500 players. They launched with 700, a growing waitlist, and tremendous support from the local community.Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, branding, and business development, Paul shares how they built excitement before the league even launched, secured local sponsorships, and created an experience families were eager to be part of.We also explore the business lessons behind the success, from identifying an underserved market and building a recognizable brand to leveraging relationships and creating genuine value for the community.It's a great example of what can happen when entrepreneurial thinking meets a genuine desire to make a difference.Watch the full conversation on The New York Business Podcast!#TheNewYorkBusinessPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thenewyorkbusinesspodcast) #SandCitySoccer (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sandcitysoccer) #PaulDippolito (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pauldippolito) #NorthportNY (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/northportny) #LongIslandBusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/longislandbusiness) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #SmallBusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smallbusiness) #YouthSports (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthsports) #CommunityBuilding (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitybuilding) #BusinessPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast)
17 Oct 2026
They Started Roasting Coffee at Home… Now It's a Thriving Business | Tend Coffee
What happens when a successful business isn't actually your passion?Susan Kennedy and her husband started their entrepreneurial journey in chocolate, earning national recognition and even a feature in Martha Stewart magazine. But what began as roasting coffee at home to complement their chocolates eventually became something much bigger.Today, Susan is the co-owner of Tend Coffee, a certified-organic coffee roasting company based on Long Island.In this episode of The New York Business Podcast, Susan shares how they went from selling coffee at farmers markets—when some markets didn't even allow coffee vendors—to building a business with its own café, roasting operation, and wholesale customers.We also dive into what really separates specialty coffee from supermarket coffee, why freshness and sourcing matter, the importance of supporting local businesses, and why growing a business doesn't always mean chasing more money.One of the biggest takeaways? Success isn't always about building the biggest business. Sometimes it's about building a business that supports the life you actually want to live.An insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, passion, quality, and knowing what matters most.🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The New York Business Podcast!#TheNewYorkBusinessPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/thenewyorkbusinesspodcast) #TendCoffee (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tendcoffee) #SusanKennedy (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/susankennedy) #LongIslandBusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/longislandbusiness) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #SmallBusinessOwner (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smallbusinessowner) #BusinessPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast) #CoffeeBusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coffeebusiness) #OrganicCoffee (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organiccoffee) #SpecialtyCoffee (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/specialtycoffee) #SupportLocalBusiness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/supportlocalbusiness) #BusinessGrowth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth) #EntrepreneurStories (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurstories)
17 Oct 2026
The Man Behind Big Ed: Life, Fame, Business & Reality TV
You probably know the character.But do you know the man behind him?I recently sat down with Big Ed for a conversation that went far beyond reality TV.After becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the world of reality television, Ed found himself dealing with something most people can’t imagine: millions of eyes on his life, an enormous online following, relentless criticism, and a persona that became bigger than the person himself.But what I found most interesting was what happened after the fame.Ed turned his attention into a business.He became one of the top performers on Cameo, built a personal brand around his image, launched Big Ed Malbec, got the wine into roughly 500 Walmart stores, moved into real estate, and continues to find new ways to build revenue around his audience.We also talked about the darker side of fame—learning how to separate Big Ed from Ed, dealing with hate online, staying authentic when millions of people are watching, and figuring out how to redefine your reputation when the internet has already decided who you are.And perhaps most importantly, Ed opened up about what he wants his next chapter to look like.Not just more fame.Not just more money.But building a life that makes him happy, taking care of his mom, giving back through charity, and ultimately becoming someone people can look up to.This was one of those conversations where there was a lot more to the person than the character you see on TV.🎙️ Full conversation with Big Ed on The New York Business Podcast.#BigEd (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/biged) #RealityTV (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/realitytv) #Entrepreneur (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneur) #PersonalBrand (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalbrand) #Business (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/business) #90DayFiance (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/90dayfiance) #SocialMedia (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/socialmedia) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast)
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