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Welcome to Paper Trails! We're taking you on the journey of a regional paper products supplier sharing the tales of their trails through starting business and being an integral part of a booming North Carolina restaurant industry.
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Oct 30, 2023
Paper Trails Season 3 Ep.7:Not Just Coffee owner James Yoder
In the 7th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with James Yoder, the owner of Not Just Coffee. Listen as James speaks about his upbringing in Japan, moving to North Carolina, his beginnings in business ownership, and what it means to stay in your strengths.
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Oct 29, 2023
Paper Trails Season 3 Ep.6: Community Matters Cafe Executive Chef Chayil Johnson
In the sixth episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with the Executive Chef of Community Matters Cafe Chayil Johnson .Listen as Chayil speaks about his culinary influence from growing up in New Orleans and how Community Matters Cafe is impacting Charlotte.
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Oct 2, 2023
Paper Trails Season 3 Ep.5: Scott and Julie Tang
In the fifth episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with the owners of Tokyo Express and Yummi Banh Mi, Scott and Julie Tang. Listen as Scott and Julie take us through their beginnings in Salisbury, running a family-owned restaurant, and entrepreneurship.
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Aug 31, 2023
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep.19: Chef Bill Bigham
After working for Procter and Gamble for 33 years, Bill Bigham decided he wanted to do something more with his time than hit the links. The new goal: Chef. He was accepted into the Inaugural Freshman Class of Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, N.C., and at the young age of 56, he went back to school.
But golf was not off the table. While at Johnson & Wales, he was lucky to land an internship at the exclusive Pinehurst Resort during the 2005 U.S. Open.
Bigham, now Chef Bill Bigham, earned an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, graduating Summa Cum Laude and has since become a personal chef working everything from small dinner parties to grand openings.
In 2007, Bill was named “Best of the Best” Personal Chef by Charlotte Magazine.
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Aug 28, 2023
Paper Trails Season 3 Ep.3: Darius and Cameron Amidi
In the third episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Darius Amidi, Director of Operations/Co-owner of Improper Pig, and his son Cameron Amidi. Listen as Darius and Cameron take us through their journey and what led them into the restaurant industry, as well as the characteristics of running a successful restaurant.
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Aug 7, 2023
Paper Trails Season 3 Ep.2: Que Hospitality Owner Manny Flores
In the second episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with owner of Que Hospitality Manny Flores. Listen as Manny takes takes us through his journey to U.S. and what inspired him to get into the restaurant industry, the passion and inspiration for his two restaurants Que Onda and Que Fresa, and what the future holds for Que Hospitality.
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Aug 6, 2023
Paper Trails Season 3 Ep.1: Chef Mike Bobb
In the first episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with the executive chef, Mike Bobb, of the Ballantyne Hotel. Listen as Mike takes us through how his passion for cooking developed, his journey through culinary school at Johnson and Wales, to becoming the executive chef at the Ballantyne Hotel.
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Dec 31, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 18: Magnolia Coffee Co’s Ben Alleman
"I realized that I could change somebody's day because I'm the first person they're speaking to, most likely." Magnolia Coffee Co's Production Manager, Ben Alleman, got into the coffee scene because he wanted a change from the restaurant industry. He quickly fell in love with what he calls the 'counter-culture.'
Magnolia's goal is to make the top 3-5% of coffee accessible to the everyday coffee drinker. While Alleman himself hasn't gone to the origin spots of the coffee, Magnolia's owner has traveled extensively to the different growing regions.
But even with the best beans, it always comes back to that counter culture and the barista behind the bar. Alleman says the best response to a first sip is when someone says, 'Wow, I don't need to put anything in this!'
Says Alleman, "You can really change somebody with a really good cup of coffee."
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Oct 4, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 15: Stomp, Chomp & Roll Restaurant Group
Stomp, Chomp & Roll Restaurant Group owner, Will Bigham, grew up in the restaurant industry. He describes himself as 'always learning,' which is probably why he's seen success operating a wide variety of restaurants ranging from a dessert business to fast-casual Asian cuisine, and now the popular Charlotte, NC brands Improper Pig, Flying Biscuit, and Pizza Peel.
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Oct 4, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 17: Lindsay Anvik of Babe & Butcher
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Sep 28, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2: Manolo Betancur of Manolo‘s Latin Bakery
Manolo Betancur has a plan -- to bring his Latin bakery concept to the poorest towns of NC in hopes to create jobs, growth, and spark life on desolate Main Streets that can use some love. It's this attitude that has helped his Charlotte, NC bakery, Manolo's Latin Bakery, find success. "Business is not about money, business is about people," says the former Colombian Navy vet. A Colombian native, Betancur grew up 'under the influence of the U.S.' He came to America and studied at King University in TN before making his way to Charlotte. After taking over his ex-in-laws bakery, there were a few things he knew would be imperative to success. He did not want to create a niche Colombian bakery, instead offering a broad selection of Latin cultures from Cuban pastelitos, to Mexican bread, and Argentinean empanadas. And he believes businesses have a social responsibility to give back to the community and pay employees what they need to live in a metropolitan city. He strives to create a cultur…
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Sep 14, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 14: Vaulted Oak Brewery
Head Brewer, Kiel Arrington, takes Nick on a mini-tour of the brewery and what goes into making your favorite beers.
Owning a business was always in the back of Arrington’s mind and Vaulted Oak wasn’t his first attempt at starting a brewery business. In 2015, he pitched a brewery to investors and they didn’t bite. But Arrington wasn’t deterred and counts it as a good learning experience.
“It took years, up to a decade, in the food and bev industry to grow into where I am today,” says Arrington.
Years passed and Arrington started a family but didn’t give up on the brewery idea. He started looking at the possibility of opening a bottle shop near Lake Lure when his realtor turned him onto a former BB&T bank location that was just bought.
Arrington brought on business partner, Johnie Jones, and signed the lease in September 2019. Next step – he had to bring on investors. In the 11th hour, Arrington got it done. (the space almost became a Pop-eye’s!)
After breaking gr…
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Sep 9, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2: The Crunkleton & Cheats Cheesesteaks - Part 2
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Sep 2, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Episode 13 Pt. 1: The Crunkleton
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Aug 10, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 12: Kat Palm & Mollie Guffy of CT Commercial Paper
We may be a paper company, but this crew is makin' that paper! We get a fascinating view inside the workings of CT Commercial Paper in Oakboro, NC with Kat Palm & Mollie Guffy. Not only do they make the best paper products (Single Roll Tissue, Jumbo Roll Tissue, Hard Wound Roll Towels, Kitchen Roll Towels, Folded Towels, Napkins, Toilet Seat Covers, and more) but their products do not require the destruction and depletion of the world's precious natural resources. They utilize sustainable virgin pulp and also one hundred percent post-consumer waste substrates. As of 2021, they have six warehouses located throughout the Central and Western United States, with further expansion planned in the Southern and Eastern portions of the U.S. Y'all know when your office is skimpin on the good paper products -- have your boss hit up CT Commercial Paper for that good good. https://ctcpaper.com/ Paper Trails Podcast drops every Tuesday! Subscribe now and follow along: https://www.instagram.com/albem…
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Aug 9, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 11: Lewis Donald of Sweet Lew's BBQ
After a wide and varied journey through all sides of the restaurant industry, bbq fan Lewis Donald launched his shop, Sweet Lew's, in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte, NC because he felt Charlotte needed a true barbecue shop and "I felt like that was my best avenue to be me, have fun and I could see myself doing it for the rest of my life."
He chose the neighborhood because BBQ is all about community. His restaurant sits amongst residential houses across from a few other local eateries that people can easily walk to for family dinner. He, like most Charlotteans, is not a native. Originally from Cleveland, he's moved all over Hawaii, Tennesse, Georgia, West Virginia, and L.A. where he learned Spanish.
"The Greenbrier is SWANKY" according to Nick. He's not wrong. The Greenbrier Culinary Apprenticeship Program was an invaluable deep dive into the ingredients, prep and everything that goes into cooking. He suggests apprenticeships over culinary school - but they're rare to get into.…
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Jul 20, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 10: Chris Coleman of The Goodyear House
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Jul 19, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 9: Randall & Joanne of Cloister Honey
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May 25, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep 8: Javier Morales @qc_javi
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May 18, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 7: Rob Clement & Hannah Woociker of Meshugganah
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May 18, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 6: Jerrod Adkins of UnbelievaBuns
The BUNSTOPPABLE Jerrod Adkins work for 6 years... YES 6. Friggin. YEARS... to perfect his low-carb buns. Always a fitness fan, Charlotte, NC-based Adkin's love of lean burgers was missing one thing... the perfect, high protein, low-carb bun. So what does an entrepreneurial-minded guy do? Create his damn own. That's right. While working a full-time job, Adkins spent 6 years testing recipes in his own kitchen until he finally found the perfect, yet SUPER SECRET (we tried) formula. Then he brought his UnbelievaBun recipe to a kitchen and started selling to consumers. Adkins had to develop his story and show how his buns truly were legit. "I got tired of people thinking it was going to taste like cardboard," so he went to some high-end chefs to prove his point and showed off his buns. UnbelievaBuns is now working on distribution - a nine-year project is coming to fruition. He paved his own path. He made the connections. He chased the dream. How did Adkins maintain the determination? "I re…
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May 4, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 5: Jamie Brown & Jeff Tonidandel
Upscale church potluck is the vibe Jamie Brown & Jeff Tonidandel are going for with their newest Charlotte, NC restaurant, Supperland, in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. It's their first step outside their NoDa neighborhood where their Tonidandel-Brown restaurant properties, Growlers Pour House, Haberdish, Crepe Cellar & Reigning Doughnuts, take over almost a full block of dining. Supperland is a picturesque marvel repurposing 2 historic church buildings into a boho-chic bar and main dining room with an open kitchen at the back.
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Apr 27, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 4: Joseph & Miketa Davis of Lulu's Maryland Style Chicken & Seafood
The inspiring duo behind Charlotte's favorite Chicken & Seafood spot, Lulu's Maryland Style Chicken & Seafood, joins us on an all new #PaperTrailsPodcast! Meet Jay & Miketa Davis - they tell us about teamwork making the dream work, their new Plaza Midwood location, Jay's military & bounty hunting history, why they came to Charlotte, and how their family inspired them.
In CLT & hungry?
Order here: https://luluscharlotte.com/
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Apr 20, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Ep. 3: Jason Thomas of Healthy Brand Oil
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Apr 6, 2021
Paper Trails Season 2 Episode 1: Casey Ostwinch of Honeytree Farm
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Feb 16, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 30: Pinky‘s Westside Grill, Greg Auten
It's the restaurant with a VW Bug sitting atop the roof that you've seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. But we already knew it Pinky's Westside Grill was serving up a mean meal long before Guy Fieri and the Food Network visited. We're chatting with owner, Greg Auten, whose long history in the restaurant scene has taken him from a hot dog cart to working with another Charlotte, NC iconic diner, the Penguin.
Video: Greg Auten - Pinky's Westside Grill
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Feb 9, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 29: Allie Papajohn, Jason Ackerman & Jessica Hodnett
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Feb 2, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 28: Primeline Capital - Brad Lawson & Fernando Escaffi
We're digging into the entrepreneurial side of Paper Trails Podcast, talking with the home loan experts, Brad Lawson and Fernando Escaffi on creating their Charlotte, NC based mortgage company, Primeline Capital.
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Jan 26, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 27: Chef Sam Diminich - Your Farms Your Table
“And by that Tuesday we had closed down. It was f*n over man. That was a tough day.” Chef Sam Diminich has beaten Bobby Flay, and now he’s found a way to thrive AND help others amidst the massive strain COVID has placed on the restaurant industry. His story of resilience in creating Your Farms Your Table, his local meal delivery service that is championing our regional farmers.
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Jan 19, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 26: Triad Foodie @NikSnacks - Nikki Miller-Ka
“If you’re not on Instagram, I don’t trust you.” Nikki Miller-Ka , aka 'Nik Snacks,' came to speak the truth! We travel to the Triad to dive into the Winston-Salem, NC area food scene with the leading lady of food blogging in their region. Catch more of her mouth-watering write ups here.
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Jan 5, 2021
Paper Trails Ep. 25: Chef Mark Allison, Forever Oceans & Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA)
World renown Chef Mark Allison will inspire you to grab some veggies and hit the stovetop. Chef Allison is the Executive Chef of Culinary Innovation at the Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) and consulting executive chef for “Forever Oceans” a sustainable seafood company based in Virginia, with fisheries around the world.
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Dec 29, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 24: Rico‘s Açaí - Matthew & John Williams
Their açaí bowls are hella tasty, good for you, and ultra instagrammable. We're joined by Rico's Açaí owners Matthew & John Williams to talk about the method behind the fruity madness: “You’ve got to put the time and effort in to get the carrot at the end of the runway.” How they took a simple concept and made it one of Charlotte, NC’s most mouth-watering brands.
Video: Rico's Açaí
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Dec 15, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 23: @WyneesWorld - Wynee Bermudez
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Dec 8, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 22: Chef Daniel Wheeler
“I wanna work here and I’m not gonna leave until you say yes.” Chef Daniel Wheeler, now Executive Chef of Gastro Lounge, Fine and Fettle at the Canopy SouthPark talks about making his way into the Charleston, SC restaurant scene before landing in Charlotte, NC.
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Nov 24, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 21: The Baker - Michael Pappas
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Nov 17, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 20: "Slice of Jess" Food Blogger, Jessica Bentley
Jess Bentley, the talented foodie behind the popular @sliceofjess Instagram, started her Slice of Jess website as purely hobby to help share recipes with family and friends who asked. Fast forward to today - she’s now grown a strong brand with a large following, works with national food brands to promote their products and does PR for local restaurants including the new Fine and Fettle at Canopy by Hilton Charlotte Southpark. How she sliced a space in the food scene and networked her way to success in an all new #PaperTrailsPodcast!
Video: https://youtu.be/F7ds5cm0fcY
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Oct 27, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 19: Dani Canada & Kenty Chung
This weeks episode features Charlotte foodies, Dani Canada @thecharlitty & Kenty Chung @kenty_eats
They’re sharing insight to the influencer side of the food biz.
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Oct 20, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 18: Domino’s - Osman Qasim
Fresh out of the oven with Podcast number 18 featuring Osman Qasim, owner of 65 Dominos!
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Oct 13, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 17: Dressler’s - Jon Dressler
Jon Dressler of the iconic Dressler’s restaurants joins us on an all new episode!
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Oct 6, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 16: Depalo Foods - Piraino Family
We’re back with episode 16 and this week we sit down with the Piraino family, business owners of Depalo Foods.
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Sep 29, 2020
Paper Trails Ep.15: Po Boys - John Demestihas
On this episode of Paper Trails we chat with the owner of Po Boys, John Demestihas.
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Sep 15, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 14: Katana Kitchen - Tommy Ngo
Inspired by his family, Tommy Ngo infuses his appreciation of nutrition and creativity to meet modern dietary needs at Katana Kitchen.
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Sep 8, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 13: 7th Street Market - Chris Clouden
We’re back with episode 13 of the Paper Trails Podcast and this week we chat with Chris Clouden of 7th Street Market.
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Sep 1, 2020
Paper Trails Ep.12: B&A Food Sales - Bill Glass & Jeff Lorey
The secret ingredient for restaurant success? Consistency. On an all new #PaperTrailsPodcast, Nick sits down with Bill Glass & Jeff Lorey of B&A Food Brokers.
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Jul 28, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 11: Caswell Station - Dimitri Maheras
In this episode we talk with owner, Dimitri Maheras, about how he and his brothers paved their way in the local restaurant industry.
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Jul 13, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 10: Bisonte Pizza - Jim & Steve Dapolito
We're back with episode 10 of the Paper Trails Podcast! Sorry for the break guys. In this episode we chat with Jim and Steve Dapolito, the owners of Bisonte Pizza. From Buffalo, NY Jim and Steve bring a slice of home to Charlotte with their Buffalo style pizza. Want to try a slice? They have 2 locations; Charlotte and Matthews, NC.
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Jim & Steve Dapolito
@bisontepizzaco
bisontepizzaco.com
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 9: Savory Moments Catering - Jodi Wright & Heather Scovel
This week on the Paper Trails Podcast we have sisters and business partners, Jodi Wright & Heather Scovel. These 2 are the owners of Savory Moments Catering located in Huntersville and servicing the Charlotte and surrounding areas. Tune in as we discuss their upbringing and how they’ve become successful businesswomen over the years.
Jodi Wright & Heather Scovel
Savory Moments Catering
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Insta: @savory_moments_clt
Facebook: @savorymomentsgourmetcateringcharlotte
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 8: Three Bulls - Sammy Gianopoulos
We’re back with another episode of the Paper Trails Podcast. Bringing you the latest and greatest entrepreneurs in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. This week we step out of the studio and head over to Clemmons NC where we sit down with Sammy Gianopoulos in one of his own restaurants, Three Bulls Steakhouse.
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 7: Sabor - David Lucarelli
We’re back with Episode 7 featuring David Lucarelli. David has an extensive history in the restaurant industry and now runs 15 different locations in the charlotte area you know as Sabor Latin Street Grill.
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David Lucarelli
@saborlatingrill
www.saborcharlotte.com
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 6: APS - Cooper Lor
On this episode of Paper Trails we invite another long time friend and employee of Albemarle Paper, Cooper Lor.
Cooper Lor
@cooperlor
Albemarle Paper Supply
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 5: APS - John Kalogeromitros
Episode 5 of the APS series “Paper Trails”. This episode we dive deeper into the origins of Albemarle Paper Supply. Our guest this week is John Kalogeromitros, co-founder of APS and cousin to Nick.
John Kalogeromitros
@panathajohn
www.albemarlepaper.com
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 4: Big View Diner, Ilios Noches & Ilios Crafted Greek - Frank Kaltsounis
We’re back with episode 4 of the Paper Trails Podcast. This time we sit down with Frank Kaltsounis, the owner of Big View Diner, Ilios Noches and Ilios Crafted Greek.
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 3: Go Burrito - Mikey Wetzel
Mikey Wetzel left a job at Microsoft in Seattle for lakeside living, small town style in Salisbury, NC. He shares the journey that transformed him into a restauranteur, launching Go Burrito Salisbury with more locations on the way, and what he’s learned along the ride.
Follow your host, Nick Kalogeromitros & Albemarle Paper Supply at https://www.instagram.com/albemarlepapersupply/
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 2: Nick Kalogeromitros
APS founder Nick Kalogermitros shares some of the best lessons he's learned from starting a business.
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Mar 26, 2020
Paper Trails Ep. 1: Nick Kalogeromitros
Welcome to Paper Trails! We're taking you on the journey of a regional paper product supplier (listen... we have way more products than Dunder Mifflin) sharing the tales of their trails through starting a business and being an integral part of a booming North Carolina restaurant industry.
In episode 1, APS founder, Nick Kalogermitros, talks about the origins of Albemarle Paper Supply and what he's learned along the journey as a young entrepreneur.
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