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Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America’s Top Entrepreneurs while aiming to discover the “key Ingredient” that lead to their success.

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    • Jul 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES

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    The Key Ingredient podcast is a fantastic listen for anyone looking to be inspired and gain valuable insights into success stories. Hosted by Stefan Contorno, this podcast brings the casual and informal nature of meeting successful people at a bar for a drink right into your ears. Each episode features interviews with different entrepreneurs who share their personal journeys and what they consider to be the key ingredients to their success.

    One of the best aspects of The Key Ingredient podcast is the valuable information and insights that are shared by the guests. The interviews are well-researched, with Contorno asking thoughtful and engaging questions that bring out the best in each guest. Listeners are able to gain valuable knowledge from these real-life success stories, learning about the strategies, mindsets, and experiences that have contributed to their achievements. The podcast covers a wide range of topics important to entrepreneurs and businesspeople, making it a must-have in your rotation of podcasts.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the conversational nature of the interviews. Contorno creates an atmosphere that feels like you're sitting down for an informal chat with these successful individuals. This makes for an enjoyable listening experience as you feel like you're part of the conversation and can easily connect with the guests.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one possible drawback could be that some listeners may prefer a more formal interview style or deeper dives into specific topics. The episodes are around 30 minutes long, which limits the depth of discussion on certain subjects. However, given the casual format of these conversations, this can also be seen as a positive aspect as it keeps things concise and easy to digest.

    In conclusion, The Key Ingredient podcast is highly recommended for anyone seeking inspiration and insights from real-life success stories. Contorno does an excellent job in bringing out the best in his guests through well-researched questions and creating an engaging atmosphere throughout each episode. Whether you're an entrepreneur, businessperson, or simply a fan of great content, this podcast is a valuable addition to your listening rotation.



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    Giselle to Rosa Sky: Alan Roth's Vision for Miami Nightlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 69:48


    Stefan Contorno   Sun, Jul 13, 1:45 PM     to me                 Welcome to The Key Ingredient Podcast! Hey everyone, and welcome back to The Key Ingredient Podcast, the show that brings you the secret sauce behind incredible success stories. Today, we're taking you on a journey to the vibrant heart of Miami's hospitality scene. I'm thrilled to have with me a true visionary in the restaurant and nightlife world: Alan Roth, one of the brilliant minds behind two of Miami's hottest spots, Giselle and Rosa Sky Rooftop. In this episode, Alan opens up about his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. We'll delve into the captivating story of how Giselle and Rosa Sky came to be, from initial concept to bustling reality. And for all you aspiring business owners out there, Alan shares invaluable insights into what it truly takes to carve out a successful path in the incredibly dynamic and competitive hospitality industry. Get ready to be inspired, gain some serious business wisdom, and maybe even get a little hungry! Let's dive in.

    Cherline Louissaint | A health & wellness consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 40:03


    On this episode of the Key Ingredient Podcast, I am joined by Cherline Louissaint. Cherline is a Health & Wellness Consultant at “Increase the Peach”. If you are looking to transform your lifestyle, then this is the episode for you.   @chelouissaint @fitmixfest @increasethepeach    

    Stefan is joined by Sandy Stilwell-Youngquist.  Sandy is the owner of Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 29:34


    On this episode of the Key Ingredient Studio, Stefan is joined by Sandy Stilwell-Youngquist.  Sandy is the owner of Stilwell Enterprises & Restaurant Group.  This group consists of the Captiva Island Inn, Cantina Captiva, Keylime Bistro, Latte Da Coffee, RC Otters and the Sunshine Cafe & Wine Bar.  Listen to how Sandy navigated through her journey as an Entrepreneur and built her Empire.

    Dr. Michal Kulisz | Mindset, Burnout, Success, Sleep, Coping with Retirement and so much more.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 44:25


    “Mindset, Burnout, Success, Sleep, Coping with Retirement and so much more. “. There is literally something for everyone - Had a great time at the Key Ingredient Studio with Dr. Michal Kulisz 

    Joe Pavich Sharing his journey ”Growing up real state”.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 40:30


    Had an amazing time with Joe Pavich Jr. at the “Key Ingredient “ Podcast Studio. We discussed his journey and “Growing up Real Estate”.  

    Stefan is joined by Cornell Bunting | “Escaping a Life Sentence”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 44:15


    Had an amazing time with Cornell Bunting at the “Key Ingredient “ Podcast Studio. We discussed his journey and “Escaping a Life Sentence”. This is a powerful story.

    On this ”Key Ingredient” Episode, Stefan is joined by Norman Love of Norman Love Confections.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 40:20


    The episode you have been waiting for.  On this Episode of the "Key Ingredient" Podcast, I am joined by  Norman Love of Norman Love Confections.  Norman started his career as a Pastry Chef and has grown his passion into a globally recongnized brand.   About Norman Love Confections Founded in 2001 by Norman and Mary Love, Norman Love Confections creates and distributes handcrafted artisanal chocolates from its corporate headquarters at 11380 Lindbergh Blvd. in Fort Myers, Florida. The award-winning Fort Myers-based chocolatier has been lauded more than a dozen times by a leading consumer ratings magazine, including recognition six times for producing the best ultra-premium chocolates in the nation. Forbes.com included Norman Love Confections BLACK line on its list of the nation's top 10 truffles; The Huffington Post listed it among the six best U.S. destinations in its Chocolate Lover's Travel Guide; and USA Today named Love as one of its top 10 entrepreneurs for 2014. Love was named the inaugural inductee of Dessert Professional Magazine's Chocolatier Hall of Fame, partnered with local chefs to present a six-course meal at the James Beard House in New York and Norman Love Confections was ranked among the top 10 shops in the world for chocolate lovers by U.K. media outlet Daily Telegraph. Norman Love Confections has Chocolate Salons in Fort Myers, Estero, Naples and Sarasota, including a pastry shop and café at Whole Foods Market in Fort Myers salon. Norman Love Confections' chocolates, gift baskets, sipping chocolate and specialty items also can be ordered online at www.NormanLoveConfections.com. In addition, Norman Love Confections' desserts are offered on 18 Princess Cruises' ships through the “Chocolate Journeys” partnership and chocolates are available at independent retail locations throughout the U.S. For more information visit www.NormanLoveConfections.com or call 239-561-7215.

    Stefan is joined by FOX 4 News Anchor Shari Armstrong.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 35:48


    On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by FOX 4 News Anchor Shari Armstrong.  Listen as Shari shares her career journey.

    Stefan is joined by Organization & Efficiency Expert, Kristin MacRae.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 35:52


    On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Organization & Efficiency Expert, Kristin MacRae. Listen as Kristin shares amazing tips and tricks on how to stay efficient in life and in business.

    Sylvia Dorisme - ”Turning Trauma into Success”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 44:05


    In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Sylvia Dorisme. Hear how Sylvia moved to the US at age 14 alone and turned "trauma" into success. Her story is absolutely amazing and inspirational. This is one of the most inspiring stories you will hear.

    Betsy Opyt - Updated Advice from a Dietitian, Betsy Opyt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 30:34


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. As well as providing practical, easy to understand, financial advice. In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Betsy Opyt.

    Stefan is joined by Leigh Clark - ”Random Acts of Kindness”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 36:00


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Leigh Clark - "Random Acts of Kindness"

    Dr. Kent Hasen - Plastic Surgeon in Naples, FL.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 28:57


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Dr. Kent Hasen - Plastic Surgeon in Naples, FL.

    On this episode of the “Key Ingredient” Podcast, Stefan is joined by Guy Clarke. Comment below your favorite part of the interview for a chance to win a Gift Certificate to a participating restaurant.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 30:11


    Who enjoys food and free give-a ways? As we gear up for Restaurant Week, who better to discuss restaurants with than Guy Clarke of Sizzle Dining. On this episode of the “Key Ingredient” Podcast, Stefan is joined by Guy Clarke. Comment below your favorite part of the interview for a chance to win a Gift Certificate to a participating restaurant.

    In this ”Key Ingredient” Episode, Stefan is joined by Philip McCabe.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 36:28


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. As well as providing practical, easy to understand, financial advice. In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Philip McCabe.        

    Bruce L. Scheiner - The Journey of a Personal Injury Attorney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 21:27


    On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Bruce L. Scheiner - The Journey of a Personal Injury Attorney Associates & Bruce L. Scheiner

    On this ”Key Ingredient” Episode, Stefan is joined by Dr Brian Wallace-“The Journey of an Orthopedic Surgeon”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 23:07


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Dr. Brian Wallace-“The Journey of an Orthopedic Surgeon”

    On this ”Key Ingredient” Episode, Stefan is joined by Peter Jean-Marie - Fashion Entrepreneur & Millennial Mogul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 24:32


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Peter Jean-Marie - Fashion Entrepreneur & Millennial Mogul

    Entrepreneur and Wealth advisor Stefan Contorno | Love for Business | Money Monday and the Key Ingredient Podcast Host |

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 36:33


    On this episode of the “Key Ingredient” Podcast, I am joined by Paula Polito - “The Story of One of the Most Powerful Women in Finance”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 42:33


    On this episode of the “Key Ingredient” Podcast, I am joined by Paula Polito - “The Story of One of the Most Powerful Women in Finance”  Paula and I discuss her amazing journey in finance!

    On this ”Key Ingredient” Episode, Stefan is joined by Tony Leopardi - ”The Cornerstone Story”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 20:46


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success.  On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by  Tony Leopardi -"The Cornerstone Story" website: http://stefancontorno.com/ Visit On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefancontorno/ #stefancontorno #usa  #KeyIngredient #entrepreneur #TonyLeopardi #CornerstoneBuilders #NaplesDailyNews #News-PressNewspaper #NaplesChamberofCommerce #BonitaSpringsChamberofCommerce #GulfshoreLifeMagazine

    In this ”Key Ingredient” Episode, Stefan is joined by Lois Thome - News Anchor - WINK News - CBS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 27:40


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. As well as providing practical, easy to understand, financial advice. In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Lois Thome - News Anchor - WINK News - CBS.

    Stefan is joined by Julia Spillman - CEO of the $4.5 Billion Dollar Real Estate Powerhouse - Eklund|Gomes.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 43:09


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. As well as providing practical, easy to understand, financial advice. In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Julia Spillman - CEO of the $4.5 Billion Dollar Real Estate Powerhouse - Eklund|Gomes.  

    The Key Ingredient with CEO/Founder of Twincutz Barber Shops, Sean Casey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 27:53


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by CEO/Founder of Twincutz Barber Shops, Sean Casey.

    Betsy Opyt-”Registered Dietitian”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 43:57


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. On this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Registered Dietitian, Betsy Opyt.

    Christopher Korey - ”A Fashion Icon”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 44:02


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. As well as providing practical, easy to understand, financial advice. In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Fashion Icon Christopher Korey.

    Michele Tafoya- ”The Journey of a Journalist”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 31:49


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success.  In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Michele Tafoya - Sideline Reporter for the NFL.  Listen to Michele's Journey as a successful Journalist.

    Matt Devitt- ”The Journey of a Chief Meteorologist - WINK News”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 44:22


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success.  In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Matt Devitt, Chief Meteorologist - WINK News.  Listen to Matt's Journey as a successful Meteorologist.

    Ryan Serhant- ”The Story of a Self Taught Entrepreneur”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 31:36


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success. As well as providing practical, easy to understand, financial advice. In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Ryan Serhant of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing NY""

    David Hoffmann - ”A True American Entrepreneurial Story”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 31:41


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success.  In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by David Hoffmann, Chairman of Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate and the Founder of Osprey Capital.  Hear how David built a Real Estate Empire.

    Bill Daubmann - "My Shower Door"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 39:17


    Join Stefan Contorno as he interviews some of America's Top Entrepreneur's, while aiming to discover the "Key Ingredient" that lead to their success.  In this "Key Ingredient" Episode, Stefan is joined by Bill Daubmann, Founder & President of My Shower Door.

    Kara Goldin the “Accidental Entrepreneur”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 27:49


    In this episode of the “Key Ingredient” Podcast, Stefan is joined by Kara Goldin, Founder & CEO of “Hint” Water.

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