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In this episode, we dive into the stories behind some of San Diego's most interesting restaurant groups—from big names like Trust and Consortium Holdings to hyper-local players like The Leucadia Co. We talk about how chefs like Brad Wise and Brian Malarkey have shaped the city's dining scene, what's coming next (like Breakers Café in Encinitas and Odie's Pizza in Oceanside). Whether you're a foodie, a local, or someone just curious about where San Diego's culinary scene is headed, this one's packed with flavor.

Today I'm joined by Brad Wise, executive manager at Ferman Chevrolet Mazda. We dive into his mission to sell 900 cars a month, why he's handing out hundreds in cash to his service team five times a day, how “energy vampires” kill sales culture — and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Kenect AI – The platform auto dealers are using to gather reviews, generate leads, and improve their online reputation, all powered by AI @ http://www.kenect.ai 2. CarGurus - maximize your performance on the #1 most visited car shopping site in the U.S. With data-driven intelligence on what to buy, how to improve the visibility of your listings, and how to optimize pricing, CarGurus will help drive revenue at every stage. Learn more @ http://insights.cargurus.com/cdg - Similarweb, Traffic Report (Cars.com, Autotrader, TrueCar, CARFAX Listings (defined as CARFAX Total visits minus Vehicle History Reports traffic), Q4'24, USA. - CarGurus analysis of US dealers that changed a vehicle price based on NBDR recommendations compared to vehicles without an NBDR- informed price change from Nov 2023 through Dec 2024, finding that dealers that made NBDR-price informed change see a 42% median increase in VDP views per day. - Market Probe International, blinded survey of 600 dealers, Aug 2024. Based on 313 dealers who pay for at least two listings sites. 3. CDG Recruiting - The Go-To Talent Partner for Dealers. Hire pre-vetted GMs, sales, F&I, fixed ops, C-suite, and back-office talent—ready to perform. Faster hires, better results. Book a call → http://www.CDGRecruiting.com Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Suismu⁠ Topics: 00:19 How to build business resilience? 01:05 What defines Ferman's leadership legacy? 03:31 How to build winning teams? 06:18 Why prioritize ethics and compliance? 16:28 Keys to operational excellence? 24:49 Best incremental growth strategies? 26:54 Why obsess over research? 32:51 Innovations in used car sales? 36:59 How to measure progress/happiness? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Jobs ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

From butcher shops to fine dining, Chef Brad Wise has built a reputation for world-class steaks and top-tier hospitality. As his Trust Restaurant Group expands he's proving that smart risks, self-belief, and hard-earned lessons are the keys to scaling his business. Listen to learn about the power of trust, the balance between growth and hospitality, and the similarities of running a butcher shop and restaurant.  Sponsored by:  • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc

Brad Wise talks about how he conducts meetings and what he believes motivates his sale force to raise their game.Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

The most successful people don't always come from privileged backgrounds. Many have had to fight twice as hard to obtain the success they're after. Brad Wise elaborates.Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

Leadership is such an important part of any dealership's success. Brad Wise talks about the qualities and skills that separate leaders from the rest.Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

Brad Wise talks about his early days in the car business and how the fear of failure played a massive factor in his success.Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

There is no bigger advocate for opportunity in the automotive industry than Brad Wise of Ferman Chevrolet Mazda. Highly accomplished in sales and leadership, Brad talks about his fervent belief in self-development and accountability. His passion comes through in every word!Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

Brad Wise is nothing short of an evangelist for the automotive industry and he shares some of the biggest reasons why here.Global Dealer Solutions has a network of high-performance providers offering proven products and services. We are committed to prioritizing dealers by delivering the most effective tools in the industry. Let's grow together. Schedule your complimentary consultation today.https://www.gdsdealers.com/?utm_source=wtf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2025BE THE 1ST TO KNOW. LIKE and FOLLOW HERE www.linkedin.com/company/fixed-ops-marketinghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/@fixedopsmarketingGet watch and listen links, as well as full episodes and shorts: www.fixedopsmarketing.com/wtfJoin Managing Partner and Host, Russell B. Hill and Charity Dunning, Co-Host and Chief Marketing Officer of FixedOPS Marketing, as we discuss life, automotive, and the human journey in WTF?!#podcast #automotive #fixedoperations

In this episode of TimTalks, Tim sits down with Brad Wise, executive manager at Ferman Automotive, to explore the transformative power of leadership.Brad encourages us to find the gift within challenges, illustrating how reframing obstacles can unlock hidden opportunities From overcoming limiting beliefs to recruiting for success, Brad's insights will motivate you to embrace progress over perfection. Whether you're in the automotive industry or navigating your own leadership journey, this conversation will help you succeed.Connect with Brad on LinkedIn, and subscribe to his podcast, WISE UP.[00:00 – 01:00] IntroductionTim introduces the episode, focusing on leadership in car dealerships and welcoming Brad Wise, Executive Manager at Ferman Automotive.[01:01 – 03:27] Brad's JourneyBrad shares his journey from a college baseball player to a leader in the automotive industry. Early mentors shaped his career and instilled key values.[03:28 – 05:00] Overcoming Early ChallengesBrad discusses his humble beginnings in the industry, from his first day in a Sears suit to building confidence through mentorship and hard work.[05:01 – 07:00] Joining Ferman AutomotiveAfter 25 years in the industry, Brad joined Ferman Automotive. He highlights the company's 127-year legacy and supportive culture.[07:01 – 08:59] Transforming LeadershipBrad shares how he identified organizational strengths and opportunities, implementing daily meetings focused on personal development and positivity.[09:00 – 11:50] The Power of InspirationBrad emphasizes the importance of self-development, using inspirational stories to motivate his team. Progress, he notes, is the key to happiness.[11:51 – 14:45] Building a Positive CultureBrad highlights the connection between personal and professional growth. His leadership approach centers on empowering employees to succeed in all areas of life.[14:46 – 17:42] Balancing AccountabilityBrad balances a supportive culture with clear expectations, focusing on recruiting, lead handling, training, and service retention.[17:43 – 21:25] Creative RecruitingBrad's innovative recruiting methods, like targeted social media and nontraditional talent pools, attract top-tier candidates to Ferman.[21:26 – 24:42] Overcoming LimitationsBrad encourages team members to turn challenges into opportunities, sharing stories of famous figures who used adversity as fuel for success.[24:43 – 26:58] Finding the GiftsBrad shares how reframing challenges, like a long commute, helped him grow. He urges others to seek the hidden benefits in difficult situations.[26:59 – 28:58] Advice for LeadersBrad advises new leaders to prioritize visibility, celebrate progress over perfection, and recognize unsung heroes within their teams.[28:59 – 32:14] Closing ThoughtsTim reflects on Brad's inspiring insights, encouraging listeners to focus on progress and growth. Brad invites everyone to check out his podcast, "WISE UP."

On this week's podcast, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, discuss recent tasting adventures. Bret traveled to Los Angeles on vacation, where he began exploring restaurants in the West Hollywood neighborhood where he was staying almost as soon as the plane landed. He tried two happy hours, one at Madre, where he had a memorable fruity and spicy margarita and chicken enchilada with mole, and another at Laurel Hardware, where he ate glazed pork ribs while sipping a couple of beers. The next day, Bret met up with a restaurant consultant friend who led him to several of his favorites, starting in Beverly Hills at a small plates restaurant called Bacari, where each dish was better than the next and most were a reasonable $15. The culinary tour continued to an old-timey place called The Hideaway, followed by loaded breakfast burritos at Cofax Coffee, and several hotspots in the Silver Lake-Eagle Rock area of the city. Before heading to Las Vegas for the second leg of his trip, Bret had tasted L.A.'s wide array of global cuisines, including Armenian, Japanese and regional Mexican. Meanwhile, Pat got a preview of Taco Bell's new chicken nuggets, which roll out nationwide on Dec. 19. The nuggets are coated with a mix of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips to make them extra-crunchy, and they lived up to the crunch. Since nuggets demand a dipping sauce, Taco Bell introduced three new ones: Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, Jalapeno Honey Mustard and creamy Bell Sauce. The steak boards at Rare Society offer a sampling of several cuts and sauces. | Photo courtesy of Trust Restaurant Group. Then Pat shared clips from an interview with Brad Wise, chef-partner in San Diego-based Trust Restaurant Group and operator of six Rare Society steakhouses—among other concepts. Chef Wise introduced the Santa Maria style of wood-fired cooking at Rare Society, using oak sourced from Central California. He also has a unique way of presenting Wagyu and dry-aged steak on wooden boards and lazy Susans so guests can sample many different cuts. Listen as Chef Wise talks about how he developed Rare Society as the antithesis of traditional steakhouses and describes his other concepts within Trust, including a zero-waste ice cream shop is primed for expansion.

The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and structures of belonging.  Brad Wise is the host for this episode. He was a Common Good Collective Fellowship participant and he runs an organization called Wolf House Fables. Today's episode is a live conversation, hosted by Bobby Slattery at Fifty West Brewing Company in Cincinnati, between Ari Weinzweig and Peter Block. They talked about Ari's new pamphlet A Revolution of Dignity in the Twenty-First Century Workplace. Ari is the CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses. Ari's unique leadership approach earned him the distinction as one of “The World's 10 Top CEOs (They Lead in a Totally Unique Way)”, and he has written numerous books, including A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Building a Great Business and A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to the Power of Beliefs in Business.Six Elements of Dignity:Honor the essential humanity of everyone we work with.Be authentic in all our interactions (without acting out).Make sure everyone has a meaningful say.Begin every interaction with positive beliefs.Commit to helping everyone get to greatness.Create an effective application of equity.More information on the self-fulfilling belief cycle can be found here.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live & Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

Hey there, Kelli here, and I'm still giggling from all the fun Maccoy and I had recording this week's On Our Best Behavior episode. We're your typical pals jesting about the woes of braces—those food traps are relentless! But hold onto your hats because we're sprinting through a kaleidoscope of topics, from the gut-busting truths about our spending quirks (we're side-eyeing you, Duncan) to the sparkling tales of wedding dress hunts. I'm even sharing the scoop on my giddy leap into the world of Anoka commissioners and that not-so-typical day at a gun show.Ever wondered what it's like to be the Sheriff in the heart of Anoka County? Buckle up as Sheriff Brad Wise recounts his twisty trail from horseback on the farm to donning the badge. It's a ride through the countryside and into the bustling city life, where hotel management gets hijacked by a career in law enforcement. On this beat, he has locked arms with the community, maneuvered around COVID curveballs, and upheld the peace with integrity. We're not just talking about the shiny parts of the badge; we're also undressing the raw challenges our brave law enforcers face, from mental health crises to the echo of substance abuse in our neighborhoods.Ending on a high note, we're lighting up with the vibrant camaraderie and steadfast bonds that bind Anoka County's heroes in uniform. Join us as we crack up over pop quizzes that'll take you back to your school days and ponder the hilarity of tasting dog food – because, why not? I also reveal my latest role as MC at Cate's wedding and trust me, you'll want to hear about the zany curveballs thrown my way. Tune in to this episode for a whirlwind of laughter, unexpected stories, and maybe a dash of inspiration—because that's just how we roll, On Our Best Behavior. Support the Show.https://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior

Hey there, Kelli here, and I'm still giggling from all the fun Maccoy and I had recording this week's On Our Best Behavior episode. We're your typical pals jesting about the woes of braces—those food traps are relentless! But hold onto your hats because we're sprinting through a kaleidoscope of topics, from the gut-busting truths about our spending quirks (we're side-eyeing you, Duncan) to the sparkling tales of wedding dress hunts. I'm even sharing the scoop on my giddy leap into the world of Anoka commissioners and that not-so-typical day at a gun show.Ever wondered what it's like to be the Sheriff in the heart of Anoka County? Buckle up as Sheriff Brad Wise recounts his twisty trail from horseback on the farm to donning the badge. It's a ride through the countryside and into the bustling city life, where hotel management gets hijacked by a career in law enforcement. On this beat, he has locked arms with the community, maneuvered around COVID curveballs, and upheld the peace with integrity. We're not just talking about the shiny parts of the badge; we're also undressing the raw challenges our brave law enforcers face, from mental health crises to the echo of substance abuse in our neighborhoods.Ending on a high note, we're lighting up with the vibrant camaraderie and steadfast bonds that bind Anoka County's heroes in uniform. Join us as we crack up over pop quizzes that'll take you back to your school days and ponder the hilarity of tasting dog food – because, why not? I also reveal my latest role as MC at Cate's wedding and trust me, you'll want to hear about the zany curveballs thrown my way. Tune in to this episode for a whirlwind of laughter, unexpected stories, and maybe a dash of inspiration—because that's just how we roll, On Our Best Behavior. Support the Show.https://linktr.ee/onourbestbehavior

We're back with a new episode on The Flash (2023). And of course we had to bring back the DC Defender Bradford Wise for the show, although he probably wouldn't endorse this film. The potential was there with the nostalgic cameos and hints at a story similar to the beloved animated feature Flashpoint Paradox. Unfortunately, we got a convoluted plot with horrendous CGI renderings. Gotta wonder what James Gunn has planned for the DCU with the bar currently set so low...

Stop us if you've heard the Happy Half Hour cast claim a particular food item was the “best in San Diego” before (to be fair, San Diego Magazine devotes an entire issue to the topic). If we assign superlatives, we tend to stand behind them, so buckle up for the following: We've found the best falafel in San Diego. Hands down, bar none, et cetera. Falafel Heights takes up a small storefront on 30th, near Lincoln, in North Park. This block, formerly decrepit due to many closures (Toronado, Streetcar Merchants, and others), is about to veritably pop off. Falafel Heights opened last fall, high-end dive Happy Medium (by Fernside, SDCM, and former CH barkeeps Christian Siglin and Eric Johnson) opened last week, CH's new Persian spot is currently under construction, and Saigon Coffee is just across the street, as is Second Chance Brewing, and other businesses. Owner and founder Lialie Ibrahim, a staple in San Diego's running community, opened Falafel Heights after years of pop-ups and people goading her into sharing her exceptionally poppable treats. See, falafel comes in many forms. There's Egyptian falafel, which is large–almost bready. Baked Lebanese falafel fits in the palm of your hand. Ibrahim's falafel—quarter-sized balls deep-fried and served street-style as she experienced in Palestine's West Bank, where she has lived—is meant to be popped as finger food. Dipped in sauces, loaded on fries, or served in a wrap or bowl. It's addictive, and when served with one of her many sauces, including a hard-to-find Iraqi mango amma, I promise it will stick in your memory. Ibrahim is originally from the Bay Area, where her Palestinian parents settled after immigrating to the United States. She tried her hand at journalism, doing mostly radio work before moving to San Diego. While here, she got into local running clubs, started making falafel for friends with her family's recipes, and even helped her good friends (part of her running club) start a little old kombucha brand, which would eventually become Boochcraft. “Upon moving to San Diego, I wanted to taste falafel the way I fell in love with it as street food in the West Bank,” Ibrahim says of her desire to jump into the professional frying pan. “I grew up eating falafel made from scratch, which involves soaking the beans overnight, blended with fresh ingredients, and cooked upon request.” She believes that's the only way to serve it, so that's how it is at Falafel Heights. Fresh, hot, delicious, and plentiful. She's even got a mascot, Phil, a walking, talking falafel wrap. In addition to stuffing our faces with chickpeas, we also talked about the news, all of which concerns North Park, and some of which I previewed earlier in this post. Happy Medium finally opened on 30th and Lincoln; Bivouac Adventure Lodge opened last week in a huge yurt-like space next to the original bar room; Trust's Brad Wise will open a French brasserie next year on 30th and University; On March 13, Black Radish will host a five-course menu with wine pairings from Napa's El Molino and Memento Mori; and Jersey Mikes and Belching Beaver have both opened in North Park.

“People are always like, ‘You're a chef I'm sure you're smoking your turkey,'” says Brad Wise, head chef and owner of Trust Restaurant Group. “But I've tried it every way and I'm telling you that old bag is the best.” At his restaurants, he jockeys a nightly parade of red oak to smoke and char meats into various forms of yes. But for Thanksgiving turkey—the good ‘ole Reynolds' Oven Bag. “I told a friend to try this and he said, ‘No way.' I said ‘OK suit yourself. He came back a week later and said, ‘OK fine I did it and you were right.' It's perfect. The bag basically bastes the bird in its own fat and keeps it from drying out.” This episode of Happy Half Hour, we sit down with Brad at Wise Ox, the butcher shop he took over during the pandemic. The little shop in North Park is a throwback to the days when people knew their meat guy; could ask for different cuts. Starting in the ‘80s, the butchering process was shifted further and further away from public view; little butcher shops were kind of tucked into the back of a larger grocery outlet. “I'm from Jersey,” Brad says. “On the east coast there are all these little butcher shops where you get your meat. You know the guy, he knows where the meat comes from.” On the podcast, we pester Brad for all his Thanksgiving tips. We crush one of the best Philly cheesesteaks in the city.

Sometimes the only difference between those who succeed and those who fail is the decision to not give up. Today's guest, Chef Brad Wise, is a testament to the grit required to build something prolific in our industry. In our conversation we discuss how to overcome a slow start and how he turned a failed bar into the hottest steakhouse concept on the West Coast.  For more on his restaurant concepts, visit https://www.trustrestaurantsd.com/. ____________________________________________________________ Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content: Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts Restaurant expert videos & webinars

Shazaam! We're kicking Season 5 off with the DC Blockbuster Black Adam (2022) starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. We're joined by Special Guest Brad Wise and he lets us know exactly how he feels about this movie. In this episode, we breakdown some of our favorite action scenes, rate how the Justice Society compares to the Avengers, and predict what's in store for the future of DC movies.

In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Brad Wise, chef and owner of Trust Restaurant Group. Brad's San Diego-based group has five concepts in its portfolio — including the multiunit steakhouse brand Rare Society and counter service butcher shop The Wise Ox — and much of its success can be attributed to Brad's investments in his people and getting the most out of his team. Brad joined the podcast to talk about the culture of yes that he's developing throughout Trust Restaurant Group and the efficiencies he's creating in his systems and menu.    In this conversation, you'll find out why: Your people want to be heard — listen to them By creating a culture of “yes,” you can simultaneously innovate and develop your people You can create a great experience for your guests, whether they're engaging with you for 2 minutes or 2 hours Take advantage of the changing dynamics of restaurants By getting creative with your R&D, you can cut back on waste and be much more efficient   Have feedback or ideas for Take-Away? Email Sam at sam.oches@informa.com.

The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging. For this episode, Brad Wise, Darin Petersen and Joey Taylor speak with Walter Brueggemann about myth, Exodus and how it relates to the work of the Common Good.The recited poem was Moses by Luis Alberto de Cuenca.Walter Brueggemann is one of the most influential Bible interpreters of our time. He is the author of over one hundred books and numerous scholarly articles. He has been a highly sought-after speaker. Brueggemann was born in Tilden, Nebraska in 1933. He often speaks of the influence of his father, a German Evangelical pastor. Brueggemann attended Elmhurst College, graduating in 1955 with an A.B. He went on to Eden Theological Seminary, earning a B.D. (equivalent to today's M.Div.) in 1958. He completed his formal theological education at Union Theological Seminary in 1961, earning the Th.D. under the primary guidance of James Muilenburg. While teaching at Eden, he earned a Ph.D. in education at St. Louis University. Brueggemann has served as faculty at two institutions in his career: Eden Theological Seminary (1961-1986) and Columbia Theological Seminary (1986-2003). He is currently William Marcellus McPheeters professor emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia. Brueggemann's primary method with the text is rhetorical criticism. Words matter to Brueggemann, and one can tell that by listening to him speak as he hangs on to particularly theologically significant words. His magnum opus, Theology of the Old Testament (1997), is a rhetorical-critical look at the Old Testament through the lenses of “testimony, dispute, and advocacy.” Many have come to know Brueggemann through his book entitled The Prophetic Imagination. Church leaders find a friend in Brueggemann, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. His work inspires, energizes, and convicts, and he often makes time to interact personally with those to whom he speaks at large events.Darin Petersen is the co-founder of the Common Good Collective and founder of Common Change.Brad Wise is the co-founder of three story-driven organizations: Boonrise, Bespoken Live, and Good vs Gooder. He is the chief creative officer for Boonrise based in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he's not doing all that, Brad is hanging out with his beautiful wife, Leah, and their three kids, Henry, Jane & Eliza. Their crazy dogs, Huck & Lola, are usually close by, as well. Brad was also a Common Good Collective Fellow.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective and the reader here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live and Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

How to enjoy this inflation Thanksgiving, without busting your budget. Chef Brad Wise talks turkey, side dishes and gives some Thanksgiving meal budgeting tips. Then, what are some of the biggest fallacies about Thanksgiving? We explore the true history of Thanksgiving with a scholar of American Indian studies. Next, from a simple thank you to writing a list of the things you are grateful for, gratitude is powerful and uplifting to our wellbeing. And, we'll hear what you, our listeners, are thankful for this year. Finally, the holiday traditions from some of the people here at KPBS.

Brad Wise is a husband, a father, a creative, and the founder of Boonrise - a video production company that exists to tell a better story through videos, experiences, and workshops that spark hope and action. Brad loves looking at things one way and asking if there's a better or different way to do it; this intrigue and passion started in his adolescence when, instead of writing a paper on the effects of steroids, he asked to do a video instead. What began as a way to make his friends laugh and do work he actually enjoyed has turned into creating space and content where people can share and listen to each other's stories. Brad shares, “When we tell our stories and we listen with kindness and imagination, something transcendent happens.” In this episode, Brad shares his own definition of creativity and art, and how everyone can belong within that world. Hear about a woman named Joan he could listen to for hours and the story she shared that is one of his favorites, what exactly Boonrise means, and why Brad and his team chose it for their organization, and what is next for their team and why he is excited for what's to come. Links to learn more: Learn more about Boonrise Learn more about Leadercast's upcoming event Amplify Learn more about Bespoken Live. Follow Boonrise on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook — Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

Chef Brad Wise originally never had any culinary aspirations. A serendipitous tag-along led to a job mopping floors at Jake's Pizza. Now, he's one of the Central Coast Region of California's leading chefs and restaurateurs, with five distinct concepts that highlight the bold, smoky, wood-fired flavors he's known for. Chef fell in love with the Santa Maria-style of grilling and the live fire proved to be fun for him, the unharnessed, spontaneous flame, the drama fueling his obsession with wood-fired everything. This has become his unintentional trademark, a signature style that is on full display across his portfolio of restaurants, which to date include Trust, Fort Oak, Rare Society, Cardellino, Mr. Trustee, and The Wise Ox. Brad will talk a little about his Sinatra's Rat Pack inspired Rare Society as well as a Thanksgiving turkey alternative with a Pork Crown Roast.  Dave and Andy will get into some creative BBQ side dishes.

You can register for the next Abundant Community Conversation on November 15 at 1pm with Jenn Hoos Rothberg here.The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation & the structure of belonging. The previous series explored the 6 conversations from Peter Block. Now we're speaking with practitioners and today, Brad Wise & Joey Taylor speak with Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson. You can find more about the conversations in Community: Structure of Belonging and from these videos.The recited poem was "142" by Juliane Okot Bitek.Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson is a trusted partner for leaders and professionals working to develop people and build organizational capacity for change. She is an applied social scientist and an experienced professional with proven expertise in the areas of leadership development, organizational development, facilitating strategic change and systematic organizing for social change and transformation. She is a certified executive coach and has worked with corporate, non-profit/social profit and public sector organizations, internationally. She is also adjunct faculty for undergraduate and graduate courses in her areas of expertise. Yabome has been named International African Woman of the Year by UK-based Women4Africa and was the first ever recipient of the US-based Organization Development Network's Emerging Organization Development Practitioner award. She also received the prestigious Harry Jerome Professional Excellence Award in Canada.Brad Wise is the co-founder of three story-driven organizations: Boonrise, Bespoken Live, and Good vs Gooder. He is the chief creative officer for Boonrise based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brad was also a Common Good Collective Fellow.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective and the reader here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live & Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

Check out this bonus episode of Be the Difference! Today, our faithful producer Mikeyy shares a teaser for next week's episode with Brad Wise, founder of Boonrise. Sammy asks Brad who fostered the creative spirit in him, and Brad's response is a beautiful story of how his mom stepped in, let him experiment, and formed the storyteller that he is today. Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

You can register for the next Abundant Community Conversation on November 15 at 1pm with Jenn Hoos Rothberg here.The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation & the structure of belonging. The previous series explored the 6 conversations from Peter Block. Now we're speaking with practitioners and today, Brad Wise & Joey Taylor speak with Ife Bell. You can find more about the conversations in Community: Structure of Belonging and from these videos.The recited poem was "Right Here" by Dane Anthony.Ife Bell believes that “Leadership is a Lifestyle” and is dedicated to expanding individuals' capacity to bring their very best selves to every aspect of their lives. She is a thought leader and compassionate coach with over 15 years of experience working with organizations, communities, education institutions, and nonprofits, to increase business performance and develop strategies that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ife's career track shows measurable success working with organizations and C-level leaders to increase business performance. As Chief Strategy Officer for To Be Consulting, LLC, she develops strategies that promote leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of an organization. She holds a master's degree in Executive Leadership & Organizational Change and is a certified John Maxwell Coach. Her passion for providing guidance and effective solutions has driven her to pursue a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Change from Bowling Green State University. She graduates in the summer of 2023.Brad Wise is the co-founder of three story-driven organizations: Boonrise, Bespoken Live, and Good vs Gooder. He is the chief creative officer for Boonrise based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brad was also a Common Good Collective Fellow.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective and the reader here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live & Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

Welcome to season two of Be the Difference! It's a new month, which means the Be the Difference Podcast is highlighting a new theme. In season two, Chris and Sammy will highlight one big question every month and dive into that question with our guests. October is here, and we are focusing on one big question - how can we be the difference in others' lives through art and creativity? Do you consider yourself creative? An artist? Is there a chance we're all more artistic than we give ourselves credit for? Chris and Sammy answer this question for themselves, discuss how art draws us into community, and how it always unlocks something new within us. This month, you will hear from two different special guests - Katie Guiliano and Brad Wise - two founders of creative endeavors who have designed their lives after being present through art. Join us this month as our co-hosts take part in creative, honest, vulnerable conversations about art, how it impacts the creator and those who engage with the creation. Together, all around the world, we are highlighting those who are being the difference. Join us. Links to learn more: Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation & the structure of belonging. The previous series explored the 6 conversations from Peter Block. Now we're speaking with practitioners and today, Brad Wise & Joey Taylor speaks with Maegan Scott & Courtney Ng. You can find more about the conversations in Community: Structure of Belonging and from these videos.The recited poem was "Sweet Darkness" by David Whyte. David Whyte will speak with Peter Block about the phenomenology of conversation. Join us on September 15th at 2pm ET. Register at convowhyteblock.eventbrite.comMaegan Scott is an organizational change luminary who leads with a racial justice lens. She founded Wayfinding Partners to create an affirming space for people of color wishing to dismantle systems of oppression and make way for a reimagined, liberated society. Maegan's team has partnered with over 30 nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sector organizations. Some of her accomplishments include designing and launching Leadership Montgomery's Racial Equity Action Leadership (REAL) Inclusion cohort-based program and supporting the reconstitution of A Way Home America's board into one with a majority of youth with lived expertise of homelessness. Maegan brings more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofits to Wayfinding. Her approach to facilitating change is emergent, holistic, and healing-centered. She is a Reiki practitioner who cultivates spaces where individuals' energetic, emotional, and physical selves are seen, heard, and respected. She resides in Kensington, Maryland with her husband and their entitled cat.Courtney Ng is a racial equity advocate who fosters spaces where individuals and organizations can be vulnerable, learn together, and dream of a liberated world where all can show up fully as themselves. In her role at Wayfinding, she does this by designing and running cohort programs and workshops that bring together practitioners from different fields to engage in meaningful dialogue about race and racism. She brings mindfulness and yoga practices to these offerings to foster the presence, wellness, and self-compassion needed for sustainable equity work. She lives in New York City with her cat, Penelope Simone. She loves to dance, write, sip wine, and get lost in a jigsaw puzzle.Brad Wise is the co-founder of three story-driven organizations: Boonrise, Bespoken Live, and Good vs Gooder. He is the chief creative officer for Boonrise based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Brad was also a Common Good Collective Fellow.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective and the reader here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live & Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging. The previous episodes explored the 6 conversations from Peter Block's work. We journeyed through invitation, possibility, ownership, dissent, commitment and gifts. For the next five episodes, we'll speak to practitioners who are using these conversations in the world. Today, Brad Wise speaks with Rama Naidu about how he was exposed to Peter's conversations and how he translates them into his South African context and work by emphasizing confrontation and support.What happens when you try to have a real conversation and why are they so difficult? How are silence and vulnerability forms of invitation to authentic encounter?  Does anyone survive a real conversation? David Whyte will speak with Peter Block and Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp about the phenomenology of conversation. This event will draw on David's poetry and attendees will be invited to be active participants in this emerging conversation. Common Good Collective is hosting a series of Abundant Community Conversations with authors, social innovators, change agents – people who have dedicated their lives to helping citizens develop their capacity to produce their own collective well-being. Join us on September 15th at 2pm ET for this important conversation. To register, go to convowhyteblock.eventbrite.comYou can find more about the conversations in Peter's book, Community: Structure of Belonging, and from these videos on Peter's website.The recited poem was "Everything is Waiting" for You by David Whyte.Dr. Rama Naidu is a social activist & disruptor of conventional thinking. He has more than 30 years of experience in the field of leadership, social justice, and organizational development and has held senior leadership positions in large organizations in South Africa. His work on transformation and diversity has taken him all around the country and the continent. He presently consults (6 Degree Shift) with a wide range of clients with the intention to shift their thinking into spaces of undiscovered possibilities and exploring ways of making it their current reality. He has a Doctorate from the University of KwaZulu Natal and is a past fellow of Northwestern University in Chicago. He has graduated from the International iGold Gestalt and Leadership program and has also completed a two-year organizational development program across East, North and South Africa.Brad Wise is the co-founder of three story-driven organizations: Boonrise, Bespoken Live, and Good vs Gooder. He is the chief creative officer for Boonrise based in Cincinnati, Ohio. When he's not doing all that, Brad is hanging out with his beautiful wife, Leah, and their three kids, Henry, Jane & Eliza. Their crazy dogs, Huck & Lola, are usually close by, as well. Brad was also a Common Good Collective Fellow.This episode was produced by Joey Taylor and the music is from Jeff Gorman. You can find more information about the Common Good Collective and the reader here. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live and Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation. 

Welcome back to the Happy Half Hour! This week's special guest is Mike Minor, the new executive chef at The Marine Room in La Jolla. The Marine Room has been one of the city's most iconic restaurants since its opening in 1941, and Mike will be filling the shoes of Bernard Guillas, who put his French twist on the restaurant's seafood fare for the past 27 years. Mike talks about his plan to make the mainstay restaurant even more sustainable when it comes to sourcing local catch, like swordfish and tuna. While he promises to honor the restaurant's tradition, he also wants to evolve the menu around classic dishes and add his own flair. One example is the new Perfect Egg dish, which is an egg stuffed with corn veloute, sous-vide egg yolk, foamed egg whites, and caviar. Before his new gig, Mike was the executive chef at the acclaimed Border Grill in his hometown, Las Vegas. He also ran a “Mexicue” food truck that fused authentic Mexican cuisine with Texas barbecue which was voted Top 200 Food Trucks in the country. Aside from his chef life, Mike is a proud punk rocker with an intriguing background. He recalls his first job as a pool boy which may or may not have been tied to the mob, as well as other stories from Sin City that will be featured in his upcoming autobiography, Growing Up In Vegas. In Hot Plates, Brad Wise is opening the Solana Beach location of his steakhouse, Rare Society, this weekend. Pacific Catch, a sustainable fish house chain from the Bay Area, just opened up at Westfield UTC. The San Diego City Council recently approved making parklets permanent for restaurants. In Two People, $50, Mike chose Rocky's Crown Pub in Pacific Beach and Mike's Taco Club in Ocean Beach. Troy's pick is Vaga in Encinitas for the warm rolls, bagna cauda clams, and signature burger—you can read his review on Vaga in our November issue. David recommended the Victory At Sea Beer Dinner from Ballast Point in Miramar, which comes with four courses that include creamy lobster risotto, pancetta-wrapped scallops, and filet mignon. Thank you for listening! The Happy Half Hour team will be taking a short break, and the show will return in December. As always, we want to hear from you. Need a restaurant recommendation? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you're too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com.

Welcome back to the Happy Half Hour! We're sorry that the audio quality this week isn't fully up to par; David was still in the desert during recording. In case you missed it, our 2021 edition of Best Restaurants just went online, and the print edition is available in stores. On the cover this year is Rare Society, a neighborhood steakhouse from Brad Wise, chef and owner of Trust Restaurant Group. Brad is originally from New Jersey, and he made a name for himself in San Diego's food scene with Trust and Fort Oak, which both specialize in open-flame cooking. He's since expanded with The Wise Ox Butcher and Cardellino. We're here to learn more about his new projects (Rare Society and Wise Ox are both expanding to North County!), and how he's overcome current challenges, like understaffing. On this episode we show Brad the cover of the September issue, and he walks us through the dishes we featured. Also joining us is Lauren Winget, one of our former podcast hosts! She is now working at Trust Restaurant Group. Listen in on the behind-the-scenes talk. In Hot Plates, the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park is reopening tomorrow after a three-year renovation, and with it will come new eateries: The Craft Café in September, and Artifact later this fall. Carlsbad Aquafarm, an oyster farm in North County, recently opened the property to the public for tours and oyster tastings. Andrew Bachelier, the former chef of Jeune et Jolie, posted on Instagram that he has a new restaurant, but the post left us with more questions than answers—listen to find out what Brad has to say. In Two People, $50, Brad recommends Callie, and says to get the hummus, pita, and pasta. Troy's pick this week is the pulled pork from Cali Comfort BBQ in Spring Valley. Lauren and I both went to Wolf and Woman's new monthly Malaysian-Tamil pop-up dinner, and highly recommend it. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Need a restaurant recommendation? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you're too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com. See you next week!

On this episode of The Quick Tap Rugby Podcast, the Nate and Chef Roc hit the road to the Rare Society Restaurant, part of the Trust Restaurant Group of San Diego. Nate interviews San Diego Legion newcomer Patrick Madden and gets his thoughts on the upcoming MLR Collegiate Draft. Chef Roc has a sit down with Executive Chef and owner Brad Wise of the Trust Restaurant Group and discuss how they cook the perfect steak over red oak.

On this Episode, La Shanda and her guest, Executive Director of Bespoken Live, Brad Wise, discuss the transformative power of storytelling. For more information on Bespoken: bespokenlive.org storyinprocess.com For more information about Labors of Love: Facebook: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting Twitter: @LaborsofLove513 Instagram: @LaborsofLove513 @the_lol_pod YouTube: Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelaborsoflove/support

ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE!! There was no way we could cover a 4-hour movie in one episode. So just as most viewers did, we broke the film into parts. In parts 4-6 we cover everything from the Flash's power scale and Cyborg's encounter with zombie grandmas to the very strange chemistry between Batman & the Joker in the epilogue. Also our guest is back and accuses one of us of purposely censoring DC materials.

BONUS EPISODE!! We discuss the new Snyder Cut Justice League parts 1-3 with a guest. We dive into this 4 hour epic and ask...Who was this movie made for? If you cut the slow motion out of this movie, is it only 2 hours long? Did Wonder Woman need to obliterate that guy? Was Cyborg technically robbing banks on his first day? Plus some of us think that Josstice league was the superior cut of this movie!

Welcome back to Happy Half Hour! This episode was sponsored by Ballast Point, and two special guests from the brewing company joined us this week: Aaron Justus, director of R&D and specialty brewing, and Jeff Lozano, specialty brewer and manager. This year, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a pioneer in the craft beer industry, and Aaron and Jeff debuted and tasted Ballast Point’s two newest beers, Wee Gus and Big Gus. Aaron was a meteorologist for 13 years before he ended up at Ballast Point. He said he realized being a weather anchor wouldn’t be his forever job, so at age 35 he packed up everything and moved to California to join the craft beer scene. Jeff, a Calexico and Mexicali native, also took a more roundabout way in his journey to brewing. After graduating from nursing school, Jeff decided he wanted to get a taste of what the brewing industry had to offer before locking in his career as a nurse. Jeff started working nights as a janitor at Ballast Point, and after rising through the ranks for a few years, he earned the brewer’s title. In Hot Plates, The Monsaraz Hotel is opening on Rosecrans Street in Point Loma, and will feature a new restaurant, Westerly Public House, which will have an Australian-influenced menu along with Aussie wines. Chef Brad Wise will open a second location of Rare Society, his high-end University Heights steak house, in Solana Beach’s Cedros Design District. A local Girl Scout inspired Feeding San Diego’s new donation program, Gift a Meal, where guests at participating restaurants can add $15 to their order to send a meal from that restaurant to someone in need. Participants include George’s at the Cove in La Jolla, Terra American Bistro in La Mesa, and Little Lion in Ocean Beach. Be Well + Live Well with Lisa is a new cooking show that was recently filmed at a private location in Rancho Santa Fe. It airs March 17 on Taste on TV, a Roku channel devoted to featuring people of color. Host Lisa Holmes, founder of LA-based The Honey and Company, will share her journey in living a healthy lifestyle while preparing a three-course meal. In Two People for Takeout / Two People for $50, Aaron’s choice was Wet Stone Wine Bar in Bankers Hill for a few glasses of wine and light dishes in their happy hour special. Jeff’s go-to place for takeout is Bahn Thai in University Heights, where he recommends the fish and yellow curry, as well as the drunken noodles paired with some top-shelf craft beers. Troy’s quest to find the best po’ boy in San Diego took him to Pete’s Seafood and Sandwich in North Park for their shrimp po’ boy topped with a remoulade blended with chili relish. Pop Pie Co.’s classic veggie pot pie, known for its crust and unique mix of veggies, is David’s pick this week. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Need a recommendation for takeout? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com. See you next week!

In today's episode of the Team Business podcast, co-hosts Mike Fusco and Ray Ramirez interview Brad Wise, the Executive Chef and Owner of Trust Restaurant Group. San Diego's Chef of the year in 2019, Brad talks about his journey in the culinary industry, how their company survived amidst the pandemic, and how their campaign has helped small businesses and the local economy. Episode Highlights:   Mike introduces Brad Wise. (7:20) Brad shares that when he finished culinary school, he moved out to San Diego in 2006 and worked at Eat, Drink, Sleep Hospitality Group for 10 years. (8:18) Brad mentions that when he decided to step up his career, he partnered with Steve Schwab and built the Trust Restaurant Group. (8:45) Brad mentions that they opened Cardellino on February 7, six weeks before the shutdown. (10:24) Brad shares that he's a risk-taker and he always encourages his team to try new things and new projects. (11:29) Brad shares that his job is to bring out the best in every employee and let their talents be recognized, and make them successful. (12:02) Brad mentions that in this industry, everyone has an opinion, and if you hire the right people, they're going to have educated opinions. (14:21) Brad shares that gathering ideas and information from his team is where a lot of inspiration and creativity comes from, and they make sure that each dish hits all the elements. 14:45) Brad shares that when they reopened due to the shutdown, they followed the necessary guidelines and put measures in place that they felt comfortable doing to make their workflow easier. (19:22) Brad mentions the biggest element that helped them is their teamwork. (24:31) Brad shares that they try to be optimistic as much as possible, and complain as little as possible because everyone is in their worse positions than they were. (25:23) Brad explains how they created the event with the help of their wine director and how he became a huge part of the team. (26:06) Brad shares that Trust Restaurant Group was built off of industry people that are near and dear to their hearts. (28:17) Brad explains how the Rare Society Industry steak night donations have been helping a lot of people amidst the pandemic. (29:49)   Key Quotes:   “I can't do anything without the people that are working for me. But with me there, everyone is individually talented in their own ways. They all have great strengths, trustworthiness, and the name of why we got into this.” - Brad Wise “My job is solely to extract the best in everybody, recognize their talents, and try to use that as best as I can to make them successful, and we always like to use your success as our success. So, a lot of times people don't even know their strengths until they're shown what they are.” - Brad Wise “If you put the time and effort, I'm going to let you work on ownership, I'm going to let you work on all these things that are going to eventually make you successful. So, we kind of have that common goal and it's a two-way road, people want to be here, as much as we want and need them to be here.” - Brad Wise “I always say, this is the best. The best way of creativity is when your back is up against the wall, right? Oh, yeah, you have to fight your way out to make sure you survive.” - Brad Wise   Resources Mentioned:   Fusco & Orsini Insurance Services Mike Fusco LinkedIn  Ray Ramirez LinkedIn Brad Wise Instagram Trust Restaurant Group  

Happy Holidays to all our listeners, and welcome to the last episode of 2020! We are wrapping up this unprecedented year with our most memorable guests, our favorite foods, and some predictions and hopes for the new year. Note: This was recorded on December 12.08.20. Troy, Marie, and David all reminisce about the first podcast we recorded after the pandemic and how it felt to be back on the air after three months. They looked back at some of their favorite episodes: Marie enjoyed our first ever cross-border episode with Fernando Perez Castro from La Lomita Winery, when we learned about Mexico’s wine industry and imports. Both Marie and Troy enjoyed the episode featuring Esthela Davila, cofounder of Mujeres Brew Club, talking about gender exclusivity in the craft beer industry. Troy’s other top picks included the episode featuring Frontline Foods and their efforts to support restaurants, like El Borrego, and front-line workers alike during the pandemic, and the episode with chef Phillip Esteban, this year’s Critic’s Pick for Best Chef, who recounted his experience as a Filipino American in San Diego and how he is sharing his culture in the food industry. The first episode this summer was one of David’s favorites, when we chatted with Brad Keiller from Nomad Donuts about the Black Lives Matter movement and his experiences and perspective as a Black business owner. Another one of David’s standouts was the in-person podcast recording at Hotel del Coronado, when we finally got to see one another (from a distance, of course) and enjoy some cocktails and appetizers on their brand-new Sun Deck. There may not have been a lot of good news in 2020, but there was definitely some good food! Marie’s pick is Angkorian Pikestaff, a Southeast Asian lunch pop-up that’s run out of an East Village commissary kitchen by chef Socheath Sun. Its menu is a single dish that’s different each day. If you’ve kept up with Troy’s search for the best birria, one of his favorite spots is ED Fernandez Restaurant & Catering. Some other standouts he recommends are the bone marrow tacos from Tuétano Taqueria, empanadas from Empanada Kitchen, ramen from his top pick, Hiro Nori, and good quality meats from The Wise Ox Butcher and Eatery. David’s go-to meal for 2020 was the Signature phở S&B from Shank and Bone, as well as their take on the bánh mì. He also recommends the pizza and soft-serve ice cream from Tribute Pizza. We also discuss the future of the restaurant and food industry, our predictions for what that may look like, especially considering the rollout of the vaccine. While we are concerned about what’s going to happen this winter, we’re optimistic that by summertime, the dining scene will pull through and things will be looking up. As for the magazine, Marie shares some things to look forward to reading, including a story devoted to tacos, which you can keep an eye out for in February. We thought we’d end 2020 with news of what we can look forward to. A sushi restaurant that Buzzfeed made famous is going to open a location in San Diego. Sushi Stop, an LA-based restaurant known for its affordable prices, was featured on Buzzfeed’s Worth It series and judged against an omakase place that charges $100 per person. They’re opening a location in Kearny Mesa early next year, called Sushi Hachi, with the same concept. Brad Wise, the owner of Trust, Fort Oak, and Rare Society, is offering steak dinners for restaurant workers who were laid off. So far, he’s raised $5,000 for the program, but still needs donations to keep it going. If you are able to donate, you can do so here. The final news of 2020: A Ferris wheel might be coming to Balboa Park. The temporary attraction still needs approval from the city, but the Balboa Park committee approved the plans for it to go up in the Plaza de Panama next spring. The community is divided over this—and a petition was recently created to stop the project. Do you love or hate it? Tell us what you think!

It's about to go down... Today is a very exciting day in the Auto Dealer Live studio! David Villa is joined by guest co-host Brad Wise, Executive General Manager of Ferman Chevrolet right here in Tampa, FL! To kick things off, they're sitting down with Chris Martinez, Platform Director of Sales & Marketing for Jackie Cooper Imports! Followed up by two absolute ballers, Ali Reda and Frank Crinite! These guys know how to sell cars better than ANYONE, so you DON'T want to miss this! Welcome to the show!

Welcome back to the Happy Half Hour! This week’s special guest is Anchi Mei, senior program manager of the International Rescue Committee in San Diego. The IRC is a nonprofit devoted to helping refugees and asylees set down roots and build a new life. Anchi runs its MAKE Projects (Merging Agriculture, Kitchens, and Employment), which include a small working farm, a café, and a culinary program right in the heart of North Park, by St. Luke's Church. Through the farm and the café, high school students and adults alike can earn an income while learning job-readiness skills. Their catering company, Project CHOP, was created as a transitional employment program to provide their interns and employees—many of them students attending schools in City Heights, and women—the opportunity to “learn by doing.” Anchi shares that the pandemic forced them to adapt their programs. She and her team turned a vacant lot into Pop on 30th, an outdoor dining spot where they now collaborate with North Park restaurants who can also use the space. They also changed the crops they grow on their small farm—they previously grew specialized vegetables for area restaurants, but have switched to more common produce like zucchini and tomatoes to start a CSA box that the general public can subscribe to, which will help support their programs. While their mission across the board is to help refugee and immigrant communities gain the skills and knowledge to build stability and success in their lives, Anchi believes the benefit goes both ways, because they get to deliver fresh food to the community. Check out their website to make reservations for the café and subscribe to their weekly CSA box. In Hot Plates, we’ll start with the bad news first: Tiger!Tiger!, a North Park favorite, isn’t going to reopen. Bankers Hill Restaurant and Bar is temporarily closing after September 26, but take heart—it’s not permanent. We end the segment with good news: A new French bakery opened in Pacific Beach. La Clochette du Coin, a café and bakery in La Jolla known for their tartines, opened a second location on Cass Street. The Wise Ox just had their opening in North Park in the space formerly known as The Heart & Trotter. It was purchased by chef Brad Wise, and is a deli and butcher shop rolled into one serving sandwiches along with housemade hot dogs, burgers, and beef fat fries. A new food truck is coming to North Park this weekend. Chef Lauren Lawless, who just won Supermarket Stakeout and will be on Hell's Kitchen early next year, is launching a tapas food truck, Flawless Cuisine, on Adams Avenue. For this week’s Two People for Takeout/Two People for $50, Anchi chose the croissants from Wayfarer Bread, and Troy picked his favorite Italian restaurant, Bencotto in Little Italy. They also wanted to give shoutouts to their favorite restaurants in City Heights: The Neighborhood Cafe and Minh Ky Restaurant. David also went with pasta, choosing Cucina Sorella in Kensington, and Marie’s pick to satisfy her mariscos cravings was Oscars Mexican Seafood. Thank you for listening! As always, we want to hear from our listeners. Do you have a question for Troy? Need a recommendation for takeout? Is there a guest you want us to book on the show? Let us know! You can call us at 619-744-0535 and leave a voicemail, or if you’re too shy, you can email us at happyhalfhour@sdmag.com.

My guests today operate a non-profit that focuses on story-telling, story-listening, and mindfulness. Their core belief is that deep down, we crave the connection that story facilitates. Through weekly meetings, now virtual, telling stories can make us feel less alone and gives us tangible hope- as they say, it’s like warm donuts for your soul. Their work expands to corporate events, high school campuses, and a podcast, please welcome Brad Wise and Joey Taylor of Bespoken Live! https://bespokenlive.org/ Weekly Cuppa Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-9:00amEST With guest cohost, Betsy Wecker of FAQ If you're loving WTF?!, help support with a monthly contribution to the podcast via the Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/whatthefitpodcast

Common Good Podcast is conversations at the intersection of place, belonging & remembering. The framework for the podcast is the relationship of Walter Brueggemann, Peter Block and John McKnight. For this episode, because of the Coronavirus crisis, we decided to consult past guests from the podcast. We asked them, “How are they experiencing abundance in the wilderness of this moment?” Pastor Daniel Hughes was a guest on the final episode of season 2 (June 25, 2018). He leads Incline Missional Community in Price Hill (connectwithimc.com). Sarah Buffie MSW, LSW, was a guest on the fifth episode of season 2 (June 10, 2018). She is the founding director of Soul Bird Consulting (soulbirdconsulting.info). Sarah believes that nothing has the power to heal like supportive relationships. Specializing in trauma responsive care, she helps organizations and individuals disrupt current models of thinking by building empathy and understanding around the effects of trauma. Sarah has worked in community organizing- specifically, Asset Based Community Development, for over a decade and has a deep passion for her work. Her focus is to spread awareness about how trauma affects the brain and body, and teach effective approaches for developing resilience within the people organizations strive to serve, and the people closest to the work, caregivers and direct providers. Troy Bronsink was the host of the first two seasons. He is the founder and director of The Hive – A Center for Contemplation, Art & Action (cincyhive.org). Dr. Adam Clark was a guest on the second episode of season 2 (May 20, 2018). He is Associate Professor of Theology at Xavier University and is committed to the idea that theological education should equip students to read against the grain of the dominant culture and inspires them to live into the Ignatian dictum of going forth “to set the world on fire.” Brad Wise was a guest on the fifth episode of season 2 (June 10, 2018). He is the Chief Creative officer at Rebel Pilgrim Creative Agency and Executive Director of Bespoken Live (bespokenlive.org). With a background in graphic design, Brad has made a career in visual storytelling on stage, page, and screen. Common Good Podcast is a production of Bespoken Live (bespokenlive.org) and Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation (commonchange.com). It is hosted by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp and produced by Joey Taylor, with music by Jeff Gorman.

Auto Dealer Live - Episode 413 with Brad Wise

We have Brad Wise, and Justin Jarek joining us! Mabel Peralta will be on as our spotlight guest! Tune in for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

We have Brad Wise, and Justin Jarek joining us! Mabel Peralta will be on as our spotlight guest! Tune in for a FIRE discussion about automotive!

Today we have a special episode of the Happy Half Hour for you, which was recorded at our annual Best Restaurants celebration last week at the pre-party event at Room & Board. We chatted with five different chefs who were at the event, and talked about everything from what it’s like to be a Best Restaurants winner to the dishes they prepared that evening. Hear from Brad Wise, executive chef of Fort Oak (critic’s pick for Best New Restaurant); William Bradley, executive chef of Addison, the only San Diego restaurant to receive a Michelin star (critic’s pick for Best French Restaurant); Ludivine Ryon Mas, co-owner of Le Parfait Paris (critic’s pick for Best Dessert); Christine Rivera, chef de cuisine of Galaxy Taco (critic’s pick for Best Fish Taco); and Steven Torres, co-owner of Pop Pie (runner up for reader’s pick for Best Indulgent Eats) and Stella Jean’s (critic’s pick for Best Ice Cream).

Brad Wise - General Manager, Ferman Chevrolet

Brad Wise talks with Joey Taylor about his experience with the BOON Reflections and the launch of Bespoken Live On Campus- a storytelling, story-listening, and mindfulness program for high school students.

Common Good Podcast is conversations at the intersection of place, belonging & remembering. The framework for the podcast is the relationship of Walter Brueggemann, Peter Block and John McKnight. In the fifth episode of the second season, Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp speaks with Sarah Buffie and Brad Wise about abundance, trauma, and the need to care for one another and ourselves. Sarah Buffie MSW, LSW, founding director of Soul Bird Consulting (soulbirdconsulting.info), believes that nothing has the power to heal like supportive relationships. Specializing in trauma responsive care, she helps organizations and individuals disrupt current models of thinking by building empathy and understanding around the effects of trauma. Sarah has worked in community organizing- specifically, Asset Based Community Development, for over a decade and has a deep passion for her work. Her focus is to spread awareness about how trauma affects the brain and body, and teach effective approaches for developing resilience within the people organizations strive to serve, and the people closest to the work, caregivers and direct providers. Brad Wise is the Chief Creative officer at Rebel Pilgrim Creative Agency and Executive Director of Bespoken Live (bespokenlive.org). With a background in graphic design, Brad has made a career in visual storytelling on stage, page, and screen. He and his wife, Leah, have three kids under six years old and one wild hound dog. Cincinnati, Ohio is where they call home. You can learn more about the works of Walter, Peter and John, as well as the Common Good Fellowship and the daily email at commongood.cc Common Good Podcast is a production of The Hive - A Center for Contemplation, Art and Action (cincyhive.org) and Common Change - Eliminating Personal Economic Isolation (commonchange.com). It is guest hosted by Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp, produced by Joey Taylor and Jeff Gorman produced the music.

Chef Brad Wise of Trust and Hundred Proof in San Diego leads his kitchens with the motto of “check your ego” and “the guest is first.”

Tune as Kat Humphus welcomes Chef Brad Wise of TRUST Restaurant. TRUST Restaurant is a community restaurant in the Hillcrest area of San Diego serving urban rustic food. At TRUST, their focus is on the whole experience. They aim to provide patrons with great food, cocktails, wine, and service experience.

Brad Wise sat down with two people (Shawn Braley and Tiffany Hudson) who used the BOON Reflections during their recent experiences with significant change.

In today’s episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast, hosts Erin Chambers Smith, Troy Johnson, and producer Archana Ram are talking local restaurant news, including what’s coming to the space once occupied by Café Bleu in Mission Hills, Ceviche House’s move to Old Town, and a two-level Gaslamp property due next month. Today’s guest if chef Brad Wise of Trust, Troy’s pick for Best New Restaurant in this month’s Best Restaurants issue. He chats about what it was like to start working at JRDN just a few days after moving to the West Coast at age 21, working in a 12-story hotel in Bakersfield, and the most agonizing 21 minutes of his life. We also chat about Amazon buying Whole Foods and female chefs who are leading the cannabis cuisine revolution. We end the show with recommendations for Two People/$50, including Yokohama Yakitori Koubou, Upper East Bar, and Panca.

Brad Wise is the Executive Director of Bespoken Live (bespokenlive.org) and Chief Creative Officer at Rebel Pilgrim (rebelpilgrim.com). The meditation was recorded live at a Bespoken Live event and can also be found on their podcast, Bespoken Live Podcast. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter (#BespokenLive) and Instagram (bespokenlive) to get all the latest news and upcoming events. If you don't have time now to listen to everything, feel free to skip ahead to 34:23 where the meditation begins and then come back later for the conversation. Don't forget the pocket practice version of this meditation coming next week. Troy Bronsink is the founder and director of The Hive - A Center for Contemplation, Art & Action. The Hive is a nonprofit located in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati. Our secret sauce is outfitting people to take up daily practice through 6-8 week peer to peer groups and through events with luminaries in the Arts, Yoga, Community, Spirituality, and more. Check out our website at cincyhive.org for more info on how to get involved. If you have any recommendations or are interested in advertising on the podcast, please send emails to troy@cincyhive.org. The music is by Troy Bronsink. From the Hive is produced by Joey Taylor.

Brad Wise and Steve Fuller discuss the creative process involved in brainstorming, planning, and executing KISS, Rebel Storytellers’ first live 4LTR Word Show. Brad shares some of his favorite moments of the night, playing short clips from a handful of entertaining and ... The post It Started With A Kiss | Episode 14 appeared first on Rebel Storytellers.