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Andrew Dana is the Founder and Co-owner of Timber Pizza Company and Call Your Mother Deli. He started both successful restaurant concepts in Washington, D.C., establishing them as local favorites known for their high-quality and creative food offerings. Prior to launching his two restaurant brands, Andrew served as the Director of Business Development at Everfi, a company that powers social impact through education. He prides himself on being a new dad, a Washington D.C. native, and an encyclopedia of carbohydrate knowledge. In this episode… Opening just one successful restaurant takes passion, persistence, and a focus on creating an unforgettable customer experience. But what are the primary factors in building a whole brand of thriving restaurants? According to Andrew Dana, Co-owner and Founder of Call Your Mother Deli and Timber Pizza Co., the key to building a successful restaurant brand involves a few core elements. First, it's crucial to have a deep passion for the product — developing a unique, high-quality menu item through trial-and-error and a focus on quality ingredients is vital. However, Andrew emphasizes that the experience is just as important as the food itself — creating a fun, memorable atmosphere through factors like music, ambiance, and exceptional customer service. At the heart of Andrew's approach is cultivating a vibrant, engaged work culture. He prioritizes hiring people who will have fun and enjoy coming to work every day, offering them perks like gym memberships, language classes, and opportunities for career growth to incentivize his team and show they are valued. On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Andrew Dana, Co-owner and Founder of Call Your Mother Deli and Timber Pizza Co., chats with Rise25's Chad Franzen about keys to building successful restaurant brands. Andrew shares his passion for carbohydrates and how it inspired his pizza concept. He explains how starting with a mobile pizza oven allowed him to learn the business before opening his first brick-and-mortar location, and emphasizes the importance of creating a memorable customer experience.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill   Join us in this episode of Empower & Elevate: The Entrepreneur's Path to Team and Community Triumph, as we sit down with Andrew Dana, the visionary force behind Call Your Mother Bagel Deli and Timber Pizza Co. Discover Andrew's journey from food enthusiast to entrepreneurial success story, and how he weaved together a thriving team and a vibrant community to achieve triumph.   Andrew's story is a testament to the power of unwavering belief and tenacity. Learn how he transformed challenges into opportunities, proving that a clear vision can conquer any obstacle- especially if you love food! Explore Andrew's strategies for building a strong team culture, emphasizing equal and long-term opportunity, mutual respect, and continuous growth. Discover how nurturing a dedicated team fuels business excellence. Andrew shares his insights into the transformative impact of community engagement, showcasing the remarkable outcomes that arise from socially conscious entrepreneurship. Andrew's resilience and adaptability offer inspiration for all, highlighting the lessons learned from failures and the path to embracing change. For emerging entrepreneurs, Andrew's wisdom shines brightly. Uncover the value of mentorship, networking, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. #teamworkdreamwork   Highlights: Entrepreneurship. Chasing the dream. Going through the motions and then pivoting to follow your heart. Finding your purpose. Believe in something bigger. Not having it all figured out. Hard work, but fun. Showing up and trusting the process, no matter what.   Related Articles: Call Your Mother restaurant group Andrew Dana and ... Andrew Dana Of Call Your Mother Deli On 5 Things You ... How Andrew Dana Built a DC Pizza and Bagel Empire   Time Stamps: 2:17- Andrew as a kid, growing through the motions 5:00- Let's sell pizza 5:37- I love food, the journey begins 9:07- I lived, clarity came 9:55- Open Timber Pizza 11:49- We made the list, everything changed 13:50- Working with your spouse 18:22- Bagels are hard to make, let's do it 20:00- we are the brand and the recipe 23:20- listen to your body, trust the universe 24:38- my high-end high school ruined my confidence 30:00- do the hard work, feel the authentic joy 32:12- being involved with the community 34:33- not talking about all the good we're doing, now 35:27- Authenticity 36:48- Consulting to help 39:18- Coming to Colorado- GFE's 39:50- We hire for personality 41:00- hire for the long-term 45:16- Things to come! 46:00- Final words of advice 46:23- What is success to you?   . . . Andrew Dana, Call Your Mother Bagel Deli Owners chef Daniela Moreira and Chief Doughboi, Andrew Dana, began this wild and wonderful journey at farmer's markets in DC. After opening our flagship shop in Park View in the Fall of 2018, it was clear that folks in our community needed MORE CARBS! Since then, we've assembled a dream team and opened up several new locations throughout DC, Maryland and alllll the way across the country in Denver, Colorado! We're on a mission to spread #bagellove to everyone with an appetite and our next stop might be your back yard (figuratively speaking)!   We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we're serious about bagels. With a *chef's kiss* of honey, they're somewhere between a classic NY-style bagel and the sweeter, Montreal-style bagels from our friends up North. Andrew is Jewish; the nostalgia of family traditions and the eclectic food from their childhoods were the genesis of our menu.   Food is important, but people are the most important ingredient. In addition to being a phenomenal place to eat, we aim to be great neighbors and one of the best places to work!  Some of our longtime partners include: Urban Alliance to offer career training to area youth, AYUDA to help transform the lives of underserved immigrants, Food Rescue and Martha's Table to do our part to end hunger in DC. We're committed to making a positive impact in our community and using our platform to raise money and awareness for causes we care deeply about. www.callyourmotherdeli.com @callyourmotherdeli @AndrewDanaDC.   . . . Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila TikTok: @TurmericTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com   Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com  

Andrew is D.C.'s king of carbs + chief dough boi, and is the founder and co-owner of multiple award-winning restaurants, Timber Pizza Co., Turus Pizza, and Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli). In 2010 he left D.C. to attend business school at Fordham University, where studying and researching NY-style slices culminated into his capstone project: creating a pizza shop. Andrew opened Timber Pizza in Petworth in June of 2016. Andrew's first concept has received national acclaim and multiple awards, including being named a 2019 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand award-winner. Two years later, Call Your Mother Jew-ish deli was born. Inspired in part by Andrew's Jew-ish background and a dream to open a deli, the wood-fired shop infuses Jewish influence while flipping traditional deli staples on their head. Call your mother has received national recognition from the likes of the Washington Post and was recently named one of Eater's Best New Restaurants in America. Andrew is inspired by the unique neighborhoods that make up D.C. and his restaurants are a reflection of the communities he's grown to love. Andrew continues to be motivated by the desire to create authentic, yet unexpected concepts, menus, and spaces that, of course, pay homage to his love of carbs. Music Credit: A Himitsu adventures @argofox & ahimitsu

Sarah and Marty came down for some traditional Irish Folk music and pizza. Sarah is part of a collective called Ministry of Folk (www.ministryoffolk.com/) that brings together some amazing musicians to showcase their community. We got pizza from the awesome Timber Pizza Co. She made a great playlist -- open.spotify.com/playlist/6IhicSS…4QQ-y-Biw4BT1J9Q -- of which we talk about alot in the pod. Then finally our conversation about the #metoo movement in the folk community arises from a blog post (www.ministryoffolk.com/blog/misefosta) they had made earlier.

How I Made the Leap to Starting My Own Business is part of The DC Entrepreneur Live Show which happened on Thursday, May 30 at 7 pm. On the show you'll hear from three different entrepreneurs in a panel discussion: Chad Hall, the founder and CEO of remodelmate, a marketplace for buying, selling, and managing home renovations online. Chad also worked in sales and growth at online daily deals company LivingSocial. Monica Kang, founder & CEO of InnovatorsBox® where she helps companies and leaders transform their organizations through the power of creativity. She's also the author of Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work. Andrew Dana, co-owner of DC's highly successful, Timber Pizza Co and buzzed about new sister restaurant, Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli.) From the "Boca Raton-meets-Brooklyn" interior at the deli to serving up delicious pies from their mobile wood-fired pizza truck, this native Washingtonian is bringing something new to the DC food scene. Special thanks to Alex Vidales @dcpodfest and Spaces co-working for helping produce the show. https://dcentrepreneur.brownpapertickets.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

Andrew Dana, is guest on today's episode. He's the co-owner of DC's highly successful, Timber Pizza Co and buzzed-about new sister restaurant, Call Your Mother (a Jew-ish deli.) From the "Boca Raton-meets-Brooklyn" interior at the deli to serving up delicious pies from their mobile wood-fired pizza truck, this native Washingtonian is bringing something new to the DC food scene. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/georgeindc)

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • In a city of a thousand and one pizza places, how does one achieve superstar status? Andrew Dana (a.k.a. Dough Boy), founder of D.C.'s Timber Pizza Co., joins us; • Texas de Brazil in D.C.'s Mount Vernon Triangle is recognized for its unique blend of Brazilian culture and fare complemented by the generous hospitality of Texas. We'll be joined by Texas de Brazil's event manager, Courtney Bond, to hear all about it; • What?! More pizza talk? You bet – Chef Daniele Catalani cut his teeth with James Beard Award-winning chef Roberto Donna. Since then Daniele has gone on to his own fame and fortune and now has his own place, Cucina Al Volo, where the pizzas are sublime. Daniele joins us with even more carbs on hand; • One of America's most successful annual fundraisers is one many people around here are not aware of, because it happens on the Left Coast. Since its inception the Sonoma County Wine Auction has raised more than $29 million to support community organizations focused on literacy, education, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture. Last October this California county was affected by the wildfires. Over 5000 homes were lost and over 100 businesses also, so this year's event is especially meaningful.. We have George Hamel of Sonoma's Hamel Family Wines on the phone to give us all the event details and to tell you how you can get involved; • Restarauteur Hakan Ilhan's Mirabelle is on everyone's list as one of D.C.'s finest restaurants. One reason? An amazing wine list, crafted by Mirabelle's general manager and beverage director, Jennifer Knowles. She's in with tastes and talk of all the many delicious treats to be found there.

Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: • In a city of a thousand and one pizza places, how does one achieve superstar status? Andrew Dana (a.k.a. Dough Boy), founder of D.C.’s Timber Pizza Co., joins us; • Texas de Brazil in D.C.’s Mount Vernon Triangle is recognized for its unique blend of Brazilian culture and fare complemented by the generous hospitality of Texas. We’ll be joined by Texas de Brazil’s event manager, Courtney Bond, to hear all about it; • What?! More pizza talk? You bet – Chef Daniele Catalani cut his teeth with James Beard Award-winning chef Roberto Donna. Since then Daniele has gone on to his own fame and fortune and now has his own place, Cucina Al Volo, where the pizzas are sublime. Daniele joins us with even more carbs on hand; • One of America’s most successful annual fundraisers is one many people around here are not aware of, because it happens on the Left Coast. Since its inception the Sonoma County Wine Auction has raised more than $29 million to support community organizations focused on literacy, education, health and human services, the environment and arts and culture. Last October this California county was affected by the wildfires. Over 5000 homes were lost and over 100 businesses also, so this year’s event is especially meaningful.. We have George Hamel of Sonoma’s Hamel Family Wines on the phone to give us all the event details and to tell you how you can get involved; • Restarauteur Hakan Ilhan’s Mirabelle is on everyone’s list as one of D.C.’s finest restaurants. One reason? An amazing wine list, crafted by Mirabelle’s general manager and beverage director, Jennifer Knowles. She’s in with tastes and talk of all the many delicious treats to be found there.

This week we play matchmaker to carbs and cheese, lox and bagels, and fernet and coke, with Daniela Moreira of Timber Pizza Co. and Call Your Mother Deli. Mathew packs his bags for PIZZA CAMP, Eddie dreams of Argentine aperitivo life, and Daniela works through complicated work relationships with her pitching arm.