Fireside America with Ryan Robbins

Ankur Garg is CEO of AKG Creative and former co-founder of Shredz. Ankur helped build Shredz to nine-figures in revenue prior to his departure, yet during his tenure was influential in the creation of what is now known as “influencer marketing.” This was a fascinating conversation that went deep on marketing, fitness startups and the complexities of business partnerships. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 ANKUR’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ankurkgarg/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 80 WITH KELLY ROBBINS: https://youtu.be/bhtOf0CunUc Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 3:52 - Ankur’s Background 10:53 - Post-College/Shredz 29:30 - Branding & Marketing 36:23 - The Rise & Fall of Shreds 50:07 - Black Friday 1:02:43 - Israel vs. Palestine 1:08:18 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 1:10:58 - One Business You Should Start

Brandon Nicastro is the founder of Grand Canyon State Glass (GCS Glass), an elite supply and installation company that has grown to service California, New York, Colorado, Texas, and Arizona and exceeds revenues of $10 Million. Built from humble beginnings, Brandon started his career as a glazer before a very brief stint as an EMT, before returning to the glass industry before launching GCS Glass. He has since led GCS Glass to three consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5,000 list three consecutive years, reserved for the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Brandon and a few of his partners from New York and California joined us for another beautiful night here at the Jersey Shore for an insightful conversation on building a glass business to $10 Million. ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 BRANDON’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brandon__nicastro/ 📲 GCS GLASS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gcs_glass/ 💻 GCS GLASS WEBSITE: https://gcsglassandmirror.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 78 WITH JASON BITZER: https://youtu.be/wXv8upzYdXg

Jason Bitzer is a New Jersey native turned Hawaii transplant who competed as a professional bodyboarder on the historic North Shore. Jason is the founder of “Never Off Duty”, a non-profit that offers underprivileged, at-risk kids a pathway to emergency services such as lifeguarding, fire sciences, EMT and other civil servant career opportunities. Now back in New Jersey, his most important mission is giving his 3.5 year-old son, James, the best care possible as he battles Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Entrepreneurial at heart, Jason is still chasing down his dream to build a concierge-level wave pool for surfers here at the Jersey Shore, while also training East Coast lifeguards to become elite practitioners. Jason is a class act and easy to root for. Alongside Fireside America alumni Emma Lipnicky’s Liv Like a Unicorn Foundation, we are committed to helping the Bitzer Family navigate this new wave along with other families in similar circumstances. Check out the links below for information on how you can get involved. ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 JASON’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bitz_n_pieces/ 📲 JASON’S NON PROFIT: NeverOffDuty.org ⬇️GET INVOLVED⬇️ 🎁DONATE TO FOUR LIFEGUARDS WHO LOST THEIR HOMES TO MAUI FIRES: https://northshorelifeguards.org/ 🎁 FIRESIDE ALUMNI EMMA LIPNICKY’S FOUNDATION FOR HER DAUGHTER OLIVIA: https://www.livlikeaunicorn.org/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 77 WITH TONY CHOWDHURY: https://youtu.be/sDmUxWvALvk

Tony Chowdhury is the founder and CEO of Fusion Gyms, one of the most popular gyms in all of America. Tony is a relentless entrepreneur born in Bangladesh, who started his career as a personal trainer before creatively building an empire of equipment manufacturing, which he continues to scale today in conjunction with Fusion Gyms. With two current locations and one on the way, Fusion Gyms has quickly become one of the most recognizable and sought-after gyms in all of America. Tony has a fascinating, gritty story and is truly one of the most promising up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the world. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 TONY’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tonyisrelentless/ 📲 FUSION GYMS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fusion_gyms/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 76 WITH GRIPPS STITCHES: https://youtu.be/AQI1-VmETUw

Pat Grippaldi is the owner/operator of Gripp’s Stitches, an upholstery shop based out of Manahawkin, New Jersey specializing in marine and automotive upholstery, awnings and more. Pat and I go way back, but reconnected over the past few years when he caught onto Fireside America and told me of his entrepreneurial aspirations. After sending some encouragement mixed with classic Bricktown trash talk his way, Pat made the leap to make his side hustle his main hustle, leaving a comfortable union job and affording himself a more flexible lifestyle that granted newfound time with his family. We talked all things auto, punk rock and business ownership, followed by some commentary on current events. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 GRIPP’S STITCHES INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gripps_stitches/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 75 WITH DAVID LATEMPA: https://youtu.be/VtN_OqhXO6I

David LaTempa is the owner/operator of Sonny’s Grille in Belmar, New Jersey. A north Jersey native, David chased his father’s dream of owning a simple hot dog business and has built one of the Jersey Shore’s top joints. He is a true testament to the American Dream – starting a business on your own terms, and not always chasing down a grand plan or “sexy” business. For most people, the American Dream is achieved by doing the little things right, and Dave shows up everyday to do just that. Dave’s adoration for his father shines through, and it was inspiring to hear the story of a man who chased down and achieved his father’s dream, then made it into his own. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 SONNY’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sonnysgrille_belmar/ 🖥 SONNY’S WEBSITE: http://sonnysgrillenj.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 74 WITH RON WESLEY NUSSBAUM: https://youtu.be/RidiraXq2Nw

Ron Wesley Nussbaum is the founder and CEO of BuilderComs, an online portal and mobile app that helps contractors give their clients access to projects and communication. Ron is a Marine Corp veteran who spent a decade in the construction industry before identifying that lack of communication among projects was the #1 cause of failure. This was a super insightful conversation around data, construction, software and more, with the leader of a rapidly up-and-coming SAAS. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 RON’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/moneyronwesley/?hl=en 🖥 NUTTNEST WEBSITE: https://nuttnest.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 73 WITH JAMES VOLPE: https://youtu.be/7diEqbP6Bpo

James Volpe is a partner at MTS Transport, a carrier working with large entities to build and deliver high end office furniture. James has lived out his own hero's journey, from foster care to freedom, and to this day holds the value of true relationships close to his heart. His ability to walk away from profitable deals because of unhealthy dynamics is admirable, as his sights stay set on deeper, long-term connections. It was a sit down at The Pit and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 JAMES’ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/james.volpe.944/ 🖥 MTS WEBSITE: https://mtsdelivers.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 72 WITH EVAN FARRAR: https://youtu.be/EvKLnaNrzjs

Evan Farrar is the co-creator of Fireside America, The Pit and founder of Shapeshifters Media + Marketing. His agency has helped grow more than 50 businesses across New Jersey through the latest digital media and marketing strategies. Evan comes from a humble upbringing and maintains an altruistic approach to life, of which the foundation of his business is built upon. He finally stepped out from behind the camera to share his story, which included a butterfly effect of events that led him to ultimately drop out of college and chase down freedom through entrepreneurship. Evan and I have a ton of projects in the works, and he reveals his next venture that will bring his value to blue collar businesses across the nation. Many have asked, so we finally delivered! Enjoy. ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 EVAN’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/evanrfarrar/ ⬇️ EVAN'S BUSINESS SHOUTOUTS ⬇️ 👉 https://www.completepowerwashingnj.com/ 👉 https://daylansmobiledetailing.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT: https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 71 WITH MIKE ZUSMAN: https://youtu.be/1mVxvmkY4L0

Mike Zusman was the founder of cybersecurity firm Carve Systems prior to acquisition by iVision, where he currently serves as the VP of Cybersecurity. Mike got his start tinkering in computing at a young age, eventually working on e-commerce projects for a small telecommunications company, taking their revenues to multiple seven figures over his tenure. In the midst of it all, he began identifying weaknesses in cybersecurity, which led him to a stint with an Israeli-based firm doing "ethical hacking," prior to launching Carve Systems. This was a super interesting conversation and the first of its kind on Fireside America. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 MIKE'S’ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mikezwrites/ 💻 CARVE SYSTEMS WEBSITE: https://carvesystems.com/security-engineering/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 70 WITH RAWLINGS BARNES: https://youtu.be/b8zkOKQFTBk

Rawlings Barnes is a serial entrepreneur holding multiple executive-level positions, including CEO of 1 Mission Nutrition, Founder of FiftyX2 Apparel and COO of Maryland Fleet Center. Rawlings has a passion to deliver results through enhanced sales strategies, more efficient processes, and ongoing employee development. He brings over 25 years of business experience to the table with a career spanning multiple industries, giving him valuable "outside the box" insight and experience into the inner workings of any company. Rawlings flew his own Cessna from North Carolina to Monmouth County for a weekend at the Jersey Shore, and brought tremendous value to everyone he met. We chopped it up fireside about his riches-to-rags childhood, which fueled his motivation to return to riches as an adult. Rawlings was also a featured guest at our first ever Fireside America Men’s Retreat, alongside business juggernaut Rob Bailey, patriot like Ian Smith, former US Navy SEAL Wes Andreason and the Duncan Defense squad of Mike Duncan and Joe Ahlert. This was a powerful conversation with a soft-spoken savage who has mentored some of the nation’s top entrepreneurs. Enjoy!⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 RAWLINGS’ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rawlings_barnes/?hl=en 💻 1 MISSION NUTRITION WEBSITE: https://1missionnutrition.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 69 WITH MAV’S TOP BUNS: https://youtu.be/fd52nKBprpE

Mike and Nikki Ashkar are the husband/wife co-founders of Mav’s Top Buns, an artisanal cinnamon buns bakery based out of Monmouth County who have grown a cult-like following through their sell out pop-ups, collaborations and social media. Mike and Nikki are former advertising industry professionals who went all in on Mav’s Top Buns after its pandemic inception in 2020. Today, they have nearly a dozen part-time team members who have joined their mission to help bake thousands of buns each month and distribute with a boots-on-the-ground approach. Mav’s Top Buns has the potential to be absolutely massive and I had a great time diving into these two powerful, highly intentional entrepreneurs’ stories. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 MAV’S TOP BUNS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mavstopbuns/ 💻 MAV’S TOP BUNS WEBSITE: https://mavstopbuns.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $147/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 68 WITH ROB + DANA LINN BAILEY: https://youtu.be/aULuuACa-q0

Rob and Dana Linn Bailey are serial entrepreneurs and, most notably, the founders of FlagNorFail. A former NCAA soccer player at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, Dana has become one of the most renowned female bodybuilders in history, becoming the first ever Ms. Olympia in 2009. Rob, also a former West Chester University athlete (football), is a Swiss Army knife of skills who has found massive success in various domains including gym ownership (The Warhouse Gym), music (Land and Ammo) supplements, real estate investments and business coaching. Now hailing from Montana, The Bailey’s returned east for a sit-down at The Pit to discuss their beginnings, their dynamic as a team and general approach to life. Rob and Dana are two high-level human beings whom I am fortunate to have become close with in recent months, and look forward to collaborating more with in the future. Enjoy! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 ROB’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/killrobbailey/ 📲 DANA’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/danalinnbailey/ 💻 FLAGNORFAIL WEBSITE: https://flagnorfail.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $127/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 MORE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 67 WITH JEMAND OF EZE FITNESS: https://youtu.be/AD6UPFdyEU

Jemand Ezeonwuka is a Nigerian-born fitness entrepreneur, best known as founder of New Jersey-based “Eze Fitness”, a bootcamp style gym designed to burn 500 or more calories in just 60 minutes, combining resistance training, conditioning and boxing. Together with his wife, Kiko, Jemand has grown Eze Fitness to four Jersey Shore locations, with 10-year plans to have an Eze Fitness within 20 minutes of every New Jersey resident. We had a great time diving into Eze Fitness’ highly lucrative franchising model, Jemand’s Nigerian roots, the fitness industry at large and so much more. I am blessed to have been introduced to such a good-hearted entrepreneur and look forward to supporting Eze Fitness in their pursuit for greatness! ⬇️ SOCIALS AND SITES ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 JEMAND’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jemandeze/ 💪🏼 EZE FITNESS: https://www.instagram.com/ezefitness/ 💻 JOIN EZE FITNESS: https://ezefitnj.com/ ⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔌 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT 2.0 (ONLY $127/MONTH!): https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ 🌲 ALL MY LINKS: https://linktr.ee/ryanrobbins ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 66 WITH THE TRIAXLE APP: https://youtu.be/cHC5xvLNCZ0

Matt Williams is the founder of The TriAxle App, a one-of-a-kind logistical networking app for the construction industry that’s on a mission to close the gap between contractors and business opportunities. Matt brought 20+ years of contracting and 10+ years of excavating experience to the table to create this unique technology to help contractors coordinate the exchange of clean fill, materials, equipment, trucking, contractors, and more. TriAxle features built-in communication and collaboration tools to provide a one-stop-shop for contractors looking to save time, fuel and money, while building their network across industries. Enjoy! 🥃 ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 TRIAXLE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/triaxleapp/ 🛠 DOWNLOAD TRIAXLE: https://www.triaxle.com/ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💎 JOIN THE PIT 2.0: https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 65 WITH THE IPPOLITO FAMILY: https://youtu.be/oo5JPhr9Rg8

Janie and Dave Ippolito are a husband/wife duo from Ocean County, New Jersey who have garnered the attention of millions through their comedic videos across platforms like TikTok (350K), Instagram (137K) and YouTube (131K). In just a few short years, The Ippolito Family has built a captivating influencer-style business to supplement their existing careers in entrepreneurship, with Dave as the owner/operator of Blue Line Powerwashing. This conversation was full of laughs, jabs and quick remarks, and gives you a candid look into a budding social media brand. Enjoy! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 📲 JANIE’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/janieippolito/ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💎 JOIN THE PIT 2.0: https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 64 WITH TOAST FOUNDER AMY RUSSO: https://youtu.be/o-rkVvzV-Fk

Amy Russo is the founder/operator of Toast City Diner, a northeastern style eatery specializing in breakfast and lunch foods, with three locations across New Jersey. Amy is a grinder, a detail-oriented entrepreneur and the reason "Toast" has become one of the hottest spots at the Jersey Shore. Enjoy! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🍳 FOLLOW TOAST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/toastcitydiner_/ 🖥 VISIT TOAST'S WEBSITE: https://toastcitydiner.com/ 🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💎 JOIN THE PIT 2.0: https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 63 WITH ROADLY LOGISTICS: https://youtu.be/Xgu-pWmjBzY

Anthony Curreri is the founder and CEO of Roadly Logistics, a premier freight brokerage headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey who sources the optimal method of transportation with more than 20,000 contracted carriers. An Old Bridge native and Towson University graduate, Anthony worked at two different industry brokerages in the northeast before launching Roadly Logistics in from his apartment in 2020. Anthony and Roadly have experienced a meteoric rise, with revenues nearing $20MM and 20+ employees in just three short years. Anthony is an exciting young gun and interesting mind to dissect — we had a great time sitting fireside and hope you enjoy it as much as we did! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🚛 FOLLOW ROADLY ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/roadlylogistics/ 🖥 VISIT ROADLY LOGISTICS WEBSITE: https://www.roadlylogistics.com/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💎 JOIN THE PIT 2.0: https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 62 WITH SEWER DIVERS: https://youtu.be/hWHL7mMrdLc

Discovery Channel stars “Dirty Water Don” and John “Gannimal Gann are professional divers currently leading the search of up to 500,000 mammoth bones in NYC’s East River, reportedly worth up to $1 BILLION! Their excursions and projects have been the focal point of Discovery Channel’s hit show, “Sewer Divers,” which premieres on Sunday nights. The Gann brothers spent the day down here at the Jersey Shore and brought an energetic conversation that touched on everything from life in the trade union to near-death experiences as scuba divers. They are a truly rare breed! Enjoy! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🤿 FOLLOW DIRTY WATER DON ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dirtywaterdon/ 🦣 FOLLOW GANNIMAL ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/johngannsewerdivers/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💎 JOIN THE PIT 2.0: https://go.ryandrobbins.com/join 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 61 WITH ERIC SWAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dER6lm6dWQ

Eric Swan is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Swan Productions. Hailing from California, Eric was introduced to Fireside America through a construction worker on one of his projects and immediately reached out to share some of his story. He has launched a series of businesses, from wedding and event planning to design studios spearheading the development of ultra-high end restaurants exceeding $20M buildouts. Enjoy! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 💎 FOLLOW ERIC ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mrericswan/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 60 WITH RED SUIT REALTOR: https://youtu.be/AgYE4YyOwHg

Scott “The Red Suit Realtor" Orison is a Utah-based, Amazon best-selling author on a mission to help 1,000 people fix and flip real estate. Bringing an electric personality, unique brand and 15 years of investing experience to the table, Scott is a top-producing Realtor who specializes in helping clients purchase and develop land, fixer-uppers, investment properties and luxury estates in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah region. Scott is a master connector who hosts various meet-ups, connecting industry professionals through lunches, bus tours and more. He even collaborated with Fireside alumni Trevor West of West Properties here in NJ for a smash hit networking event at Anchor Tavern in Belmar prior to our star-studded event at Bell Works. Scott is a tremendous father, husband and human whom I am proud to call a friend. Enjoy! Brought to you by Figurado Cigar Co. Visit https://figuradocigarcompany.com/ and use promo code "FIRESIDE" at checkout for 10% off your order! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🏘 FOLLOW SCOTT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/redsuitrealtor/ 💻 RED SUIT REALTOR’S WEBSITE: https://redsuitrealtor.com/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT (FREE!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 59 WITH BKFX STUDIOS: https://youtu.be/RbMmgdgqirE

Michael and Elizabeth Sauls are the owners of Raleigh-based BKFX Studios, a multimedia production company that specializes in cinematic storytelling of small businesses, individuals and corporations. They made the trip from North Carolina to the beaches of the Jersey Shore for an awesome conversation, where we dug into growing up homeschooled, our opinions on marital roles, imposter syndrome and the process of telling a brand’s story effectively. It was an effortless conversation with two young entrepreneurs who I am certain we will be collaborating with more in the future — enjoy! Brought to you by Figurado Cigar Co. Visit https://figuradocigarcompany.com/ and use promo code "FIRESIDE" at checkout for 10% off your order! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🎬 FOLLOW THEM ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/michael_sauls/ 💻 BKFX STUDIOS WEBSITE: https://bkfx.studio/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 58 WITH SCOTT KIRK: https://youtu.be/8F2P_4x371o

Scott Kirk is the second generation owner of Nova Heating & Air Conditioning, based out of the Jersey Shore here in Howell, New Jersey. A notable family name, The Kirk Family has held a strong presence in the Monmouth and Ocean County communities for decades through various local businesses, with Nova’s inception dating back to 1987. Scott swung by to dive deep into his roots of the wrestling world, share the lessons learned from losses and exchange principles of fatherhood. He has been an awesome addition to our local tribe of entrepreneurs and is a true hard-working American chasing the dream of freedom for his family and friends. I hope you enjoyed our conversation as much as we did! Brought to you by Figurado Cigar Co. Visit https://figuradocigarcompany.com/ and use promo code "FIRESIDE" at checkout for 10% off your order! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🛠 NOVA HVAC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/novaheatingandair/ 💻 NOVA HVAC WEBSITE: https://www.novaheatandairnj.com/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 💰 JOIN THE PIT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 📈 APPLY FOR 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 57 WITH CHRISTIAN CORONATO: https://youtu.be/ddrEo4nQnUU

Christian Coronato is the founder/operator of Coronato’s Lean Cuisine and Coronato’s Kitchen. A nationally ranked power lifter and bodybuilder, Christian is a Jersey Shore native who, together with his wife and Kristi, has built multiple successful and regionally renown businesses in the fitness and nutrition industries. Christian and I have ran in similar circles for decades and even rubbed elbows at Powerhouse Gym back in the day, but have never sat down to chop it up! I can vividly remember Christian as one of the most freakishly muscular humans at Powerhouse Gym, yet also one of the kindest, as he would routinely take time out of his day to share his knowledge and grow the confidence of newbies looking for their balance in the gym. He bakes that same generous spirit into every dish he creates. This was a super enjoyable conversation with a truly powerful local entrepreneur. Enjoy! Brought to you by Figurado Cigar Co. Visit https://figuradocigarcompany.com/ and use promo code "FIRESIDE" at checkout for 10% off your order! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 💪🏼 CHRISTIAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ccoronato/ 💻 CORONATOS CLEAN CUISINE WEBSITE: https://www.coronatoscleancuisine.com/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔥 JOIN THE PIT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 56 WITH IAN SMITH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScNXoNfkzMo

Ian Smith is a South Jersey native and former co-owner of The Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, best known for his defiance of court orders that demanded he close the doors to his gym amidst COVID shutdowns. This was a captivating conversation with a figure who experienced a meteoric rise to fame during the pandemic, where we peeled back many layers of one of the most recognizable faces in the conservative movement — a reckless youth, the tragic accident that landed him behind bars, a chance at redemption and the devastating news he received at the height of everything. Today, he is the co-owner of Summit Rejuvenation, brand director at RecoveryCBD and a 1st Phorm athlete. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! ⬇️ FOLLOW MORE HERE ⬇️ 📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ryandrobbins/ 🇺🇸 IAN’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iansmithfitness/ 💻 SUMMIT REJUVENATION WEBSITE: https://www.summitrejuvenationcenters.com/ 🎥 APPEAR ON FIRESIDE: https://ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats/ 🔥 JOIN THE PIT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1149908785819590/ 💰 1-ON-1 COACHING: https://ryandrobbins.com/coaching/ ⬇️ WATCH MORE HERE ⬇️ 🔥 EPISODE 55 WITH SAJID ALI: https://youtu.be/ki8O-dV7Gzk