James Homan & Carolyn Iannone

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For The Love of BusinessEpisode 40: Jerry from Jerry and the MermaidListen in to here how Jerry has taken the reins of his family's restaurant serving their community for over 30 years. He talks balancing new techniques and technology while keeping hospitality at the heart of everything he does with family, friends and fabulous food! 2025-05-1656 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 39: Stacey & Mary Bring Ecstatic Dance to the NOFOListen in as Mary & Stacey turned an idea about dancing into a thriving community event that empowers and inspires. From pilates to breath work, they promote health & well being while building their businesses with faith & love, even when the outcome is uncertain!2025-05-0951 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 38: Dr. Emily Anne McDonald, MD & Dr. Stephenie Pisacano, NDListen to hear how two North Fork Doctors are transforming healthcare into functional, slow medicine by looking at the whole patient and creating a practice & a business that is healthier, more sustainable and more accessible to their community. 2025-04-0457 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 37: Rachel Goodale from Stroller Strong MamasListen in as Rachel tells us how she traded in a teaching career to start and grow her dream business in fitness & strength and is on a mission to lead by example for her kids, her family & her community! Tune in for great insights & advice!2025-03-1445 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 36: Travis from (the new!) Panoramica, the Sunshine Shack & (the re-homed) Little Creek OystersListen in as Travis talks opening a business, moving a business, leading by example, creating a culture, being supported by a community of fierce followers & some of the best advice we’ve heard yet!! Bonus! Check out Episode 12: Ian from Little Creek - and revisit the story of how it all began! 2025-03-0648 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 35: Tom & Carol from 8 Hands Farm in CutchogueListen in on how Tom & Carol left their corporate careers to start a grassroots farm. What started with a Subaru filled with sheep would turn into a functioning family farm challenging everything they thought they knew. With humor & grit they are proof that with enough perseverance, it is possible to promote real lasting change in the way a community looks at food. 2025-02-151h 05

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 34: Lizzie & Alie from Times Vintage in GreenportLizzie and her crew created an eclectic vintage shop where everything has its own story, from clothes to records to clocks. Listen to hear how this small business thrives with passion for the past and the present. 2025-01-1554 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 33: Rita Ellis makes Magic- one event at a time!From throwing her parents an anniversary party when she was 13 to managing dozens of weddings a year, Rita has built her own business doing what she loves- planning and executing the perfect day with passion, problem solving & and some serious grit!2024-12-1358 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 32: Another Summer in the Books & We're back!Listen in to hear about Cody's first Food Truck season, plus- the highs and the (honest) lows of summer 2024, and what we've got planned next!2024-09-2133 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 31: Amber from Eastport General Store: expensive mistakes and the wisdom that comes with it all!Evolving, growing, and scaling back, Amber talks diving in, taking risks, expensive mistakes and the wisdom that comes with it all!2024-05-2359 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 30: Carolyn makes a surprising argument for doing less & Cody buys a food truck!Listen in as we cover how "doing less" lead to a better bottom line (and the best winter yet!) the power of data driven decisions & a new food truck for Brauns! 2024-05-0434 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 29: Nicole Schwartz and the Art of Social MediaNicole built her business from one photo to over 40,000 instagram followers. Listen in to get her take on the positive power of promoting your business on social media, how she champions exposure for small local businesses, and the do's and don'ts of navigating negative feedback! 2024-03-291h 14

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 28: Kaitlyn Ferris combines Joy, Magic & Lighting as the East Ends Premier Wedding PhotographerKaitlyn knew she wanted to be an artist since preschool. Listen in on how she built her photography business on joy, passion, healthy boundaries and a solid community! 2024-03-201h 03

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 27: Christina from The Treatery & Ursula from Disset ChocolatesListen in to find out happens when you bet on yourself and do what sets your soul on fire! Christina from the Treatery and Ursula from Disset Chocolates turn sweets into success both in their respective businesses and with the power of joining forces! 2024-02-051h 08

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 26: North Fork Chiropractor Dr. James HinschListen in as Dr. Hinsch talks the power of encouragement, three things not to do when hiring, and how to take care of your mind & body!2024-01-261h 06

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 25: Beekeeper Chris Kelly from North Fork Promise Land ApiariesMaster Beekeeper Chris Kelly has powerful words of wisdom about bees, business and the magic that comes from truly listening to the world around us! 2024-01-1854 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 24: Dave from Cedar House B&B wears his Innkeeper hat with high energy and humor, which is vital for letting strangers sleep in your home!Listen in on how Dave Perrin from Cedar House B&B keeps himself inspired & manages his family and business under one roof with sincere hospitality and a very good sense of humor. 2024-01-121h 08

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 23: Danielle and Pam share their refreshing philosophy on business and life, the importance of staying positive and the one thing you need to own a business!Danielle and Pam from Mattituck Florist have worked together for over 20 years! Listen in on all the ways they "pump out beauty" into the world, one flower arrangement at a time!2023-12-0148 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 22: Matt from 1943 Pizza Bar on starting a pizza truck, expanding his business, picking the right partner & managing stress!Listen in on this blast of an episode with Matt from 1943 Pizza Bar and Rolling in Dough Pizza Truck as he gets real on what it takes to keep it all rolling! 2023-11-171h 07

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 21: Lauren from Lombardi's Love Lane MarketListen in on how Lauren turns food into art, shares her super power for controlling the chaos & her biggest challenges yet. 2023-11-0651 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 20: Michael from The Village Cheese ShopListen in to hear how Michael's wine career & French family led him to the world of cheese and how he creates a culture of evolution & growth for his business and his team!2023-10-1648 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 19: We're Back!Summer 2023 was a success and we are excited to kick off our Second Season: For the Love of Business! Listen in on what Cody learned from taking a step back, how Carolyn used humor to get through August and what we are excited about for season 2! 2023-10-1328 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 18: That's a Wrap on Season One!As we brace for our busy summer season we reflect on the themes, lessons and advice our guests shared with us & For the Love of Business! Working alongside the fear, the risk and the late nights, our guests all have one thing in common, hard work and a passion for what they do! Thanks for listening and talk to you in the fall!2023-06-2929 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 17: Charlie from Southold Fish MarketListen in on how Charlie has cultivated a culture of community, mentorship, and relentless hard work to build a North Fork landmark- and continues to find success in loving what he does everyday, even when he's awake at 2am!2023-06-1454 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 16: Jess Kelleher from "That's What She Fed" feeds her friends & clients with love, humor and health and she wants to get in everyone's mouth!Listen in to hear how Jess went from cooking for 2 friends and her kids with allergies and illness to a thriving business with a mission to feed your belly and your soul with delicious whole foods, good humor & good health!2023-05-1953 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 15: Theresa DeMarco of One For All Gifts in Southold A Shared Space with a Shared PurposeWhen it seemed like job opportunities for Theresa’s son, Sean, looked limited as a young adult with autism, she knew there must be another way - so they paved their own path. Inspired by Sean’s passion for movie posters, listen in on how the mother & son team created a shared space with a shared purpose selling goods created exclusively by young adults with disabilities 2023-05-1349 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 13 (Take 2): Ben Doroski from Custom Lighting of Suffolk on self development and growth for a sustainable and healthy work cultureListen in on how Ben uses innovation, technology and his own personal growth mindset to grow his business, support his crew and prioritize what is most important.2023-04-2855 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 14: Chris Kar from Dimon Estate in Jamesport on change and innovation in a (very old) historical settingListen in as Chris shares his vision for infusing the manors rich history into his cooking, the challenge of change and proving to yourself what is possible when you commit to going all in. 2023-04-2058 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 12: Ian from Little Creek Oysters in Greenport on the power of community and simply being too stubborn to give up!Listen in to hear how Ian & Rosalie built a business out of a shack with no address and 10,000 oyster seeds to one of the coolest places on The North Fork. 2023-04-131h 09

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 11: Kate from Altman's Needlearts on Reinvention and RetirementListen in on Kate's wisdom on the value of a practical business plan, starting over after loss, living a life full of art and creativity and that while passion is important, it simply isn't everything! 2023-02-2552 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 10: Debbie Epstein Henry generously shares her wisdom on business & leadership that every business owner needs to hear!Listen in on her journey from unhappy lawyer to best selling author, public speaker, & entrepreneur living on the North Fork. She shares expert advice on taking smart risks, delegating & the 5 main categories of work/life challenges and how to tackle them!2023-02-1658 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 9: Alie from Chronicle Wines in PeconicThe makings of a winemaker- Listen in to hear how Alie went from engineering to winemaking, the problem with perfectionism and the idea that balance might be over rated 2023-02-0756 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 8: Justin from Justin's Chop Shop in WesthamptonFrom working on Wall Street to slicing American Cheese, Listen in on how Justin found success going all in on a butcher business, meeting your average, & lessons of the 10 Minute Tomato!2023-01-2054 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 7: Chris from Black Sheep Bagels finds joy and creativity in his work- even at 2:30 in the morning!Determination, drive and some serious bootstrapping is what is in your bagel from Black Sheep. Despite health set backs, debt and a pandemic, listen in on how Chris keeps moving forward with pride and optimism. 2023-01-1350 min

For The Love of Business(Mini) Episode 6: Carolyn and Cody look forward to a New Year of guests and great conversations!Carolyn fulfilled her word of the Year for 2022 and Cody successfully dusted off his podcast equipment! Now we want to know what you think! Let us know in the comments or email us at fortheloveofbusinesspodcast@gmail.com 2022-12-3008 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 5: Jimmy from North Fork Donut Company on Risk, Never Giving Up & Exploding KitchensNeed a shot of motivation? Jimmy from NoFoDoCo is a true example of the entrepreneurial spirit. Listen in to his insights on taking & managing risk and why he will never ever give up, even when it all explodes, literally! 2022-12-0753 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 4: Ian from North Fork Brewing CompanyFrom working in a lab with no windows to co-owning his own brewery- Ian talks inspiration behind the beers, homegrown yeasts and taking the good with the bad in business and in life! 2022-11-3051 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 3: Shelby from SUHRU wine on making wine with her family, finding balance and food prep!Shelby from SUHRU wines in Cutchogue, NY shares what it takes to survive harvest season and the one simple rule her family follows when it comes to making quality wine. Listen in on how she traded her 5 hour daily commute for a place in her family's wine making business!2022-11-1745 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 2: Lucy from Sang Lee Farms on Balance, Purpose and Pricing!The North Fork is Lucky to have Lucy! Listen in as we talk about what it takes to feed a farm, lead with love and grow ourselves inside and out, just like those gorgeous veggies you can find at Sang Lee. Plus, some insight on what things cost and why. 2022-11-0849 min

For The Love of BusinessEpisode 1: Cody & Carolyn Start A Podcast and It's For The Love of Business!Join Cody (an attorney turned fish slinger) from Brauns Seafood and Carolyn (wannabee food writer turned restaurant owner) from Love Lane Kitchen as we talk how we got here! Follow us as we discuss what it takes to own and operate a small business with some of the most incredible people on The North Fork of Long Island! 2022-11-0826 min