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Entrepreneurs UnitedEP 268: Strategic Endings: How Smart Entrepreneurs Know When to Move On w/ John & RichWhat if the hardest decision is the one that unlocks your next level?In this episode, John St.Pierre and Rich Hoffmann dive deep into why strategic endings are critical for entrepreneurial growth. Inspired by a powerful conversation with winemaker and business leader Jay Raffaldini, they explore the mindset behind cutting ties; whether it's with an underperforming employee, a stale partnership, or even a version of yourself that no longer fits.John shares personal reflections on family and identity as his sons leave home, while Rich lays out a practical framework for making tough calls...
2025-10-2022 minEntrepreneurs UnitedEP 261: Build Wealth That Lasts Generations w/ Jay RaffaldiniHow do you build wealth that lasts beyond you?In this episode of the Entrepreneurs United Podcast, hedge fund veteran and North Carolina winery owner Jay Raffaldini joins John St. Pierre and Rich Hoffmann to share powerful lessons on entrepreneurship, adaptability, and multigenerational wealth.Jay unpacks why most family wealth disappears by the third generation, how to structure businesses so they cannot be sold off too easily, and what it really takes to preserve both money and legacy. From Wall Street trading floors to vineyards, he reveals strategies for risk management, perseverance, and teaching future...
2025-09-0140 min
The Justin Hollen PodcastJay Raffaldini: Raffaldini Vineyards, Wine, Hedge Funds & Life | Justin Hollen Podcast #19Thank you for watching!!If you want to see more videos like this every Wednesday, be sure to FOLLOW!!!And if you or someone you know would like to be a guest on this podcast, email: thejustinhollenpodcast@outlook.comGUEST LINKS: Raffaldini Vineyard's InstagramRaffaldini Vineyard's WebsiteJay's Ted TalkLITC Podcast w/ JayCONTACT INFO: LinktreeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple PodcastsTIMELINE:00:00 - Introduction02:55 - Why Wine?05:27 - Where Should You Grow Wines?08:09 - The Difference Between Wines09:44 - How to Pair Food w/ Wine14:43 - Gen Z’s Future in Wine...
2025-03-271h 23
A Wine Affair Podcast"Cheers to ‘Chianti in the Carolinas’" with Jay Raffaldini of Raffaldini VineyardsSend us a textSince launching his career on Wall Street the same year as Gordon Gekko’s Hollywood debut, Jay Raffaldini decided to search for his future second act while riding the ups & downs of the market. This New York City business man set his eyes on the historic but now more lesser-known wine region of North Carolina to try his passion at producing something special & unique with his goal of making the best wine possible through his “house style” of Appassimento. Not familiar with this Italian wine making method or the Italian native grapes...
2024-09-1841 min
Good Morning LKNMonday, September 16th, 2024Tune in to the harmonious waves of laughter and lively banter as our charismatic hosts, Mamie Lee and Justin A. Ckezepis, bring the energetic pulse of Lake Norman to your ears.Today's Show includes - ICATS Traffic Report with Jeff Luxom at 7:18am and 8:18am - Word of The Day at around 7:22am - Event: The 19th annual Festa Italiana at Raffaldini Vineyards The epicenter of Italian culture in the Piedmont is here on Saturday, September 21st (11 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, September 22nd (Noon - 5 pm). Food vendors, musicians, arti...
2024-09-161h 29
Wilkesboro: "Find Your Back" Road"NC's Wine Renaissance" - Guest: Jay Raffaldini of Raffaldini VineyardNestled in the rolling foothills of the Swan Creek Wine Appellation within the Yadkin Valley, family-owned Raffaldini Vineyards brings Tuscan charm to North Carolina. Known widely as “Chianti in the Carolinas” Raffaldini currently produces only classically dry Italian style wines ranging from reds like Sangiovese Classico, Montepulciano Riserva, Sagrantino and Grande Riserva with the white being Vermentino and a sparking Prosecco style wine called Auguri. Raffaldini hosts public and private events throughout the year and is the definitive place for lovers of dry wines.The Festa Italiana is held every year during the third week in September. The...
2023-08-2615 min
NC F&B PodcastWonderful Wines of Wilkes County With Raffaldini & Elkin Creek VineyardsMax and Matt continue their tour of Wilkes County! Here's what they learned; Jay Raffaldini of @raffaldini Vineyards specializes in Italian-style dry white and red Appassimento wines. How Jay tbrought Wall Street to Wilkes. Louis Jeroslow of @elkincreekvineyard! helped elevate the property in 2001 and in addition to wine offers up some pretty dank brick-oven pizzas that they prepare from scratch every Sunday. Why Blue Man Group moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains Tune in to learn more about these @visitwilkesnc wineries! Support our Sponsors: Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Triangle Wine Company Us...
2021-02-251h 04
Cork TalkCork Talk with Raffaldini VineyardsThis episode we chat with Jay Raffaldini from Raffaldini Vineyards. We discuss how Jay discovered his property and has put a lot of effort into bringing a bit of Chianti to North Carolina. Jay wants his visitors to relax and enjoy what he calls the exhale moment because as he says, “Life is meant to be slow.”
2019-05-2251 min