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The InterchangeSusie Heller: Producer of Julia Child Television Shows & Thomas Keller Cook Books We're thrilled to present a re-mastered classic from my "Napa Valley Inside Out," podcast, now part of "The Interchange Podcast with Latife Hayson". Join us for a front row seat into the culinary world with Susie Heller, the force behind some of the most influential food media. Susie Heller shares her incredible journey, from producing all of Julia Child's iconic television shows to writing Thomas Keller's cookbooks. Hear firsthand stories about her collaborations with a constellation of top chefs, including Jacques Pépin, Jeremiah Tower, Alice Waters, and of course, Julia2025-06-0229 minThe InterchangeFrom Intel in the 70’s & Dot-Com Boom to life in Napa Valley: A Conversation with Tech Pioneer Chuck McMinn Join me on "The Interchange Podcast with Latife Hayson" for an insightful journey with Silicon Valley titan Chuck McMinn! From his early days at Intel during Andy Grove's reign, shaping the future of microprocessors and semiconductors, to co-founding Covad Communications – a pioneering high-speed internet service that went public and challenged established players during the dot-com boom – Chuck's story is one of groundbreaking innovation. Discover invaluable entrepreneurial advice gleaned from his days in venture capital looking at thousands of proposals, navigating the dot-com bubble, the crucial role of timing and luck in startups, and the power of a stron...2025-05-051h 09The InterchangeMinimally Invasive Heart Surgery Explained n today's episode, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Gan Dunnington, based in St. Helena, California, takes a deep dive into the world of cutting-edge heart surgery. Dr. Dunnington, a leading expert in minimally invasive heart surgery, performs complex cardiac interventions, such as ablation, valve repair, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement, improving patient outcomes with smaller incisions and reduced recovery times. He explains advanced procedures like the Hybrid Maze for atrial fibrillation, a game-changer in cardiac care. Drawing on his extensive experience from Stanford University and the University of Virginia, he explains when minimally invasive heart surgery is...2025-04-071h 16The InterchangeAI, Robotics, PRP & ACL Repair: Dr. Kevin R. Stone on Orthopaedic InnovationLatife Hayson interviews Kevin R. Stone, MD on The Interchange Podcast, exploring the latest in orthopaedic innovation. Learn about robotic knee surgery, AI-powered diagnosis, PRP therapy for stem cell healing, joint replacement and biological ACL repair. Hear about the Stone Foundation's research on accelerated healing and decreased muscle atrophy after surgery. Get insights from Dr. Stone's book, 'Play Forever.' Topics include: Injury recovery and prevention, Fitness and Training, Mental Toughness and resilience, Nutrition and Hydration, and The Aging Athlete. Connect with Dr. Stone: https://www.stoneclinic.com Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://w...2025-03-1039 minThe InterchangeDriving Social Impact Through Business: The Jake Kloberdanz BlueprintDiscover the groundbreaking approach to business that's changing the world! Join us on The Interchange as we sit down with Jake Kloberdanz, serial entrepreneur, visionary, and architect of Cause-Centric Commerce. Jake shares his journey building impactful brands and communities, revealing the secrets to integrating social good into everyday business. Learn how to: Drive profit while making a real difference. Build a purpose-driven brand that resonates with customers. Harness the power of Cause-Centric Commerce to create positive change. Jake's insights are invaluable for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and anyone passionate about using business as a force for good. 2025-02-2447 minThe InterchangeThis Marine Veteran Runs a Tech Giant's StrategyIn today's episode, I sit down with Ryan Stone, Group Director of Corporate Development, Strategy, and New Ventures at Cadence Design Systems, a leader in semiconductor and circuit electronic design automation. With four degrees under his belt, Ryan has also been a corporate attorney for Cadence Design, Cooley, Kirkland & Ellis, and Microsoft Corporation, advising on mergers and acquisitions, financing, cybersecurity, and corporate governance. Today, we are going to talk about his fascinating journey into the corporate world, which started as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Watch the full episode, available on Y...2025-02-1037 minThe InterchangePassion and Determination Against All Odds–Unraveling The Mystery of Cleopatra’s tombIn this week's episode, I sit down with the incomparable, former Lawyer, National Geographic Explorer, and world-renowned Archaeologist, Dr. Kathleen Martinez - known for her ongoing search for Cleopatra's tomb at Taposiris Magna temple in Egypt. From the age of 4 or 5, Kathleen dreamed of one day becoming an archaeologist and working in Egypt. Her parents did not support her dream; they thought it futile. So, like her father, she studied law. Kathleen tells us the extraordinary story of her first case at the age of 18 that caught the eye of the most high-profile criminal attorney in the D...2025-01-271h 05The InterchangeThe Power of Education, Passion, Drive and AI with Dr. Frank Naeymi-RadIn today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Frank Naeymi-Rad, Philanthropist, Co-Founder of IMO – ‘Intelligent Medical Objects’ - a publicly listed company, and Founder & Executive Chairman of ‘Leap of Faith’ Technologies. He turned his doctoral research into a business that has become the premier terminology vendor for Electronic Health Records and is now used by about 85% of all physicians and nurses in English-speaking countries. He tells the extraordinary lengths he went to get on his feet when he first came to the US from Iran as a student. His excitement in knowing that if you work hard, you ca...2025-01-131h 01The InterchangeGregg Field, drummer and multi-Grammy and Emmy-winning music producer shares a lifetime of anecdotes proving that when you follow your passion, doors will start opening for you.In today’s episode, I sit down with Gregg Field, a music industry powerhouse, and one of the most versatile and highly sought-after producers, drummers, and educators in the music industry. Gregg tells us about his extraordinary life-changing moment at the age of 17 that propelled him to become one of the most coveted drummers in the music industry. He went on to tour with Count Basi, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Ella Fitzgerald. It was during this time he met Henry Mancini, one of the greatest music composers of all time. Gregg tells us that what he le...2024-12-301h 04The InterchangeMonica Mancini, Double-Grammy Nominated Vocalist and Daughter of Famed Film Composer Henry ManciniMonica tells us how her mother, Ginny Mancini, a singer, met the late, great Henry Mancini and stories of how Monica’s career as a singer from the age of 14 years evolved. Monica goes on to talk about her albums, including “I’ve Loved These Days” where she was joined by Jackson Browne, Brian Wilson and Stevie Wonder to name a few. We go on to talk about her siblings, Felice Mancini and Chris Mancini who have worked so hard, particularly this year, on what would have been their father’s 100th birthday to honor their mother’s wishes to...2024-12-1640 minThe InterchangeMaria Manetti Shrem, a Luminary in PhilanthropyIn today’s episode I sit down with Maria Manetti Shrem, renowned for her pivotal role in internationalizing the fashion houses of Gucci and Fendi in the 70’s & 80’s, her extraordinary philanthropy and her friendships with likes of King Charles, Pavarotti, Renae Fleming, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Fabiano, and Sophia Loren to name a few. Maria reflects on her earliest years in Italy, when Mussolini declared war on France and Great Britain, the day she was born, and how it impacted her life and set the stage for how she was determined to live a very different life. She te...2024-12-0255 minThe InterchangeGreg Flynn, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Flynn Group and Flynn Properties In today’s episode I catch up with Greg Flynn, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Flynn Group and Flynn Properties, for the first time since my interview with him in November 2018 on my Napa Valley Inside Out podcast. Flynn Group is the largest franchisee operator in the world and Flynn Properties invests in commercial real estate, hotels and luxury resorts. We talk about how their restaurants navigated around the Pandemic and then the onset of inflation in 2022; the buying spree he has been on since we last spoke; the buying opportunities he sees in commercial real estate in...2024-11-1857 min
The InterchangeCharles Letourneau, Co-founder, Vice President & Director of Artistic Planning Festival Napa ValleyCharles Letourneau has over 25 years of experience producing major international events and has worked with artists across classical music, opera, and jazz. He was formerly a Senior Vice President at IMG Artists, where he led high-profile initiatives such as Tokyo's Mostly Mozart Festival and Italy's Tuscan Sun Festival. Letourneau's skill set includes strategic planning, technical operations, and artist relations, which he uses to enhance the festival's reach and impact. His efforts have helped make Festival Napa Valley a prominent cultural event that attracts international audiences and prestigious performers annually.2024-11-1102 min
The InterchangeJean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of The Boisset CollectionJean-Charles Boisset is a French Vintner, hugely successful entrepreneur, environmentalist, philanthropist, and visionary leader. He's the force behind the Boisset Collection, which operates 28 wineries in France and California. Through his leadership, his JCB brand has expanded into producing internationally award-winning spirits, like gin, cognac, caviar, and truffle-infused vodkas, to name a few. His passion for life, family, people, and exquisite and unique experiences has attracted attention from all walks of life around the globe. Join me as I sit down with Jean-Charles Boisset. We discuss his upbringing, environmental disciplines, belief in cosmic energy, love of...2024-11-0902 min
The InterchangeJean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of The Boisset CollectionJean-Charles Boisset is a French Vintner, hugely successful entrepreneur, environmentalist, philanthropist and visionary leader. He's the force behind the Boisset Collection, which operates 28 wineries in France and California. Through his leadlership, his JCB brand has expanded into producing internationally award-winning spirits, like gin, cognac, caviar, and truffle-infused vodkas, to name a few. His passion for life, family, people, and exquisite and unique experiences has attracted attention from all walks of life around the globe. Join me as I sit down with Jean-Charles Boisset. We discuss his upbringing, environmental disciplines, belief in cosmic energy, love of...2024-11-0602 min
The InterchangeCharles Letourneau, Co-founder and Director of Artistic Planning for Festival Napa Valley In today’s episode, I sit down with Charles Letourneau, the Co-founder, Vice President and Director of Artistic Planning, of the internationally acclaimed annual Festival Napa Valley. If you love opera, symphony, ballet, dance, and music of all genres, then this is the Festival for you, and you won’t want to miss this interview. We talk about his illustrious career in the performing arts world, his love of the violin, and the fascinating journey that he and his Co-founder, Rick Walker, have been on since their first Festival in 2006. Their story is living proof that when you...2024-11-0544 min
The InterchangeJean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of The Boisset Collectionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7T1MsVIOTY&t=870s Jean-Charles Boisset is a French Vintner, hugely successful entrepreneur, environmentalist, philanthropist and visionary leader. He's the force behind the Boisset Collection, which operates 28 wineries in France and California. Through his leadlership, his JCB brand has expanded into producing internationally award-winning spirits, like gin, cognac, and caviar and truffle infused vodkas, to name a few. His passion for life, family, people, exquisite and unique experiences has attracted attention from all walks of life around the globe. Join me as I sit down with...2024-11-0203 min
The InterchangeCharles Letourneau, Co-founder, Vice President & Director of Artistic Planning Festival Napa ValleySneak peek of my upcoming full interview to be released next week with Charles Letourneau.2024-10-2903 min
The InterchangeJean-Charles Boisset, Proprietor of The Boisset Collectionhttps://youtu.be/o7T1MsVIOTY?si=xIE2kS1RAfF7pbtV Jean-Charles Boisset is a French Vintner, hugely successful entrepreneur, environmentalist, philanthropist and visionary leader. He's the force behind the Boisset Collection, which operates 28 wineries in France and California. Through his leadlership, his JCB brand has expanded into producing internationally award-winning spirits, like gin, cognac, and caviar and truffle infused vodkas, to name a few. His passion for life, family, people, exquisite and unique experiences has attracted attention from all walks of life around the globe. Join me as I sit down with...2024-10-2341 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Rob McMillan, EVP and Founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division, based in St. Helena, Napa Valley Part Two.On this episode of Napa Valley Inside Out, I’m back for Part Two of my interview with Rob McMillan, EVP and Founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division, based in St. Helena, Napa Valley. His Division is regarded as the leading provider of financial services to the US Fine Wine Business. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Annual State of the Wine Industry Report”. We talk about the threats and solutions to the long term continued success of Napa’s wine industry – finding ways to market wine to both baby boomers and yo...2019-05-2931 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Rob McMillan, EVP and Founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division, based in St. Helena, Napa ValleyMeet Rob McMillan, EVP and Founder of Silicon Valley Bank’s Wine Division, based in St. Helena, Napa Valley. His Division is regarded as the leading provider of financial services to the US Fine Wine Business. He is also the author of the highly acclaimed ‘Annual State of the Wine Industry Report”, and on this episode of “Napa Valley Inside Out” we talk about how baby boomers, millennials, cannabis and much more, play into his 2019 forecast for the wine business. This surprising conversation begins by noting a decrease in the volume of wine sales for the first time since...2019-05-2031 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Sonia Tolbert, Chief Operating Officer of Festival Napa ValleyOn this week’s episode of Napa Valley Inside Out, I sit down with Sonia Tolbert, Chief Operating Officer of Festival Napa Valley, one of the country’s premier summer destination Festivals, and one of the largest cultural institutions in Napa Valley. Sonia tells us about the extraordinary Board of Directors and sponsors that have greatly contributed to the Festival becoming the largest private funder of arts education in Napa Valley. We share our memories of some of the many highlights from the Festival's previous years, including: Carlo Ponte’s orchestral tribute to his mother Sophia Loren in the grou...2019-05-0833 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Mark Harmon, Founder of Auberge Resorts CollectionMeet Mark Harmon, Founder of Auberge Resorts Collection which has resorts in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, the West Indies, Nicaragua, Greece and Napa Valley. His father, Bob Harmon, and his partner Claude Rouas were the Founders of the world famous Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, Napa Valley, which started out as a restaurant in 1981. Mark shares the history of how that partnership evolved and how their highly successful restaurant led to the food scene that Napa Valley is famous for today. We hear about his family’s long and illustrious history in hospitality in Napa Valley. Mark tells us...2018-11-2132 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Greg Flynn, Owner of Carneros Resort & Spa & SolageIf you want to hear about all the changes at Solage in Calistoga & Carneros Resort & Spa in Napa, tune into this week’s ‘Napa Valley Inside Out” as Greg Flynn, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Flynn Properties & Flynn Restaurant Group gives us an update on all the new exciting changes at these two luxury resorts in Napa Valley. To say that Greg Flynn is a success would be an understatement. He has 3 university degrees, a restaurant group that is the largest franchise operator in the US with 40,000 employees in 30 states and $1.9B in sales, and ownership in 4 resorts in Napa Valley...2018-11-1429 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Jean-Noel Fourmeaux, Owner of VGS Chateau PotelleIf you’re thinking about getting into the wine business be sure to watch this week’s “Napa Valley Inside Out” with Jean-Noel Fourmeaux, Founder and Owner of VGS Chateau Potelle. He was sent to Napa Valley in 1980 by the French Government to be a ‘spy’ for 6 months, following the 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, also known as the “Judgement of Paris” - a landmark event that put the California wine industry and Napa Valley on the map. He was attracted to the spirit of innovation in Napa Valley and decided to stay. Jean-Noel shares his experiences in the wine business, his challenges a...2018-11-0732 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Joel Dickerson, Founder of Madrone Engineering in St. HelenaBefore you build on property in the Napa Valley, particularly off the valley floor, you need to watch this week's "Napa Valley Inside Out" with my guest Joel Dickerson of Madrone Engineering. Joel is a Civil Engineer and we talk about his experiences with helping home owners in the aftermath of the October Wild Fires, Napa County’s building rules and regulations, residential permitting challenges, county zoning, the difference between standard and engineered septic systems, the many setbacks from wells, septic systems, creeks and pools to name a few. We talk about the challenges with the new road and dri...2018-10-3030 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Scott Goldie, Co-owner of The Napa Valley Wine TrainThis week's "Napa Valley Inside Out" guest is Scott Goldie, co-owner of The Napa Valley Wine Train. Scott has over 30 years experience in real estate development and investment business experience. He and his partner Greg Brun and Noble House Hotels purchased the Napa Valley Wine Train and the 17 pieces of real estate that came with it in 2015. We talk about the partnerships they have with businesses in the community that have contributed to their success, their plans for a new hotel, restoring the historic Rutherford Train Station, all the fabulous tours you can take on the train, the Rail...2018-10-2431 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Emma Steele, Senior Marketing Manager at the Napa Valley Film FestivalFilmmakers and celebrities alike flock to the annual Napa Valley Film Festival, a celebration of film, food and wine, happening November 7- 11, 2018. Senior Marketing Manager Emma Steele joins me on "Napa Valley Inside Out" to talk about the Festival, which celebrities will be in attendance, a summary of some of the movies, current trends in the industry and how technology has changed the landscape. We talk about how they choose the 100 movies that will be shown during the Festival, the opportunities to meet the 300 filmmakers that will be in attendance and all the fabulous wine and food events, including...2018-10-1731 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Robin Daniel Lail, Founder and Owner of Lail Vineyards - Part 2Robin Daniel Lail, Grande Dame of Napa Valley, returns to “Napa Valley Inside Out” for Part 2 of our interview. We dive into the sale of her family’s winery ‘Inglenook’, where she grew up which is now owned by Francis Ford Coppola, her extraordinary journey in the wine business from working with Robert Mondavi and Bill Harlan to starting her own label “Lail Vineyards’ at the age of 55. Robin shares with us the challenges of starting and owning a wine label and what it takes to be successful in the wine business.2018-10-1033 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Robin Daniel Lail, Founder and Owner of Lail Vineyards - Part 1In this edition of “Napa Valley Inside Out” I sit down with the Grande Dame of Napa Valley, Robin Daniel Lail, Founder and Owner of Lail Vineyards. In Part 1 of our interview Robin shares her family's deep history in the wine business. Our conversation starts with her great-granduncle Gustave Niebaum’s journey from Helsinki to Napa Valley, and his dream to produce “the finest wines which equal and exceed the most famous vintages of Europe”. We talk about his founding of Inglenook Vineyards and Winery in Rutherford in 1879, Prohibition, the transfer of ownership of Inglenook to her father John Daniel in 19...2018-10-0330 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Bernard Lauper, CEO of MacCorkle InsuranceOn this edition of "Napa Valley Inside Out", I sit down with Bernard Lauper, CEO of MacCorkle Insurance, one of the most successful firms in Northern California. Twenty eight clients in his firm suffered losses in the California wildfires. Bernard explained the new ‘hard market’ that we are now in where many of the insurance carriers are not only no longer insuring properties in the wine country and other parts of California, but cancelling policies and not renewing others. We talked about my firsthand experience with this in a recent high end transaction, how to navigate the increases in premi...2018-09-2631 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Chris Canning, Mayor of the City of CalistogaI have the pleasure of sitting down with the Mayor of the City of Calistoga, Chris Canning, on this edition of "Napa Valley Inside Out." Chris has been Mayor since 2012 and before that served as Calistoga City Councilman. We talk about the beauty and uniqueness of Calistoga and how it is now only 28 minutes from touch down to downtown with the expansion of the Charles Schulz Airport in Santa Rosa. We look into the future as Calistoga continues to grow at rapid pace. We discuss the evolution of Calistoga, the impact the new upcoming resorts – Four Seasons & Rosewood Hotels wi...2018-09-1928 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Pete Richmond, Founder of Silverado Farming Company In this week’s episode of “Napa Valley Inside Out” I sit down with Pete Richmond, Founder of progressive farming company - Silverado Farming. Pete specializes in farming small premium vineyards for high end estate wineries for the likes of Lail Vineyards, Philippe Melka, Opus One, Vineyard 29, Dana Estates, Stags Leap Wine Cellars and Paul Hobbs to name a few. An enlightening conversation about farming practices in the hillsides versus the valley floor, hand farming versus tractor farming, the variations in farming costs depending on the site, the grape varietal, technique, spacing, labor costs and the winemakers goals. We talk about...2018-09-1230 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Clint St. Martin, United States Marine, Volunteer Firefighter & Adrenaline JunkieIn this week’s edition of “Napa Valley Inside Out” I sit down with Clint St. Martin who truly has a servant’s heart. He joined the Armed Forces Post 9/11 and served in the United States Marine Corps as Motor Transportation Chief and Staff Sergeant at the age of 24. He was called to duty as a volunteer firefighter the night the 2017 October Wildfires broke out and wreaked havoc throughout Napa & Sonoma Counties. Clint is Head Liaison Representative for Sonoma County Devil Pups Youth Organization - this year he was awarded “Liaison Representative of the Year” for being the top performer in...2018-09-0531 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Rick Jones, Philanthropist Extraordinaire and Founder of Jones Family Vineyards We’re mixing extraordinary passion and heart into this edition of “Napa Valley Inside Out” with my guest Rick Jones, of Jones Family Vineyards. Rick has a most impressive academic and business background that he has parlayed into his admirable philanthropic efforts in many facets of our Community in Napa Valley, to raise the standard of care and lifestyles of all of us who call Napa Valley home. We talk about Ole Health which provides primary medical care for adults and children throughout Napa County, whether they have insurance or not; the exceptional, leading edge surgeons that St. Helena Hospital has be...2018-08-2930 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Scotti Stark of Stark AdvantageIf you need help accessing exceptional VIP experiences in Napa Valley that most people don’t even know exist, then you need to know Scotti Stark. Scotti’s great personality, love and knowledge of extraordinary wines and his amazing connections can be your entrée to a wine country vacation like no other. Scotti joins Napa Valley Inside Out to share how representing his portfolio of boutique wineries has given him access to wine lovers around the country, tips on wine country etiquette, the restaurant scene and how he goes about creating custom itineraries for his clients. He also talks...2018-08-2230 min
Napa Valley Inside OutSusie Heller of Full Plate MediaTop chefs, lavish meals, delicious food photography, sizzling television shows and world travels. Susie Heller of Full Plate Media joins Napa Valley Inside Out to discuss it all and share her amazing journey - from producing all of Julia Child’s television shows to writing Thomas Keller’s cookbooks. We talk about her passion for producing television and cookbooks, as well as the countless top chefs she’s worked with including Jacques Pépin, Jeremiah Tower, Alice Waters and of course Julia Child and Thomas Keller, to name a few.2018-08-1530 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Barney Welsh of Forni-Brown Gardens in CalistogaBarney Welsh of the famed Forni-Brown-Welsh Gardens in Calistoga, Napa Valley, joins this edition of ‘Napa Valley Inside Out’ to tell the story of how this beloved annual plant sale got started and grew to become the go to place in spring for restauranteurs and people from around the country wanting to plant vegetable gardens. Barney shares some of the secrets for keeping a lush and delicious vegetable garden. We discuss different planting and watering methods for the various plants and how to maintain a healthy vegetable garden year after year.2018-08-0729 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Oliver Caldwell of Caldwell Snyder Gallery In San Francisco and St. HelenaOliver Cardwell has been an Art Dealer since 1978. He’s had galleries in New York, Carmel, San Francisco and St. Helena. His clients are well traveled collectors, with access to extraordinary art from all over the world. He talks about the pressure that puts on art dealers to work with the best of the best to meet their expectations and provide art for their homes around the world. He tells us about the challenges of finding good artists and how technology and a shifting economy have changed artists’ outlook and how companies such as Pixar and Lucas Films are pull...2018-07-3131 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Daniel Ha, Napa Insider and owner of DMH Napa ValleyIn this edition of ‘Napa Valley Inside Out’ Daniel Ha shares the arduous journey by boat that he and his family took from Vietnam to the United States in 1979 when he was just 4 years old. He shares not only the tragedy of losing his father on that journey but how his extraordinary mother raised all of them alone in the projects and shepherded 5 of her 7 children through college. Daniel tells us about his inspiring journey in the wine business starting at Vineyard 29 then Dana Estates, Pulido-Walker and his own business ‘DMH Napa Valley’, where he specializes in curating unique, coveted...2018-07-2431 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Todd Zapolski, Principal, Zapolski Real EstateTodd Zapolski, real estate developer extraordinaire, joins me on this week’s podcast to discuss his latest triumph - the Archer Hotel and First Street Napa. He shares how he got his start in real estate, how he and the late Leslie Rudd built a portfolio worth in excess of a half a billion dollars in assets, and the many challenges he faced in developing three entire blocks in downtown Napa – from the 2014 earthquake to the 2016 floods and the 2017 October wildfires. We talk about tourism, luxury investment in Napa proper and much more.2018-07-1731 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Tony Correia, Appraiser and Owner of The Correia CompanyOn this edition of Napa Valley Inside Out, Tony Correia, a highly respected Agricultural Appraiser in Napa Valley joins me to share his extensive knowledge on deconstructing sales of agricultural and rural properties and arriving at common sense market values. We talk about appraising AVA’s (American Viticultural Areas) and he explains the tax benefits of these and estate planning appraisals. Tony shares the trends he has seen in the transfer of vineyards and wineries to financial investors and foreign investors and his thoughts on where vineyard values will go in the future.2018-07-1030 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Tim Martin of TuskTim Martin of Tim Tusk joins me on Napa Valley Inside Out to talk about the success of Tusk, a cult brand he owns with Michael Uytengsu and Philippe Melka. We talk about his journey in the wine business and the skillset he has developed over the years that has attracted partners in several other wine ventures, and the thought process behind his highly successful business “Gauge Branding and Design”.2018-07-0330 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Bonnie Storm and Nena Talcott of Grove 45Bonnie Storm and Nena Talcott, founders of Grove 45, join me for this edition of Napa Valley Inside Out to talk all things olive oil, from best practices for pruning the olive trees and necessity of healthy soil to their special aluminum packaging which protects the olive oil flavor. Nena and Bonnie share the three worst enemies to fresh olive oil and how they’ve developed their brand to gain national recognition.2018-06-2631 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Dr. Gan Dunnington, Cardiothoracic SurgeonDr. Gan Dunnington, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at St. Helena Hospital in Napa Valley, California, joins me for an exciting conversation on advancements in healthcare. We specifically talk about his interest in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery and how he has become nationally known for his work in arrhythmia surgery. We talk about how new procedure methods prompt quicker recovery, his AFib program and how he and fellow doctors involved seek to increase ease of access to care for those patients located in rural areas.2018-06-1931 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Paul Anamosa, Owner of Vineyard Soil TechnologiesPaul Anamosa, Owner of Vineyard Soil Technologies joins me to discuss viticulture in the Valley and advancements in technology, testing vineyard soil to determine vine growth and fruit quality, using soil standards as a measure of property value and advice for when purchasing a vineyard in Napa.2018-06-1230 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Patsy McGaughy, Communications Director at Napa Valley VintnersPatsy McGaughy, Communications Director at Napa Valley Vintners joins me to discuss the history of the Napa Valley Vintners and how the organization works to preserve and promote the area as a wine growing region. We talk about the number of wineries and acres planted in Napa Valley, 2018’s Auction Napa Valley, and the many other annual events they host each year and which organizations the proceeds benefit.2018-06-0631 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet John Tuteur, Napa County Assessor, Recorder, County ClerkJohn Tuteur, Napa County Assessor, Recorder, County Clerk joins me to discuss real estate taxes in Napa, the difference between the Williamson Act and a conservation easement, Proposition 13 and potential changes ahead for the county, how the county addresses earthquakes and fires, property values and more.2018-05-2930 min
Napa Valley Inside OutAndy Beckstoffer, Beckstoffer VineyardsIn part 2 of my interview with Andy, we talked about the importance of vineyard designation, why he is so excited about his investment in Lake County vineyards, his Beckstoffer grape pricing structure, how he decides who he will sell his grapes to, his 12 ultra premium vineyards in Napa County totaling 1,000 vine acres, how much he paid for his first vineyard and what he would be prepared to pay for a vineyard he coveted today. 2018-05-2330 min
Napa Valley Inside OutAndy Beckstoffer, Beckstoffer VineyardsIn part 1 of my interview with Andy, he tells us about his first job in Napa Valley back in 1969, the importance of the Ag Preserve which celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, his time on the Napa County Planning Commission, his role in defining the Winery Definition Ordinance, his views on Measure C, the documentary “Andre – The Voice of Wine” and his days in the vineyards with Andre Tchelistcheff - America's most influential post-Prohibition winemaker and known for his remarkable contributions toward defining the style of California's best wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon.2018-05-1630 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Chuck McMinn, Owner of Vineyard 29 and Founder of the Vine Trail and RAD Napa.We talked about his life in Silicon Valley before buying Vineyard 29 and moving to Napa Valley, his founding of the amazing 47 mile Vine Trail, and the Rail Art District that is developing along it and touched on NapaLearns and his efforts to better prepare kids in all Napa’s schools for the jobs of tomorrow.2018-04-2632 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet the extraordinarily talented Karen Caldwell of Karen Caldwell Design.Karen tells us about her journey to Napa Valley and how she went from designing gowns for the Who’s Who in San Francisco to the red carpet in Hollywood, for Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Helena Bonham Carter, Amanda Seyfried, Kristin Davis of “Sex In The City” and the Producers of Spotlight. Karen shares with us who she has her sights set on for the next Hollywood Award Ceremony.2018-04-2631 min
Napa Valley Inside OutMeet Tor, owner of the cult brand TOR Wines in Napa Valley.We talked about his journey to Napa Valley, how he has managed to own a cult wine brand without owning a vineyard or winery, about his friendship with Julia Child and some of the great legends of the valley.2018-04-2631 min
Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do It: Jere Metcalf Podcast59. Latife Hayson Interview Part 2: The Core Principles of Abundant Success.In Part 2 of Jere's interview with Latife Hayson, top-ranked real estate agent with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, Latife shares the Core Principles of Abundant Success.JereMetcalfPodcast.com Where top real estate agents well how they do it.This podcast is where real estate agents across the country to come together sharing ideas to take your there and our business to the next level.► YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/c/JereMetcalfPodcast2018-02-2633 min
Top Real Estate Agents Tell How They Do It: Jere Metcalf Podcast58: Latife Hayson Interview Part 1: How she applies emotional intelligence, her secret sauce.Latife Hayson, top-ranked real estate agent with Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty shares how she applies emotional intelligence, her secret sauce.JereMetcalfPodcast.com Where top real estate agents well how they do it.This podcast is where real estate agents across the country to come together sharing ideas to take your there and our business to the next level.► YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/c/JereMetcalfPodcast2018-02-1538 min