Ryan Robbins | Starting a Hot Dog Shop! | Fireside America Episode 75 | David LaTempa @FiresideAmerica732 | Uploaded August 2023 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
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!
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🔥 EPISODE 74 WITH RON WESLEY NUSSBAUM: youtu.be/RidiraXq2Nw
0:00 A personal story of loss and the dream of a hot dog truck.
1:37 The journey from police academy to working at a diner.
6:03 Overcoming challenges and legal battles.
9:34 Working at the family's Greek diner.
12:15 The inception of Sonny's Hot Dogs and the sale of the hot dog trailer.
16:00 The search for a restaurant location and opening in Belmar.
23:54 The Unexpected Phone Call
24:00 Assessing the Space
24:05 A Leap of Faith
24:11 The Transformation Begins
25:14 Building from Scratch
26:34 Pursuing the Dream
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!
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📲 RYAN'S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ryandrobbins
📲 SONNY’S INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/sonnysgrille_belmar
🖥 SONNY’S WEBSITE: sonnysgrillenj.com
⬇️ GET IN MY CIRCLE ⬇️
🎥 APPLY TO BE A GUEST!: ryandrobbins.com/fireside-chats
💰 JOIN THE PIT (ONLY $147/MONTH!): go.ryandrobbins.com/join
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🔥 EPISODE 74 WITH RON WESLEY NUSSBAUM: youtu.be/RidiraXq2Nw
0:00 A personal story of loss and the dream of a hot dog truck.
1:37 The journey from police academy to working at a diner.
6:03 Overcoming challenges and legal battles.
9:34 Working at the family's Greek diner.
12:15 The inception of Sonny's Hot Dogs and the sale of the hot dog trailer.
16:00 The search for a restaurant location and opening in Belmar.
23:54 The Unexpected Phone Call
24:00 Assessing the Space
24:05 A Leap of Faith
24:11 The Transformation Begins
25:14 Building from Scratch
26:34 Pursuing the Dream
