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The Dirt Dog Pod

The Dirt Dog Pod is your go-to podcast for all things retail real estate, featuring candid conversations with industry experts, investors, brokers, developers, and retailers. Each episode dives into the gritty details of navigating the complex world of retail spaces. Whether you're a newcomer to commercial real estate or a seasoned pro, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge you need to thrive in the competitive world of retail real estate. Get ready for unfiltered conversations, expert tips, and plenty of "dirt" on what it really takes to succeed in the industry!

New here? Start with the intro episode on Spotify

Craig Avera, Founder & CEO of Cali Coffee

Cali Coffee

Craig Avera, Founder & CEO, Cali Coffee

Seth Larsen, Chief Development Officer at Cheba Hut

Cheba Hut

Seth Larsen, Chief Development Officer, Cheba Hut

David Slavny, Chief Development Officer at The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience

David Slavny, Chief Development Officer, The Learning Experience (TLE)

Shawn Nelson, Founder & CEO of Lovesac

Lovesac

Shawn Nelson, Founder & CEO, Lovesac

Garrett Snyder & Robert Campos of Mountain Mike's Pizza

Mountain Mike's Pizza

Garrett Snyder, VP of Restaurant Development, and Robert Campos, VP of Franchise Development, Mountain Mike's Pizza

Dave Anderson, Founder of Famous Dave's

Famous Dave's

Dave Anderson, Founder, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

Dok Kwon, President and COO of Cupbop

Cupbop

Dok Kwon, President and COO, Cupbop

Bob O'Connell, Retired Associate Director of Real Estate at McDonald's

McDonald's

Bob O'Connell, Retired Associate Director of Real Estate, McDonald's

Shelly Holt, President of First Community Bank Utah

First Community Bank

Shelly Holt, President, First Community Bank Utah (a division of Glacier Bank)

David Roberts, COO of Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings

Hangry Joe's

David Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings

Jeremy Carlson, CEO & Founder of Crispy Cones

Crispy Cones

Jeremy Carlson, CEO & Founder, Crispy Cones

Matt Smith, Founder & CEO of Snooze Mattress & Wellness

Snooze Mattress & Wellness

Matt Smith, Founder & CEO, Snooze Mattress & Wellness

Nate Minnis, VP of Real Estate at Smalls Sliders

Smalls Sliders

Nate Minnis, VP of Real Estate, Smalls Sliders

Andrew Smith, Managing Director and Co-Founder of the Savory Fund

Savory Fund

Andrew Smith, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Savory Fund

Don Ikeler, Director of Development and Construction, West Region, Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

Don Ikeler, Director of Development and Construction (West Region), Chick-fil-A

Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers

Layne's Chicken Fingers

Garrett Reed, CEO, Layne's Chicken Fingers

Darren Spicer, Co-Founder & CEO of Clutch Coffee Bar

Clutch Coffee Bar

Darren Spicer, Co-Founder & CEO, Clutch Coffee Bar

Dave Reiseman, Chief Growth Officer at EOS Fitness

EOS Fitness

Dave Reiseman, Chief Growth Officer, EOS Fitness

Dannon Shiff, Senior VP of Real Estate at Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

Dannon Shiff, Senior VP of Real Estate, Dave's Hot Chicken

Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer at Marco's Pizza

Marco's Pizza

Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer, Marco's Pizza

Russ Smith, Retired Real Estate Leader at Wendy's

Wendy's

Russ Smith, retired after 26 years in real estate at Wendy's

Rob Ertmann, CEO of Mo' Bettahs

Mo' Bettahs

Rob Ertmann, CEO, Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food

Dan Reese, President of Milkshake Factory

Milkshake Factory

Dan Reese, President, Milkshake Factory

Brian Cannard, Retired Real Estate Manager at REI and Home Depot

REI and Home Depot

Brian Cannard, retired real estate manager, REI (25 years) and Home Depot (12 years)

Jim Reynolds, Senior Real Estate Manager at Great Clips

Great Clips

Jim Reynolds, Senior Real Estate Manager, Great Clips

The Word Cult Is in Culture: Daniel Batty, Chief Development Officer at Swig

Swig

Daniel Batty, Chief Development Officer, Swig

Party in the Parking Lot: Aaron Harris, Senior VP of Development at Dutch Bros Coffee

Dutch Bros

Aaron Harris, Senior VP of Development, Dutch Bros Coffee

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