In this episode, host Mark McNees welcomes Brad Buckenheimer, Founder and CEO of Canopy Road Cafe, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Born out of a shared college experience at Florida State University, Canopy Road Cafe thrives in multiple locations. Brad shares his experiences growing from a single location to franchising and how he managed bumps along the way. This engaging conversation covers topics from initial funding to overcoming operational hurdles and offers insight into the trials and triumphs of entrepreneurship.
00:05 Introduction and Guest Arrival
00:48 The Journey to Canopy Road Cafe
02:03 The Birth of Canopy Road Cafe
02:33 The Evolution of Canopy Road Cafe
04:39 The Story Behind the Name
05:00 The Challenges of Naming a Business
05:16 The Importance of Intellectual Property
10:24 The Journey from One to Multiple Stores
16:21 The Challenges of Scaling a Business
18:00 The Importance of Systems in Business
19:35 The Role of Commercial Real Estate in Business Expansion
19:49 Passion for Commercial Real Estate
19:57 The Journey to the Third Location
20:53 Building a Business from the Ground Up
21:13 Expanding to a Fourth Location
21:32 The Importance of Hiring the Right People
21:51 Mentoring and Giving Back
22:10 Venturing into Franchising
23:03 Expansion to Jacksonville
23:37 The Evolution of Store Locations
24:34 The Impact of Location on Business Success
30:10 Expansion to Tampa and the Beach Markets
33:46 Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Failures
36:03 Advice to Younger Self
37:07 Conclusion and Thanks
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