Episode 401: Dan Rossi of The New York Hot Dog King - New York, NY. From Rags to Riches to Less Than Rags. The NYC [FOOD] Street Vendor Market. The Future of Push Carts in NYC. Create Veteran Jobs.

Welcome to an inspiring episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show, where host Justin Bizzarro takes us on a fascinating journey through the life of Dan Rossi, known as "The New York Hot Dog King". Dan's story is one of resilience, starting from humble beginnings in the Bronx, serving in the Vietnam War, and rising to become the largest vending company owner in New York City, employing fellow Vietnam veterans.

However, Dan's journey was not without challenges. Hear about his battle with powerful figures, including Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani, and the injustices that led to losing his business and home. His fall from wealth forced him and his wife to live out of a van. Yet, Dan's unwavering spirit shone through as he fought to protect the rights of veteran vendors, eventually reclaiming a spot in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art where he now sells hot dogs.

In this compelling narrative, Dan shares insights into the vending industry, the importance of doing what's right, and the power of community support. This episode is a testament to the strength of character, the fight for justice, and the profound impact of standing up for those in need. Don't miss this gripping tale of survival, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

 

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Book Link: The New York Hot Dog King: From Rags to Riches to Less Than Rags

 

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Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)

 

Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.

 

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