Sweat, Smoke, & Success: Keith Lombardo's Catering Empire

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Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life

Jim Serpico

107 episodes

8 months ago

By day, Jim is a successful TV and Film producer. He recently executive-produced FX's Hysterical, now streaming on Hulu. By night, Jim runs Side Hustle Bread, Long Island's biggest residential bread delivery company, with the help of his wife and their 3 kids.
Bread For The People was born out of the marriage of Jim's two greatest passions; bread and content creation. Episodes cover everything from film and television, to the food industry, to business growth and development.

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Sweat, Smoke, & Success: Keith Lombardo's Catering Empire

Jim Serpico: Bread For The People - Sourdough, Pizza & Life

36 minutes

1 year ago

Sweat, Smoke, & Success: Keith Lombardo's Catering Empire

In this episode of 'Bread for the People,' host Jim Serpico talks with Keith Lombardo, chef and owner of The Barbecue King and 1 3 Catering & Events. Jim shares his personal journey transitioning from farmers’ markets to food trucks and catering. Keith discusses the early realization of the viability of catering, overcoming challenges in pricing and operations, and the importance of community and customer relationships. The conversation delves into managing staff, maintaining quality and consistency, and navigating the financial uncertainties of the catering business. Both share anecdotes from their experiences and the strategies they use to ensure customer satisfaction.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story
02:23 Introducing Keith Lombardo
03:06 Catering Business Insights
04:23 Challenges and Strategies in Catering
18:43 Community and Business Growth
21:04 Honoring a Friend and Business Expansion
26:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life
29:08 Future Plans and Collaboration
35:03 Conclusion and Contact Information

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