In episode #002 of the Superstar Diaries podcast, hosts Brad and Shawn welcome their first guest, Jake Salazar—a Denver legend and entrepreneur. Jake discusses his journey from playing baseball at the University of Northern Colorado to launching successful businesses, including a Benihana's franchise and the Devonshire Company in real estate. The conversation dives into the vibrant Denver nightclub scene, iconic moments at venues like Vinyl and Beta, and Jake's ventures into the marijuana business in Las Vegas. Highlights include reminiscing about memorable concerts, an exclusive Christmas party, and even professional tennis and bowling insights. Also, hear about exciting upcoming events like the R&B brunch at BAÖ Brewhouse and sneak peeks into future podcast guests and topics.
00:00 Welcome to Superstar Diaries Podcast
00:18 Meet Jake: Denver's Own Superstar01:25 The Benihana Franchise Journey
03:07 Club Days and DJ Nights07:48 The Collapse of Vinyl
10:57 The Devonshire Real Estate Story18:24 Beta Nightclub: The Early Days
22:03 Memorable Moments at Beta
27:05 A Trip Down Memory Lane
27:25 Vegas Ventures and Marijuana Business
28:54 XS Nightclub and Colorado Pride
32:25 Tiesto at Red Rocks: A Night to Remember
38:25 The Ultimate Christmas Party4
8:27 Sneaker Talk and Upcoming Events