{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/6520c3584dd8c600110134ca?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kush Hospitality founder Matt Kuscher on leadership, slow season, urinal ice","description":"<p>Kush Hospitality founder Matt Kuscher joined Mike Beltrán at El Vecino Cigars &amp; Cocktails in downtown Miami for a smoke and a discussion about his restaurant business, burger toppings, urinal ice, and his work with the Pace Center for Girls.</p><p><br></p><p>02:35: Matt Kuscher on the Washington Commanders</p><p>07:40: Sebastian Strong Foundation (children's cancer research)</p><p>11:52: Abre Camino Collective working with Kush Hospitality on a theater project about Hialeah</p><p>13:57: Miami's summer slow season</p><p>18:00: Summer seasonal slowdown as an opportunity for development</p><p>30:00: Supporting local business. Matt wants to talk about fighting with Nick at a kid's party</p><p>38:12: Restaurant branding. Is Chug's Diner really a diner?</p><p>41:24: Burger Beast burger pop up</p><p>45:14: Workout music and motivation</p><p>50:36: Urinal ice</p><p>52:28: Kush Hospitality's roadmap, future plans</p><p>56:54: All things sandwich</p><p>01:01:28: Cereal</p><p>01:03:25: Hash browns</p><p>01:07:19: American cheese</p><p>01:13:20: Pace Center for Girls</p><p>01:17:12: Parting recommendations</p><p><br></p><p>Mentioned in this episode:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3ZNYQLI\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fans First</a>: Change the Game, Break the Rules &amp; Create an Unforgettable Experience</li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3Q7uSPA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unreasonable Hospitality</a>: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect </li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3RQ8OKA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Every Day is Christmas</a> (album by Sia) on vinyl</li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBwhSz0FYe4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"LA MADERA &amp; EL CASTOR\"</a> - by Rxnde Akozta (YouTube)</li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3LPyZgl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">Watch Nobody on Amazon Prime Video</a>.</li><li><a href=\"https://amzn.to/3rHC7Eh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Jury Duty on Amazon Prime Video.</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@KillTony/featured\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Killy Tony</a> on YouTube.</li><li><a href=\"https://www.matysmiami.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Maty’s</a> by chef Val Chang.</li><li><a href=\"https://www.foodandwine.com/2023-best-new-chefs-nando-chang-valerie-chang-7852510\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Val &amp; Nando Chang in Food &amp; Wine</a> (Best New Chefs 2023)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>This episode was sponsored by </em><a href=\"https://www.drinkperla.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Per'La Specialty Roasters</em></a><em>.</em></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/episodes/www.patreon.com/DADEmag\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Support Pan Con Podcast and the rest of DADEmag.com on Patreon</a> for exclusive content and other perks.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on YouTube (link coming soon).</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Pan Con Podcast:</p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/episodes/www.instagram.com/panconpodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/episodes/www.twitter.com/panconpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/episodes/www.facebook.com/panconpodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Mike Beltran:</p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/episodes/www.instagram.com/piginc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/shows/62e6ae381b5edc0014714f9c/episodes/www.twitter.com/piginc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></p>","author_name":"DADEMAG.com"}