The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of April 13, 2011: A Woman in a Man’s World

Episode 089 originally broadcast on April 13, 2011

Katie and Esther are broadcasting from Schiller Del Grande Group’s latest success Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar. We have all the wacky business news you should know but don’t, an interview with Susan Bennett, and we’ll tell you how to become a Brand Ambassador. (“Oh no, another CEO gone wild?!”)

Oscar de la Renta and Other CEOs

Susan Bennett - Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar

Think you’d like to open and fabulous and trendy restaurant? Esther interviews Susan Bennett, Managing Partner of the Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group, in their latest eatery. Susan’s says it’s the team approach, detailed planning and diversity within the group that makes great things happen. Oh, and there’s hard work and coincidence! (“We have to be incredibly flexible and able to spin on a dime.”)

Building the Brand

What does it mean to be a Brand Ambassador and how do you become one? Katie talks about landing her gig with Nintendo, what it requires and why YOU would want this job too. (“If you’re doing the right things and you’re doing a good job, people will say good things about you.”)