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Movers and Shakers with April Wachtel


Jun 11, 2019

I'm so excited to present my interview today with Ryan Magarian. Ryan is president of Ryan Magarian Concepts and Hospitality, he is co-founder of Oven and Shaker, and co-founder of Aviation American Gin, which was recently purchased by the actor Ryan Reynolds. For over two decades Ryan's unique chef like approach to mixed drinks, along with the development of several innovative professional bar cultures locally, nationally, and internationally, has gained him recognition as one of america's top craft bartenders. In the podcast today, we discuss the evolution of his career in food and beverage, mentorship/relationship building in hospitality, and advice for entrepreneurs starting out. Without further adieu, I'm so excited to share my conversation with Ryan.

In this episode we discuss:

  1. Ryan's start in the industry and how he helped found Aviation American Gin
  2. Mentorship / Relationship building in hospitality
  3. How to know if you've found the right business partner
  4. How to build a small brand
  5. Dealing with the isolation that can come with being an entrepreneur
  6. Current projects and how he chooses those projects

...And much more!

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