# Startup to Storefront STARTUP TO STOREFRONT brings the stories of stand-out companies and individuals building the future with innovative and forward-thinking ideas. Focusing on leaders and innovators who work harder AND smarter, hosts Diego Torres-Palma and Nick Conrad give the inside track into what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Diego brings his expertise to each show as an angel investor and founder of a fashion/tech company, a data analytics company, and a real estate development company. Interviewing… Page: Feed: --- ## [Above Board - Nicole & Brent Slone](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-09-02_ Today on Startup to Storefront, we're diving into the story of Nicole and Brent Slone, the San Diego couple behind Above Board Liqueurs, the award-winning brand that is reinventing what cocktails can be. What started in Nicole's kitchen has now become a movement: sugar-free and low-sugar liqueurs that deliver all the flavor without the guilt. Together, Nicole and Brent are challenging a stagnant… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/above_board_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Mason Dixie Foods - Ayeshah Abuelhiga](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-08-26_ On today's episode of Startup to Storefront we're sitting down with Ayeshah Abuelhiga , the founder of Mason Dixie, the brand making comfort food clean and convenient. In 2014, she set out to prove that biscuits, breakfast sandwiches, and waffles could be crave-worthy without cheap ingredients or scary chemicals. As a first-generation American, Ayeshah grew up watching her immigrant parents serve… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/mason_dixie_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Darren & Phillip - Brian Nolan](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-08-19_ Today on Startup to Storefront, we're sitting down with Brian Nolan, a lifelong entrepreneur and the co-owner of Darren & Phillip , a purpose-driven pet brand known for its premium matching apparel for dogs and their humans. Before launching Darren & Phillip in the U.S., Brian co-founded and led multiple successful ventures, including BookOutdoors, acquired by Hipcamp, and Sellbrite, acquired by… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/dp_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Project ReWear - Kimberly Lau and Linda Young](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-08-13_ Today's guests are Kimberly Lau and Linda Young, co-founders of Project ReWear, a sustainable kids' clothing brand proving that profitability and purpose can go hand in hand. Kim spent 24 years in wealth management. Linda built her career in fashion retail and thrifting. Coming from different industries, they joined forces to fix what fast fashion broke. Together, they saw bins overflowing with… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/rewear_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Map Labs - Evan Oder](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-08-05_ Today on Startup to Storefront , we are diving into one of the most overlooked growth channels for restaurants and local businesses: Google Maps . Most business owners do not realize how much their Google Business Profile impacts foot traffic, reservations, and real-world sales. While many focus on social media and ads, the smartest brands are dominating Google Maps and seeing real results.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/map_labs_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Brami - Aaron Gatti](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-07-29_ Today's guest is Aaron Gatti, founder of Brami, the fastest growing pasta brand in the U.S. Aaron's story begins on a small farm in southern Italy, where he spent childhood summers with his grandparents. Not by choice, but because his parents couldn't afford childcare back in the States. It was there he discovered the lupini bean, a Mediterranean superfood once used to fuel Roman warriors and the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/brami_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Iggy Rodriguez - Life After The Bachelorette](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-07-22_ On this week's episode of Startup to Storefront, we sit down with Iggy Rodriguez, whose career spans the intersection of sports, entertainment, and business. From leading partnerships at the LA Dodgers and Therabody to helping scale VIP platforms like Velocity Black and Kapow, Iggy has spent years negotiating deals with teams, leagues, and luxury brands. Now, as Senior Director at OneTeam… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/growth_advisors_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Daniel Bennet - DX Creative](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-07-15_ We're sitting down with Daniel Bennett, a Los Angeles based digital creator and Head of Creative at his own media agency. Daniel has led social strategy for some of the biggest names in entertainment and gaming, including Grammy-winning artists like Diplo and Dillon Francis, as well as global brands like Call of Duty. But what really sets Daniel apart is his ability to blend storytelling and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/db_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Jake Ireland - Off Hours](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-07-08_ From the Track to the Tumbler: How Off Hours Is Redefining Bourbon for the Modern Drinker This week on Startup to Storefront, we're diving into the story behind Off Hours Bourbon, the brand that's rewriting the bourbon playbook. No smoky rooms, no old school gatekeeping, just a fresh take on a timeless spirit. Founded by Jake Ireland, Off Hours blends California cool with Midwest roots, creating a… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/off_hours_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qp0VOrR0R1Gv) _2025-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Pizza Girl - Caroline D'Amore](https://www.youtube.com/c/StartuptoStorefront) _2025-07-01_ This Week on Startup to Storefront: Caroline D'Amore aka Pizza Girl from growing up in her family's iconic pizza restaurants to launching her own organic sauce line, Caroline D'Amore has always been surrounded by dough and hustle. In this episode, Caroline shares how she turned the nickname Pizza Girl into a nationally recognized brand. From selling out her countertop pizza ovens in just two weeks… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/startuptostorefront/pizza_girl_audio_v1.mp3?dest-id=1479303)