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The Bookum Nook Show
🎙️ Welcome to The Bookum Nook Show:
Join us for a podcast adventure that's not one, not two, but three shows in one!
1 - Creators Talk Podcast
Dive into the world of bookish content creators – those amazing individuals who craft content that makes you want to grab a book and dive in. It's like having a chat with the cool folks behind the scenes, without saying the "influencer" word. We're talking to them about how they create content that sparks your reading enthusiasm and their step-by-step content process. Imagine chatting with your favorite YouTuber or BookTuber, but on the audio waves!
2 - Founders Talk Podcast
Ready for a laid-back chat with the brains behind businesses and the books they love? We're hanging out with founders, business pros, and maybe an investor or two. Discover how their favorite books are like secret ingredients in their recipe for success. It's not your average business talk; picture a chill book club meeting with a sprinkle of business wisdom. Founders talking to founders – making business a little bookish!
3 - Author Talks Podcast
Jump into the world of writing and books with us. We're having conversations with authors about their latest creations and the magic behind their writing process. It's like sitting down for a cozy chat with your favorite authors – curious, fun, and full of excitement. Readers talking to writers – because every reader has a bit of a writer's spark too!
Get ready for a podcast that's like a fun book club gathering. The Bookum Nook Show is where stories come alive, and everyone's invited!
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The Bookum Nook Show
Drew Nieporent on Opening Nobu, Working with Robert De Niro and Lessons from 40 Years in Restaurants
Legendary restaurateur Drew Nieporent sits down to discuss his incredible 40+ year career in the restaurant industry, from opening the iconic Nobu with Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa to building Tribeca Grill, Montrachet, and over 40 other restaurants. Drew shares lessons on leadership, navigating celebrity partnerships, surviving 9/11 and COVID, and what it really takes to succeed in the restaurant business.
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TIMESTAMPS:
1:12 - Muhammad Ali
3:03 - On Being Difficult
4:28 - On Being A Leader
5:56 - The Dynamic of the front and back of a restaurant
9:08 - Growing up in Restaurants
11:20 - Working on Cruise Ship Restaurants
15:04 - The Job of a Restaurateur
18:20 - Opening First Restaurant: Montrachet
19:47 - Getting 3 Stars
22:25 - Restaurant Reviews in 2025
27:22 - The Art of Naming Restaurants
31:21 - Opening Nobu
33:23 - Doing Business with Robert De Niro
34:01 - Nelson Mandela & Celebrities at Tribeca Grill
35:12 - When to say No to starting a Restaurant
38:15 - Opening Restaurants Abroad
39:53 - Nobu Opening in London
41:48 - Selecting Wines for your Restaurants
42:21 - Opening Crush Wine Store
45:40 - Navigating 9/11 and COVID
48:21 - Selling Burgers at Madison Square Garden
49:33 - Writing the book
51:02 - Rapid-Fire Food Questions
57:27 - What Should be in a Restaurateur's toolkit?
📖 Get Drew's new book "I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches"
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/drew-nieporent/im-not-trying-to-be-difficult/9781668651896/?lens=grand-central-publishing
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