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Episode 500: Ahmad Tarin of The Burger Shop - Union City, CA. From Afghan Family Potlucks to the Home of the Original Halal Smashburger. [FOOD] Stardom. FAITH + TRUST Is The THRUST FORWARD. OBEDIENCE.

Episode 500: Ahmad Tarin of The Burger Shop - Union City, CA. From Afghan Family Potlucks to the Home of the Original Halal Smashburger. [FOOD] Stardom. FAITH + TRUST Is The THRUST FORWARD. OBEDIENCE.

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 In this deeply inspiring episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show, host Justin Bizzarro sits down with Ahmad Tarin, the passionate founder of The Burger Shop, for a remarkable story about how faith, family, and a perfect smash burger can forge a path through life's biggest storms. From his family's roots in Afghanistan to the heart of Union City, California, this is a must-listen tale of resilience and the power of community. Ahmad's journey begins not in a professional kitchen, but in the heart of his Afghan family, where massive gatherings and a deep-seated culture of hospitality ignited his love for cooking. But the spark for his business was lit in a crucible moment: just as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, and only a month before his first child was born, Ahmad was laid off from his high-profile recruiting job in the tech industry. Faced with profound uncertainty, he and his wife took a leap of faith, starting with nothing more than a tiny Blackstone grill in a desolate parking lot. What happened next is nothing short of miraculous. Ahmad recounts the story of a pop-up he held in a torrential rainstorm, the day after his daughter was born. Despite the weather, a massive line formed, with loyal customers traveling from all over the Bay Area. It was undeniable proof that he had created something truly special. This moment became the catalyst for going all-in, investing in a food trailer, and eventually building a buzzing, beloved business. This episode is a masterclass in building a brand with soul. Ahmad shares how the core tenets of his culture—generosity and hospitality—are the secret sauce to his success. It's about more than just profit; it's about giving a free drink to a thirsty kid, covering the last couple of dollars for a customer who's short, and treating every person not as a transaction, but as a respected member of the community. He delves into his meticulous process of perfecting his product by humbly listening to every piece of customer feedback, turning criticism into a stronger, more beloved burger. Join Justin and Ahmad for a heartfelt conversation about taking risks, the spiritual importance of breaking bread, and how the hardest moments in life can often be the miracles that propel us toward our true purpose. This is an unforgettable story about the grit, grace, and community spirit that fuels a truly great food entrepreneur. IG: @_theburgershop_ Address: The Burger Shop Entrepreneur interested in being on the show: https://calendly.com/justin-bizzarro/podcast Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro and LinkedIn: FOLLOW ME ) Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe. Our [ELITE] Food, Farming, Hospitality, Nutrition, and Beverage Entrepreneurs Community: Under [NEW] Construction Blog Anyone?: GorillaBrave Blog Fellowship and Food: GorillaBrave Events and Summits On Instagram: GorillaBrave on Instagram GorillaBrave Group on Whoop: COMM-473D96 Free Podcast. No Advertisements. The stories of Food, Beverage, Farming, Hospitality, and Nutrition Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business. What does the future have in store for the food, beverage, and nutrition entrepreneur? JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: justin.bizzarro@gmail.com Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs ( #foodentrepreneurs ) All music is scored by host or royalty free.
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