What does it take to turn an idea into a restaurant brand people truly connect with?
In this episode of The Next Door Entrepreneur, Chris Hardiman sits down with Chris Gannon, founder and CEO of Bolay, to talk about the journey behind the brand, his entrepreneurial roots, and the vision that helped bring Bolay to life.
Chris grew up with a front-row seat to entrepreneurship through his father’s experience in the restaurant industry, giving him an early look at what it takes to create, lead, take risks, and build something people love. Those experiences would eventually influence Chris as he set out to create something of his own and Bolay was born. 🥗
Chris also shares his approach to leadership and why a great company is about so much more than the person at the top. It takes a strong team, a clear vision, and a plan that gives people something to believe in and work toward together.
From restaurant roots to building his own brand, this episode is a conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, culture, and turning a vision into reality.

Katie Bean turned her passion for travel into a business but getting there took creativity, persistence, and a willingness to figure things out along the way.

In this episode of The Next Door Entrepreneur, Chris Hardiman sits down with Katie Bean of Katie Bean Travels to hear the story behind her entrepreneurial journey. Katie takes us back to the beginning: how the idea started, what it was like opening her first storefront, and how she found ways to market and grow her business before social media made reaching customers as easy as it is today.

She shares the grassroots marketing strategies she used, the importance of building relationships within the community, and the lessons she learned while turning an idea into something real.

It’s a conversation about starting small, getting creative with what you have, and having the courage to keep building your vision.