• Uncorked: Episode 25 – Jeff Brown on Grocery Innovation, Social Impact & the Power of Giving Back
    2025/10/20

    In this episode of Uncorked: Wine, Business & Life, filmed in the Saddlehill Winery Tasting Room, hosts Bill Green and Jerrold Colton sit down with longtime friend and Philadelphia business leader Jeff Brown, the fourth-generation grocer behind Brown’s ShopRite and Di Bruno Bros.

    Jeff opens up about his journey from growing up in Northeast Philly to transforming a small family grocery business into a community-driven powerhouse that serves both underserved neighborhoods and upscale markets. He discusses working directly with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to shape national food-access policy and how that partnership helped launch Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign.

    The conversation dives into Jeff’s Uplift workforce initiative—an inspiring program providing second chances to formerly incarcerated individuals and achieving a remarkable 98% success rate. Jeff also talks about serving on Governor Tom Wolf’s Workforce Development Board, tackling issues like inflation, tariffs, and SNAP cuts, and how policy impacts everyday families.

    From running for Mayor of Philadelphia, to acquiring Di Bruno Bros., to raising four sons alongside his wife and business partner Sandy, Jeff’s story is one of heart, perseverance, and purpose.

    🍷 Wines featured: Saddlehill Vintner’s Reserve, Château Lafite Rothschild, and Dominus (Napa Bordeaux-style).

    🎙️ Hosts: Bill Green & Jerrold Colton

    📍 Location: Saddlehill Winery Tasting Room – Voorhees, NJ

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  • Uncorked: Episode 20 – Larry Korman on Redefining Luxury Living & Building the AKA Brand
    2025/08/11

    In this episode of Uncorked: Wine, Business & Life, Bill Green and Jerrold Colton sit down in the Saddlehill Winery Barrel Room with Larry Korman, President of Korman Communities and Co-CEO of AKA. Larry shares the remarkable story of his family’s century-long legacy in real estate, the evolution of AKA’s luxury extended-stay brand, and how design, service, and attention to detail create unforgettable guest experiences. From balancing heritage with innovation to collaborating with world-class architects, Larry reveals what it takes to stand out in hospitality today.

    #LarryKorman, #AKAHOTELS, #KormanCommunities, #HospitalityLeadership, #FamilyBusiness, #UncorkedPodcast, #WineBusinessLife, #LuxuryLiving, #RealEstate, #HotelIndustry

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    47 分
  • Uncorked: Episode 18 – Tom Meyer Breaks Down Risk, Momentum & Doing What Others Won’t
    2025/07/28

    In Episode 18 of Uncorked: Wine, Business, and Life, hosts Bill Green and Jerrold Colton sit down with entrepreneur and investor Tom Meyer (Meyer Capital Group) to talk about how he built a career through decisive action, real-world risk-taking, and a sharp eye for opportunity.

    Tom opens up about his early years, what it means to trust your gut, and why thinking fast and committing boldly has led to some of the biggest wins in his life. From lessons on momentum and resilience to mindset shifts around money and personal growth, this episode is packed with real, unfiltered insight from someone who's walked the walk.

    🎙️ In this episode:

    Taking fast action vs. overthinking

    Why he believes the middle of the pack is the most dangerous place

    How Tom evaluates risk — and what he avoids

    Thoughts on wealth, parenting, and doing what others won’t

    Filmed at Saddlehill Winery’s Tasting Room in Voorhees, NJ 🍷

    #TomMeyer

    #UncorkedPodcast

    #EntrepreneurMindset

    #RiskTaker

    #WineBusinessLife

    #SouthJerseyBusiness

    #BusinessStrategy

    #SaddlehillWinery

    #JerroldColton

    #BillGreen

    #BusinessPodcast

    #MomentumMatters

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    47 分