Hustle & Grind Podcast

11/29/2025

Charlie Smith, owner of Toboggan Brewing Co. Joe Kool's Fellini Koolini's The Runt Club talks about some of his early experiences learning about the business and really becoming a sponge to learn on the ground level from others more experienced.

What a great conversation with amazing insights and reflections on how him and his brother are pushing these iconic London businesses forward!

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11/29/2025

Our conversation with Charlie Smith was filled with origin stories and so many interesting perspectives from a family business, he had us on the edge of our seats👍!

Charlie and his brother are the next gen owners of some of London's most iconic destinations such as Toboggan Brewing Co. Joe Kool's Fellini Koolini's The Runt Club taking on the task of pushing these businesses forward from their Dad, London legend Mike Smith!

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11/28/2025

After being in the industry for so long, Kevin Kingma knows how to properly price homes, but there are challenges he runs into with personal pride people have of their property. Kevin's solution to this? Honesty!

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Kevin Kingma Real Estate

11/28/2025

Levi Kap of K&K Platinum Key🔑 Realty was born to be an entrepreneur! And he focused that entrepreneurial energy into Real Estate👍! learn some of his story as he explains how he got started!
Kevin Kingma Real Estate Platinum Key Realty Inc. Brokerage

11/28/2025

Would you rather your realtor have 40,000 tire kicking social media followers OR motivated and qualified buyers!

Performance for their clients is priority for the Team of Kevin Kingma and Levi Kap (K&K Platinum Key🔑 Realty)👍!

We wanted some "Real Talk" when it comes to the business of Real Estate so we had Kevin and Levi on for a little chat!! Check It out!
Kevin Kingma Real Estate

11/26/2025

Today, we’re sitting down with someone who didn’t just take on the challenge of running a family business—he's continuing a legacy. Charlie Smith!!👍

If you’ve ever grabbed a pint at Joe Kool's , crushed a pizza at Fellini Koolini's The Runt Club , or sampled craft beer with local pride at Toboggan Brewing Co. , you already know the Smith family’s fingerprint is all over the heartbeat of this city 🥃🍺🍕.

Now the torch has been passed 🔥. The next chapter belongs to Charlie Smith and his brother—second-generation owners, sons of founder Mike Smith, the guy responsible for creating some of London’s most iconic restaurants and pubs.

But here’s the real story we’re digging into today: What does it actually take to step into the shoes of a legend?

We’re talking legacy. We’re talking pressure. We’re talking the future of food, culture, and nightlife in this city.

This is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Today, we’re sitting down with someone who didn’t just inherit a family business—he inherited a London legacy. Charlie Smith!!If you’ve ever grabbed a pint a...

11/25/2025

Reinvent yourself - 1000 times if you have to, but explore your passions to potential business opportunities!
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11/25/2025

Fail Fast in business, learn from your mistakes and keep moving forward with what you learn!👍
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11/25/2025

Great advice for any new business owner - don't over strategize, don't over plan - just get to it, and starting doing!
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11/25/2025

Surrounding yourself with people you trust and people who believe in you as a business owner is key to any venture!🔑

11/25/2025

Palasad South London and Palasad Socialbowl provide such unique and memorable experiences at every touch point! Marty Novak talks about how they really focus and pay attention to the details to provide amazing experiences for their customers!

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11/25/2025

Trying new things, going out of your comfort zone in your business. Don't be so definitive in the ways you do things with your business, or you may miss out on opportunities!🫡