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Baked-In with Josh Allen

Baked-In with Josh Allen

By: Gaslight Studio STL c/o Josh Allen
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 Josh sits down with industry innovators to uncover the unique ideas and values that are baked in to their businesses and have led to extraordinary success. These conversations can be a catalyst for other leaders to discover, develop and deliver powerful results!Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Episode 95: Craig Kaminer | Sophisticated Living St. Louis

    Episode 95: Craig Kaminer | Sophisticated Living St. Louis
    Aug 15 2025
    On this week's episode presented by Busey Bank, I sit down with Craig Kaminer, a New York native turned St. Louis tastemaker, whose career spans decades in high-profile public relations and luxury branding. From Microsoft and Tiffany to the Italian Government Tourist Office, Craig’s resume reads like a masterclass in influence. But what’s truly remarkable is his pivot—from publicist to publisher—leading Sophisticated Living St. Louis, a luxury lifestyle magazine that’s not only survived the digital revolution, but thrived in it. In a time when print is often considered obsolete, Craig has built an omnichannel media powerhouse that reaches tens of thousands of affluent readers through elegant storytelling, high-impact visuals, and a hyper-local lens. We’ll explore how he launched the magazine, the evolution of luxury media, and why Sophisticated Living continues to be the go-to resource for brands that want to connect with the city’s most influential voices.
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    54 mins
  • Episode 94: Jennifer Williams | STL Closet Co.

    Episode 94: Jennifer Williams | STL Closet Co.
    Jul 24 2025
    On this episode presented by Busey Bank, I sit down with a powerhouse of passion, perseverance, and perfectly organized closets — Jennifer Williams, founder of Saint Louis Closet Co. At just 25, Jennifer left grad school, maxed out her credit cards, and took a leap of faith to start her own business — and what a leap it was! Fast forward to today, she’s built one of the largest custom closet companies in the U.S., all while staying deeply rooted in her St. Louis community. In this episode, we’re talking about the grit it takes to grow from nothing and the values that shape a thriving company culture. We’ll also explore how she leads with heart, gives back with purpose, and keeps moving forward — even when the world throws curveballs. Let’s roll… #closets #organization #innovation #leadership
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    48 mins
  • Episode 93: Adam Tilford | Session Taco (Formerly Mission Taco)

    Episode 93: Adam Tilford | Session Taco (Formerly Mission Taco)
    Jul 17 2025
    On this episode presented by Busey Bank, I'm joined by Adam Tilford, co-founder of Session Taco and the business mind behind concepts like Milagro Modern Mexican and the brand-new Lapez Mod Mex, started out studying physical therapy before realizing… he hated touching people. After a quick detour in real estate, he joined forces with his brother and chef, Jason, and took a $20,000 leap into the restaurant world. That leap turned into a mini-empire—with seven restaurants, a solid wholesale tortilla chip business, and a cult following across St. Louis and Kansas City. In this episode, Adam pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to build—and rebrand—a restaurant group, how a lawsuit forced a bold pivot, what he loves about hospitality, and the key metrics he actually cares about as a business leader. We’ll talk growth, leadership, chip sales, and fire rebuilds. Let’s roll… #tacos #stlouis #disaster #covid #insurance #brothers
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    49 mins
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