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Building Community and Connection in Business with Jonathan Weathington

Building Community and Connection in Business with Jonathan Weathington

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79% of consumers say they want brands to create real connections, not just transactions (Edelman Trust Barometer, 2024).


Community isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a growth strategy.


In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we’re joined by Jonathan Weathington, CEO of Shuckin Shack Oyster Bar. Since 2014, Jonathan has led the company from a single coastal location to a nationally recognized brand featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Good Morning America.


Known for his no-nonsense approach, Jonathan has made Shuckin Shack a model for how hospitality and community can scale side by side.


🎙️ Hosted by Tullio Siragusa and Mike Liwski

🎧 Produced by Tullio Siragusa


🧭 In this episode, we explore:

• Why community must be more than marketing to create real business growth

• How systems and culture can scale connection across multiple locations

• The deeper purpose driving Shuckin Shack’s expansion

• Why empathy and compassion are as essential to leadership as strategy


🎧 Whether you’re in hospitality, franchising, or any industry built on trust, this episode will show you how community can be your strongest competitive edge.

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