Opening Soon Presents: "The Build" cover art

Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"

Opening Soon Presents: "The Build"

By: Heritage Radio Network
Listen for free

About this listen

 Follow the journey of opening a restaurant through conversations with some of the world’s greatest chefs, restaurateurs and the vendors that help take their business from an idea to opening soon. Opening Soon is hosted by the founders of Tilit NYC, Jenny Goodman and Alex McCrery, who bring their unique perspective as hospitality industry insiders and many questions as the former proprietors of a now shuttered restaurant.© © 2019 Heritage Radio Network Art Economics
Episodes
  • The Build, Episode 9 — Opening Day

    The Build, Episode 9 — Opening Day
    Dec 9 2025

    After months of planning, it all comes down to opening day — nerves, joy, and community collide.

    In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda takes us behind the scenes of the final countdown. From a friends-and-family soft opening to the first customer reactions, this is the payoff of launching a restaurant in New York City.

    Explore Season 2 of The Build Presented by Square

    • Listen to the full season here and get access to an exclusive TILIT and Square promo offer.
    • Learn more about this episode here

    Connect with Square:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/square
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinsquare/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/square
    • Contact Sales: https://squareup.com/us/en/l/sales/contact


    Connect with TILIT:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilitnyc/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TilitNYC
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tilitnyc/

    The Build is a podcast series presented by Square and TILIT in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, sharing the grit, vision, and growth behind restaurant entrepreneurship.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
  • The Build, Episode 8 —The Flow is the Flavor

    The Build, Episode 8 —The Flow is the Flavor
    Dec 2 2025

    Great service is as memorable as the food itself — and the buzz starts before the doors open.

    In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda defines her restaurant’s steps of service and launches her pre-opening marketing strategy. From rituals to Instagram captions, it’s all about creating connections before day one.

    Explore Season 2 of The Build Presented by Square

    • Listen to the full season here and get access to an exclusive TILIT and Square promo offer.
    • Learn more about this episode here

    Connect with Square:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/square
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinsquare/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/square
    • Contact Sales: https://squareup.com/us/en/l/sales/contact


    Connect with TILIT:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilitnyc/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TilitNYC
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tilitnyc/


    The Build is a podcast series presented by Square and TILIT in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, sharing the grit, vision, and growth behind restaurant entrepreneurship.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    Show More Show Less
    49 mins
  • The Build, Episode 7 — People, Payroll & the Plan

    The Build, Episode 7 — People, Payroll & the Plan
    Nov 25 2025

    Restaurants run on people. Hiring, training, and planning payroll can make or break a business.

    In this episode of The Build, Rasheeda shares how she’s building her team with intention. From creating a culture of equity to managing wages and building sustainable financial models, it’s a candid look at people-first growth in the restaurant world.

    Explore Season 2 of The Build Presented by Square

    • Listen to the full season here and get access to an exclusive TILIT and Square promo offer.
    • Learn more about this episode here

    Connect with Square:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/square
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinsquare/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/square
    • Contact Sales: https://squareup.com/us/en/l/sales/contact


    Connect with TILIT:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tilitnyc/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TilitNYC
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tilitnyc/


    The Build is a podcast series presented by Square and TILIT in partnership with Heritage Radio Network, sharing the grit, vision, and growth behind restaurant entrepreneurship.

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.