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Shop Talk

Shop Talk

By: Rowan Freeman
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Shop Talk is a podcast series that shines a light on local businesses in my hometown of Millburn, New Jersey. Through the podcast, I will show how local businesses succeed by taking risks, being flexible, overcoming adversity, making smart moves, and going out of their comfort zone to find solutions to challenges to innovate and grow.

Rowan Freeman 2026
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Millburn Deli: Andrew Morgan
    May 8 2026

    In the final episode of this series, I interview Andrew Morgan, an owner of Millburn Deli, an iconic New Jersey institution known for its legendary sandwiches. As a family business that has been around since 1947, Millburn Deli has grown through hard work, pride, and a strong commitment to quality. Andrew shares how he helped expand the business while staying true to what makes it special, from great food to a great staff. We discuss what sets Millburn Deli apart and how success comes from showing up, putting in effort, and caring about every part of the business.

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    29 mins
  • Springbone: Sam Eckstein
    May 8 2026

    In this episode, I interview Sam Eckstein, owner of Springbone, a fast casual restaurant chain that continues to grow while staying focused on simple, high-quality, and nutritious ingredients. Sam shares how Springbone uses a centralized kitchen in Brooklyn to keep its food fresh, consistent, and reliable across locations. We discuss the expansion of Springbone, the importance of maintaining quality while growing, and what it takes to build a health-focused business that customers trust.

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    40 mins
  • The Standard: Ryan Harris
    May 8 2026

    In this episode, I interview Ryan Harris, an owner of The Standard, a neighborhood restaurant known for quality food, a good vibe, and a lively bar. Ryan shares the importance of working hard and learning the business from the ground up, whether that means washing dishes, bussing tables, or helping wherever needed. We discuss how The Standard focuses on happy customers, good staff, consistent food and service, and honoring the history of its location while creating a welcoming spot for the community.

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    21 mins
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