John Conti

John Conti is the proprietor of Cantina di Rosina, an Abruzzo winery. His family produced wine in the region for generations before emigrating to the US after WWI; John returned a century later to revive the vineyard, crafting approachable wines that capture Abruzzo's spirit.

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EP 825

Advice Line with Steve Ells of Chipotle

Steve Ells

Streaky Bay Distillers

Steve Ells, founder of Chipotle, joins host John Conti alongside Rebecca Smith of Streaky Bay Distillers and Sri Hollema of Mat Zero for tactical business advice. The conversation covers scaling without sacrificing quality, cutting through category noise, and building operational discipline before growth becomes urgent. Ells shares hard-won lessons from turning a single burrito truck into a global chain while maintaining food safety and brand integrity.

Apr 9, 202642 min

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Cantina di Rosina

Cantina di Rosina is a family-run winery in Abruzzo, Italy that produces authentic Montepulciano and native grape wines. With over 8,000 vines and a heritage dating to the 18th–19th centuries, they sell directly online across the U.S. and Italy.

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