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Harry Schwartz – ACE Hardware in Hillcrest & Downtown San Diego Store Owner – @AceHardware @AceHillcrestHardware – San Diego, California
*Podcast recorded above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California.
Summary
ACE Hardware has over 5,000 locations across the globe, all independently owned and operated by local business owners.
Harry Schwartz along with his sister Pam, own and operate the Hillcrest and Downtown ACE Hardware locations.
May is National BBQ month and ACE Hardware has embraced BBQ by throwing a nationwide ACE Hardware BBQ Fest on Saturday May 5th!
Harry shares his experiences and outlook running a business and being in business with family.
Each ACE Hardware store strives to meet the needs of their community and create a welcoming environment that is inclusive to everyone.
ACE Hardware stores give back to the local community, here in San Diego the ACE Foundation donates to Rady Children’s hospital and other local charities.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Ace Hardware Website
Downtown Ace Hardware on Yelp
Downtown Ace Hardware on Facebook
Hillcrest Ace Hardware on Yelp
Hillcrest Ace Hardware on Facebook
San Diego Egg Fest 2018
Ace Hardwood BBQ Fest
Yeti
San Diego Food Bank
TGIF #DemandBiggerRibs
OgoLead Podcast with David Novak
Guy Fieri San Diego Union Tribune
Ben Higgins Mighty 1090
Hot Sauces N More
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Shareable Quotes From This Podcast:
“Podcasting has opened up doors that we didn’t even think was possible” {1:55} – Shawn
“Being a helpful place and being a neighbor” {18:00} – Harry
“Willing to think out of the box to embrace that neighborhood feel” {23:50} – Shawn
“We should be a grilling destination for the community” {25:10} – Harry
“We want to be a resource to anyone has those aspirations and dreams” {30:35} – Shawn
“Working with family is very hard” {34:20} – Derek
“For us, it is important to share stories” {40:20} – Shawn
“We aren’t just hear to make a buck, we are here to be a part of the community” {45:50} – Harry
“Serving people is what drives me” {46:25} – Derek
Get in Touch:
Derek Marso – https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek
Shawn Walchef – https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef
Cory Wagner – www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt
Behind The Smoke Media
www.BehindTheSmokeMedia.com
behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com
Facebook Page Behind The Smoke (Live Videos of the Podcast Recordings)
Instagram – @bbqwarstories
Twitter @bbqwarstories
Valley Farm Market
www.valleyfarmmarkets.com
derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com
Instagram @valleyfarmmarket
Twitter @valleyfarmarket
Facebook Page Valley Farm Market
Cali Comfort BBQ
www.calicomfortbbq.com
shawn@calicomfortbbq.com
Instagram @calicomfortbbq
Twitter @calicomfort
Facebook Page Cali Comfort BBQ
YouTube Channel Cali Comfort BBQ
Connect with Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn
Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources:
Behind The Smoke Media BBQ Business Resources
San Diego EggFest @HotSaucesNMore #SanDiegoEggFest
Sunday, May 6, 2018 10am-3pm
Register to be a 2018 EggFest Chef
Register to be a demo customer at San Diego’s Premier Big Green Egg Event
3rd Annual Turf & Surf BBQ Championship @DelMarRacing #BETonBBQ
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Kansas City Barbecue Society Sanctioned State Championship Event
Limited to 70 BBQ Comp Teams
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