Oct 30, 202631 min
On this episode of The Dirt Dog Pod , we sit down with Craig Avera, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cali Coffee. Cali Coffee is best known for its high-energy drive-thru experience, customizable specialty drinks...
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The Dirt Dog Pod
Hosted by Chris Hatch · business · EN
About this Podcast:
The Dirt Dog Pod is your go-to podcast for all things retail real estate, featuring candid conversations with industry experts, investors, brokers, developers, and retailers. Each episode dives into the gritty details of navigating the complex world of retail spaces. Whether you're a newcomer to commercial real estate or a seasoned pro, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge you need to thrive in the competitive world of retail real estate. Get ready for unfiltered conversations, expert tips, and plenty of "dirt" on what it really takes to succeed in the industry!
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What is The Dirt Dog Pod about?
The Dirt Dog Pod is your go-to podcast for all things retail real estate, featuring candid conversations with industry experts, investors, brokers, developers, and retailers. Each episode dives into the gritty details of navigating the complex world of retail spaces.
Who hosts The Dirt Dog Pod?
The Dirt Dog Pod is hosted by Chris Hatch. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
What has The Dirt Dog Pod covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What does it take to build a brand that people can’t stop talking about? - Craig Avera, CEO of Cali Coffee" (30 October 2026, 31 minutes), "Are You High Right Now? - Seth Larsen, CDO at Cheba Hut Subs" (16 October 2026, 29 minutes), and "Going Above & Beyond for Their Franchisees - David Slavny, Chief Development Officer for The Learning Experience" (8 August 2025, 53 minutes).
How often does The Dirt Dog Pod publish?
The Dirt Dog Pod publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 26 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Dirt Dog Pod?
Booking probability for The Dirt Dog Pod is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Dirt Dog Pod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Dirt Dog Pod's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Dirt Dog Pod are Property Management & Appraisal. The Dirt Dog Pod has a business audience.
About the host
Chris Hatch hosts The Dirt Dog Pod, a business podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 16, 202629 min
In this episode of The Dirt Dog Pod, we sit down with Seth Larsen, Chief Development Officer at Cheba Hut Subs. Cheba Hut is a toasted-sub brand known for its laid-back, one-of-a-kind branding, and Seth helps decide...
- Aug 8, 202553 minS0
<p>David Slavny, CDO of The Learning Experience joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod to discuss the rapidily growing daycare market. Discover how TLE navigated the challenges of COVID-19, the role of franchisees in their growth...
- Jul 18, 202554 minS0
<p>In this episode of the Dirt Dog Pod, we sit down with Shawn Nelson, the visionary founder and CEO of Lovesac. From a spontaneous idea on his parents' couch to a publicly traded company, Sean shares the incredible...
- Jul 11, 202558 minS0
<p>This week we have our first double guest episode! Robert Campos and Garrett Snyder join us to talk about the growth of Mountain Mike's Pizza. </p><p><br /></p><p>Garrett Snyder is the Vice President of Restaurant...
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- Jun 20, 20251 hourS0
<p>Dave Anderson, the Founder of Famous Dave's, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dave is an perfect example of the American Dream. Born to Native American parents, Dave worked to open the first Famous Dave's in his small...
- Jun 6, 202551 minS0
<p>Dok Kwon, the COO and President of Cupbop, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dok moved to Utah to join the Cupbop brand leaving behind his high paying finance life in New York. Dok made this big change in his life...
- May 30, 202551 minS0
<p>Bob O'Connell, A recently retired Senior Real Estate Manager for McDonald's, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. We are thrilled to have Bob join us on the pod to give us a glimpse into what has for a long time been the...
- May 16, 202552 minS0
<p>Shelly Holt, President of First Community Bank Utah, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. We are thrilled to have Shelly on the pod because she provides a banker's point of view on the real estate and retail market. Shelly...
Episode #18
Diving in with Both Feet - David Roberts, Chief Operating Officer for Hangry Joe's Chicken & Wings
May 9, 20251h 3mS0<p>David Roberts, COO of Hangry Joe's Chicken & Wings, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. David is an operations guru and a great guest that shows us another side of what is important to get right in the retail game. David...
- May 2, 202541 minS0
<p>Jeremy Carlson, Founder and CEO of Crispy Cones, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Jeremy created Crispy Cones after a dream he had of bringing a desert traditional in the Czech Republic back to his friends and family in...
- Apr 25, 202547 minS0
<p>Matt Smith, The Founder & CEO of Snooze Sleep, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Matt has over 25 years of experience in the industry and is a relentless serial entrepreneur. He’s owned and scaled over 10 businesses and...
- Apr 18, 202555 minS0
<p>Nate Minnis, Head of Real Estate for Smalls Sliders, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Nate has spent over 15 years working with different brands learning all the ins-and-outs of the franchise business model. Nate has...
Episode #14
Don't Skips Steps & Don't Get Caught Speeding - Andrew Smith, Managing Director of The Savory Fund
Apr 11, 20251 hourS0<p>Andrew Smith, Managing Director & Co-Founder of The Savory Fund, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Andrew spent the begining of his career in tech before being pulled in the resturaunt world by his wife in '08/'09. Since...
- Apr 4, 20251 hourS0
<p>Don Ikeler, Director of Development - West Region for Chick-Fil-A, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Don has spent the last 17 years working for Chick-Fil-A after spending the early years of his career with a couple...
Episode #12
Buying and Expanding a Mom & Pop Operation - Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers
Mar 21, 202554 minS0<p>Garrett Reed, the CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Garrett spent years of his career developing real estate building over 500 different projects. After an extremely successful career in...
- Mar 14, 202553 minS0
<p>Daren Spicer, the Co-Founder of Clutch Coffee Bar, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Darren has spent a good chunk of his career in the coffee space, working at Dutch Bros for a number of years in his youth. At one...
Episode #10
Cleanliness, Friendliness, & Service - Dave Reiseman, Chief Growth Officer at EOS Fitness
Mar 7, 202550 minS0<p>Dave Reiseman, the Chief Growth Officer for EOS Fitness, joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Dave has spent most of his career in the fitness space, working for nearly 15 years at Gold's Gym before moving over to EOS...
- Feb 28, 202550 minS0
<p>Dannon Shiff, Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Dave's Hot Chicken, joins us on The Dirt Dog Pod. Dannon has been with Dave's since the brand was in single-digit store count. They are now pushing up to 300...
Episode #8
Are You Ready to Give Up Your Fridays? - Gerardo Flores, Chief Development Officer at Marco's Pizza
Feb 21, 202545 minS0<p>Gerardo Flores, The Chief Development Officer for Marco's Pizza joins us on the Dirt Dog Pod. Gerardo has worked in multiple national franchise chains throughout his 20-year career including, Quiznos, Jersey Mike's...
Recent guests
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Shawn Nelson
Commissioner Elect, New Spaces Design Build Remodeling
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Dr. Dave Anderson
bestselling author, business coach, motivational speaker, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
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David Roberts
Business Coach, Non-Executive Director, Chairman, Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) North Wales, Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds
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Matt Smith
Managing Director – Technology, Transformation and CIO practices, South Africa's Winter Olympic cross country skier
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