David Burke, a world-renowned chef, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, describes himself as a hard worker doing something he loved, saying "school is great," but you need to "get your foot into the best kitchen you can and work hard."

Allan V. Rose, owner-CEO of AVR Realty Company, child of the depression, "singer/busboy/waiter" in the "Mountains," describes his professional journey; the necessity, some luck and his tenacity leading to Long Island's evolution and to AVR Realty today.

"It's a battle" agree Orwashers, Keith Cohen and Karako Suits, Moshe Karako discussing growing a small business. Orwashers, NY's original artisan bread seller, in 3 shops, now makes bread & pastries; Karako Suits, in 12 stores, offers its "package deal."

Kenneth Fisher, responsible for Fisher Brothers Class A real estate, discusses challenges to modernize and retrofit office buildings 55+ years old. Considering the interests of millennials, amenities, an "edgy" co-working environment is important.

Restaurateur, (Nobu-NY/London, Tribeca Grill, Bâtard), Drew Nieporent says the restaurant business was based on low rents, low wages, low food costs. Now, it's high rents & the minimum wage! Prediction: "business, at least in New York, is going to change"

Brooklyn born, Jeffrey E. Levine-40 year veteran of the real estate industry-Chair/CEO of Douglaston Development, Levine Builders, Clinton Management discusses the "perilous road" of condo building, from 2008 to today; rentals, assisted living and more.

Andrew Goldberg, CBRE Vice Chairman, discusses retail in flux: stores are closing yet Times Square retail is very strong; rents are going down, stores are smaller, and Amazon opens brick-and-mortar book stores.

Seth Ginsberg, Co-Founder of Global Healthy Living Foundation and CreakyJoints describes the differences between Rheumatoid Arthritis - an autoimmune disorder and Osteoarthritis - a degenerative, joint disease. FYI: May is Arthritis Awareness Month!

Vijay Dandapani, president of the Hotel Association of NYC, noting that 62.8+ million visitors & a good economy boost the hospitality industry. But property taxes have gone up 80%, stagnant room rates, illegal "home sharing"- and Airbnb's present threats.

Founder and co-CEO of The Briad Group, Brad Honigfeld, discusses from his point of view, the effect of government imposed regulations - the minimum wage, restrictive scheduling, paid sick leave, tip credit and more - on the business of casual dining.