<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer with Ken and Karli]]>Breakfast Beer with Ken & Karli is where great conversations, cold beers, hot coffee, and real life collide.

Join Ken and Karli Romine—business owners, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and partners in life—as they pull up a chair and talk about the things everyone is thinking about but not everyone is saying. From running businesses and navigating relationships to community issues, leadership, food, drinks, and the occasional dose of chaos, nothing is off limits.

Whether you're enjoying a breakfast beer, a Bloody Mary, a cup of coffee, or just looking for a laugh, you'll find honest conversations, unfiltered opinions, guest interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of moments that prove life doesn't always fit into a neat little box.

Real conversations. Real people. Real life.

Creating the New Normal—one breakfast beer at a time.

Beer. Food. Friends. Conversation. 🍺🎙️☕

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:18:35 GMTMon, 29 Jun 2026 15:24:53 GMT60Kenneth<p><b>Breakfast Beer with Ken &amp; Karli</b> is where great conversations, cold beers, hot coffee, and real life collide.</p><p>Join Ken and Karli Romine—business owners, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and partners in life—as they pull up a chair and talk about the things everyone is thinking about but not everyone is saying. From running businesses and navigating relationships to community issues, leadership, food, drinks, and the occasional dose of chaos, nothing is off limits.</p><p>Whether you're enjoying a breakfast beer, a Bloody Mary, a cup of coffee, or just looking for a laugh, you'll find honest conversations, unfiltered opinions, guest interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of moments that prove life doesn't always fit into a neat little box.</p><p><b>Real conversations. Real people. Real life.</b></p><p><i>Creating the New Normal—one breakfast beer at a time.</i></p><p><b>Beer. Food. Friends. Conversation.</b> 🍺🎙️☕</p>episodicKennethken@kenromine.netno<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer the 1 with Megan (Lilac Roots)]]>The conversation explores personal updates, community events, and the challenges of running a business while navigating customer feedback and dining experiences. It highlights the importance of themed events and the impact of reviews on business perception. The conversation explores various themes including farm life, local dining experiences, service quality in restaurants, last meal preferences, and community reactions on social media. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, creating a relatable and engaging dialogue.


Takeaways

  • Community engagement is vital
  • Customer feedback shapes experiences Emphasize quality service
  • Community reactions can be harsh


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
  • 03:02 Celebrating Milestones and Events
  • 05:56 Themed Pop-Up Bars and Community Engagement
  • 09:04 Navigating Reviews and Customer Feedback
  • 11:59 Dining Preferences and Family Experiences
  • 16:55 Food Adventures and Culinary Experiences
  • 22:00 Entrepreneurial Journey and Reflections
  • 25:38 Farm Life and Pets
  • 27:15 Local Dining Experiences
  • 29:31 Service Quality in Restaurants
  • 37:20 Last Meal Choices
  • 49:15 Community Reactions and Social Media
]]>0ccae00e-a669-48c5-9c7b-feee74f58659Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:54:13 GMT<p>The conversation explores personal updates, community events, and the challenges of running a business while navigating customer feedback and dining experiences. It highlights the importance of themed events and the impact of reviews on business perception. The conversation explores various themes including farm life, local dining experiences, service quality in restaurants, last meal preferences, and community reactions on social media. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, creating a relatable and engaging dialogue.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Community engagement is vital</li><li>Customer feedback shapes experiences Emphasize quality service</li><li>Community reactions can be harsh</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates</li><li>03:02 Celebrating Milestones and Events</li><li>05:56 Themed Pop-Up Bars and Community Engagement</li><li>09:04 Navigating Reviews and Customer Feedback</li><li>11:59 Dining Preferences and Family Experiences</li><li>16:55 Food Adventures and Culinary Experiences</li><li>22:00 Entrepreneurial Journey and Reflections</li><li>25:38 Farm Life and Pets</li><li>27:15 Local Dining Experiences</li><li>29:31 Service Quality in Restaurants</li><li>37:20 Last Meal Choices</li><li>49:15 Community Reactions and Social Media</li></ul>no00:54:3612Breakfast Beer the 1 with Megan (Lilac Roots)full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 112]]>The conversation explores the travel experiences of the speakers as they journey to Fiji, discussing the challenges faced during their trip, the food they encountered, and their observations about the local culture. They share humorous anecdotes and insights about their resort stay, highlighting the unique aspects of traveling in Fiji. The conversation explores various themes related to travel experiences in Fiji, focusing on cultural perspectives on food, dining expectations, and the dynamics of service in tourism. It also touches on the all-inclusive experience, memorable activities, and challenges faced by small businesses in the hospitality industry.


Takeaways

  • Fiji's unique travel experience
  • Food and cultural observations Cultural insights on food
  • Service dynamics in tourism


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
  • 04:57 Travel Experiences and Challenges
  • 10:05 Food and Dining on the Journey
  • 19:47 Arrival in Fiji and Resort Life
  • 24:59 Cultural Insights and Local Food
  • 29:09 Cultural Perspectives on Food
  • 30:30 Dining Experiences and Expectations
  • 33:35 Tipping and Service Quality
  • 34:39 Family-Friendly Resorts
  • 36:40 The All-Inclusive Experience
  • 40:09 Memorable Activities in Fiji
  • 42:30 Challenges in Small Business Management
]]>d9cd7b93-109c-4845-8bab-02f0c82cdc50Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:11:43 GMT<p>The conversation explores the travel experiences of the speakers as they journey to Fiji, discussing the challenges faced during their trip, the food they encountered, and their observations about the local culture. They share humorous anecdotes and insights about their resort stay, highlighting the unique aspects of traveling in Fiji. The conversation explores various themes related to travel experiences in Fiji, focusing on cultural perspectives on food, dining expectations, and the dynamics of service in tourism. It also touches on the all-inclusive experience, memorable activities, and challenges faced by small businesses in the hospitality industry.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Fiji's unique travel experience</li><li>Food and cultural observations Cultural insights on food</li><li>Service dynamics in tourism</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene</li><li>04:57 Travel Experiences and Challenges</li><li>10:05 Food and Dining on the Journey</li><li>19:47 Arrival in Fiji and Resort Life</li><li>24:59 Cultural Insights and Local Food</li><li>29:09 Cultural Perspectives on Food</li><li>30:30 Dining Experiences and Expectations</li><li>33:35 Tipping and Service Quality</li><li>34:39 Family-Friendly Resorts</li><li>36:40 The All-Inclusive Experience</li><li>40:09 Memorable Activities in Fiji</li><li>42:30 Challenges in Small Business Management</li></ul>no01:05:08112Breakfast Beer 112full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 111]]>The conversation covers various topics, including life at the lake, family traditions, weekend recaps, travel stories, navigating two-lane roads, remembering 9/11, personal experiences of 9/11, impact of 9/11 on military bases, changes in air travel, reflections on historical events, and children's career paths. The conversation covers customer service challenges, employee loyalty, fine dining experiences, social media impact, and humorous work absence excuses. It delves into the struggles of managing customer service in the digital age, the changing dynamics of employee loyalty, the importance of fine dining and customer service, the impact of social media on businesses, and the humorous side of work absence excuses.

Takeaways

  • Family traditions evolve over time.
  • Personal experiences of historical events shape perspectives. Customer service challenges in the digital age
  • Employee loyalty and stability
  • Impact of social media on businesses

Chapters

  • 00:00 Life at the Lake
  • 01:05 Family Traditions and Changes
  • 02:29 Weekend Recap and Travel Stories
  • 03:24 Navigating Two-Lane Roads
  • 06:08 Remembering 9/11
  • 08:05 Personal Experiences of 9/11
  • 09:20 Impact of 9/11 on Military Bases
  • 13:55 Changes in Air Travel
  • 15:20 Reflections on Historical Events
  • 31:49 Children's Career Paths
  • 36:07 Customer Service Challenges
  • 37:24 Employee Loyalty and Stability
  • 43:25 Fine Dining and Customer Service
  • 53:19 Social Media and Misinformation
  • 01:03:28 Excuses for Missing Work
]]>c5d3fd23-3388-450e-8afb-4afe077da4fbMon, 14 Sep 2026 16:28:45 GMT<p>The conversation covers various topics, including life at the lake, family traditions, weekend recaps, travel stories, navigating two-lane roads, remembering 9/11, personal experiences of 9/11, impact of 9/11 on military bases, changes in air travel, reflections on historical events, and children's career paths. The conversation covers customer service challenges, employee loyalty, fine dining experiences, social media impact, and humorous work absence excuses. It delves into the struggles of managing customer service in the digital age, the changing dynamics of employee loyalty, the importance of fine dining and customer service, the impact of social media on businesses, and the humorous side of work absence excuses.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Family traditions evolve over time.</li><li>Personal experiences of historical events shape perspectives. Customer service challenges in the digital age</li><li>Employee loyalty and stability</li><li>Impact of social media on businesses</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Life at the Lake</li><li>01:05 Family Traditions and Changes</li><li>02:29 Weekend Recap and Travel Stories</li><li>03:24 Navigating Two-Lane Roads</li><li>06:08 Remembering 9/11</li><li>08:05 Personal Experiences of 9/11</li><li>09:20 Impact of 9/11 on Military Bases</li><li>13:55 Changes in Air Travel</li><li>15:20 Reflections on Historical Events</li><li>31:49 Children's Career Paths</li><li>36:07 Customer Service Challenges</li><li>37:24 Employee Loyalty and Stability</li><li>43:25 Fine Dining and Customer Service</li><li>53:19 Social Media and Misinformation</li><li>01:03:28 Excuses for Missing Work</li></ul>yes00:56:40111Breakfast Beer 111full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 10]]>The conversation takes place at Lake Pomme de Terre, where childhood memories, relaxation, food adventures, and a mishap with a coke gun are discussed. The hosts also delve into the topic of veteran organizations and introduce Scott Fourche Friedman.

Takeaways

  • Childhood memories at the lake
  • Food adventures and mishaps
  • Discussion on veteran organizations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Live from Lake Pomme de Terre
  • 01:11 Childhood Memories at the Lake
  • 02:11 Relaxing by the Lake
  • 03:09 Beer and Shelada at the Lake
  • 04:07 Pizza and Food Adventures
  • 05:06 Fantasy Draft and Pizza Overload
  • 08:02 SNL Trivia and Coke Gun Mishap
  • 11:51 Discussion on Veteran Organizations
  • 18:44 Introduction of Scott Fourche Friedman
]]>7dee0c4b-f6a5-40de-bc52-5fdd07b82180Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:42:09 GMT<p>The conversation takes place at Lake Pomme de Terre, where childhood memories, relaxation, food adventures, and a mishap with a coke gun are discussed. The hosts also delve into the topic of veteran organizations and introduce Scott Fourche Friedman.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Childhood memories at the lake</li><li>Food adventures and mishaps</li><li>Discussion on veteran organizations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Live from Lake Pomme de Terre</li><li>01:11 Childhood Memories at the Lake</li><li>02:11 Relaxing by the Lake</li><li>03:09 Beer and Shelada at the Lake</li><li>04:07 Pizza and Food Adventures</li><li>05:06 Fantasy Draft and Pizza Overload</li><li>08:02 SNL Trivia and Coke Gun Mishap</li><li>11:51 Discussion on Veteran Organizations</li><li>18:44 Introduction of Scott Fourche Friedman</li></ul>no00:49:54110Breakfast Beer 10full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 109]]>The conversation covers a range of topics including events, food, travel, and career experiences. It also delves into the process of nominating and voting for the 'best of the best' in various categories. The conversation transitions from casual banter to a discussion about the fall breakfast menu and the chef's culinary journey. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including personal experiences, challenges in the restaurant industry, and observations about entitlement and patience. Ken shares insights about his career as a chef, experiences as a parent, and the impact of changing societal norms. The conversation also delves into the impact of the World Cup on local businesses and the challenges of managing customer entitlement.

Takeaways

  • Events and Fundraisers
  • Best of the Best Nominations
  • Culinary Journey Chef Ken's passion for cooking and taking care of people is evident throughout the conversation.
  • The impact of changing societal norms, delayed self-discovery, and the challenges of parenting are highlighted in Ken's personal experiences.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Travel and Culinary Experience
  • 44:17 Customer Entitlement and Patience
]]>f2672b0b-fcc5-43a5-bd94-126ee7b3fb68Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:59:13 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including events, food, travel, and career experiences. It also delves into the process of nominating and voting for the 'best of the best' in various categories. The conversation transitions from casual banter to a discussion about the fall breakfast menu and the chef's culinary journey. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including personal experiences, challenges in the restaurant industry, and observations about entitlement and patience. Ken shares insights about his career as a chef, experiences as a parent, and the impact of changing societal norms. The conversation also delves into the impact of the World Cup on local businesses and the challenges of managing customer entitlement.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Events and Fundraisers</li><li>Best of the Best Nominations</li><li>Culinary Journey Chef Ken's passion for cooking and taking care of people is evident throughout the conversation.</li><li>The impact of changing societal norms, delayed self-discovery, and the challenges of parenting are highlighted in Ken's personal experiences.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Travel and Culinary Experience</li><li>44:17 Customer Entitlement and Patience</li></ul>no00:46:1819Breakfast Beer 109full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 108]]>The conversation covers the topics of downtown development and community support. It delves into the need for development in the downtown area and the importance of community support for local businesses and initiatives.

Takeaways

  • Downtown Development
  • Community Support

Chapters

  • 00:00 Downtown Development
  • 10:19 Community Support
]]>01c7dc05-2fc9-4014-b685-ca73c24a32ebThu, 27 Aug 2026 21:41:51 GMT<p>The conversation covers the topics of downtown development and community support. It delves into the need for development in the downtown area and the importance of community support for local businesses and initiatives.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Downtown Development</li><li>Community Support</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Downtown Development</li><li>10:19 Community Support</li></ul>yes00:38:0117Breakfast Beer 108full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 107]]>The conversation covers a range of topics including personal anecdotes, weekend activities, a lip sync battle event, and the work of Landon's Legacy. The hosts also discuss the importance of hiring, training, and managing staff effectively. The conversation covers a range of topics including restaurant experiences, favorite places to eat, upcoming events, and community support. It also delves into personal anecdotes and memories, highlighting the importance of community and honoring a legacy.

Takeaways

  • Personal anecdotes and weekend activities
  • The impact and work of Landon's Legacy Community support and involvement
  • Personal anecdotes and memories

Chapters

  • 00:00 Personal Anecdotes and Weekend Activities
  • 02:58 Lip Sync Battle Event
  • 10:58 The Work of Landon's Legacy
  • 23:52 Restaurant Experiences and Favorites
  • 31:48 Upcoming Events and Community Support
  • 37:20 Personal Anecdotes and Memories
]]>e5fc4d5e-fbdf-4c93-94cd-6d72678379b8Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:09:20 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including personal anecdotes, weekend activities, a lip sync battle event, and the work of Landon's Legacy. The hosts also discuss the importance of hiring, training, and managing staff effectively. The conversation covers a range of topics including restaurant experiences, favorite places to eat, upcoming events, and community support. It also delves into personal anecdotes and memories, highlighting the importance of community and honoring a legacy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Personal anecdotes and weekend activities</li><li>The impact and work of Landon's Legacy Community support and involvement</li><li>Personal anecdotes and memories</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Personal Anecdotes and Weekend Activities</li><li>02:58 Lip Sync Battle Event</li><li>10:58 The Work of Landon's Legacy</li><li>23:52 Restaurant Experiences and Favorites</li><li>31:48 Upcoming Events and Community Support</li><li>37:20 Personal Anecdotes and Memories</li></ul>yes00:46:2617Breakfast Beer 107full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 106]]>The conversation covers a range of topics including breakfast beer, Ken's military background, the need for new attractions in small towns, and a humorous story about a rat in the pool. The hosts also discuss their travel experiences and family dynamics. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including family, travel, food, community support, and social media behavior. It also delves into the challenges and successes of running a local business and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights the impact of small gestures and the power of positive interactions.

Takeaways

  • Breakfast Beer
  • Military Background
  • Attractions in Small Towns
  • Travel Experiences
  • Family Dynamics Family values and experiences
  • Community support and impact
  • Social media behavior and its effects on businesses

Chapters

  • 00:00 Breakfast Beer and Military Background
  • 03:00 Attractions in Small Towns
  • 18:45 Humorous Rat Story and Travel Experiences
  • 29:59 Family Dynamics and Travel Experiences
  • 43:37 Family Values and Experiences
  • 46:13 Community Support and Impact
  • 48:49 Challenges and Successes of Running a Local Business
  • 01:12:10 Social Media Behavior and Its Effects on Businesses
]]>00908d94-89ed-4cb4-ae94-0364bac9eee9Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:52:24 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including breakfast beer, Ken's military background, the need for new attractions in small towns, and a humorous story about a rat in the pool. The hosts also discuss their travel experiences and family dynamics. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including family, travel, food, community support, and social media behavior. It also delves into the challenges and successes of running a local business and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights the impact of small gestures and the power of positive interactions.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Breakfast Beer</li><li>Military Background</li><li>Attractions in Small Towns</li><li>Travel Experiences</li><li>Family Dynamics Family values and experiences</li><li>Community support and impact</li><li>Social media behavior and its effects on businesses</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Breakfast Beer and Military Background</li><li>03:00 Attractions in Small Towns</li><li>18:45 Humorous Rat Story and Travel Experiences</li><li>29:59 Family Dynamics and Travel Experiences</li><li>43:37 Family Values and Experiences</li><li>46:13 Community Support and Impact</li><li>48:49 Challenges and Successes of Running a Local Business</li><li>01:12:10 Social Media Behavior and Its Effects on Businesses</li></ul>no01:08:0216Breakfast Beer 106full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 105]]>The conversation covers a range of topics, including breakfast beer, experiences in Reno, local businesses, and personal attacks. The hosts discuss the impact of social media on local businesses and share personal anecdotes about their experiences. They also address personal attacks and misconceptions about their identity and appearance.

Takeaways

  • Breakfast beer marketing
  • Impact of social media on local businesses

Chapters

  • 00:00 Personal Attacks and Misconceptions
]]>79886f37-ebd0-4223-8582-1ea0fa1534efThu, 06 Aug 2026 19:33:48 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics, including breakfast beer, experiences in Reno, local businesses, and personal attacks. The hosts discuss the impact of social media on local businesses and share personal anecdotes about their experiences. They also address personal attacks and misconceptions about their identity and appearance.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Breakfast beer marketing</li><li>Impact of social media on local businesses</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Personal Attacks and Misconceptions</li></ul>yes00:36:5315Breakfast Beer 105full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 104]]>The conversation covers various topics, including breakfast beers, dining experiences at Ruth's Chris, and retirement in the Philippines. It also delves into the concept of snowbirding and the speaker's experiences in different locations. The conversation covers retirement, travel, and VFW obligations, as well as food adventures in the Philippines, including experiences with Philly cheesesteak and restaurant critiques. It also delves into favorite foods, last meals, and an exploration of Filipino cuisine, specifically pig and chicken testing. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the culinary delight of fried foods, the quirks of fish and fish eyes, the importance of veteran service organizations, local business support, marketing techniques, responding to negative comments, and closing remarks. The hosts also discuss the significance of membership in a secret society and the financial success of one of the hosts.

Takeaways

  • Diverse dining experiences
  • Retirement and snowbirding in the Philippines Retirement and travel experiences
  • Food adventures in the Philippines
  • Exploration of Filipino cuisine The importance of supporting local businesses and veteran service organizations
  • The use of marketing techniques and effective responses to negative comments

Chapters

  • 00:00 Breakfast Beers with Ken and Carly
  • 15:50 Dining at Ruth's Chris and Restaurant Experiences
  • 21:01 Retirement and Snowbirding in the Philippines
  • 22:30 Retirement and Travel
  • 23:46 Food Adventures in the Philippines
  • 24:45 Philly Cheesesteak and Food Critique
  • 25:13 Restaurant Experiences and Service
  • 26:10 Favorite Foods and Last Meals
  • 28:17 Filipino Food Exploration
  • 43:42 Pig and Chicken Testing
  • 45:08 The Culinary Delight of Fried Foods
  • 46:06 The Quirks of Fish and Fish Eyes
  • 50:03 The Importance of Veteran Service Organizations
  • 53:18 Local Business Support and Marketing Techniques
  • 01:05:45 Responding to Negative Comments and Closing Remarks
]]>4928876b-6005-4416-944e-e85841c0f5a6Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:26:35 GMT<p>The conversation covers various topics, including breakfast beers, dining experiences at Ruth's Chris, and retirement in the Philippines. It also delves into the concept of snowbirding and the speaker's experiences in different locations. The conversation covers retirement, travel, and VFW obligations, as well as food adventures in the Philippines, including experiences with Philly cheesesteak and restaurant critiques. It also delves into favorite foods, last meals, and an exploration of Filipino cuisine, specifically pig and chicken testing. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the culinary delight of fried foods, the quirks of fish and fish eyes, the importance of veteran service organizations, local business support, marketing techniques, responding to negative comments, and closing remarks. The hosts also discuss the significance of membership in a secret society and the financial success of one of the hosts.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diverse dining experiences</li><li>Retirement and snowbirding in the Philippines Retirement and travel experiences</li><li>Food adventures in the Philippines</li><li>Exploration of Filipino cuisine The importance of supporting local businesses and veteran service organizations</li><li>The use of marketing techniques and effective responses to negative comments</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Breakfast Beers with Ken and Carly</li><li>15:50 Dining at Ruth's Chris and Restaurant Experiences</li><li>21:01 Retirement and Snowbirding in the Philippines</li><li>22:30 Retirement and Travel</li><li>23:46 Food Adventures in the Philippines</li><li>24:45 Philly Cheesesteak and Food Critique</li><li>25:13 Restaurant Experiences and Service</li><li>26:10 Favorite Foods and Last Meals</li><li>28:17 Filipino Food Exploration</li><li>43:42 Pig and Chicken Testing</li><li>45:08 The Culinary Delight of Fried Foods</li><li>46:06 The Quirks of Fish and Fish Eyes</li><li>50:03 The Importance of Veteran Service Organizations</li><li>53:18 Local Business Support and Marketing Techniques</li><li>01:05:45 Responding to Negative Comments and Closing Remarks</li></ul>yes00:52:4014Breakfast Beer 104full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 103]]>The conversation covers the challenges faced by small businesses, the impact of negative comments on social media, and the reality of the food service industry. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the effort that goes into providing food to consumers and the challenges small businesses face from assumptions and negative comments on social media. The conversation delves into the importance of local sourcing and quality in the restaurant industry, highlighting the use of locally sourced beef products and the benefits of working with family-owned companies. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the significance of consistency in the restaurant industry, focusing on the need for consistent quality and service to meet customer expectations.

Takeaways

  • Small businesses face challenges from assumptions and negative comments on social media.
  • The importance of understanding the food service industry and the effort that goes into providing food to consumers. Local sourcing of products
  • Consistency in the restaurant industry

Chapters

  • 00:00 Navigating Small Business Challenges
  • 20:03 The Impact of Negative Comments on Social Media
  • 49:08 The Reality of Food Service Industry
  • 51:33 Local Sourcing and Quality
  • 55:16 Consistency in the Restaurant Industry
]]>a61e4faf-b787-4768-aece-4375f6005a61Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:49:03 GMT<p>The conversation covers the challenges faced by small businesses, the impact of negative comments on social media, and the reality of the food service industry. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the effort that goes into providing food to consumers and the challenges small businesses face from assumptions and negative comments on social media. The conversation delves into the importance of local sourcing and quality in the restaurant industry, highlighting the use of locally sourced beef products and the benefits of working with family-owned companies. Additionally, the discussion emphasizes the significance of consistency in the restaurant industry, focusing on the need for consistent quality and service to meet customer expectations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Small businesses face challenges from assumptions and negative comments on social media.</li><li>The importance of understanding the food service industry and the effort that goes into providing food to consumers. Local sourcing of products</li><li>Consistency in the restaurant industry</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Small Business Challenges</li><li>20:03 The Impact of Negative Comments on Social Media</li><li>49:08 The Reality of Food Service Industry</li><li>51:33 Local Sourcing and Quality</li><li>55:16 Consistency in the Restaurant Industry</li></ul>yes01:05:2513Breakfast Beer 103full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 102]]>Episode 2 with Special Guest Joe Chenelly - Executive Director AMVETS

]]>b091c2ff-5ba0-4fc7-8dd6-43d5349402faSat, 11 Jul 2026 19:42:51 GMT<p>Episode 2 with Special Guest Joe Chenelly - Executive Director AMVETS</p>no00:50:5612Breakfast Beer 102full<![CDATA[Breakfast Beer 101]]>Breakfast Beer with Ken & Karli is where great conversations, cold beers, hot coffee, and real life collide.

Join Ken and Karli Romine—business owners, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and partners in life—as they pull up a chair and talk about the things everyone is thinking about but not everyone is saying. From running businesses and navigating relationships to community issues, leadership, food, drinks, and the occasional dose of chaos, nothing is off limits.

]]>559e2783-e647-46b8-ba7f-2b2368b78265Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:37:07 GMT<p>Breakfast Beer with Ken &amp; Karli is where great conversations, cold beers, hot coffee, and real life collide.<br /><br />Join Ken and Karli Romine—business owners, community advocates, entrepreneurs, and partners in life—as they pull up a chair and talk about the things everyone is thinking about but not everyone is saying. From running businesses and navigating relationships to community issues, leadership, food, drinks, and the occasional dose of chaos, nothing is off limits.</p>no00:58:5211Breakfast Beer 101full