25 Years - A Gainesville Staple, The Swamp Restaurant with Ron DeFilippo - a podcast by Collin Austin

In episode 32 of the WHOA GNV Podcast, we talk with a LONG time Gainesville resident, Ron DeFilippo! Ron is the owner of The Swamp Restaurant, one of the main staples of any UF Gator's college career. In our conversation, we discuss dealing with fluctuations in a college town market, including how Gator football and the constant cycle of new students every year affects business. 

Learn more about bypassing traditional business plans and going after golden opportunities! Ron DeFilippo:

 0:43 - How Collin and Ron met 5:00 - How Gator games affect business 10:10 - Ron’s origin story 13:56 - How many businesses have you owned? 14:51 - Do you find yourself bouncing back and forth between your projects and businesses or do you have managers in place to help? 16:10 - What does your work day look like? 20:00 - Sharing information in business environment 22:50 - Importance of information at every level 25:17 - How did you get your education in things like the commercial real estate? 30:28 - How Collin acquired the current scooter shop (GUT instinct, divine intervention) 36:50 - The market decides what you sell 41:20 - How long have you been in Gainesville? 42:45 - How do you feel about Big Business coming to Gainesville? Do you feel it’s a threat to the small businesses here? 46:00 - What was the advantage back in 1990 for small businesses? 50:00 - Lifespan of a college community/economy 55:35 - Why the name Swamp Restaurant and why that location? 58:39 - There’s been an increase in restaurants in Gainesville, how have you handled feeling the pressure to change or update to keep up with competition? 1:03:08 - The Swamp Restaurant 25 year anniversary 1:04:32 - What do you think Gainesville is still missing or what opportunities could someone still take advantage of? 1:08:57 - How should businesses work with local decision makers and sanctions? 

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