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The Drinking Buddy Show Episode 23: Rocky Yoneyama of Okayama Kobo

 

 

 

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Summary (TLDR)

On today’s show, Rocky Yoneyama joins us from Okayama Kobo Bakery in Anaheim, CA. Rocky grew up as the son of two successful entrepreneurs that built their businesses on Guam. Looking to expand beyond his small island home, Rocky went to school here in Southern California, and eventually worked in New York and Japan, before settling in Orange County. He shares details on the four (yes four!) business he currently runs, and his plans for the future.  

Timestamps

01:35 Growing up on Guam
04:45 Running four businesses
07:35 Okayama Kobo consultant
09:40 Bizen Beer Bar taps
10:30 Bizen beer mugs
12:50 Tanoshii Project and Taste of Japan
16:50 Pivoting during the pandemic
17:35 Lagu Cafe
20:40 Future of Rocky's businesses

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Hitochino Nest

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