Episode 495: Peter Elias of Oyster and Scales - Ocean City, MD. Matthew 22:39. Navigating Trust + Obedience + ENTREPRENEURSHIP. [GOD Given] Discipline Paves the Path. Fat Camel = The Kebob Project.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Show, host Justin Bizzarro welcomes back the trailblazing Peter Elias to pull back the curtain on the intense spiritual and logistical journey of building a restaurant empire. With his new upscale seafood concept, "Oyster and Scales," taking shape in Ocean City, Peter shares a raw and honest account of navigating the immense pressures of entrepreneurship through the lens of unwavering faith.

This isn't just a conversation about business; it's a testament to impact. Peter reveals how his last appearance on the show forged an unexpected fellowship with a local fan, proving that these discussions are building communities far beyond the airwaves. He then dives into the immense challenges he’s currently facing—juggling multiple high-stakes projects, including the long-anticipated Sand and Cedar, while battling construction delays, frustrating inspector issues, and the daily complexities of leading his teams.

Peter offers a profound perspective on these trials, framing them not as mere business problems, but as spiritual warfare. Discover how he maintains a state of calm and peace amidst the chaos by developing a "spiritual reflex"—a conscious choice to trust in God's timing over his own, letting go of the need to react and instead leaning into steadfast faith.

The heart of the episode lies in Peter's mission to build more than just restaurants; he's building platforms for grace. He discusses his non-negotiable commitment to using the highest quality ingredients, like wild-caught seafood and organic produce, as a direct reflection of his values, refusing to be a hypocrite by preaching grace while serving processed food. The true measure of his success, he reveals, is not in profits, but in creating a supportive, family-like culture where his team can thrive—a success validated by over 1,700 glowing online reviews that consistently praise his staff by name.

Join Justin and Peter for a conversation that transcends business strategy and touches the soul. It's a gripping look at what it means to lead with integrity, to find peace in the storm, and to build a legacy that nourishes both the body and the spirit.

 

IG: @spainwinebar

Address: www.spainwinebar.com

 

Sand and Cedar Taverna: 11070 Cathell Rd, Ocean Pines, MD.

Bai-Tee Bakery: 1401 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD

The Bistro & Lounge: 1700 Philadelphia Ave, Ocean City, MD.

 

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Hosted By: Justin Ryan Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro)

 

Who is Justin Ryan Bizzarro? – Justin Bizzarro is a serial food, restaurant, technology, media and marketing entrepreneur, who helped build a 24-year-old group of food and restaurant related businesses, he created with his father and business partners out of his family’s basement, in 1998. He is a highly desired business management, personal and athlete growth, free market, food diversity, and entrepreneurial leadership speaker. Justin’s expertise are in human growth, motivation, leadership and management development, health foods and beverages, global lean manufacturing facilities, vertically integrating businesses, food marketing and advertising, supply chain creation and management, direct to consumer fulfillment, transportation and distribution, personal brand building, restaurant development and construction, and entrepreneur acceleration. Justin received his BA in International Business and Management from Dickinson College, in 2002, and his MBA from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, in 2014. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Leadership from Denver Seminary. His leadership and entrepreneur podcasts have positively impacted millions of people across the globe.

 

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