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Welcome to Paper Trails! We share the stories of those who create the food we crave and the restaurants we love. Join our journey as a regional paper products supplier sharing the tales of our trails through starting business and being an integral part of a booming North Carolina restaurant industry.
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
In Episode 8 of Season 4 of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Will Jones, CEO of Thompson Child & Family Focus. Tune in as Will shares his journey in the nonprofit sector, how he has grown as a leader, and the mission behind Thompson’s work to support children and families in need.
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
In Episode 7 of Season 4 of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Conrad Hunter, owner of Foxcroft Wine Co. Tune in as Conrad shares his journey from pursuing his early passion for music, to discovering a love for wine and building a career in the industry, to ultimately developing the Foxcroft brand into what it is today.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
In Episode 6 of Season 4 of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Tony Salerno, President of Mac’s Hospitality Group. Listen as he talks about how he got into the restaurant industry at a young age, his experience working for companies during both expansion and contraction phases, and what makes Mac’s Speed Shop so special.
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
In Episode 4 of Season 5 of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Charlotte FC player Brandt Bronico. Listen as Brandt talks about going the extra mile early in his development as a player, how he ended up playing for Charlotte FC, his entrepreneurial journey, and what 'grindest' means to him.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Brandon Cullen, Co-founder of MADabolic. Listen as Brandon talks about his time as a semi-professional hockey player, his understanding of being a driven individual, what led him and his partner to start MADabolic and expand quickly in the market, and where the brand is heading.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In Episode 3 of Season 4 of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Aimee Larson, President of Conway Restaurant Group. Listen as Aimee shares the origins of the Napa brand and provides insights and strategies on how they created a successful brand.
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In Episode 2 of Season 4 of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with Chase Hazelwood, owner of Go Forth Services. Listen as Chase shares what his life was like growing up in the Triad area, the early days of his business working for his dad, and how he developed a high-performance culture at Go Forth.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
In this new season of the Paper Trails Podcast, Nick Kalogeromitros sits down with David Hamme, owner of Lost Worlds. Listen as David shares his journey from the consulting world to launching Lost Worlds, the challenges of opening during COVID, and how he expanded to multiple locations in just five years.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
In the 18th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Frank Scibelli, the owner of Mama Ricotta's. Listen as Frank shares his start in the restaurant industry in the '90s in Charlotte, the lessons he has learned from opening various types of restaurants over the years, and the importance of building a company with good people.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
In the 17th episode of Season 3 of the Paper Trails podcast, Nick sits down with Karma Murillo, Executive Chef at Barcelona Wine Bar. Listen as Karma talks about his beginnings as a dishwasher, the growth process of being young in the restaurant industry, and the experience he wants people to have when they visit Barcelona Wine Bar.