From losing it all, building a successful business, watching people and venues change over time...we dive deep into it all.

Follow Dario's Journey Below

https://darioradio.com/

https://www.instagram.com/pianomandario/

Is there a dark side to jewelry?

Why go private vs retail?

How can we fix The Loop?

What's it like dating as a Solo-preneur?

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https://www.instagram.com/thomas.kneifel/

https://www.instagram.com/rnnck/

Learn the lessons he teaches to his business leaders and more.

Want to follow his journey?

https://www.stephendrum.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stephen.drum/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-drum-643695135/

Learn how he turned a passion for wine into one of the most valuable wine clubs in Chicago.

Follow him for more below!

https://www.instagram.com/jetsetterwineclub/

Learn how he built a community of like minded men and a personal brand spanning the globe!

Follow his journey below:

https://www.youtube.com/@Gent.Z

https://www.instagram.com/james.gentz/

https://www.gent-z.com/

Get a behind the scenes look at Chicago's jewelry industry and night life.

Follow Ren Here: https://www.instagram.com/rnnck/

Learn his origin story in the heart of Chicago and where his career is taking him.

Follow His Journey Below: Danger Wayne -

https://www.instagram.com/dangerwayne/

Treble Monsters -

https://www.instagram.com/treblemonsters/

Syndicate Chicago -

https://www.instagram.com/syndicatechicago/

https://bullyoungbourbon.com/

Suits Eric Noels of GQ Gentlemen - https://www.instagram.com/shopgq/

Cigar Lounges

Biggs Mansion - https://biggschicago.com/

The Clayton - https://www.theclayton.com/

The Embassy - https://www.theembassy.vip/

Steak Houses

El Che - https://www.elchechicago.com/

RPM Steak - https://www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-steak-chicago/

Bavettes - https://www.bavettessteakhouse.com/chicago/home

Maple and Ash - https://www.mapleandash.com/

Gene And Georgetti - https://geneandgeorgetti.com/

Restaurants Wishbone Restaurant - https://www.wishbonechicago.com/

14th Parish - https://www.14parish.com/

Sushi San - https://www.sushisanrestaurant.com/

Jinsei Moto - https://jinseimotto.com/

Speak Easy

Room 13 - https://www.oldchicagoinn.com/room13

Astor Club - https://astorclub.com/

Untitled - https://untitledsupperclub.com/

Lazy bird - https://www.lazybirdchicago.com/

Bordel - https://www.bordelchicago.com/

3 Dots and A Dash - https://www.threedotschicago.com/

Franklin Room - https://www.franklinroom.com/

Green Door Tavern - https://www.greendoorchicago.com/

The Drifter - https://www.thedrifterchicago.com/

Green Mill - https://greenmilljazz.com/

Beverages

CH Distillery - https://chdistillery.com/

Jepson’s Mallort - https://malort.com/

Binny's - https://www.binnys.com/

Thomas Kneifel, host of The Scorpion Nest Podcast discusses how the community started, what it grew into, and what the future holds for the most interesting people in Chicago.

This episode is not sponsored

Studio: @Chicagopodaststudio or visit https://www.chicagopodcast.studio/ Guest Host: @tony_traina or visit https://www.tonytraina.com/

Suits by: @joshkercher or visit https://www.joshkercher.com/

Best Blues Bar in the City: @kingston_mines

Best Restaurant in Chicago: @thealineagroup with

Chef @grant_achatz

Motorcycles: @federalmoto

Music Studio: @fortknoxstudios

Favorite Watch: @tudorwatch

First Concert: @mxpx at @metrochicago

Favorite Band: @blink182 with drummer @travisbarker 

Learn how she leveraged her skills as a D1 collegiate athlete and launched her first successful retail product.

Follow Her Journey Below

Shop Now: https://shophaircan.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehaircan/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/the-hair-can

Learn how he rose to the top of the industry with systems and focus on pure hospitality.

We talk Chicago club scene, mental health, and marketing in this fast paced discussion.

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https://www.instagram.com/ericbosschicago/

https://www.instagram.com/howd_you_get_here_podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/alohaconstruction.net_/

https://www.youtube.com/@Howd_you_get_here_podcast

Learn how he got into one of the most unique and sought after members clubs in the country.

For more info:

https://www.columbiayachtclub.org/

https://www.instagram.com/columbiayachtclub/

Learn how he leveraged Chicago's most exciting venues to build one of the largest business communities in the city.

Follow Greg on his journey below:

https://www.instagram.com/tonyps.productions/

https://tonypsnetworkingevents.com/

https://gregdekalb.com/

Learn how he became the most interesting tailor in the city of Chicago.

https://www.vicegerent.com/

https://www.instagram.com/vicegerentofficial/

Learn how AJ networked his way into a dream job and continues to build his communities in Chicago.

https://jeffhamiltonshop.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ajinchicago/

Learn how he built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio and how he plans to help others do the same.

https://www.instagram.com/aramgrealty/

https://www.youtube.com/@AramGhazaryan

Learn how one good suit transformed his life, allowing him to bring joy to people at their greatest chapters in life.

https://www.joshkercher.com/

https://www.instagram.com/joshkercher/

https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Memoir-Life-Curtis-Duffy/dp/1639511350

Learn his rags to riches story from selling sneakers to building custom jewelry for Chicagoan's happiest times of their lives.

Follow his journey below:

https://www.casaminajewelry.net/

https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwolf.ceo/

https://www.instagram.com/casaminaofficial/

Dominic built his businesses off serving others and the communities they live in.

Follow Him Below:

https://irpinorealestate.com/

https://www.instagram.com/irpinorealestate/