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289. How to Revitalize a Classic Brand Without Losing Its Soul
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- The Hot Slice
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- Dec 18, 2025
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Summary
Send us Fan Mail From handing out menus before she could even reach the tables to taking the reins as owner of Pino’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Farmville, Virginia, Marilena Lentini’s journey is inspiring at every turn. In this episode, we talk about the terrifying yet rewarding transition from employee to boss. Lentini opens up about the importance of maintaining positivity, and how she earned the respect of her staff. We also share the secret sauce for staying relevant at a decad...