We're back with another episode of Touch of Grey with Rob & Jeff.
In this episode, our featured guest is none other than our very own, Larry Evinger - the man, the myth, the legend. Larry takes the hot seat to share interesting stories throughout his career in real estate and investments. A lot of ground is covered as he discusses his early days on the mean streets of Chicago, his time with the Walton's, and how he almost crashed a plane in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Also featured in this episode is VP of Lodging, Erin McDonald and SVP of Food & Beverage Operations, Klaus Nitsch. They share their valuable insight into all things accommodations and dining at Hotel Renegade - our newest hotel development opening Spring of 2024 in Boise, Idaho.
Looking for something in particular? Below is a timeline to help you jump around:
Timeline
0:00 – 0:43 WHEN & WHY A HOTEL IN BOISE?
02:14- 03:52 WHY A SUPPER CLUB?
04:24- 05:00 WHAT’S UP WITH BARABOO?
05:06- 06:13 BETTY WHITE
06:17- 07:26 MEGAN FOX
07:29- 07:52 OTHER F&B
08:00- 09:50 THE HOTEL RENEGADE VIBE
09:54- 10:18 WHEN ARE WE OPENING?
10:20- 11:00 THE ROOM MIX
11:06- 12:23 HONORING HISTORY
12:28- 13:13 CLINT EASTWOOD
13:18- 13:46 THE STATUS QUO SUCKS
13:55- 18:33 THE CHALLENGE FROM AFAR
18:54- 20:03 COMMERCIAL BREAK
20:09- 20:43 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LARRY
20:48- 25:23 LARRY’S EARLY DAYS
25:27- 27:00 GOING TO SCHOOL
27:05- 29:34 CAREER FIRST STEP
30:19- 33:45 LARRY EVINGER, MEET WALMART
33:54- 34:48 “THE FORREST GUMP OF BUSINESS”
35:06- 36:21 SURPRISE TOWNS
36:48- 40:19 WALMART WAR STORIES
40:27- 41:44 LOOKING DOWN THE BARREL
41:49- 44:19 FLYING WITH THE WALTONS
44:25- 45:15 “WE’RE GONNA HAVE TO SLINGSHOT IT”
45:22- 49:23 NEXT STOP – KOHL’S
49:31- 54:02 MOVING ON FROM KOHL’S
54:41- 56:33 THE ROAD TO HCP
56:47– 1:03:29 THE KEYSTONE PROJECT
1:03:41– 1:05:14 BOTTLEWORKS #13
1:05:23– 1:11:23 LARRY’S BEST DEAL
1:11:31– 1:13:19 SPEED ROUND
1:13:52– 1:14:44 COMMERCIAL BREAK
1:15:01– 1:20:05 ASK ROB ANYTHING
ASK ROB ANYTHING
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How is the Beloit Entertainment District coming along? Is it coming soon? What other projects (restaurants, entertainment, shopping, etc.) can we anticipate seeing come to Beloit in the next 5 years? - Jonathan Schuler