Joe

Joe Tagliente is a high-energy Italian entrepreneur who has built, operated, and financed everything from 14 Burger Kings to boutique hotels. A founder, CEO, and investor, he has spent decades in franchising, hospitality, and commercial real estate — making big deals, big mistakes, and big comebacks along the way.

Joe has led multi-million-dollar sale-leaseback and build-to-suit projects, negotiated with Fortune 500 brands, and helped entrepreneurs turn struggling businesses into thriving ones. He’s been in the trenches: raising capital, fixing broken systems, and spotting the difference between brands that last and those destined to fade.

Bat-shit funny and wildly animated, Joe brings energy, humor, and hard-won lessons to every conversation. Whether he’s breaking down why some franchisees thrive while others go bankrupt, or sharing how distressed assets can be turned into profitable ventures, Joe delivers insights that stick with audiences long after the episode ends.