In this episode, Todd sits down with Scottsdale restauranteur and entrepreneur Phil Lewkowicz, founder of The Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails and former co-owner of Café Monarch. Phil shares his inspiring journey from a top corporate sales career into building some of the most acclaimed dining experiences in Arizona—including Café Monarch, Reserve, and Belmont, featuring a James Beard Award–winning chef and talent from Iron Chef Italy.

Phil and Todd talk about the crawl-walk-run process of learning hospitality from the ground up, the influence of mentors, and the tension between risk and regret. Phil also opens up about his other ventures in real estate, pools, and luxury homes, as well as the faith and family values that anchor every decision he makes.

This is more than a story about restaurants—it’s a conversation about entrepreneurship, faith, and building a legacy that goes beyond success.