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Angles with John Richmond

Angles with John Richmond

Written by: John Richmond
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Angles is a podcast about learning from the paths of interesting and successful people. Hosted by John Richmond, Co-Founder and CEO of Richmond Vona, the show features conversations with entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders from Buffalo and beyond. By exploring their stories from different angles, each episode uncovers the moments, mindset, and moves that helped them grow and offers insights you can use in your own life and career.

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  • Ep39: Alex Dispence (Sup Chef) - Food, Content, Sports, and Building a Digital Brand
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Alex Dispence better known as Sup Chef a Western New York native who turned a background in professional kitchens into a massive online food brand. Alex shares how he transitioned from working in high-end restaurants to becoming an early breakout creator on TikTok, building an audience of millions through authenticity, humor, and obsession with food.

    The conversation explores what it takes to grow and sustain a digital brand, how viral moments create opportunity and pressure, and why most ideas fail before one finally works. Alex also talks about balancing family life with entrepreneurship, delegating creatively, and his newest venture bringing sports-inspired flavors and food products to market.

    This episode is a raw look at modern entrepreneurship, creative risk-taking, and building something real in a fast-moving digital world.

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    Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest and host are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Angles Podcast does not endorse any specific health claims, products, services, or treatments mentioned in this episode. Listeners should consult qualified professionals for advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
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    53 mins
  • Ep38: Jesse Ciffa - Barbering, Entrepreneurship, Trust, and Building Community in Buffalo
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Jesse Ciffa, owner of Chief’s Barber Parlor. Jesse shares his journey from learning barbering on YouTube and cutting hair in his grandmother’s basement to building one of Buffalo’s most respected modern barbershops.

    The conversation explores entrepreneurship without a traditional business background, earning trust client by client, and why barbering creates a unique one‑on‑one connection that few other professions offer. Jesse also talks about hiring for personality, maintaining high standards, growing a team, and what it’s like cutting hair for professional athletes including members of the Buffalo Bills.

    This episode is a candid look at craftsmanship, obsession with improvement, and building something meaningful through consistency, relationships, and community.

    Enjoying the episode?
    Subscribe, leave a review, and share Angles with John Richmond with a friend.

    🎧 New episodes every week.

    Visit www.richmondvona.com/angles-podcast/ for more

    📱 Follow us on Instagram:
    @anglesjohnrichmond
    @johnrichmondlaw
    @richmondvona

    🎥 Follow us on TikTok:
    @richmondvona
    @johnrichmondesq

    📺 Watch on YouTube: @angleswithjohnrichmond

    Follow us on Facebook:

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    Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest and host are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Angles Podcast does not endorse any specific health claims, products, services, or treatments mentioned in this episode. Listeners should consult qualified professionals for advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
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    47 mins
  • Ep37: Christopher Puckett - Crash Reconstruction, Black Box Data, and Finding Truth After Impact
    Feb 11 2026

    In this episode of Angles with John Richmond, John sits down with Christopher Puckett, founding partner of Northeast Crash Dynamics and former New York State Trooper. Christopher brings decades of experience investigating serious motor vehicle crashes, crime scenes, and high‑stakes forensic cases.

    The conversation explores how crash reconstruction works, what vehicle “black box” data can reveal, and how physics, math, and human behavior intersect in serious accidents. Christopher also shares stories from his time with the New York State Police, including crime scene investigation, blood spatter analysis, and major manhunt operations, as well as his work with Team Adam supporting missing and exploited children cases.

    This episode offers a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at how truth is uncovered after chaos — and why discipline, preparation, and integrity matter when the stakes are highest.

    Enjoying the episode?
    Subscribe, leave a review, and share Angles with John Richmond with a friend.

    🎧 New episodes every week.

    Visit www.richmondvona.com/angles-podcast/ for more

    📱 Follow us on Instagram:
    @anglesjohnrichmond
    @johnrichmondlaw
    @richmondvona

    🎥 Follow us on TikTok:
    @richmondvona
    @johnrichmondesq

    📺 Watch on YouTube: @angleswithjohnrichmond

    Follow us on Facebook:

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576886611238

    Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest and host are their own and do not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Angles Podcast does not endorse any specific health claims, products, services, or treatments mentioned in this episode. Listeners should consult qualified professionals for advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
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