{"product_id":"an-evening-with-ari-weinzweig","title":"Small Giants: An Evening with Ari Weinzweig on Business, Leadership \u0026 Hospitality","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen I first started the bakery, I knew how to bake bread. What I didn't know was how to build a business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI didn't want to build just any business. I wanted to create something that reflected my values, my passions, and my philosophy of hospitality. A business that could be successful while remaining independent, deeply rooted in its community, and committed to something beyond the bottom line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI went looking for examples of businesses I admired, and one of the brightest stars I found was Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Ari Weinzweig and Paul Saginaw in 1982, Zingerman's has grown from a small neighborhood deli into a remarkable community of independent food businesses, celebrated as much for their food as for their approach to leadership, service, and organizational culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAri's writing and philosophy have helped shape the way I think about business since our earliest days. He's been a mentor to me, and his work has been an enduring source of inspiration for Zak the Baker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Thursday, November 5th, I'm honored to welcome Ari to our bakery for an intimate conversation about building great businesses, leading with dignity, creating meaningful workplaces, and the role independent businesses can play in strengthening their communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll discuss some of the ideas from his latest writing, open the floor for questions, share some food, and have his books and pamphlets available for purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a business owner, a leader, or simply someone interested in how we can build more thoughtful and meaningful organizations, I hope you'll join us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday, November 5 | 6–8 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZak the Baker | Wynwood\u003cbr\u003eTickets: $15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking forward to sharing this special evening with our community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":46401209172012,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/9688\/9132\/files\/dignitypamphletwonky.jpg?v=1792521863","url":"https:\/\/zakthebaker.myshopify.com\/products\/an-evening-with-ari-weinzweig","provider":"ZAK THE BAKER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}