Clients.

I hired Stan to help me restructure the finances of one of my restaurants as well as review our operations and marketing/PR strategy. Working together with him has been a great experience. He is clear, thorough and practical in every step of the work. I highly recommend him and his firm.

From the very first conversation with Stan, he was thoughtful, insightful, and full of good advice. Stan helped us navigate through a 17x expansion, complicated staffing challenges, menu changes, visual storytelling, finding new talent, and was a trusted and caring advisor during our time working together, through the COVID-driven closure of my business, and to this day on the other side of that process. He is forthright, creative, not afraid to tell you what you need to hear even if you don’t want to hear it, and deeply invested in his work and his clients.

Stan helped to conceptualize the expansion of an Asia-based food education business into the US. His wealth of industry knowledge and insights helped us immensely. With deep pockets of experience and a vast network coupled with his genuine desire to support our business grow is evident in the way he delivers his work. I trust him fully with every critical business decision.

Stan did a great job of finding opportunities to showcase the Ora King salmon brand with synergistic partners. He was proactive and very creative in finding new and exciting venues and events for us to pursue. Very professional and a pleasure to work with him and his wider team.

Stan Sagner is the friend-turned-mentor I wish everyone had. Running Abe’s Eats, producer of the first-ever Halal and Kosher “Interfaith Meat,” came with many hardships. As a first-time food entrepreneur, my coffee dates with Stan covered logistics and operations, to the general day-to-day craziness that food startups naturally have. Stan turned some of the most challenging moments of my small business into clear roadmaps that I could follow and feel excited about. I could not have become an entrepreneur without his mentorship, and I would not have become as driven as I am now without his support. Stan is a great friend and one of the best mentors I have ever had.

Stan is an absolute rockstar when it comes to navigating the world of food/beverage/culinary. He is thoughtful, strategic, and provides meaningful guidance that delivers results. His network is highly respected and when I worked with him, it was clear that he has deep knowledge of the industry and key trends. His breadth of experience across multiple industries as both a marketer and an operator is also of huge value. Stan is a natural problem-solver and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to accelerate business growth.

From the moment we began working with Stan, it was clear that he was as invested in our business and success as we are. He immediately established himself as part of the team, finding creative ways to influence outcomes with business decision makers, relevant industry influencers and potential partners. Stan helped us partner with marquee accounts on collaborative offerings, built momentum with media at industry shows and offered strategic insight as we navigated the growth associated with a start-up company.

Working with culinary expert, Stanley Sagner, was a game-changer for our new Extra Virgin Olive Oil luxury brand. His impressive networking skills helped us build long-lasting relationships with chefs, editors and food influencers, significantly expanding our reach and impact. Stan’s professionalism, meticulousness and collaborative approach made him an invaluable asset to our team and his contributions played a vital role in the success of our campaigns.

Stan has been an amazing collaborator and advisor through the process of opening The Daily Grocer. His insights into the industry are top notch and he approaches every conversation and in a meaningful and thoughtful way. Stan is also a great connector. He knows the right time to connect you with the right people to set you up for success. I could not be more grateful for our collaboration.

Collaborating with Stan unlocked innovative new products and markets for our client. Stan’s depth of knowledge and ability to identify market opportunities enabled the team to rapidly develop prototypes and generate feedback. His professionalism, attention to detail, and affability make him a great partner to work with.

Stan is discerning, thoughtful, careful thinking. He provides measured insight and perspective. He listens. His thinking is not one but many steps ahead. He earns trust quickly, and with that, feels like a partner.

Stan has been an invaluable asset and grounding collaborator working with us on a variety of issues including sourcing the vendor and managing our graphic makeover, scouting and hiring a new executive chef, ongoing competitive analysis of our peers, menu feedback, fostering media coverage to helping us navigate the pandemic. He has been a true partner to our team.

Working with Stan felt like problem solving with someone who had been in our organization for years. He deftly navigated the recruiting process and helped to shape an outcome that will undoubtedly provide significant value to our Hospitality Group for years to come. He utilized his deep industry relationships to pull out several solid candidates, and kept the process on track and was both the confidant and guide we needed.