The Scorpion Nest Podcast

Season 1 Finale: The Dark Side of Jewelry with Ren Thompson

In this Season One Finale we answer questions like:Is there a dark side to jewelry?Why go private vs retail? How can we fix The Loop?What's it like dating as a Solo-preneur? Follow:https://www.instagram.com/thomas.kneifel/https://www.instagram.com/rnnck/

EP17: Navy Seal Stephen Drum | What to avoid when operating in Business.

Stephen Drum is a Navy Seal and Keynote speaker. Learn the lessons he teaches to his business leaders and more. Want to follow his journey? https://www.stephendrum.com/https://www.instagram.com/stephen.drum/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-drum-643695135/

EP16: Sommelier Joe Clifford | Are you an ACTUAL red wine drinker?

Joe Clifford is a level 4 Sommelier and founder of Jetsetter Wine Club. Learn how he turned a passion for wine into one of the most valuable wine clubs in Chicago. Follow him for more below! https://www.instagram.com/jetsetterwineclub/

EP15: James Lawley | Gentleman’s Institution Founder and Content Creator

Meet James Lawley, founder of The Gentleman's Institution and social media personality. Learn how he built a community of like minded men and a personal brand spanning the globe! Follow his journey below: https://www.youtube.com/@Gent.Zhttps://www.instagram.com/james.gentz/https://www.gent-z.com/

EP04: Ren Thompson | President of CJA, Private Jeweler, and Adventurer

Meet Ren Thompson, President of the Chicago Jeweler's Association.
Get a behind the scenes look at Chicago's jewelry industry and night life.
Follow Ren Here: https://www.instagram.com/rnnck/
 

EP03: DJ DangerWayne | Chicago DJ and Entertainment Businessman

Meet DJ DangerWayne. West Loop entertainer, businessman, and real estate Mogul.
Learn his origin story in the heart of Chicago and where his career is taking him.
Follow His Journey Below: Danger Wayne -
https://www.instagram.com/dangerwayne/
Treble Monsters -
https://www.instagram.com/treblemonsters/
Syndicate Chicago -
https://www.instagram.com/syndicatechicago/
 

EP02: Chef Danny Bullock | Cooking for the Elite and Launching a Bourbon Brand

Follow Chef Danny Bullock’s journey as he continues to build the Bull Young Bourbon Brand, release his upcoming cook book "Rhythm and Bourbon”, and penetrate the culinary scene around the world.
https://bullyoungbourbon.com/
Suits Eric Noels of GQ Gentlemen - https://www.instagram.com/shopgq/
Cigar Lounges
Biggs Mansion - https://biggschicago.com/
The Clayton - https://www.theclayton.com/
The Embassy - https://www.theembassy.vip/
Steak Houses
El Che - https://www.elchechicago.com/
RPM Steak - https://www.rpmrestaurants.com/rpm-steak-chicago/
Bavettes - https://www.bavettessteakhouse.com/chicago/home
Maple and Ash - https://www.mapleandash.com/
Gene And Georgetti - https://geneandgeorgetti.com/
Restaurants Wishbone Restaurant - https://www.wishbonechicago.com/
14th Parish - https://www.14parish.com/
Sushi San - https://www.sushisanrestaurant.com/
Jinsei Moto - https://jinseimotto.com/
Speak Easy
Room 13 - https://www.oldchicagoinn.com/room13
Astor Club - https://astorclub.com/
Untitled - https://untitledsupperclub.com/
Lazy bird - https://www.lazybirdchicago.com/
Bordel - https://www.bordelchicago.com/
3 Dots and A Dash - https://www.threedotschicago.com/
Franklin Room - https://www.franklinroom.com/
Green Door Tavern - https://www.greendoorchicago.com/
The Drifter - https://www.thedrifterchicago.com/
Green Mill - https://greenmilljazz.com/
Beverages
CH Distillery - https://chdistillery.com/
Jepson’s Mallort - https://malort.com/
Binny's - https://www.binnys.com/
 

EP01: Thomas Kneifel | How I Built the Coolest Community in Chicago

Follow @scoprion_nest_chicago on Instagram
Thomas Kneifel, host of The Scorpion Nest Podcast discusses how the community started, what it grew into, and what the future holds for the most interesting people in Chicago.
This episode is not sponsored
Studio: @Chicagopodaststudio or visit https://www.chicagopodcast.studio/ Guest Host: @tony_traina or visit https://www.tonytraina.com/
Suits by: @joshkercher or visit https://www.joshkercher.com/
Best Blues Bar in the City: @kingston_mines
Best Restaurant in Chicago: @thealineagroup with
Chef @grant_achatz
Motorcycles: @federalmoto
Music Studio: @fortknoxstudios
Favorite Watch: @tudorwatch
First Concert: @mxpx at @metrochicago
Favorite Band: @blink182 with drummer @travisbarker