Marc Dunham
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Marc Dunham is a builder in every sense of the word—of kitchens, concepts, teams, and businesses that don’t just survive, but scale. A classically trained chef with high honors from the Culinary Institute of America and a foundation in nutrition from Texas State University, he has evolved far beyond the pass into a dynamic operator and entrepreneur. As founder and CEO of Nashbird, Marc didn’t just launch a restaurant—he engineered a multi-location brand from the ground up, overseeing everything from construction and design to financial strategy and team development. His leadership style blends creative instinct with operational precision, allowing him to turn bold ideas into profitable, repeatable systems while cultivating high-performing teams.
What sets Marc apart is his rare ability to move seamlessly between vision and execution. Whether acting as a general contractor on restaurant buildouts, directing multimillion-dollar operations, or mentoring the next generation of culinary talent as a former Director of Culinary Arts, he consistently delivers results that stick. His career spans launching concepts, revitalizing struggling operations, and driving measurable growth through smarter processes, sharper branding, and disciplined financial management. From the James Beard House to Oklahoma City’s evolving food scene, Marc has built a reputation as a leader who doesn’t wait for opportunity—he constructs it, scales it, and improves it until it dominates.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to transform culinary expertise into a scalable, multi-location restaurant brand.
- That combining creative vision with operational discipline drives consistent business growth.
- Why strong systems are essential for turning restaurant concepts into profitable enterprises.
- How hands-on leadership across design, construction, and finance strengthens long-term scalability.
- That building high-performing teams requires intentional culture, structure, and mentorship.
- Why disciplined financial management is critical for sustaining and expanding hospitality brands.
- How to identify and fix inefficiencies that limit growth in restaurant operations.
- That successful entrepreneurs build repeatable systems rather than relying on one-off wins.
- Why adaptability between vision and execution is key in competitive hospitality markets.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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