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Fearless Growth in Hospitality: Building Without Losing Your Culture with Sydney Grims (Ep. 18)

Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

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Kate Duffy, FBS^®, MFP

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May 26, 2026

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Growth in hospitality isn’t just about expansion—it’s about making the right decisions on people, processes, and culture. In this episode of the Planning Perspectives Podcast, Jamie Hopkins and Kate Duffy talk with Sydney Grims of Fearless Restaurants about how the brand has grown while staying true to its roots, supported by strong leadership and thoughtful systems.

The conversation explores how Fearless approaches operations, market expansion, and community-building, including the launch of Fearless Femmes. Sydney shares why intentional, measured growth can be the key to building a business—and a culture—that lasts.

Highlights from the conversation include:

Why protecting culture is essential to sustainable growth
How stronger systems improved operations and opportunities
What to consider when entering new markets
Why measured growth builds stronger teams and long-term success

Jamie Hopkins, Esq., LLM, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®

Bryn Mawr Trust
Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

Jamie Hopkins oversees the private wealth management group’s financial advice strategies and growth initiatives, along with leading the institutional and personal trust businesses. He joined the company in 2023.

Kate Duffy, FBS^®, MFP

Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors

Kate Duffy collaborates with clients to provide wealth management strategies, financial planning, and investment advice. She joined the company in 2024.

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