An electrifying visionary and inspiring entrepreneur, Buddy Foy, Jr. gained national recognition in the late 1990s to 2000s as an e-commerce CEO. In the new world of the internet, Buddy, joined by his business partner and wife, Jennifer Silano Foy, led over 300 employees servicing hundreds of celebrity and designer fashion clients for 15 years. They were profiled in TIME Magazine, Forbes, and Investor's Business Daily along with gracing the covers of many industry magazines and newspaper lifestyle sections.When Buddy, Jr. and Jen were ready for a new business adventure, they opened The Chateau On The Lake in Bolton Landing, NY which was Buddy, Jr’s hometown. With purpose, passion and love he had for the industry after spending so many years helping at his parents’ restaurant, Buddy Foy, Jr. and Jen brought his technology know-how and her creative skills creating a memorable experience for customers. Welcomed by the local community and tourists alike, and 9 years later the restaurant has been named to two prestigious lists, Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America and Top 100 Most Scenic in America along with 30+ Diner's Choice Awards and Wine Spectator Excellence Award. The Chateau On The Lake serves exquisitely prepared French-inspired cuisine with a high-trained staff and is located lakefront in one of the most beautiful and scenic areas on Lake George.In 2020, they again gained national recognition as stars of the Food Network reality TV show, Summer Rush, which chronicled the Foys owning and operating their restaurant as well as two separate restaurants owned by his parents and brother. Each week, millions of fans watched the Foy family as they demonstrated their grit, passion for the industry, commitment to hard work, faith and love of family.During the pandemic when the restaurant industry experienced so much hardship, Buddy Foy, Jr. was one of the most prominent voices discussing the challenges and highlighting what it takes to be successful and why we all needed to lift the industry. He appeared regularly on the FOX News Network and other major outlets, including The Mike Gallagher Show, and was applauded for being forthright and unafraid on why capitalism matters. As host of The Buddy Foy, Jr. Show, embracing a conservative world-view, he shares his love of country and passion for faith, family and hard work. Always optimistic and solution-minded with a keen desire to learn more, in his interview series Buddy, Jr. brings conversations with successful business leaders asking how they did it and what they learned along the way. From stories of personal fortitude to professional growth with intimate glimpses into real-life stumbles and wins, every interview brings fresh insights and valuable nuggets to listeners and watchers. When Buddy Foy, Jr. isn't taping his radio show, he is leading his team as owner of two highly acclaimed restaurants: The Chateau On The Lake in Bolton Landing, NY on Lake George, The Chateau Anna Maria on Anna Maria Island in Holmes Beach, Florida, and coming soonThe Chateau Siesta in Sarasota, Florida. He spends summers in Bolton Landing, NY and ther rest of the year in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Jen and two daughters. Follow him on Twitter @BuddyFoyJr
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