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'''John Todora''' (born December 27, 1970) is an American entrepreneur and sports data analyst. He is best known as the creator and operator of several successful brands and is the creator of ScoreMetrics, which is an investment strategy that uses historical, backtested data as a basis. Media outlets have characterized Todora as a "sports expert" and formerly the "King of Internet Radio" thanks to his now defunct online radio show, ''The Dr Johnny Show''. |
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==Early life== |
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Todora grew up in Center Township, [[Pennsylvania]]. He attended [[Penn State]] and [[Florida International University]] majoring in advertising. |
Todora grew up in Center Township, [[Pennsylvania]]. He attended [[Penn State]] and [[Florida International University]] majoring in advertising. |
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==Career== |
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In 1999, Todora became the |
In 1999, Todora became the entertainment director and head of marketing for [[Tootsie's Cabaret]] in [[Miami]], [[Florida]]. Todora was instrumental in designing and launching the new, redesigned Tootsies Cabaret. He became the creative director of Tootsies Cabaret in 2003, focusing on helping to build the brand throughout South Florida and the United States.<ref>[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2008-10-16/music/hip-hop-fame-at-south-florida-strip-clubs/ Hip-Hop Fame at South Florida Strip Clubs]</ref> Tootsies was purchased by a publicly traded company, [[RCI Hospitality Holdings]], in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. |url=https://www.rcihospitality.com/143/pressrelease.aspx |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=www.rcihospitality.com |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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In 2007, Todora founded Creative Kitchen, a restaurant management and marketing company. In 2010, Todora founded Whiskey Tango All American Bar and Grill.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/improving-operations/5-great-ideas/articles/consolation-prize |title=Consolation prize | Restaurant Business |accessdate=2014-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306042434/http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/improving-operations/5-great-ideas/articles/consolation-prize |archivedate=2014-03-06 }}</ref> In 2014, Todora founded Creative Kitchen International and opened Bull Market and Chow Asian Bistro in Fort Lauderdale. |
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In 2003, Todora became the Creative Director of Tootsies Cabaret, focusing on helping to build the brand throughout South Florida and the United States.<ref>[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2008-10-16/music/hip-hop-fame-at-south-florida-strip-clubs/ Hip-Hop Fame at South Florida Strip Clubs]</ref> Under Todora’s Creative Direction, Tootisies Cabaret was named “Best Strip Club in Miami” for 7 straight years by the New Times magazine. In addition, Tootsies was named “Best Club in the South East” twice and Best Club in the USA by Exotic Dancer Magazine. |
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Tootsies was purchased by a publicly traded company, [[RCI Hospitality Holdings]], in 2007 for just over 24 million dollars. |
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In 2007, Todora Founded Creative Kitchen, a restaurant management and marketing company. Creative Kitchen is responsible for creating and repairing several restaurant and nightlife brands Creative Kitchen has since expanded to serve clients in Florida, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, and Thailand. |
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| ⚫ | Todora hosted the online radio show known as the Smut Doctors partner Mike "Platypus" DeSuno. The show gained notoriety for its edgy content during the FCC crackdowns of 2005. During this time he was called "The King of Internet Radio", by Maxim Magazine and was featured in local South Florida magazines such as the Miami New Times as well as several national publications. |
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| ⚫ | Todora was also regularly tabbed as a "Sports Expert" on [[ESPN]], [[CNBC]], NBA Channel, and [[Good Morning America]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.simandan.com/?p=10672 |title="I learned the balance of great product and profitability." Interview with chef and entrepreneur John "Johnny" Todora | VOICU MIHNEA SIMANDAN |access-date=2014-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306043758/http://www.simandan.com/?p=10672 |archive-date=2014-03-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In 2010, Todora founded Whiskey Tango All American Bar and Grill which has won Best Bar in South Florida three years in a row from the Broward/Palm Beach New Times. Whiskey Tango is also credited with being the anchor of the blossoming Downtown Hollywood area.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/improving-operations/5-great-ideas/articles/consolation-prize |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-03-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306042434/http://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/improving-operations/5-great-ideas/articles/consolation-prize |archivedate=2014-03-06 }}</ref> When Whiskey Tango opened its doors, occupancy of Downtown Hollywood was 40%. As of November 2013, occupancy is near 95%.<ref>[https://www.cnbc.com/id/41994156 Bar Owner Says Miami Heat Have Cost Him $85,000]</ref><ref>[http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/11/bosh-james-and-wade-running-up-a-huge-bar-bill/1#.UxfOLfldU2B Bosh, James and Wade running up a huge bar bill for fans]</ref> |
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In 2014 Todora founded Creative Kitchen International and opened Bull Market and Chow Asian Bistro in Fort Lauderdale. Chow was named "Zagat's Hottest Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale in 2016" and Bull Market won the New Times and Burger Beast's "Best Burger" in Broward along with the Newtimes "Best Brunch" awards. |
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==Media== |
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===The Smut Drs/The Dr Johnny Show=== |
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| ⚫ | Todora hosted the online radio show known as the Smut Doctors |
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| ⚫ | Todora was also regularly tabbed as a "Sports Expert" on [[ESPN]], [[CNBC]], NBA Channel and [[Good Morning America]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.simandan.com/?p=10672 |title= |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 23:04, 3 February 2023
John Todora (born December 27, 1970) is an American entrepreneur and sports data analyst. He is best known as the creator and operator of several successful brands and is the creator of ScoreMetrics, which is an investment strategy that uses historical, backtested data as a basis. Media outlets have characterized Todora as a "sports expert" and formerly the "King of Internet Radio" thanks to his now defunct online radio show, The Dr Johnny Show.
Early life
[edit]Todora grew up in Center Township, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State and Florida International University majoring in advertising.
Career
[edit]In 1999, Todora became the entertainment director and head of marketing for Tootsie's Cabaret in Miami, Florida. Todora was instrumental in designing and launching the new, redesigned Tootsies Cabaret. He became the creative director of Tootsies Cabaret in 2003, focusing on helping to build the brand throughout South Florida and the United States.[1] Tootsies was purchased by a publicly traded company, RCI Hospitality Holdings, in 2007.[2]
In 2007, Todora founded Creative Kitchen, a restaurant management and marketing company. In 2010, Todora founded Whiskey Tango All American Bar and Grill.[3] In 2014, Todora founded Creative Kitchen International and opened Bull Market and Chow Asian Bistro in Fort Lauderdale.
In 2017, Todora founded ScoreMetrics, a method and algorithm that uses historical, back tested data to create sports as a new investment market.
Radio show
[edit]Todora hosted the online radio show known as the Smut Doctors partner Mike "Platypus" DeSuno. The show gained notoriety for its edgy content during the FCC crackdowns of 2005. During this time he was called "The King of Internet Radio", by Maxim Magazine and was featured in local South Florida magazines such as the Miami New Times as well as several national publications.
Todora was also regularly tabbed as a "Sports Expert" on ESPN, CNBC, NBA Channel, and Good Morning America.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hip-Hop Fame at South Florida Strip Clubs
- ^ "RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc". www.rcihospitality.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Consolation prize | Restaurant Business". Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-06.
- ^ ""I learned the balance of great product and profitability." Interview with chef and entrepreneur John "Johnny" Todora | VOICU MIHNEA SIMANDAN". Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-06.