The Steve Harvey Morning Show

In this exclusive with Derrick "D" Hayes, the founder of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, he shares how the values hardwork, determination, and community outreach his father instilled in him propelled him during his entrepreneurship path to become a successful restaurateur and mentor.Topics CoveredLessons in leadership Self-discovery as an entrepreneur Importance of mentorshipGenerational wealth Nonprofit organization Future of Big Dave's CheesesteaksMore on Derrick HayesAs a West Philadelphia native, restaurateur and philanthropist Derrick “D” Hayes understands the value of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. His vision for his restaurant, Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, began in 2014 as he aimed to merge his passion for community, food, and business. What started as a small water-ice shop in a 749 sq. ft Shell gas station in Dunwoody, Georgia since 2016 has now augmented into the nationally known Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, a thriving cheesecake empire with store and mobile locations all across metro Atlanta.Having expe