he started off with yogurt, and >> rob tafoya was no stranger to airports. he developed a fascination to airplanes and airports dreaming of some day opening a restaurant there. to help make his dream a reality, he sought out advice from his mentor, rob alvarado, who provided guidance and support. >> he successfully put his proposal, and was successful and did it on his own through hard work, tenacity, and perseverance and he's one of my heroes. >> sandwich stop, he's expanded to an impressive portfolio of restaurants at the denver airport, including timberline stakes, root down, que bueno, and the busiest busiest einstein beggels. >> you go to the airport, you always see him at his under the principles of giving back and opening doors for other entrepreneurs at the airport. >> he's continued to fight for economic empowerment, not just for yourself, but he's opened the door to others and he's also championed others, and he knows that we have to bring people up behind us if we're going to be successful in the long run. >> tafoya's business success extends beyo