The Podcast for Podcasters. Each week I talk with a different Podcaster about their show. I ask them who they are listening to and why. We talk about their gear and how they edit. And then we just talk. These are edited episodes and you can get the unedited versions at my Patreon Page.
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Tips, tools & resources to help restaurant owners and managers Rock Their Restaurant! Engaging conversations with industry leaders and fellow restaurateurs.
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Every week we interview interesting people and dive into their backgrounds to better understand what makes them tick. The show is hosted by Antti Vilpponen and Greg Anderson. Coming to you from Helsinki, Finland.
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403. Restaurant Brand Extensions: Strategies for National Success - Gail Kurpgeweit
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In this episode on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Gail Kurpgeweit, Gail has had great success launching over 100 restaurant brand products for scale and getting them placed in major supermarkets and famous name big box stores.Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/…
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402. Restaurant Training for Team Excellence - David McClaskey
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In this week’s episode on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with David McClaskey, a 50-year trainer who shares that effective restaurant training cultivates excellence in both employees and entire organizations. Listen as David tells us the secrets to effective restaurant training including: • The meaning of leadership and how to shift…
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401. Hospitality Mavericks: The Rise of Renwick - Carsten Johannsen and Gary Wallach
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Carsten Johannsen and Gary Wallach, restaurateur Co-Founding Partners of Renwick Hospitality Group who are blazing their own unique path in New York City.The Restaurant Profit Maximizer will show you proven ways to BOOST your restaurant bottom line. You have Nothing to lose but …
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400. Secrets to Success and Restaurant Longevity - Kacie Dancy
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I’m speaking with Kacie Dancy, daughter of the Founder and V.P. of Operations at Pop’s Beef, a 17-location company that’s loved by its guests, employees and communities that it serves. Listen as Kacie tells us the secrets to restaurant longevity including: • Her key-lessons learned from growing up in this family restaurant• All the pieces that have…
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399. A Restaurant Operation that’s Killing It! - Mike Bausch
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Today on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Mike Bausch, the co-founder and visionary behind Antolini’s Worldwide Hospitality Group with 7 concepts in 12 locations.Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/Rock Your Restaurant - Enroll Your Team in the Restaurant Academy:…
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398. Why You Should Be OBSESSED With Restaurant Training - Rachael Nemeth
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with restaurant training guru Rachael Nemeth.Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/Rock Your Restaurant - Enroll Your Team in the Restaurant Academy:We will train your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales an…
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397. Delivery Driver to CEO - Gregg Majewski
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Today on the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Gregg Majewski, the former CEO of Jimmy Johns, who’s now growing Craveworthy Brand’s multiple concepts in 24 states and counting. The Restaurant Profit Maximizer will show you proven ways to BOOST your restaurant bottom line. https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizer Connect with us…
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396. From Internship to Ownership - Reed Adelson
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rock Stars podcast, Roger chats with Reed Adelson, founder of Virginia's in New York City. Listen to Reed's inspiring founder's story, his navigation through family traditions, the fierce competition of NYC's restaurant scene, and overcoming various challenges. Gain insights on onboarding, staff training, marketing…
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395. Restaurant Signs that Drive Business - David Rycyna
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In this engaging episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, host Roger Beaudoin is joined by David Rycyna, CEO of Cirrus, to discuss the transformative power of digital signage for restaurants. They delve into the importance of visibility, guest engagement, and brand building, emphasizing how customizable LED signs can set a restaurant apart from…
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394. Emerging Trends in Hospitality - Mathew Focht
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, host Roger Beaudoin chats with Mathew, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry. Mathew shares his journey from a small town in Ohio to becoming a strategic leader in national restaurant operations.[FREE] Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockst…
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393. Effective Restaurant Marketing & Loyalty Programs - Court Allam
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, Roger welcomes Court, a seasoned restaurant marketing guru and coach. They delve into various strategies for effective restaurant marketing, from building a lead generation database and managing time effectively to creating captivating social media content on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. …
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392. How to Save 30-40% on Your Restaurant Costs - Larry Levine
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In this episode of The Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, Roger chats with Larry, of P3 Cost Analysts, about how restaurants and hospitality businesses can save significant amounts of money on non-payroll expenses. Larry explains that P3 Cost Analysts specializes in reducing costs for telecom, utilities, waste management, and more—achieving savings from…
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391. The Secret Sauce to Scaling Up in The Restaurant Business - Debbie Roxarzade
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I speak with Debbie Roxarzade, the Founder of Rachel’s Kitchen. Debbie built seven successful restaurants in Los Angeles and then decided to move her restaurant business to Las Vegas. What’s her secret sauce?Listen as Debbie speaks about restaurant business success including: • Key-learnings that…
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390. Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is important in your Restaurant - Parsa Riahi
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For just $7, The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant. Check it out - https://restaurantrockstars.com/profitmaximizerThe Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinac…
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389. The Power of a Brand in Building Your Business - Steve Shlemon
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The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/👉 Show Notes: https://bit.ly/E389RRPThis episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast features an in-depth conversation with Steve Shlemon, the President of and a key figu…
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388. Restaurant Pricing Strategies and Tipping - Jean-Manuel Izaret
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The Restaurant Profit Maximizer course will show you proven ways to boost profit in your restaurant: https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profitsThe Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits, maximize sales and train your team in restaurant fundamentals! https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/This episode of …
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387. The Power of an Effective Restaurant Leader - Jason Brooks
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In this episode Jason Brooks and I discuss the importance of hospitality, leadership, and company culture in the restaurant industry.Jason emphasizes the role of accountability, the significance of onboarding, and the power of coaching in building effective teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences. They also touch on the challenges faced …
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386. Tragedy to Triumph: Perseverance, Leadership & Restaurant Success - Anne Beiler
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Anne Beiler, the founder of international restaurant success story “Auntie Anne’s Pretzels”. Anne learned the meaning of hard work, integrity, and persistence at an early age, but had many moments of doubt and lack of confidence. Despite all odds and immense personal tragedy, An…
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385. Restaurant Success – The Key to Thriving in This Business - Jim Collins
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jim Collins, the owner of Town Kitchen and Grill in California. Jim wasn’t born from the restaurant business, but he certainly has a way with running a successful restaurant and leading his employees to greatness!Listen as Jim shares his story, failures, successes, and his philo…
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384. Huge Restaurant Concept Will Bowl You Over - Dale Schwartz
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This business is all about “SHOW BIZ! Guests don’t just come into a restaurant for food & drink, they’re looking for an experience. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Dale Schwartz, CEO & Co-Founder of Pinstripes, which is a restaurant concept that boasts giant spaces for bowling, bocce, delicious bistro dining, …
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383. A Deep Dive Into Restaurant Equipment - Howard Task and John Eberhart
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Restaurant Profit Maximizer mini-course teaches you how to boost profit in your restaurant. ONLY $7 https://restaurantrockstars.com/sp/restaurant-profitsThat’s right, boost your restaurant profit for less than the cost of a fancy beer – Get it today then go Rock YOUR Profits and YOUR Restaurant!EPISODE NOTES:In this episode of the Restaurant Rockst…
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382. Chef Shares Great Restaurant Kitchen Success - Chef Jarad McCarroll
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Leading a great restaurant kitchen is difficult. It takes experience, skill, the desire to teach, patience, calm under pressure and the right chops. Most of all it takes a passion for food, people, and new experiences. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Chef Jarad McConnell of Ocean Club St. Barths. He rose from …
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381. Empower + Inspire Your Restaurant Team - Marc Haine
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Marc Haine, a true operator’s operator, about leading and inspiring a restaurant team.As a young dishwasher Marc went on to master the kitchen. He never lost the hospitality bug and later ran three restaurants, became a Food & Beverage Director. Marc also founded a hospitality c…
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380. Great Restaurant Marketing Advice From The Trenches - Kelly Hoyman
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Kelly Hoyman, Vice President of Marketing for an 85-unit concept called Wings and Rings. Kelly brings 30 years of proven restaurant marketing expertise to this episode.Listen as Kelly shares all things restaurant marketing including: • Lessons learned from 17 years in restaurant…
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379. Excellent Tips Get Your Restaurant Taxes In Order - Mirissa Harrison
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I get that running your restaurant is a total commitment, and business challenges never stop. Tax time is upon us, April is looming and Restaurant Taxes are due. No worries, I’ve got your back.Know that now is the time to get your financial house in order before you send the books to your tax preparer. It’s not too late to clean things up for your …
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378. Stocked & Stirred: How To Master Restaurant Inventory - Victoria Mosley and John Nanney
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Your restaurant inventory represents thousands if not tens of thousands of dollars of food and beverage sitting in your business at any given time. With so much opportunity for waste, spoilage, or loss, you really need to understand and manage all that value. When I coach restaurants, I tell them Not taking inventory is like leaving hundred-dollar …
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377. How To Increase Restaurant Sales & Build Guest Loyalty - Matt Tucker
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Every owner and leader wants and needs to increase restaurant sales. Success here requires many things… efficiency, systems, excellent service, but most of all engaged loyal guests. Here’s where all the power lies.Guests want to be recognized, acknowledged, and served. Providing this at a high level requires a well-trained staff and seamless techno…
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376. What’s With Today’s Restaurant Employees Anyway? - Scott Greenberg
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I hear it time and time again. “My employees don’t do what I expect... they call out on shifts, or they don’t show up at all”!Since the pandemic; finding, keeping, and motivating restaurant employees has just gotten harder. They seem to have a different mindset... their work ethic doesn’t meet expectations... What to do?In this episode of the Resta…
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375. Using Restaurant Technology to 10X your Business - Tony Roy and Brendan Sweeney
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As a restaurateur, you can’t afford to ignore technology. Since the pandemic, operators of every size have had to adapt to platforms and tools that offer guest convenience and operating efficiencies. The landscape keeps changing every day and to stay competitive, great food and service are no longer enough to keep guests coming in the door.In this …
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374. Spreading the Legacy: An Authentic Journey of Neapolitan Pizza - Francesco Zimone
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Don’t miss this episode, get my FREE “Top 3 Ways You’re Killing Your Restaurant Profits and a bonus at www.restaurantrockstars.com/profits then go out there and Rock YOUR Restaurant!Every restaurant has its own unique story. But this one carries on a 152-year tradition. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Francesc…
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373. Cracking The Hospitality Code the Journey of Abraham and his Restaurants - Abraham Merchant
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Abraham Merchant, veteran restaurateur, President & CEO of Merchant’s Hospitality. Abraham shares his philosophy on hospitality, employee retention, strategies for operational …
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372. All Successful Restaurants have a Secret Formula - Doug Stritzel
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/All successful restaurants have a secret formula. It might be about the food, or the relationships between owner, staff & guests. Perhaps it’s the marketing, or the location. Sometimes it’s a combination of all of these.How can your restaurant be …
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371. Love them or Hate them, Restaurant Finances are Vital to your Success - Tom Rutledge
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/SHOW NOTES: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/371-restaurant-finances/I get it, many operators hate numbers, so they avoid them. But the truth is numbers really move the needle good or bad, and they ultimately determine your restaurant’s succe…
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370. Scaling a Restaurant Brand – Josh Luger
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Josh Luger co-founder of Capital Tacos, a restaurant that started small, built a brand for itself and is now taking the country by storm.Listen as Josh shares:• The early brain…
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369. Juggling Multiple Restaurants and Concepts - Ty & Karen Raju
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/Join The Restaurant Academy:Train your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy🌟 Episode Notes:In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars…
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368. Extreme Hardship to Restaurant Success - Chef Ahu
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/Join The Restaurant Academy:Train your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademyConnect with us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linke…
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367. Tax Tips and Tricks for Restaurants - JT Pells CPA
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Learn the Top 3 Restaurant Profit Killers and how to fix them: https://restaurantrockstars.com/profits/Join The Restaurant Academy:Train your entire team to up level your business, maximize sales and optimize profits - Join the Restaurant Academy: https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademyConnect with us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linke…
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366. Growing a Single Restaurant to a Global Brand - Blas Escarcega
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Every restaurant has its unique story. Many of these are family run restaurants with recipes passed down from generations. Some find success with one location; others have big dreams and grow to multiple countries. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Blas Escarcega of Pollo Campero. This Guatemalan chicken restaur…
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365. How to Succeed in the Restaurant Business Without Experience - Chad & Lauren Coulter
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Show Notes: https://restaurantrockstars.com/audio/episode-365-restaurant-business-no-experience/Thank you to our sponsors:The Restaurant Academy: Everything you need to know to optimize profits and maximize sales https://restaurantrockstars.com/joinacademy/The Birthday Club – Get new and repeat business, fill your tables, and boost sales with Birth…
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364. How to Lead a Great Restaurant Kitchen - Chef Anthony Bucco
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Any great kitchen is the “Heart of House”. Honoring this house requires creating a culture of passion, pride, and commitment to consistent quality. This takes a unique leader who both inspires, teaches, recognizes talent, and elevates each and every guest experience from the culinary team right down to the dish pit.In this episode of the Restaurant…
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363. How to Grow a Great Restaurant Company - Tom Krouse
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The restaurant business is one of relationships. If we consider our team, our suppliers, and guest’s partners and friends instead of employees, vendors, and customers, we have a true formula for success.In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Tom Krouse, the CEO of Donatos Pizza, a dynamic restaurant concept leading i…
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362. A Restaurant with Fantastic Hooks – Collin Benyo
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Restaurants are all about people coming together, celebrating good times & life events. Doing this well requires:• a strong company culture.• training your team in hospitality & consistency• providing a unique product offering• a winning brand strategy.In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Collin Benyo, Franchise Gr…
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361. Business Failure – When to Call It Quits - Kelly Meyer
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As these challenging times continue, many of us are experiencing the dilemma of possible business failure. Even with the best of intentions, when things start to go sideways you need to know when and where is the point of no return!In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Kelly Meyer about business failure. Kelly is a …
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360. How to Dominate Your Hospitality Competition - Keith Benjamin
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It’s one thing to run a restaurant, bar, or club and quite another to run a business and dominate the competition. It takes vision, strategy, hospitality, and a powerful company culture.In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Keith Benjamin of Uptown Hospitality Group and Eat, Drink & Be Merry, a dynamic restaurant, b…
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359. How To Get Powerful Restaurant PR - Mickie Kennedy
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Marketing is super important for your operation, but few owners or leaders think about the power of restaurant PR. Maybe that’s because many operators think public relations is just not affordable, but my guest this week dispels that myth with a powerful restaurant PR strategy.In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with M…
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358. Delivering Hospitality at the Highest Level - Sofia Crokos
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Delivering true hospitality at the highest level takes strategy, detailed planning, an experienced and engaging team, and the ability to create trust and rapport. Throw in celebrities and a most discerning clientele and the expectation grows.In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast we are focusing on high level hospitality and I’m speaki…
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357. These Savvy Operators are Rocking Their Restaurant Brand - Daniel DeLeon
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There are those operators running a restaurant and those who are running a business and those are two very different approaches.In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Dan DeLeon of Grumpy’s Restaurant Company, a full-service breakfast, lunch & brunch concept. This winning franchise starting with a tired restaurant th…
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356. How to Deliver Epic Hospitality with Epic Leadership - Jeff Caldwell
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In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Jeff Caldwell, V.P. of Operations for the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel. Jeff is a hospitality veteran who cut his teeth at Wynn Resorts; the company known for transforming the rebirth of Las Vegas into the world-class destination it is today. Listen as Jeff shares his passion for …
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355. This Growing Pizza Chain Has All the “Hooks” - Casey Biehl
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I’ve always said, you can’t have too many “hooks” for your restaurant. Anything interesting, unique, or powerful that catches the guest’s attention and leads to sales, reviews or buzz is free marketing! In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with Casey Biehl, VP of Ops for Fat Boys. This growing pizza chain is company own…
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354. A Restaurateur’s Inspired Journey + A Happy Accident Gets Trademarked! – Gregoire Jacquet
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Many of us have a dream to become a restaurateur. For some of us that dream was fulfilled with a restaurant concept or location. For others, that dream multiplied from one restaurant to several. And for some…that dream is an inspiration just waiting to be realized! In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars Podcast, I’m speaking with chef and rest…
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