
Your Life and Restaurant
Are you a restaurant owner or leader? Discover a better life, balance and profits. Practical advice to grow yourself and your restaurant so you can lead a more successful and happy life.
Episodes
101 episodes
Emotional Salary
Your team members need more than monetary salary. They need Emotional Salary. Find out also the #1 reason people pick a job and the #1 reason they leave. Lots of good stuff in this podcast. Listen now.
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Episode 101
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25:20

The Genesis of This Podcast
Find out the origin of this podcast and how it all started. Plus how I started in the restaurant world! Of course there are nuggets of wisdom in there as well. Take a listen!
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Episode 100
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21:00

Economies of Scale
This episode will teach you about Economies of Scale in the Restaurant World. And also why is a good idea to start thinking of having another location? Take a listen.
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Episode 99
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22:33

Don't fall prey to the victim mentality. Take 100% ownership.
In this episode find out how to avoid a victim mentality, and how only by taking 100% ownership of your life and restaurant you will succeed. Be a Victor not a victim. Listen now.
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Episode 98
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21:22

Dealing with the dreaded Health Inspection
This show is about how to successfully deal with the Restaurant Health Inspector. Learn how to navigate the inspection and some best practices to always make sure your restaurant comes out with the best grade possible. Take a listen....
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Episode 97
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19:35

Arrogance comes before the fall
On your way to the mountain top, or already at the mountain top? Be careful with your arrogance, it can lead you to the bottom. Find out more about this topic and the 3 places where arrogance can creep up in your business. Take a listen.
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Episode 96
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17:23

Costing out Your Menu
In this episode we add another tool to your toolbox. We must work hard and also SMART. Take a listen and see how you can get started.
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Episode 95
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22:53

Put in Your Big Rocks for 2025
Make sure you have set up an intentional year for 2025. Synchronize and Plan to make sure you are building the life and restaurant you want. Take a listen for some final motivation and knowledge before we start the New Year.
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Episode 94
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20:27

Goals and The Wheel Of Life
How are you doing in the following areas?FinancialFamilyFriendsHealthSpiritual/FaithPersonal DevelopmentAdventureWell is the perfect time of the year to set some Goals in every single one of those areas t...
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Episode 93
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19:51

Do you like your Restaurant Culture?
Culture- you have one whether you like it or not. Why not intentionally shape it to your advantage? Listen to this episode to find out what culture is, why it is important and the #1 thing you can do to give it form.
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Episode 92
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17:55

Staying Zen in the Chaotic Restaurant World
The restaurant industry is very stressful. Full of ups and downs, no shows, no calls, fridges not working, clogged sinks, people getting sick, family emergencies, complaints, employee discipline, you name it the list can go on and on. Find out ...
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Episode 91
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28:23

Uphold Your Standards
Support and maintain your standards at all costs. You are in charge 100%. Listen now to this important topic, and why is extremely important for you and your restaurant.
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Episode 90
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22:08

Staffing Part 2: Disciplining and Firing
This is Part 2 of our Human Resource episodes. Here is all about discipline and correcting behaviors. Plus, when is time to let an employee go. Take a listen now.
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Episode 89
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24:28

Staffing Part 1
This is a 1st episode of a 2 episode series. We will talk about your staff, your people, your Human Resources. This specific episode will be about hiring and onboarding. Take a listen to Part 1 now.
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Episode 88
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24:35

5 Minute Game Changing Tool
Learn a new tool for you toolbox. It only requires 5 minutes, but without a doubt is GAME CHANGING. Grow Your Team, Grow Your Leadership, Grow Your Restaurant. Listen Now.
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Episode 87
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22:36

Stand Out! Create a Signature Dish
Signature Dishes is one way to stand out and be different. Listen to this episode to learn how to start designing and rolling out signature dishes.
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Episode 86
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19:17

Food Cost, Storage and Inventory
Find out the things that are important with your storage, and inventory in this episode. Everything matters in a restaurant, and these 2 things also contribute to your bottom line. Take a Listen.
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Episode 85
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22:02

3 Additional Elements to Elevate your Service and Hospitality
3 More tools to give better Customer Service and Hospitality. You have to make sure they are not being overlooked. Take a listen.
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Episode 84
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25:11

One extra ounce is Costing you a lot of Money $$$$
Find out how much just one extra ounce of over portioning is costing you a year. The number will frighten and surprise you. In this episode we emphasize the importance of food portion control. We go through real world examples. Take a Listen.
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Episode 83
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22:13

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
How can you get better at making decisions in your life and business? Listen to this podcast, and you will be equipped to make the correct ones. Listen now.
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Episode 82
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21:12

3 Keys to Difficult Conversations
3 Points I picked up from experience in dealing with difficult conversations and conflict. I know these 3 Keys will help your conversations go more smoothly and be more productive. We all can become better communicators. Listen now.
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Episode 81
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21:34

#1 Thing You Need to Grow to Multiple Locations
I find that almost all small restaurants do not have this one thing. It is the ultimate tool, especially if you one day one to grow your business. Take a listen to find out what it is, and more importantly what you need to do to have it.
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Episode 80
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20:11

Job Descriptions; Another Tool in your Toolbox
Job Descriptions are another tool in your toolbox to get clear, and make better hires. Find out how you can get them done for your restaurant. Take a listen.
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Episode 79
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21:06
