Most family restaurants don’t fail because of bad food or bad service, they fail because the handoff between generations isn’t handled right.In this episode, I talk about what really needs to happen for a second generation to not just ta...

In this episode of Your Life and Restaurant, we talk about the power of ideas. How keeping a steady flow of new ones keeps your restaurant evolving and growing. We’ll also dive into what to do when those ideas don’t work out. ...

After 20 years in the restaurant industry, I think I’ve found the #1 thing leaders can do to build a restaurant where people don’t quit. Curious what that’s all about? I break it down, and share other key retention strategies in this episode—do...

This is part 2 of the What would I do differently If I Opened Today. We talked about things that I think are important if opening a new restaurant and can also be applied and reviewed in your current restaurant. Take a listen.

In this episode I will be talking about things I would do different if I was opening a restaurant today. Lessons learned, mistakes, and everything in between. Take a Listen.

You want to have less stress? Get more green! This episode will talk about the benefits of nature. Plus what you can do to spend even if it's a little bit of time in it.

This is the second episode of our talk about AI in the Restaurant World. Find out how AI can help you with your Menu, Social Media, Food Costs and More! Take a listen.

Artificial Intelligence is here, and it is the future. Adapt or Die. In this episode we talk about how AI is impacting the Restaurant World, and more importantly how YOU can start using it today. Take a Listen

We talk further about being a humble human being. Plus 3 strategies for you to inject Humility into your restaurant. Take a listen to this episode so you can continue to keep the EGO in check.

Find out why profit is not evil. In reality it is a noble pursuit, and the goal of every restaurant business. Listen to this episode to update your Philosophy in the nobility of making a profit. 

You will inevitably drop the ball on a customer. This episode will give you some tools to get better at fixing the situation, when without a doubt it arises. Listen and Learn now.

If you want to have more free time from your restaurant you are going to need to Trust. Delegate, Systematize and Trust. If not, you will continue to be a slave. Listen now.

Do you feel overrun/overwhelmed? Listen to this podcast to get advice straight from the kitchen line. A simple solution to minimize your stress. Also learn the 4 truths of change in our lives. Take a listen.

This podcast will definitely make you think about your philosophy of Life. Be intentional, it is a choice, you can make things happen. Your life won't change until you change. Enjoy this podcast. Take a listen.

Humans make mistakes. We make them everyday. Find out why is better to embrace them and be intentional, rather than just letting life happen to you. Realizing that we will surely make mistakes is liberalizing. Take a listen.

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.

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!

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.

 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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.