
Hospitality Hacks Pro Podcast
Welcome to the Hospitality Hacks Pro Podcast where we talk to interesting people in and around the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Industry and explore their stories. We will also chat about how restaurants can offer an above average guest service experience to increase sales and gain more repeat guests. Tune in every Monday evening for new episodes!
Episodes
67 episodes
How to Start a Food Truck - Quick Start Guide
In this episode we talk through how to keep things simple in starting your own mobile food business. What are the first 5 things you should consider in any market?Don't let complexity slow you down, get started today!_________In...
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Episode 68
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29:22

Do I Need Culinary School? | With Walter Terrell
We started our business "The Perfect Batch" on June 1, 2017. Our family oriented business consists of a variety of hand crafted hot sauces and low sodium seasoning blends. Our products are designed to compliment and enhance the flavor of your f...
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Episode 67
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48:18

What is a Lead Magnet?
In this episode I give my opinion on lead magnets. Do you need one? How do you share one? Let's dig in!Who do you know that needs their middle school students to be active this summer? Tell them to drag them from in front of the s...
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Episode 65
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25:59

The 12 Week Year Book Review
In this episode, I give my favorite highlight from a recent listen to the book The 12 Week Year. Also, I share my list of books I'm looking to read this year. What's yours?Who do you know that needs their middle school students to be ac...
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Episode 65
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13:25

When to Pivot
I'm staring a couple of new projects in the next several weeks, here is my strategy to make sure I don't go crazy. What is your approach to time management and daily structure?Visit www.charlotteculinarycamp.com to see one of the projec...
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Episode 64
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13:25

How to Plan the Perfect Pop Up
In this broadcast I share 4 tactics on how I would approach planning a pop up. It is very similar to the strategy I'm using currently to promote an upcoming summer camp. www.charlotteculinarycamp.comThere is also a quick tutorial on how...
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Episode 63
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24:39

How to Play the Game
Don't laugh at my failed basketball experience, but I hope it helps somebody!Interested in summer camp for the littles in Charlotte? Check this out: https://charlotteculinarycamp.com/Also, get the Above Average Service Book here...
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Episode 62
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18:34

Charlotte Restaurant Week
Interested in summer camp for the littles in Charlotte? Check this out: https://charlotteculinarycamp.com/Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6224kt Follow on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/hospitalityha...
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29:42

Best Advice Ever
Apologies, I have updated the episode to the correct file...listen in again. Interested in summer camp for the littles in Charlotte? Check this out: https://charlotteculinarycamp.com/Also, get the Above Average Service Book...
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Episode 61
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6:56

How to Increase Restaurant Sales
It's time to supercharge your business. Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6224kt Follow on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/hospitalityhackspro
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Episode 59
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17:54

8 Business Ideas for 2024
Here's a few side hustle or business ideas I bet you've never thought of. Let's get busy!Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6224kt Follow on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/hospitalityhackspro
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Episode 58
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42:41

How to Conquer Burnout.
You have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others.
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Episode 57
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18:54

Catering on a Budget
Top 3 tips on handling catering clients with limited funds.
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Episode 56
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23:42

How to Create Coupons with Canvas
When is it OK to run a coupon or promotion for your restaurant? How do you create one for free? Tune in and find out.
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Episode 55
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24:50

How to Achieve Work Life Balance?
Is there such a thing? I'm going to argue, not always. YouTube video exerpt from Market Mondays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhz_Y5ca_gc
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Episode 54
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19:22

When Keepin' It Real Goes Wrong
Come on in as we discuss how to ask for and receive constructive criticism as an independent restaurant owner. Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6224kt Follow on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/hos...
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Episode 53
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12:07

Cruise Recap
Brief recap on the hospitality experience of my recent Carnival cruise to the ABC Islands.
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Episode 52
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21:16

Closing Time.
My thoughts on a recent DL Hughley radio show topic. No frills today, I'm out sick.
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Episode 51
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9:27

How to Market Your Restaurant
"It's alright to be a copycat, as long as you copy the right cat." I'm not sure who originally said this, but thank you!Here's a few quick tips on how to approach your social media marketing for your independent F&B operation....
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Episode 50
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37:06

How to Get Free Money
Here are my 5 top tips to get grants, sponsorships and/or write effective business plans. These methods have been used to get us free shoes, various angel investors and $5,000 in free cash.Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: ...
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Episode 49
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21:37

Learning is Overrated
School is back and it's time for action. There's only so much we can learn without doing, so let's get busy and into activity mode. Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6224kt Follow on IG @ https://...
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Episode 48
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21:21

Competing With the Gig Economy | Episode 47
AI, Robots, & Touch Screens - Oh My! Tech is constantly changing and can feel confusing and difficult to keep up with. Let's chat about two quick and easy benefits that can keep your independent food and beverage operation relevant and enco...
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Episode 47
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17:55

Which is the Best Point of Sale System for Food Trucks?
Come along as I think alound on which POS system(s) I'm thinking about for the mobile unit opening soon. Also, get the Above Average Service Book here: https://tinyurl.com/5n6224kt Follow me on IG @ hospitalityhackspro.
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Episode 46
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31:53
