Episode #80 These 3 Things are Vital to Your Success

In my book, there is no more challenging business than running restaurants and I often call it the business of 1000 details.  You’ve got ordering, inventory, finances, marketing. payroll and so many balls to keep in the air.  So what should you focus on first?   So give today’s episode a listen.   We’re talking 3 Things to do Today that will really transform the way you do business.

Episode #70 Explode Your Restaurant’s Marketing Firepower!

Nothing is more important than your restaurant’s hard-earned reputation. Here is a very powerful tool that will automatically capture your restaurant’s positive reviews and post them to the major online review sites and social media platforms.  You’ve got 1000 other details to think about in your restaurant, it only makes sense to build systems into your business across your restaurant. 

Episode #68 Secrets From A 5-Star Kitchen w/ Rachel Wiener of the St. Regis Deer Valley

Listen as the Chef from the St. Regis Deer Valley tells of her early desire to cook, family influences and path through numerous positions in varied kitchens to lead at the St. Regis.  Its a refreshing story that I hope inspires other operators, chefs and restaurant people in all positions.  In my opinion, this is the true definition of hospitality and the only way to run a kitchen and a restaurant.

Episode #65 How To Absolutely Dominate The Competition!

Listen to today’s episode as we cover cost cutting, sales building, guerrilla marketing and service-smashing customer loyalty programs.  This podcast is loaded with ideas to Maximize profit and gain what I call a “Secret Weapon” in this business and if you want to take this Action further, we’ve got a deal for you – Stay Tuned!

Episode #60 Why and When You Should Close Your Restaurant

In this latest episode, my friend and industry PRO Jaime Oikle of www.runningrestaurants.com and I discuss why you should probably close your restaurant one or two days a week.  Unless you’re in Las Vegas or a major destination with constant traffic, you just might be losing money staying open on your slow nights.

Listen as we walk you through a simple daily Break-Even exercise which will show you exactly how much you need to ring in sales each and every day.  This quick listen is time well spent to really dial in your operation and most important save and boost your Profits!