Episode #200 Making The Most Of Downtime During The Coronavirus Crisis – A Roundtable Discussion

Audio, Brand Building, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Systems, Video

This crisis is unprecedented and the worst disaster to ever hit our industry. The Stats are staggering: Hundreds of Billions of Dollars Lost, Millions and millions of our employees out of work and worst of all, complete uncertainty for the future. When will we be able to re-open our restaurants? Will there be a crush of business, or will it take time to get back to normal? No-one has the crystal ball. This episode is all about what you can do Now for your business while things are idle or slower than usual. A roundtable with Food Industry Professionals.

Flower Child Restaurant

Episode #178 Hot New Brand “Flower Child” Dishes On Super Fast Growth

Audio, Brand Building, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Systems, Video

Tune in to this episode of the Restaurant RockStars Podcast. I’m speaking with Anita Walker, the V.P. of Marketing for Fox Restaurant Group. Their hot brand “Flower Child” continues to open new locations. There are so many key-learnings and restaurant marketing ideas in this episode folks, you’ve got to give a listen. This is how to open a restaurant, how to run a restaurant and how to increase restaurant business.

Episode #177 Up Your Restaurant Game Using Video Technology

Audio, Brand Building, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Systems, Video

In this episode of the Restaurant RockStars Podcast, I’m speaking with Mr. Ken Bianchi of Hoptix 720. We’ll be showing you how this technology will: Give you Accurate Guest Counts, Show you how long it takes your Host staff to greet your customers, Monitor speed and quality of service at your tables, Minimize staff errors and losses at your Point of Sale system, Deliver immediate visual alerts on your smart phone and provide video security monitoring against theft.

Episode #111 Where else can you get $250,000 in 10 Minutes?

Audio, Brand Building, Finances, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Service, Staff, Systems

Whether you see a significant expansion, need new equipment, want to hire a manager or key-staffer or just some money to get you over a temporary hump, you need to know about Kabbage.   Listen as Victoria explains the simple application, lighting-fast approval, flexibility and ease of getting the cash your restaurant or hospitality operation needs.

 

Episode #108 Build Your Brand with Ideas For Holidays & Big Events

Audio, Front Of House, RR Podcast, Service, Staff, Systems

One of the most powerful brand-builders I know (not to mention staff pleasers) is creating several “Big Events” throughout the year around holidays and big sports events.   Give this episode a listen as I take you through many of the key-holidays and big events that will drive new and repeat business and make your place more money several times a year!..

 

Episode #107 Last Minute Tax Advice from an Industry Expert

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Listen to my guest Mr. Tony Perricelli.  He’s a CPA and Tax Expert with many restaurant and hospitality clients.  He knows the restaurant business and is a tremendous resource and wealth of information. We discuss last minute tips for 2017, big changes from the Trump Administration for 2018 that can be a real benefit to your business and much more.  Also, learn what you need to do throughout the year to put your business in the best tax position before you file.