Episode #144 Everything You Need To Know About Food Trucks & Restaurant Equipment

Listen as Connie and I talk about how to turn your rolling food dream machine into reality. What you should be thinking about before you get into the business and, how much money you could be making with a mobile operation if you’ve done your homework. On the equipment side; we talk about the pieces that nearly last forever, no matter how old they are when you buy them. What you should look at new vs. used and where to spend vs. save money.

Episode #143 Do You Really Need To Take Reservations? You May Be Surprised!

Reservations are a given in most restaurants.  Customers expect them.. customers call to make them.  But, do you really need to take reservations?  If you’re about to open a place, what would happen if you decided not to take reservations?  What would happen if you suddenly stopped taking them altogether? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out, but believe me it’s worth thinking through.

Episode #142 A Winding Road of Restaurant Success with Jesse Vazquez

My guest today has to be one of my favorites!  Mr. Jesse Vazquez delivers powerful advice from the trenches throughout a long illustrious career.  He tells of early failure in his family’s Miami Cuban Cafe where 18 hour days were the norm, seven days a week.  Imagine putting it all on the line and committing to a concept that’s bleeding money.  They didn’t know what they didn’t know, but Jesse was determined to find out and learn the business from the inside out.

Episode #141 A Brewmeister’s Keys To Building A Successful Business!

True, my guest today has NO interest in running a restaurant, but he’s going to share a ton of powerful business building stuff that you can use in your own place. You’ll hear how market research was the “Key” to establishing a successful niche in a crowded beer market. Listen on as our conversation is right on target for your own operation!