Welcome To The Table

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Welcome To The Table is dedicated to helping out struggling small restaurants with the host, Jay Friesen's 18 years of restaurant experience.

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    • Oct 16, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 3m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Princess & The Promotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 7:27


    I wanted to break down our most recent promotion and how we over-delivered to our customers to create a great experience. The results generated us an approximate $2500 in sales in just 2 hours and created a lot of brand awareness. So take notes & ask questions, it's time to go to school!

    E14: Minimum Wage Increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 3:59


    Hey guys, this is just some Raw audio discussing the minimum wage increase that I TOLD YOU was coming way back in December. Here we are today and it's up by $0.20. Reminding you all of my 50 Cent strategy I explained and then dive a little bit into the reason I'm giving this stuff away. Hope it helps, as always, hit me up on instagram @jayatthetable

    E13: Personality

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2018 2:19


    Is your restaurant lacking the personality to draw people in and make your business a DESTINATION? Find out in this episode and start thinking how you can improve within your 4 walls. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable ►Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E12: Valentine's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2018 3:21


    Was Valentine's Day a little disappointing? Here's 3 reasons why I think it didn't work out & how to improve for next year. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E11: No Customers? No Problem!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 3:16


    I've been hearing that a lot of small restaurants are struggling to hit DOUBLE DIGITS for customers in a day. This is not acceptable. Here's some quick advice on how to turn that around. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E10: Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 3:05


    Do you feel like you're struggling because of some nearby competition? I discuss the steps you need to take to stand out from the crowd. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E9: Make Some Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2018 3:12


    A local restaurant got some free publicity after a clever tactic. I discuss why their move was smart and how it's ok to change the rules for your brand. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E8: Don't Fear The Customer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 5:04


    After a real deep discussion with my dad about the customer experience & dated menu items, I had him change his mind, and I'm hoping I can change yours too with this episode. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E7: Pizza Hut

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 5:08


    Pizza Hut has fallen far behind in the Pizza Wars. I break down their shortcomings & problems to show you not to rest on your successes because you'll become dated and drift into obscurity. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    E6: Gift Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 3:02


    Too many restaurants are overlooking the process of Gift Cards over the holidays. Listen to why I think most are failing and I give a sound bold marketing tactic to hopefully increase demand for the next holiday season. Happy Holidays and together, let's have a great 2018! ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh

    BONUS: A Facebook Strategy For Your Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 3:50


    Online is where it's at. I go in depth with a step by step Facebook Strategy to leverage yourself as the #1 restaurant in your area. This is huge if you don't know where to start! A Must listen as I dive deeper into the conversation about your customers from the previous episode. ————— Jay is a restaurateur, podcaster, video blogger & father hoping to make a difference by sharing his 18+ years of knowledge in the restaurant industry with small struggling restaurants. His nearly 2 decades of experience covers every task inside the 4 walls from cooking & serving to managing, menu designing & marketing. His family's small town restaurant has evolved from a ma & pa diner into a destination restaurant in the area. He hopes to share his strategies with viewers & listeners who want to make a difference in their restaurant. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh "Believe" by K.M. Beats

    E4: Understanding Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 5:55


    There are limitless variables to consider when targeting a demographic for your restaurant. I break some of those down & try to guide you to where you need to be. ————— Jay is a restaurateur, podcaster, video blogger & father hoping to make a difference by sharing his 18+ years of knowledge in the restaurant industry with small struggling restaurants. His nearly 2 decades of experience covers every task inside the 4 walls from cooking & serving to managing, menu designing & marketing. His family's small town restaurant has evolved from a ma & pa diner into a destination restaurant in the area. He hopes to share his strategies with viewers & listeners who want to make a difference in their restaurant. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2iEDD70T0-FFcQOC9r9uw ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: facebook.com/Welcome2TheTable https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" by Jee Juh "Dare to Dream" by Travis A. King of Utopian Sounds

    E3: Investing, Inventory & Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 2:18


    3 Major I's in a restaurant can be easily managed by a POS System, yet I still see countless ancient cash registers at small restaurants. It's time to make a change guys, otherwise you're losing out big time. ————— Jay is a restauranteur, podcaster, video blogger & father hoping to make a difference by sharing his 18+ years of knowledge in the restaurant industry with small struggling restaurants. His nearly 2 decades of experience covers every task inside the 4 walls from cooking & serving to managing, menu designing & marketing. His family's small town restaurant has evolved from a ma & pa diner into a destination restaurant in the area. He hopes to share his strategies with viewers & listeners who want to make a difference in their restaurant. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2i... ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: https://www.facebook.com/Welcome2TheT... https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Didn't use any background music this time, let me know what you think of the new format. Going to keep experimenting different styles to see what works best.

    BONUS: Underestimating Your Restaurant's Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 5:04


    A podcast exclusive! We dive deeper into my discussion from episode 2 about your restaurant's potential. How can we get you to the next level? Have a listen and let me know if it makes sense to you. Enjoy! ————— Jay is a restauranteur, podcaster, video blogger & father hoping to make a difference by sharing his 18+ years of knowledge in the restaurant industry with small struggling restaurants. His nearly 2 decades of experience covers every task inside the 4 walls from cooking & serving to managing, menu designing & marketing. His family's small town restaurant has evolved from a ma & pa diner into a destination restaurant in the area. He hopes to share his strategies with viewers & listeners who want to make a difference in their restaurant. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2i... ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: https://www.facebook.com/Welcome2TheT... https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" Producer: Jee Juh

    E2: #1 Mistake Small Restaurants Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 3:13


    Are you making these simple and easy to fix mistakes? Welcome To The Table! ————— Jay is a restauranteur, podcaster, video blogger & father hoping to make a difference by sharing his 18+ years of knowledge in the restaurant industry with small struggling restaurants. His nearly 2 decades of experience covers every task inside the 4 walls from cooking & serving to managing, menu designing & marketing. His family's small town restaurant has evolved from a ma & pa diner into a destination restaurant in the area. He hopes to share his strategies with viewers & listeners who want to make a difference in their restaurant. ————— ► Hopefully you'll find answers by subscribing to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2i... ► Ask & Discuss with Jay here: https://www.facebook.com/Welcome2TheT... https://twitter.com/jayatthetable https://www.instagram.com/jayatthetable/ ————— Songs Used: "The Flatline" Producer: Jee Juh "Dreamchasers" Producer: Magestick Records Luxembourg

    E1: Welcome To The Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2017 1:39


    Who am I? What is "The Table"? Just a quick rundown of what to expect. I want to help small struggling restaurants & their owners accomplish what seems to be the impossible through my knowledge. Means a lot that you've found me & are listening. Please find me on twitter @jayatthetable, I would love to discuss the industry with you & answer any questions you may have. Thanks again!

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