Your Life and Restaurant

This is part 2 of the What would I do differently If I Opened Today. We talked about things that I think are important if opening a new restaurant and can also be applied and reviewed in your current restaurant. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

In this episode I will be talking about things I would do different if I was opening a restaurant today. Lessons learned, mistakes, and everything in between. Take a Listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

You want to have less stress? Get more green! This episode will talk about the benefits of nature. Plus what you can do to spend even if it's a little bit of time in it.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

This is the second episode of our talk about AI in the Restaurant World. Find out how AI can help you with your Menu, Social Media, Food Costs and More! Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Artificial Intelligence is here, and it is the future. Adapt or Die. In this episode we talk about how AI is impacting the Restaurant World, and more importantly how YOU can start using it today. Take a ListenContact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

We talk further about being a humble human being. Plus 3 strategies for you to inject Humility into your restaurant. Take a listen to this episode so you can continue to keep the EGO in check.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Find out why profit is not evil. In reality it is a noble pursuit, and the goal of every restaurant business. Listen to this episode to update your Philosophy in the nobility of making a profit. Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

You will inevitably drop the ball on a customer. This episode will give you some tools to get better at fixing the situation, when without a doubt it arises. Listen and Learn now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

If you want to have more free time from your restaurant you are going to need to Trust. Delegate, Systematize and Trust. If not, you will continue to be a slave. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Do you feel overrun/overwhelmed? Listen to this podcast to get advice straight from the kitchen line. A simple solution to minimize your stress. Also learn the 4 truths of change in our lives. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

This podcast will definitely make you think about your philosophy of Life. Be intentional, it is a choice, you can make things happen. Your life won't change until you change. Enjoy this podcast. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Humans make mistakes. We make them everyday. Find out why is better to embrace them and be intentional, rather than just letting life happen to you. Realizing that we will surely make mistakes is liberalizing. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Your team members need more than monetary salary. They need Emotional Salary. Find out also the #1 reason people pick a job and the #1 reason they leave. Lots of good stuff in this podcast. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Find out the origin of this podcast and how it all started. Plus how I started in the restaurant world! Of course there are nuggets of wisdom in there as well. Take a listen!Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

This episode will teach you about Economies of Scale in the Restaurant World. And also why is a good idea to start thinking of having another location? Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

 In this episode find out how to avoid a victim mentality, and how only by taking 100% ownership of your life and restaurant you will succeed. Be a Victor not a victim. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

This show is about how to successfully deal with the Restaurant Health Inspector. Learn how to navigate the inspection and some best practices to always make sure your restaurant comes out with the best grade possible. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

On your way to the mountain top, or already at the mountain top? Be careful with your arrogance, it can lead you to the bottom. Find out more about this topic and the 3 places where arrogance can creep up in your business. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

In this episode we add another tool to your toolbox. We must work hard and also SMART. Take a listen and see how you can get started.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Make sure you have set up an intentional year for 2025. Synchronize and Plan to make sure you are building the life and restaurant you want. Take a listen for some final motivation and knowledge before we start the New Year.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

How are you doing in the following areas?FinancialFamilyFriendsHealthSpiritual/FaithPersonal DevelopmentAdventureWell is the perfect time of the year to set some Goals in every single one of those areas to have a better 2025! Take a listen and see how to approach Goal Setting.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Culture- you have one whether you like it or not. Why not intentionally shape it to your advantage? Listen to this episode to find out what culture is, why it is important and the #1 thing you can do to give it form. Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

The restaurant industry is very stressful. Full of ups and downs, no shows, no calls, fridges not working, clogged sinks, people getting sick, family emergencies, complaints, employee discipline, you name it the list can go on and on. Find out some practices that can help you stay Zen and with a steady hand on the wheel as you navigate your life and restaurant. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Support and maintain your standards at all costs. You are in charge 100%. Listen now to this important topic, and why is extremely important for you and your restaurant.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

This is Part 2 of our Human Resource episodes. Here is all about discipline and correcting behaviors. Plus, when is time to let an employee go. Take a listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

This is a 1st episode of a 2 episode series. We will talk about your staff, your people, your Human Resources. This specific episode will be about hiring and onboarding. Take a listen to Part 1 now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Learn a new tool for you toolbox. It only requires 5 minutes, but without a doubt is GAME CHANGING. Grow Your Team, Grow Your Leadership, Grow Your Restaurant. Listen Now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Signature Dishes is one way to stand out and be different. Listen to this episode to learn how to start designing and rolling out signature dishes.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Find out the things that are important with your storage, and inventory in this episode. Everything matters in a restaurant, and these 2 things also contribute to your bottom line. Take a Listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

3 More tools to give better Customer Service and Hospitality. You have to make sure they are not being overlooked. Take a listen. Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Find out how much just one extra ounce of over portioning is costing you a year. The number will frighten and surprise you. In this episode we emphasize the importance of food portion control. We go through real world examples. Take a Listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

How can you get better at making decisions in your life and business? Listen to this podcast, and you will be equipped to make the correct ones. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

3 Points I picked up from experience in dealing with difficult conversations and conflict. I know these 3 Keys will help your conversations go more smoothly and be more productive. We all can become better communicators. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

I find that almost all small restaurants do not have this one thing. It is the ultimate tool, especially if you one day one to grow your business. Take a listen to find out what it is, and more importantly what you need to do to have it.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Job Descriptions are another tool in your toolbox to get clear, and make better hires. Find out how you can get them done for your restaurant. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

My thoughts on the Government mandate of $20 per hour here in California. More importantly what can YOU  do as a restaurant owner to keep you business going. This applies to all restaurant owners and leaders. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Find out my 2 non-negotiables, and why they should also be yours. If an employee does either one, THEY HAVE TO GO. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

The importance of having well thought out job descriptions and even more important Key Performance Indicators or Key Result Areas. Set your expectations and nonnegotiables at the beginning. Let your employees know what winning for them looks like. Take a listen.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Walk in your guest's shoesApproach your restaurant with fresh eyes. How does it look?  Feel? Smell? Is it clean? Is the paint good?How are the bathrooms? How is the music?Find out why every little detail matters. Everything affects everything else. This episode will have an impact in your life and restaurant. Listen NowContact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Decisions have to be made first and foremost for the best of the restaurant. Take care of the restaurant and you are also taking care of your employees. Align your WHY with this concept, and you will soon have a successful profit machine. Listen to find out more.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Do you struggle making decisions? are you indecisive? Find out why this is crippling you, and what's worse, if you don't decide others will do for you. Learn 3 strategies that will help you make decisions and lead you to the life you want. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

In this Podcast I go through the most downloaded episodes of 2023 and briefly talk on each one. You picked them Restaurant Heroes. Find out which episodes made it to the the Top 10 for 2023!Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Health impacts everything in your life. Being more healthy and fit will change everything around you. Start with a simple goal next year, but get moving in this department. Take a listen for motivation and ideasContact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

How the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) impacts your restaurant and what you can do about it. Plus December is the month of giving. Give back to your customers even just a little of how much they give you.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Books will change your life. Simple but powerful sentence. Listen now to this great episode on one of the most powerful tools we have for our self development, those things made from paper and called books.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Don't be in denial. Be brutally honest with yourself. Know where you stand and then from there march forward. This podcast is full of inspiration as we get ready for 2024. Take a listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Cautionary tales from the restaurant industry. Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Do you have an employee handbook? If you don't, you need one ASAP.  In this episode learn why is important to have one, and some of the things that need to be there. Having an employee handbook is a huge advantage and can protect your business from liability.Listen now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

Exit Interviews have so much value for you and your restaurant. Listen to this episode to realize how exit interviews can only help you get better.Click on the link to go to the website, and download the free resource to go with this podcasthttp://yourlifeandrestaurant.comContact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

I know, it hurts when people mess with us and our business. Our business is our baby. But we can't take it personal. Let go of all that. Take a listen to this great episodeContact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com

What are the 2 most important, and highest costs in a restaurant? They are easily over 50 percents of your expenses. Find out what these 2 costs are? Why are they important? And more importantly, how to reduce them? Stop throwing money away.Listen Now.Contact Me at:yourlifeandrestaurant.com