Podcasts about fresh hospitality

In Crystal's first time on NRR, we talk about the fact that she is an absolute OG in the food truck world, and what that time was like for food truck operators in 2010. We also talk about her pandemic buy back of her business from Fresh Hospitality, and what her future plans for expansion are. (hint- It's about to happen real soon!) We also talk about parenting, general work stuff, and we laugh a lot. This interview was so much fun, I can't wait to have her back! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-styll/message

Do you want to learn about emerging market trends in order to serve people and innovate through hospitality? Today, we're learning how Margot Stern does this. She went from managing a $450 million dollar consumer products portfolio for Mattel and Disney to becoming a hospitality strategist and advisor to now building The Hopewell, her new conservation-minded hospitality experience in an old country manor north of Philadelphia.  I want you to listen to Margot to hear what it can look like to connect the dots of your life and career story to create something new and exciting in hospitality today. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

A discussion with Rachel Layton of Fresh Hospitality about restaurant marketing, including the adjustment to changing customer demands during COVID restrictions.

*Airdate 3/5/2018 On this episode of Family Business Today, Greg Lewis interviews Matt Bodnar of Fresh Hospitality regarding the development and involvement of the next generation in the business. Fresh Hospitality is primarily an investment company that invests across the food and restaurant value spectrum, with primary focus in restaurant operations and real estate development. Their business includes 18 restaurant brands at over 180 locations, primarily in the southeast. Matt shares his insights into how he valued having an open dialogue with the founding generation prior to joining the family company; the biggest challenges in joining the family business; the importance of outside advice and mentoring resources; dealing with disagreements; and advice for those considering joining their family business as well as advice for founders considering having one of their children join the business. Matt also describes his work as an “accidental podcaster” on his program called “The Science of Success”. To learn more about Fresh Hospitality, visit their website at: www.freshhospitality.net Family Business Today is hosted by Greg Lewis. Family Business Today is produced by the Tennessee Center for Family Business. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business, visit our website at: www.tncfb.com Podcast made with help provided by Visual Media Co. https://www.visualmediaco.com/

Today I have yet another trusted partner on to discuss how they can turn around your online ordering strategy to a winning and powerful relationship.  I, personally have used ToGo at the last two companies I have been at with HUGE success.  ToGo is a restaurant e-commerce platform that enables customers to order directly from your custom mobile app or website. It’s incredibly powerful, and amazingly simple to use. To talk about this I have Shaun Shankel, Chief Executive Officer at https://fresh.technology/ (Fresh Technologies )and https://home.togotechnologies.com/ (ToGoTechnologies).  This show will run a little longer than normal but we have so many important things to discuss that could change your off premise strategy! Shaun Shankel, CEO of ToGo TechnologiesShaun Shankel is a highly successful entrepreneur, CEO and CTO with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality, technology, and entertainment industries. He has particular expertise in vision focused executive leadership, employee and culture growth, agile software development, systems integration and bottom-line revenue growth. Shaun’s unique blend of business acumen, artistic soul and technological expertise give him an uncanny ability to clearly identify opportunities, even in the most unorganized and disparate of systems, navigate challenges and pinpoint successful paths to a profitable reality. Shaun has done this repeatedly, raised millions in private equity and led multiple companies to profitability. As the CEO of Fresh Technology, Shaun has inspired a culture of success. Under his guidance, the company has built a proprietary suite of vertically integrated software and hardware hospitality products that optimize operations, production and customer engagement. From raw materials, inventory tracking and invoice administration to labor management, kitchen automation and online ordering, Fresh’s software uses predictive analytics and machine learning to control costs and grow sales. This system manages over $350MM in annual revenue and has been proven to add 3%-5% points in EBITDA to its restaurants. Harvesting the immense amount of data generated from the thousands of locations using Fresh’s software, Shaun is evolving Fresh Tech’s platform to more precisely predict customer purchase habits based on the time of day, physical location and product mix to tap into new areas of profitability. In addition, Shaun also serves as CTO for Fresh Hospitality brands including Taziki’s Mediterranean Café, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, I Love Juice Bar and Taco Mac, to name a few. In this role he leads a battalion of software developers, systems architects, network technicians and help desk engineers overseeing an ecosystem of AWS servers, ioT devices, and secure payment processing networks. Prior to taking the helm at Fresh, Shaun had an extremely successful career in the music industry writing and producing for some of the biggest artists in the pop, gospel and country music markets. Selling over seven million albums and singles, Shaun had 12 #1 hits and song placements in over 18 film and television campaigns. Contest Alert: https://www.dtiq.com/ (DTiQ’s) Massive Giveaway!Our biggest promotion yet!  https://www.dtiq.com/ (DTiQ) is giving away one year of auditing services, analytics and video reporting FREE! Included is an NVR and POE that turn your surveillance footage and transaction data into immediate insights to stop theft, enhance your customer experience and prevent loss! One lucky winner will walk away with this and the name will be announced on our Thanksgiving Day bonus episode. You can earn entries every single day. What are you waiting for? Start getting your entires in now!  https://skipkimpel.com/contest/ (CLICK HERE) Included in this prize package:1 free year of DTiQ Video Reporting, Analytics & SmartAudits™ 1- DTiQ 10TB NVR 1- 16-CH POE or...

128. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe | Dan Simpson is the Chief Executive Officer at Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. Dan was named CEO in February 2018 after serving as Taziki’s Chief Innovation Officer starting in May 2016. Previously, he was a Taziki's franchisee and managing partner at Fresh Hospitality from January 2015 until May 2016.This Episode is Sponsored By:Gusto is making Payroll, Benefits, and HR easier for small businesses. In fact, 9 out of 10 customers say Gusto is easier to use than other payroll solutions. Gusto also saves you time – 72% of customers spend less than 5 minutes to run payroll. Get Three Months FREE by using this link: millionaire-interviews.com/gusto.Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra.Brandcrowd is an amazing online tool that can help you make an amazing logo design online. Brandcrowd takes your business name and industry and generates thousands of logos in seconds. To get a FREE Logo Design, use our special link & mention us during checkout: millionaire-interviews.com/brandcrowd. Want to Support the Show? Well join our Patreon Group! What's in it for you? Here's just a few of the perks of joining: (1) Instantly Schedule a Call with Austin - where he'll help you with your current or future business... (2) Discounted Pricing for Our Business Masterminds - where you can connect with other listeners... (3) Get Listed in Our Business Directory - for valuable SEO Juice... & so much more... Before Prices Increase... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

In this episode, host Paul Barron sits down with Matt Bodnar, a partner at consultancy company Fresh Hospitality. Barron and Bodnar provide a deep dive into identifying the right fast casual company to invest in, and knowing when to place your bet.

Living in Nashville has a lot of surprises in terms of the people you befriend. I have to say that I didn't expect to become friends with maybe my favorite podcaster, but that's just how things turn out sometimes. Matt Bodnar is an exceptional thinker with maybe one of the fastest working brains I've ever encountered. He is a partner at Fresh Hospitality, home to incredible dining brands like Martin's BBQ, Taziki's Cafe, Greko Greek Street Food and Vui's Kitchen. Matt is also the host of The Science of Success, a podcast with over one million downloads with incredible guests like Grant Cardone. Mark Manson and Brené Brown. The dude is brilliant and his story will give you much to think about.

Dan Simpson is the Chief Executive Officer at Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. Dan was named CEO in February 2018 after serving as Taziki’s Chief Innovation Officer starting in May 2016. Previously, he was a Taziki's franchisee and managing partner at Fresh Hospitality from January 2015 until May 2016. This Episode is Sponsored By: Gusto is making Payroll, Benefits, and HR easier for small businesses. In fact, 9 out of 10 customers say Gusto is easier to use than other payroll solutions. Gusto also saves you time – 72% of customers spend less than 5 minutes to run payroll. Get Three Months FREE by using this link: millionaire-interviews.com/gusto. Capterra is the leading, free online resource to help you find the best software solution for your business. With over 850,000 reviews of products from real users, discover everything you need to make an informed decision! To help support the show, go visit them at: millionaire-interviews.com/capterra. Brandcrowd is an amazing online tool that can help you make an amazing logo design online. Brandcrowd takes your business name and industry and generates thousands of logos in seconds. To get a FREE Logo Design, use our special link & mention us during checkout: millionaire-interviews.com/brandcrowd.   Want to Support the Show? Well join our Patreon Group! What's in it for you? Here's just a few of the perks of joining: (1) Instantly Schedule a Call with Austin - where he'll help you with your current or future business... (2) Discounted Pricing for Our Business Masterminds - where you can connect with other listeners... (3) Get Listed in Our Business Directory - for valuable SEO Juice... & so much more... Before Prices Increase... Sign-Up Now at millionaire-interviews.com/patreon.

Dan Simpson has been spearheading innovation and business development for startups, for-profit, and non-profit organizations for the past 20 years. Prior to joining Taziki's Family, Simpson was the founder and CEO of ToGoTechnologies. Simpson would go on to serve as a Taziki's franchisee and managing partner at Fresh Hospitality. Simpson became the CEO of Taziki's Mediterranean Café in 2018 and previously Simpson served as the restaurant's chief innovation officer. We had Kieth Richards, founder of Taziki's, on the show (episode 511) so please reference that discussion for the come-up story and the core values of that organization. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "Whatever business you're in, you're in the people business." In this episode with Dan Simpson, we discuss: Becoming a person of value Restaurant technology The value of curiosity The importance of listening to people Learning from working for a non-profit The Art Of The Pivot Be able to shift at any moment/embrace change There is no ONE WAY to achieve goals/try different approaches/adapt Working for brand that you care about Understanding the "why" before changing direction Cash calls and when you need them The benefits of transformative relationships with your staff Refreshing your brand The importance of clarity Don't take short cuts Dealing with conflict properly Courage through selflessness Today's sponsor: BentoBox helps restaurants grow their business through a connected suite of tools, offering them an integrated website to connect with their guests and drive revenue online. Restaurant owners and operators are able to easily update menus, promote specials, take catering and event inquiries, sell merchandise, gift cards and more. Revel Systems integrates front of house and back of house operations into a single dashboard. Designed to increase security, stability, ease of use, and speed of service, Revel's streamlined ecosystem provides businesses with the right tools to grow. Learn more at revelsystems.com/unstoppable. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Positive energy What is your biggest weakness? Setting pace What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? What is your personal driving purpose? What percentage of that can be applied to your work? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Finding enough great people for our team Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Clarity is bigger and more important than hyperbole What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Celebrating the ingredients, celebrating the farmers What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?  Conscious Capitalism The Advantage GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's the one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Prioritizing off-presence guests over on-presence guests What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your four walls restaurant and how has it influence operations? Square POS ToGoTechnologies If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? We are all in the people business Celebrate farmers Celebrate success stories Contact info: Taziki's website For franchising: growwithtazikis.com Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Dan Simpson for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

My guest today is Matt Bodnar. He is the host of the Science is Success podcast and a part of the Fresh Hospitality Firm. He’s here to share with us today how to get VC investments and whether they’re right for your business.   Investment with Fresh Hospitality   Fresh Hospitality invests across the food value spectrum. They invest in farming and agriculture through packaged foods.  They also invest in technology, marketing, and accounting that fits around their ecosystem. They're able to add immediate value to their clients. They provide the extra resources needed to help growth.   They are very hands on investors. Matt looks at investing as the discovery of value at one end and the creating of value on the other. Companies they invest in already have good value, but Matt wants to increase their value. There's several ways they provide value to their clients.   There’s a lot of different ways to work with VC’s. Fresh Hospitality works as a traditional private equity firm. They take more stake in the company and become more hands on. Majority of VC’s take on more of a minority position.       Matt’s Beginning   After graduation Matt worked on Wall Street for several years. He’s originally from Nashville. His connection there is what brought him into the food and hospitality industry. He found himself in a new dynamic with new challenges. He’s now starting to find opportunities in the food technology space. While still investing in more traditional farming practices.   Investment in Crowdfunding and the Entrepreneur   Crowdfunding is one of the top platforms for your start up. It improves customer demand and gives you the startup capital you need. Most people will lean more towards a company that started through crowdfunding. It gives them validation of the product.   It’s important to look at the traction and value of a company when investing. Have your proof of concept ready when approached with an investment. This is something you can get from a successful crowdfunding campaign. Connect yourself with your campaign.   When investing, Matt also looks at the entrepreneur themselves. He wants founders to stay involved with their business and continue to lead. It’s originally their vision so they should be taking lead on the creative side of the business.   Matt likes to focus more on the back end of a business and scaling the business. It’s important for Matt when investing to ensure the company connects with Fresh Hospitality’s current investments. He utilizes the success of his investments to leverage other investment opportunities. He’s found this increases the value of those investments.   Investment Decisions Vs. Investment Outcomes   It’s not about the outcome of a decision. It’s about the decision being the right one. Make yourself a decision journal. When you have big decisions coming up, focus on which ones are most important at that moment. Analyze what the decision is and weigh out the outcomes of making the decision. Once you’ve made the decision, analyze what went well and what went bad. By building a log of these decisions you can look back and see how your decision-making skills have grown.   Network Towards an Investment   Most of the clients Matt deals with have sought them out. In the beginning they focused more on being active in seeking clients. Now he gets 5-6 deals pitched to him per week. He’s been able to garner this traction from referrals and word of mouth.   The platform in which you send your pitch is important. When receiving pitches from an online form or their website, Matt immediately discards it. If he’s given a warm introduction by someone he knows, he’s more inclined to receive the pitch. It’s a kind of vetting process when it comes to the leads he receives.   Networking goes a long way when asking for an investment. Use your network to reach the people you need to. It’s much easier to pitch an idea when you have a warm intro. Matt likes to receive pitches in person when possible. If not, he’ll ask for a product sample and a 30-minute meeting. He wants to create that personal connection with them before he starts to invest.   Are VC Investments Right for You?   If you think VC investing is for you, make sure it’s the right thing for your business. It’s a very different life than bootstrapping. The pressure to grow quickly can lead to investing in areas that don’t create value. This can be what destroys your business. Most people who look for VC investments are aware of the holes in their business. They are looking for someone who can provide that capital or intellectual capital.   Be clear with yourself on what you want. What kind of lifestyle do you want? Are you capable of taking it there? Be honest with yourself.         Investments in the Food Industry   In the technology world, most VC’s invest in the seed stage. In the food industry, people lean towards investing in companies that have growth. They’ve already gained traction and have some sort of customer demand. It’s rare to receive investments in the seed stage in the food industry. The more traction you can get the better chance you have at getting an investment.   Word of mouth will help you get traction. There are some investors in the food industry still willing to invest early. Use your connections and network to figure out what the ecosystem is right now. Find the right person for the investment you’re looking for. Look for someone who’s willing to invest in your niche.   Show Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity   Reputation is very important. Don’t sacrifice your integrity for short-term gains. Shortcuts to get ahead end up pulling you back. You can get money easily but building your reputation is difficult. The integrity of an entrepreneur is important for any investor.     Episode Outline   Introduction: How to Find Which Investment is Right for your Business.   Investing with Fresh Hospitality Matt’s Beginning Investment in Crowdfunding and the Entrepreneur Investment Decisions Vs. Investment Outcomes Network Towards an Investment Are VC Investments Right for You? Investments in the Food Industry Show Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity   Contact Khierstyn at www.khierstyn.com    Resources and Sponsor Matt Bodnar The Science of Success Podcast Fresh Hospitality Toxic VC TechCrunch   Follow Matt Bodnar @MattBodnar Facebook Twitter   

In episode 043 of A Medicinal Mind Wisdom and Well Being, I welcome the creator and host of the top rated evidence based personal growth podcast, a visionary leader in the self improvement movement, Matt Bodnar.   Outside of hosting the podcast “The Science of Success” Matt is a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality where he focuses on deal-making and strategy.   In the podcast, Matt leads us into a explorative discussion of our current education system pointing out some of the key inefficiencies and downsides of modern education.   He then guides us into the role of lifelong self directed learning and shares much of his recent dive into speed reading and how to remember more of what you read and learn. Expanding from this, Matt offers his evolutionary hypothesis for learning and explains why we have a much greater capacity to encode and retrieve associative visuospatial memory over concrete words and objects.   When then move into a discussion of Matt's podcast: “The Science of Success” and explore his definition of “evidence based personal growth.” He shares some of the most insightful wisdom he has gained from these conversations and the importance of being a curious and purposeful listener. Matt explains why he believes the two most practices one can engage in are building self awareness and learning how to effectively deal with challenging and negative emotions.   Matt ends the show sharing a few of the wonderful free resources available on the Science of Success homepage that seek to help you become a better decision maker and empowered learner.   This was once again, another serendipitous and thought provoking podcast and I am incredibly grateful to have connected with Matt and to be able share his wisdom and work with you.   And with that let's dig into the show.   Keep up with Matt and his awesome work using the links below: ​ http://www.successpodcast.com/ http://freshhospitality.net/ https://www.evidencebasedgrowth.com/ http://www.mattbodnar.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbodnar/   Check out all of our previous podcasts using this link: https://www.amedicinalmind.com/podcast-wisdom-and-well-being   Disclaimer: The content at A Medicinal Mind and the content of our podcast are educational and informational in nature. They are not intended to be medical advice, spiritual counsel or a substitute for working with a health professional or a trained spiritual counselor. We cannot guarantee the outcome of any of the recommendations provided on our page or by the guests on our podcast and any statements written or made about any potential outcomes are expressions of opinion only.  

On this episode of Family Business Today, Greg Lewis interviews Matt Bodnar of Fresh Hospitality regarding the development and involvement of the next generation in the business. Fresh Hospitality is primarily an investment company that invests across the food and restaurant value spectrum, with primary focus in restaurant operations and real estate development. Their business includes 18 restaurant brands at over 180 locations, primarily in the southeast.Matt shares his insights into how he valued having an open dialogue with the founding generation prior to joining the family company; the biggest challenges in joining the family business; the importance of outside advice and mentoring resources; dealing with disagreements; and advice for those considering joining their family business as well as advice for founders considering having one of their children join the business. Matt also describes his work as an “accidental podcaster” on his program called “The Science of Success”.To learn more about Fresh Hospitality, visit their website at:www.freshhospitality.netFamily Business Today is hosted by Greg Lewis. Family Business Today is produced by the Tennessee Center for Family Business. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business, visit our website at:www.tncfb.com

My guest today is Matt Bodnar. He is the host of the Science is Success podcast and a part of the Fresh Hospitality Firm. He’s here to share with us today how to get VC investments and whether they’re right for your business.   [01:50] Investment with Fresh Hospitality   Fresh Hospitality invests across the food value spectrum. They invest in farming and agriculture through packaged foods.  They also invest in technology, marketing, and accounting that fits around their ecosystem. They're able to add immediate value to their clients. They provide the extra resources needed to help growth.   They are very hands on investors. Matt looks at investing as the discovery of value at one end and the creating of value on the other. Companies they invest in already have good value, but Matt wants to increase their value. There's several ways they provide value to their clients.   There’s a lot of different ways to work with VC’s. Fresh Hospitality works as a traditional private equity firm. They take more stake in the company and become more hands on. Majority of VC’s take on more of a minority position.       [06:12] Matt’s Beginning   After graduation Matt worked on Wall Street for several years. He’s originally from Nashville. His connection there is what brought him into the food and hospitality industry. He found himself in a new dynamic with new challenges. He’s now starting to find opportunities in the food technology space. While still investing in more traditional farming practices.   [07:34] Investment in Crowdfunding and the Entrepreneur   Crowdfunding is one of the top platforms for your start up. It improves customer demand and gives you the startup capital you need. Most people will lean more towards a company that started through crowdfunding. It gives them validation of the product.   It’s important to look at the traction and value of a company when investing. Have your proof of concept ready when approached with an investment. This is something you can get from a successful crowdfunding campaign. Connect yourself with your campaign.   When investing, Matt also looks at the entrepreneur themselves. He wants founders to stay involved with their business and continue to lead. It’s originally their vision so they should be taking lead on the creative side of the business.   Matt likes to focus more on the back end of a business and scaling the business. It’s important for Matt when investing to ensure the company connects with Fresh Hospitality’s current investments. He utilizes the success of his investments to leverage other investment opportunities. He’s found this increases the value of those investments.   [17:08] Investment Decisions Vs. Investment Outcomes   It’s not about the outcome of a decision. It’s about the decision being the right one. Make yourself a decision journal. When you have big decisions coming up, focus on which ones are most important at that moment. Analyze what the decision is and weigh out the outcomes of making the decision. Once you’ve made the decision, analyze what went well and what went bad. By building a log of these decisions you can look back and see how your decision-making skills have grown.   [22:42] Network Towards an Investment   Most of the clients Matt deals with have sought them out. In the beginning they focused more on being active in seeking clients. Now he gets 5-6 deals pitched to him per week. He’s been able to garner this traction from referrals and word of mouth.   The platform in which you send your pitch is important. When receiving pitches from an online form or their website, Matt immediately discards it. If he’s given a warm introduction by someone he knows, he’s more inclined to receive the pitch. It’s a kind of vetting process when it comes to the leads he receives.   Networking goes a long way when asking for an investment. Use your network to reach the people you need to. It’s much easier to pitch an idea when you have a warm intro. Matt likes to receive pitches in person when possible. If not, he’ll ask for a product sample and a 30-minute meeting. He wants to create that personal connection with them before he starts to invest.   [27:23] Are VC Investments Right for You?   If you think VC investing is for you, make sure it’s the right thing for your business. It’s a very different life than bootstrapping. The pressure to grow quickly can lead to investing in areas that don’t create value. This can be what destroys your business. Most people who look for VC investments are aware of the holes in their business. They are looking for someone who can provide that capital or intellectual capital.   Be clear with yourself on what you want. What kind of lifestyle do you want? Are you capable of taking it there? Be honest with yourself.         [30:36] Investments in the Food Industry   In the technology world, most VC’s invest in the seed stage. In the food industry, people lean towards investing in companies that have growth. They’ve already gained traction and have some sort of customer demand. It’s rare to receive investments in the seed stage in the food industry. The more traction you can get the better chance you have at getting an investment.   Word of mouth will help you get traction. There are some investors in the food industry still willing to invest early. Use your connections and network to figure out what the ecosystem is right now. Find the right person for the investment you’re looking for. Look for someone who’s willing to invest in your niche.   [36:56] Show Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity   Reputation is very important. Don’t sacrifice your integrity for short-term gains. Shortcuts to get ahead end up pulling you back. You can get money easily but building your reputation is difficult. The integrity of an entrepreneur is important for any investor.     Episode Outline   Introduction: How to Find Which Investment is Right for your Business.   [01:50] Investing with Fresh Hospitality [06:12] Matt’s Beginning [07:34] Investment in Crowdfunding and the Entrepreneur [17:08] Investment Decisions Vs. Investment Outcomes [22:42] Network Towards an Investment [27:23] Are VC Investments Right for You? [30:36] Investments in the Food Industry [36:56] Show Intensity, Intelligence, and Integrity     Resources and Sponsor Matt Bodnar The Science of Success Podcast Fresh Hospitality Toxic VC TechCrunch   Follow Matt Bodnar @MattBodnar Facebook Twitter   

Matt Bodnar, named to Forbes "30 Under 30," called a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, is a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality where he focuses on deal making and strategy. Bodnar is also the creator and host of "The Science of Success" the #1 Evidence Based Personal Growth Podcast on the internet with over a million downloads. Bodnar previously worked as an import/export consultant in Nanjing, China and spent several years at Goldman Sachs before returning to his family roots in the hospitality space." Connect with Matt: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Youtube Science of Success   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   SPONSORS & FREE OFFERS Audible - Free Audio Book & 30 Day Trial  Blue Apron -  $30 Off Your First Order   Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/   Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Matt Bodnar, named to Forbes "30 Under 30," called a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, is a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality where he focuses on deal making and strategy. Bodnar is also the creator and host of "The Science of Success" the #1 Evidence Based Personal Growth Podcast on the internet with over a million downloads. Bodnar previously worked as an import/export consultant in Nanjing, China and spent several years at Goldman Sachs before returning to his family roots in the hospitality space." Connect with Matt: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Youtube Science of Success   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   SPONSORS & FREE OFFERS Audible - Free Audio Book & 30 Day Trial  Blue Apron -  $30 Off Your First Order   Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/   Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Matt Bodnar, named to Forbes "30 Under 30," called a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, is a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality where he focuses on deal making and strategy. Bodnar is also the creator and host of "The Science of Success" the #1 Evidence Based Personal Growth Podcast on the internet with over a million downloads. Bodnar previously worked as an import/export consultant in Nanjing, China and spent several years at Goldman Sachs before returning to his family roots in the hospitality space." Connect with Matt: iTunes Stitcher Google Play Youtube Science of Success   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be. Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/   SPONSORS & FREE OFFERS Audible - Free Audio Book & 30 Day Trial  Blue Apron -  $30 Off Your First Order   Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/   Thank you once again for listening   Please follow us on:   Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.   Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.   Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

  This is a special Premium audio episode. to the BenGreenfieldFitness show and access this and over 300 additional hidden audios, videos, pdf's and more! My guest on today's show, Matt Bodnar, was named to Forbes "30 Under 30", called a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, is a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality where he focuses on deal making and strategy. Matt is also the creator and host of "" a #1 New & Noteworthy podcast, which is focused on improving decision-making, understanding psychology, and sharing insights from experts in everything from sleep science to the mental tactics used by Olympians to how sound can be used to enhance the brain and much more. Matt previously worked as an import/export consultant in Nanjing, China and spent several years at Goldman Sachs before returning to his family roots in the hospitality space. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Matt got named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list...[3:10] -The three supplements Matt takes every day...[14:15] -What Matt's morning routine looks like, and why he is a big fan of "steady state cardio" to improve cognitive function...[17:45] -The ingredients of Matt's "vegan" morning protein shake...[21:20] -The actual neuroscience of success, and how a "fixed mindset" can sabotage your efforts to succeed...[24:45] -How people we consider "superhuman" like Warren Buffet, Ray Dalio, Charlie Munger, Carnegie, Rockefeller, Tony Robbins, Elon Musk, etc. get so much done...[33:05] -How sound can help you to be happier and achieve more, and how Matt uses sound, music and frequencies to enhance mental performance and productivity...[44:25] -How to use neuroscience to build habits that stick...[50:55] -The science behind"sleeping without sleeping" and how you can do it...[53:30] -Does Matt use any technology or biohacks to enhance his brain or cognitive performance? [57:05] -And much more! Resources from this episode: - podcast - - - - - - - - - (use code GREENFIELD) Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Matt or me? Leave your comments at  and one of us will reply!

Matt Bodnar is one hell of a young businessman! He’s a restauranteur, was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30, is the co-founder of Fresh Capital which does commercial real estate investing, is a partner at an early stage investment firm called Fresh Hospitality, and puts out a podcast called Science of Success! Learn how to scale your business, how to choose a partnership or employees, and dive into Matt’s journey to entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this one!!

Mitch talks with Matt Bodnar about the fine art of negotiation. Matt is a partner at the investment firm, “Fresh Hospitality.” Bodnar joined them after several years at Goldman Sachs. Since coming on board, Matt has sourced and lead the firm's investment in several restaurants (100+) and vertical farming startups. Listen To The Podcast:                         Let's do some word association. What do you think of when I say the word, “negotiation” Many think of words like... pressure, coercion and/or manipulation. But my DREAM THINK DO podcast guest Matt Bodnar thinks differently. When you talk about negotiating with Matt, he brings up words like curiosity, understanding and win/win. This approach has made all the difference for Matt.   And… it's made him very good at the art of negotiation. So much so that he was named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list, and the National Restaurant Association called him a “Rising Restaurateur Star.”   Matt is a partner at the investment firm, “Fresh Hospitality.”  Bodnar joined them after several years at Goldman Sachs. Since coming on board, Matt has sourced and lead the firm's investment in several restaurants (100+) and vertical farming startups. He's also the co-founder of Fresh Capital, which focuses on commercial real estate investing and development for restaurants. During our conversation, Matt shares his simple, powerful and immediately applicable strategies for negotiation.  You'll be able to apply these concepts whether you're putting together a big sale, an important contract… or just trying to navigate next steps with a team member. Listen in… and learn the recipe of effective negotiation.   Plus, comment below and let us know which concepts stood out to you!  I'd love to hear from you! Keep bringing your awesome. Mitch   Here's the show notes from this week: Summary Nothing much would happen in the world without the art of negotiation. When most people think of negotiation, they think about opposition, coercion, and manipulation. When Matt Bodnar considers negotiation, he thinks about curiosity, understanding, and a win/win. He's the man to ask, because that's what he does for a living, and he does it so well. Time-Stamped Show Notes [00:00] Backstory on Bodnar. [02:51] What does Bodnar's average workday look like? [06:23] No more 14-hour days behind a desk. [07:55] Operating principles for successful negotiations. [13:50] Pre-qualification and why it is important. [24:15] Leveraging, and the willingness to walk away. [30:35] Curiosity, active listening, and seeking to understand the other party. [32:02] Playing hardball doesn't come easy to everyone. [33:45] Two powerful tools borrowed from The 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss helped Bodnar to let go of the people-pleasing notion. [35:36] Parting words of wisdom for someone on the cusp of a big negotiation. [37:08] Check out Bodnar's Podcast, The Science of Success, here: iTunes The Science of Success.   Matt Bodnar: The Art of Negotiation Bodnar's Backstory After several years at Goldman Sachs, Matt Bodnar moved to the investment firm Fresh Hospitality in 2011. Now a partner, he says his focus is on deal-making, structuring transactions, and strategy. He was named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and the National Restaurant Association called him a “Rising Restaurateur Star”. Restaurant Hospitality Magazine tagged him as a “Strategy Pro”. Bodnar is also the co-founder of Fresh Capital, and their focus is commercial real estate investing and development. Putting the Daily Grind Behind “I consider myself fundamentally an investor,” says Bodnar, who helps to source and lead investments in restaurants and businesses. What does an average work day look like? It turns out there is no typical work day. Every day can be very different, but most of his activity involves “sourcing new investment opportunities, and meeting new people.

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Matt Bodnar is the author of Location Based Marketing For Restaurants: Simple, Low Cost, Easy To Use Tactics To Get Customers In The Door. Named a “Rising Restaurateur Star” by the National Restaurant Association and a “Strategy Pro” by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, Matt is a partner at early stage investment firm Fresh Hospitality. Bodnar joined […] The post 105: Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence with Matt Bodnar appeared first on TCK Publishing.