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Best podcasts about matt swift

Latest podcast episodes about matt swift

Mint City Soccer Show
148. The altitude | Charlotte FC 0 – Colorado Rapids 2

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 54:32


The road woes continue for Charlotte FC, as the Crown fell 2-0 to Colorado Rapids over the weekend. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe use your listener questions to guide the conversation as we discuss: Why Charlotte FC hasn't performed as well away from home.The subs against Colorado.The issues with the back line against Colorado.What's going on with Abada.If you want to continue discussing all this and more with us, make sure you join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks and get access to our exclusive Discord.Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Mint City Soccer Show
144. Drive home safely | Charlotte FC 2 – Atlanta United 0

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 54:31


That's how you do a home opener. Charlotte FC beat Atlanta United 2-0 in Bank of America Stadium and Wilfried Zaha scored his first goal for The Crown. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match and talk about the differences they saw this week compared to the lackluster performance in Seattle.

Mint City Soccer Show
143. Thank you, Own Goal | Charlotte FC 2 – Seattle Sounders 2

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 102:30


It wasn't pretty, but Charlotte FC earned a point against the Sounders on a rainy night in Seattle. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are joined by special guest Russell Varner to discuss the bright spots from the match – like Malanda rising like a salmon for a corner kick goal – and also any worries we have about the team after the performance. We also see where Own Goal ranks on the list of all-time goal scorers for the crown and answer your listener questions.Also, we've launched a new way you can connect with the show!⁠⁠ Support us on Patreon⁠⁠ for just a few bucks and get access to an exclusive Discord channel.Patreon:⁠ https://www.patreon.com/MintCitySoccerShow

Mint City Soccer Show
142. 2025 Charlotte FC season preview (w/Vaughn Pollman)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 93:22


MLS soccer is back! The 2025 Charlotte FC season kicks off this Saturday in Seattle. Matt Swift and David Gusler are joined by Vaughn Pollman to discuss all that we learned during the preseason, predict how the Crown will fare this year and look specifically at Saturday's match at Seattle Sounders.Stay tuned to the end as we answer all your listener questions!

Revival Town Podcast
MATT SWIFT PERRY

Revival Town Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 62:18


EP 222: In this inspiring episode of Revival Town Podcast, we sit down with Matt Swift Perry—pastor, leadership coach, writer, and communicator—who shares his incredible journey of faith. From growing up in a Christian home to a life-changing encounter at a massive Christian concert featuring Nick Vujicic, Matt's story is a testament to the power of God's call. He also reflects on his time in Australia with Hillsong, his ministry experiences in the U.S., and how these pivotal moments led to the vision of planting Love Church in San Diego in 2025. Along the way, we uncover some fascinating and unexpected connections that make this episode a must-listen. Tune in for a conversation filled with faith, vision, and inspiration for what's ahead!

Mint City Soccer Show
136. Season recap mailbag!

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 103:20


Now that we've had some time to reflect on the premature end of Charlotte FC's season, we invited super guests Vaughn Pollman and Russell Varner to join Matt Swift and David Gusler to answer your many questions about this season, the offseason and beyond. We cover everything from our favorite moments to player moves to team giveaway ideas. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MANSCAPED.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

LUNCH! with Shelley
Resilience, Global Vibes and Human Connectivity

LUNCH! with Shelley

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 41:57


Welcome to the latest episode of Lunch with Shelley with our special guest Matt Swift.  We're hosting today's episode at the great Bombay Club, which always gives off a very classy and international vibe, and it makes perfect sense to be here today because Matt also gives off a very classy and global vibe! Matt is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia, the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the UN General Assembly.  He's also the Founder and Managing Partner at Montfort Advisory - a public relations and business development firm that provides bespoke executive advisory services – and he is the host and interviewer of The Swift Hour, a series of short video interviews with prominent government, non-profit, and business leaders. Grab some Naan and join us for a fun and fascinating conversation that ranges from what navigating a new era will entail, Prince Harry, the next generation of AI, the importance of face-to-face interactions, life after Covid, resiliency, the do's and don'ts of bloody Mary's and what Matt's last meal might be! Check us out at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcast and in the meantime Peace, Love and Lunch!

Mint City Soccer Show
128. Charlotte FC Gets Reamed

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 46:59


Charlotte FC finally made it official with U.S. Men's National Team and Fulham CB Tim Ream, and some of us are more excited than others! Our British-American Correspondent, Matt Chantry, joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to discuss the news, what to expect from Ream as a player and how he fits in with the current roster.

Mint City Soccer Show
125. Guess who's back – back again. Karol's back, tell a friend

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 61:12


Matt Swift is also back after his trip to Ireland to talk all things Taylor Swift – and Charlotte FC. Matt and David Gusler break down the recent results – losses against Inter Miami and Houston Dynamo – and also discuss the impact of Karol Swiderski rejoining the Crown.

Mint City Soccer Show
123. A draw that felt like a win and a loss | Charlotte FC 2 – Orlando City 2

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 11:27


We're sneaking in with a quick episode this week. Matt Swift takes a look back at Charlotte FC's 2-2 draw with Orlando City Wednesday and looks ahead to Saturday's away match against Philadelphia Union. We'll be back with a full episode next week, we promise. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MANSCAPED.com⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Mint City Soccer Show
119. 3 wins in a row! | Charlotte FC defeats Nashville and Chicago 1-0

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 99:26


We have a jam-packed live show for you this week! Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the Charlotte FC wins over Nashville and Chicago and look ahead to this weekend's home match against LA Galaxy. Then we answer your questions and tell you about our favorite planets. And, believe it or not, this episode is sponsored by Manscaped! Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code corndog at MANSCAPED.com!

Mint City Soccer Show
118. Charlotte FC's Community Impact

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 46:16


We'll be back to break down Charlotte FC's big home win soon, but first we have a super special episode. Charlotte FC recently released its Community Impact Report, detailing all of the amazing work the club has done this year off the pitch and in the community. Dustin Swinehart, Director of Community Engagment, and Karely Avila, Senior Communications Coordinator, joined Matt Swift to talk about the report and the work CLTFC has done around upward mobility, military support, food insecurity and more. Read the full report and learn how you can get involved here.

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. Nashville SC

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 6:37


Nashville SC comes to town this weekend to face Charlotte FC. Matt Swift is here to preview the match, talk about the Enzo Copetti reports swirling around and predict the starting XI for Saturday's match. (Spoiler: The Mayor??)

Mint City Soccer Show
It's going down. I'm yelling Timbers | Charlotte FC 2 – Portland Timbers 0

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 83:20


What a bounce back in Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte FC felled the Portland Timbers 2-0, Nikola Petkovic scored his first MLS goal and Enzo Copetti (finally!) scored his first goal of the season. Matt Swift, David Gusler and Corey Inscoe are back to break down the entire match and answer your questions during this live episode!

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. Portland Timbers

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 7:07


Charlotte FC returns home looking to stop a two-match losing streak. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for Saturday night's match against Portland Timbers.

Mint City Soccer Show
116. Big Trouble in the Big Apple | Charlotte FC 1 – NYCFC 2

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 81:12


Charlotte FC's unbeaten streak against New York City FC comes to an end after ... *sigh* ... a stoppage time goal gives the Pigeons a 2-1 victory. Matt Swift and David Gusler are here to break down the match, answer your questions and try to figure out what needs to happen for CLTFC to get back to its winning ways.

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC at New York City FC

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 8:49


Charlotte FC travels to New York City FC this weekend looking to bounce back after an ugly loss last week. Matt Swift previews the game and digs into some of the Crown's attacking stats that tell an interesting story.

Mint City Soccer Show
115. Well that was terrible | Charlotte FC 0 – Minnesota United 3

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 81:41


Matt Swift, special guest Matt Chantry and Corey Inscoe are back to break down Charlotte FC's disappointing 3-0 loss to Minnesota United. Was this just a weird match where everything went wrong, or are their deeper issues we should be worried about? We dig into it and answer all your questions on this live episode!

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. Minnesota United

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 9:53


Charlotte FC hosts the Loons (whatever those are) Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Matt Swift is here to get you ready for the match against Minnesota United and shares why it's important that fans fill up the stands and get rowdy Sunday evening.

Mint City Soccer Show
114. Finally, some finishing | Charlotte FC 3 – Toronto FC 2

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 76:04


Charlotte FC beat Toronto FC 3-2 in a back-and-forth match that saw the Crown actually take advantage of the chances they created. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match, then Corey Inscoe joins to answer your questions about the back line, Enzo Copetti's role and ... the wave.

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. Toronto FC

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 6:27


Charlotte FC returns to The Bank after a disappointing road loss to New England. The Crown are looking for a crucial win against Toronto FC, who you'll remember beat CLTFC 1-0 in Canada last month. Matt Swift is here with a quick breakdown of the match and a look at who is available and who is likely to start Saturday night.

Mint City Soccer Show
113. A rainy night in Foxborough | Charlotte FC 0 – New England Revolution 1

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 57:30


Well, that's not what we expected. Charlotte FC traveled up to a chilly and rainy Foxborough to play the last-place New England Revolution ... and lost 1-0. Matt Swift and David Gusler jumped on a live stream to break down the match, the missed opportunities and the outlook of CLTFC going forward. (Spoiler: We're still feeling pretty good.) And we answer your questions live on the show, so tune in!

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. New England Revolution

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 7:36


Matt Swift is back to preview Saturday's away match between Charlotte FC and New England Revolution. Let's take a look at the Revolution so far this season and see what we expect from the Crown on Saturday.

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. FC Cincinnati

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 6:55


Charlotte FC is back at the bank this weekend to take on that fake Queen City. Matt Swift breaks down the Crown's match against FC Cincinnati.

Mint City Soccer Show
111. Zero Sympathy | Charlotte FC 2 – Columbus Crew 0

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 91:30


Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe are celebrating another Charlotte FC home win with a live show! They break down CLTFC's 2-0 win over Columbus Crew and go deep into one of the weirdest first halves of soccer we've ever seen. (Did Derrick Jones deserve a red card? How did Brecht Dejaegere miss that shot? What happened on that penalty? Why did the kick off happen three times?) We also answer all your questions, including what to expect as Liel Abada gets closer to making his Charlotte FC debut.

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 6:58


Charlotte FC is back at the Bank! Matt Swift gets you ready for Saturday's home match against the Columbus Crew.

Mint City Soccer Show
110. Music City Blues: Charlotte FC 1 - Nashville SC 2

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 104:18


Charlotte FC lose the third and final game of its early season road trip 2-1 to Nashville SC. And wow, there's a lot to discuss. Vaughn Pollman joins Matt Swift this week to discuss the changes to the starting lineup, the baffling calls (and no calls) in the match and what new players we may see in the lineup next week due to injuries and international duty. Also, Vaughn shares his thoughts on the season as a whole so far, and Matt announces a special event we'll be doing at the April 6 watch party at Salud!

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC at Nashville SC

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 6:03


Matt Swift breaks down this weekend's match between Charlotte FC and Nashville SC. Nashville haven't lost ... but they also haven't won, and are coming off a loss to Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The Crown will hope to capitalize on tired legs and will look to other players to find scoring opportunities with Enzo Copetti out with an injury.

Mint City Soccer Show
109. Undone by golazo

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 71:16


Charlotte FC lost its first match of the 2024 season 1-0 to Toronto FC. Despite playing well for most of the match, missed opportunities and a golazo from Lorenzo Insigne prevented the Crown from getting any points on the second leg of its away trip. Matt Swift and David Gusler discuss the match, analyze substitution patterns so far this season and, of course, answer your questions!

Mint City Soccer Show
PREVIEW: Charlotte FC vs. Toronto FC

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 3:49


We're back with a bonus episode! Matt Swift previews Saturday's Charlotte FC away match at Toronto FC.

Mint City Soccer Show
108. A draw in Vancouver (and a new signing?!?)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 74:14


Two matches, four points and the Charlotte FC season is off to a strong start. Matt Swift and David Gusler discuss Saturday's 1-1 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps – what they liked and didn't like – and marvel at how different this season feels compared to last year. We also discuss a possible new player signing, Matt chimes in with more thoughts about MLS participation in the U.S. Open Cup and we talk about the supporters even at Hopfly.

Charlotte FC Podcast
Matt Swift, Mint City Soccer Show

Charlotte FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 36:20


Matt Swift joins the show today to talk more about how he has become a leader of the Mint City Collective supporters group as well as hosting the Mint City Soccer Show + his journey to Charlotte and soccer's influence on his life. X: @160_swiftly IG: @mattswiftness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlotte-fc/message

Mint City Soccer Show
106: Jozwiak and Swiderski out. What's next for Charlotte FC?

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 122:12


The big news out of Charlotte FC recently has been all about players leaving: Kamil Jozwiak, Karol Swiderski, Vinicius Mello and Guzman Corujo (?). What does that mean for CLTFC just a couple of weeks before the season starts? Special guest Vaughn Pollman joins Matt Swift and David Gusler to counteract the negativity you may be seeing on social media and give us some hope about what the team can accomplish this year.

The Crown Cast
Mint Street Crossing (With Matt Swift)

The Crown Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 40:36


In this crossover episode the cast is joined by Mint City Soccer Show host Matt Swift to talk all about the behind closed door match, the preseason thus far, and expectations on the season.

Mint City Soccer Show
105: Stop freaking out

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 91:50


We're back! Well, two-thirds of us. Matt Swift and Corey Inscoe get back behind the mic to break down the latest Charlotte FC news, including: Kamil Jozwiak's future (or lack thereof) on the team Reactions from Dean Smith's Wednesday press conference And the biggest roster needs heading into the season We also invited our friend from Philly, José Nuñez, on the show to talk about the breaking front office news this week: CLTFC hired Tommy Wilson from the Philadelphia Union as Technical Director and Miles Joseph from Portland Timbers as Associate Head Coach. And, of course, we take your questions live – and talk a little bit about corndogs.

Two Guys Garage Podcast
Winter is Coming

Two Guys Garage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 42:36


When it comes to winterizing your vehicle, the worst thing you can do is…nothing. We've all been there: a few days' procrastination turns into weeks, turns into months, and before you know it, you're in a world of hurt. Today the guys offer insights on the basic guidelines of seasonal prep and spend some time discussing critter control with MouseBlocker inventor Matt Swift. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mint City Soccer Show
104. Charlotte FC's new head coach, Dean Smith (LIVE!)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 97:02


Matt Swift and David Gusler hop on a live show to discuss some Charlotte FC breaking news: We have a new coach! We discuss what impact Dean Smith could have on the organization, what to expect from him next season and how it could affect CLTFC's current roster. Then we take your questions, ask to be connected with Dr. Cookout and David gives a long speech about the power of air fryers and ... corn dogs?

Mint City Soccer Show
103. Friendsgiving

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 93:20


It's Thanksgiving week, so we decided to gather some friends around the table for this special episode. Matt Swift's good friends Steven Mueller and Donny Embleton (aka Fat Bird – don't worry, we get into that) joined him and Corey Inscoe to talk about we're thankful for, what we'd like to see in a new coach and what we hope for next season. Special thanks to our sponsor, Renegade GK, big thanks to Grow Mortgage for letting us use its beautiful uptown studio to record this episode, and thanks to Birdsong Brewing for the delicious sweet potato beer.

Mint City Soccer Show
102: Lattanzio out (LIVE!)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 76:44


Charlotte FC parted ways with Christian Lattanzio Wednesday morning. So we felt it necessary to grab the mics, invite the one-and-only Vaughn Pollman on, and record a live episode about the news. Matt Swift, David Gusler and Vaughn discuss why Lattanzio is out, give their thoughts on who should be the next head coach and take a bunch of your questions.

Mint City Soccer Show
101. We're still not over it

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 83:15


It's been over a week since Charlotte FC lost its playoff match against New York Red Bulls – and the guys are still mad about it. Matt Swift, David Gusler and Corey Inscoe talk about the 5-2 loss, share some surprising stats from the season as a whole and look toward next year and what we hope to see in Year 3 for CLTFC.

Mint City Soccer Show
100. WE'LL DO IT LIVE! (w/Shawn McIntosh and Will Palaszczuk)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 120:48


Happy 100 episodes to us! Special guests Charlotte FC Chief Fan Officer Shawn McIntosh and Radio Play-by-Play Host Will Palaszczuk join Matt Swift, David Gustler, Corey Inscoe, Russell Varner and Vaughn Pollman for a very special 100th episode as we enter the final week of the regular season and reminisce about all that has happened over the past few years. Join us!

Mint City Soccer Show
99. It's not as bad as you think (LIVE!)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 84:29


Four draws and a loss: Not exactly the form Charlotte FC was looking for as the Crown makes a push for the playoffs. In this episode (streamed live Tuesday night) Matt Swift and David Gusler talk about the recent form, give a realistic look at CLTFC's playoff chances, and discuss what changes need to be made for this team to improve next season.

Tales of a Gearhead
MouseBlocker and Project Tips

Tales of a Gearhead

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 26:10


Matt Swift from MouseBlocker is in the shop to talk about how to keep rodents, varmints, and all other kinds of critters out of your shop, and most importantly out of your project. Then Stacey answers some listener questions about what not to do on a project, touch up paints, the cost of building a project and an update on the HAIRY HAULER.

Mint City Soccer Show
98. Charlotte FC vs. Philadelphia Union preview (w/José Nuñez)

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 90:35


After yet another draw with D.C. United over the weekend, Charlotte FC have a quick turnaround with Philadelphia Union coming to town Wednesday night. To preview the match, Matt Swift invited the amazing José Nuñez, who covers the Union, to join him on this week's episode.

Mint City Soccer Show
95. Zoran Krneta, Sporting Director of Charlotte FC

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 80:35


This week we have a special guest! Charlotte FC Sporting Director Zoran Krneta joined Matt Swift and David Gusler to take a deep dive into what it took to build Charlotte FC's roster over these first two seasons. We talk to him about how he built the initial team, the obstacles CLTFC overcame being a new team in MLS trying to recruit overseas and how he hopes to see the team build in going forward. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Mint City Soccer Show
93. 3 points – what is this feeling?

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 72:48


Finally, something good to talk about! Charlotte FC dominated Necaxa 4-1 to move on to the knockout stage of the Leagues Cup and looked as good as they have all season. Matt Swift and David Gusler break down the match, explain why the next game will be played in Texas, discuss the summer transfers so far and answer your listener questions.

Mint City Soccer Show
87. You win some, you lose some

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 51:23


A tale of two 1-0s. Charlotte FC beat LA Galaxy on the road Saturday, but lost in Philadelphia to a strong Union squad Wednesday. Matt Swift is back with Corey Inscoe to break down the two matches, discuss the positive (and not-so-positive) things we took away from the matches and, of course, answer your questions.

Mint City Soccer Show
68. 2023 schedule release and MLS SuperDraft preview

Mint City Soccer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 72:04


Now that we know who and when Charlotte FC will play in 2023, it's time to start marking our calendars and circling matchups we don't want to miss. Hosts David Gusler and Matt Swift are joined by the great Vaughn Pollman to discuss the schedule, the upcoming MLS SuperDraft and other CLTFC roster news. Finally, the guys talk a little World Cup and take your listener questions.

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
905: Erik Shewmaker Founder/Partner of 30Hop

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 133:20


With excitement, allow me introduce today's guest, Founder/Partner at Blackstone, 30Hop, Tin Roost, Tribute, and The Iowa Athletic Club- Erik Shewmaker. After graduating from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business with a focus in Finance, Management, and Entrepreneurship, Erik spent the first year out of college as a Customer Relationship Manager for Great America Leasing before re-connecting with long-time from Matt Swift about opening a restaurant. That restaurant Blackstone opened in 2007. 15 years later Erik is now a partner in 6 different restaurants and running his own landscaping and edging company, Essential Edging. Check out episode 898 with Ben Smart as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 900 with Matt Swift as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 889 with Jake Brewer, CFO of Miso Robotics as mentioned in today's episode! Today's feature affiliate: Bentobox. In need of a restaurant website? Click this link to find out why so many of my guests use Bentobox! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Little things make big things happen." In this episode with Erik Shewmaker we will discuss: Focus on finance Partnerships Bartending Opening a restaurant Taking over a failing restaurant Building several restaurants within one mile of eachother Training The importance of the pre-shift Establishing culture Ego and humility Today's sponsor: At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Attention to detail What is your biggest weakness? Taking things too personally What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Adopt a conversational tone and then flip it to a technical question to see their reaction Looking for people that we want to hang out with because what we do is fun What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Evolving our structure to facilitate growth Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Everything we do is for the guest What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Attention to detail What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Atomic Habits by James Clear GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Gray V - music service What is one thing you feel restaurateurs don't do well enough or often enough? Don't ask for help Name one service you've hired. Bookkeeping - Deb Standard at Iowa Business Services 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? Treating others how you want to be treating Celebrate even the tiniest wins Surround yourself with good people Contact info: Website: www.30hop.com Email: erik@30hop.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 Erik Shewmaker 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!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
900: Matthew Swift Founder of Big Grove Brewery

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 105:12


With Excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, the Founder of Big Grover Brewery, Matt Swift. Matt Swift grew up in the restaurant business. His mom, Faye Swift, opened Sluggers in Coralville, IA when Matt was just a young boy. Matt would go on to work in that restaurant learning about a hospitality first mentality and High standards before opening his first restaurant, Black Stone, in 2007. With numerous partners, Matt has since gone on to open Red's Ale House (2009) Big Grove Brewery Solon (2013), 30 Hop (2014), Pullmans bar (2015), Mosely's Barbecue and Provisions (2016), Big Grove, Iowa City (2017), Saint Burch Tavern (2018), Tribute (2020), and the Iowa Athletic Clun (2021). Today's feature affiliate: Bentobox. In need of a restaurant website? Click this link to find out why so many of my guests use Bentobox! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Not preparing is preparing to fail." 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Put your restaurant in the spotlight with ChowNow Direct—a full suite of branded ordering and marketing tools, including your own app! For a limited time, Restaurant Unstoppable listeners save 30% on a ChowNow Direct annual plan. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Good at saying yes and following through What is your biggest weakness? Details What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Energy What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Staffing Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Practice candor  What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Push atmosphere, respect the guest What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Atomic Habits:An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? 7Shifts What is one thing you feel restaurateurs don't do well enough or often enough? Be present, be on the floor Name one service you've hired. 7Shifts 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? Not preparing is preparing to fail Take the time to know the people around you Practice candor Contact info: Email: matt@biggrovebrewery.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 Matthew Swift 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!