Podcast appearances and mentions of michael crain

This is a complete show, starting with the cancellation of six figures of NEA funding in North Texas. Mercy Culture breaks ground on its new center, and top county officials praise it. The big story is redistricting updates, and where does funding go in Tarrant and Texas?COMMUNITY UPDATES:Join the DiscordRSVP for the 817 GatherSHORT STORY #1: North Texas arts groups have lost over $280,000 in NEA funding- Fort Worth groups lose $110K in NEA funds to transform former KKK hall after Trump moveSHORT STORY #2: Mercy Culture Church breaks ground on shelter for human trafficking victims, with plans for more- Mercy Culture backs church elder facing dueling reports on sexual misconduct allegationsSHORT STORY #3: Redistricting Updates: - Redistricting: Racial Discrimination in Tarrant- This is not Democracy. It's Manipulation- Legal Letter from Texas Civil Rights Project, Southern Coalition for Social Justice, and ACLU TexasBIG STORY: Tarrant Democrats Funding the Far Right- Texas megadonor Alex Fairly joined forces with the GOP's ultraconservative wing. He didn't like what he saw.WINS AND LOSSES:Ann:

Fort Worth Councilman Michael Crain joins us for a quick recording at Hoppin Fort Worth. Do you know what a city councilman does? Well you're about to. We dive into what it means to hold the position of councilman in the 11th largest city in America. We also get to know our new friend and a little bit of his story that brought him back to Fort Worth. For all things Fort Worth be sure and check us out on Instagram @fortworthroots. Find all of our sponsors under our "Trusted Sponsors" Tab on our soon to be renovated web site, www.fortworthroots.com Donovan Manufacturingwww.donovanmfg.comNight vision, thermals, machine gun rentals, AR-15 parts, classes, and more!Also under the same umbrella get all of your print needs through our friends. Banners, vehicle wraps, business cards, brochures, tshirts, and anything else you might need. Find information on the print shop on Facebook at dillon-press. Also, you can email them at  dillon@dillon-press.com Purple Web Consultingwww.purplewebconsulting.comWebsite design and hosting, E-commerce integration, digital strategy and consulting.817.629.6069Making modern business tools accessible to the small business owner so that they can compete with the big dogs! Fort Worth Float CompanyIs your day filled with noise and distractions? Overstimulating sounds and activity? Our daily lives have become overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities, with very few ways to shut off the world for a brief moment. WELCOME TO FORT WORTH FLOAT COMPANY. They specialize in providing sensory deprivation flotation tanks, providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Offering various pricing and packages, and three different tanks, Fort Worth Float Company meets everyone's floating needs. Hoppin (Fort Worth)Weisenberger St, Fort Worth TX 76107No more waiting for the bar tender. Simply walk up to the wall of taps, scan your arm band, and enjoy!!! This place charges you by the ounce. A great place to unwind or for your next big event. Find them on Instagram as @hoppinfwtx.Have a Fort Worth Event coming up this week? Call during our recording window and let us share it with the city. 817.988.1292. The Davis TeamLook no further than our friends at The Davis Team for all of your property needs. No commitment necessary. If you have questions about property then visit them online : yourdavisteam.com or give them a call 817.755.0504   Galaxy Wilderness Disc Golf  Galaxy Wilderness is dedicated to promoting Disc Golf to the masses for its health benefits through outdoor therapy, exercise, and camaraderie.Find them on Facebook as Galaxy Wilderness Disc GolfGalaxyWildernessDG@gmail.com(682) 228-0399 The Body Scrubberyon Instagram @thebodyscrubberyOnline at www.thebodyscrubbery.comPhone:925.808.8222A boutique and unique spa experience. "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself!!" Luxury foot spa, full body scrubs, infrared heat wraps, massage, bubble tub, mud wraps, facials, couples packages, and small group parties.   Eaton Data SolutionsWe work to have relationships with vendor partners who specialize in different methods of vulnerability detection and management so that we can offer enterprise tools and solutions to small and medium sized companies (SMB's).Find them online www.eatondatasolutions.com Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk!Roofing Solutions can help with all your residential and commercial roofing needs. Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk islocally owned and operated. We are insured and have the experience to carry out most roofing projects.Web Page: https://www.roofingsolutionshouk.com/Phone : 817-882-6520 McFly's Pub6104 LTjg Barnett Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 · 4.1 miA BADASS little 1980's/ Back to the Future themed bar with an excellent outdoor patio complete with fire pit and room for your fur baby. Daily drink specials and fun activities almost every day of the week. See whats new at McFly's on their Instagram page @McFlysPub. Tres Amigos Tacos and Tequilatresamigostacosandtequila.comChef Sandy brings a fresh perspective and culinary expertise to Tres Amigos, continuing the spirit of female led entrepreneurship and the culinary excellence that Chef Paul was known for.909 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Cloudland Recording Studiowww.cloudlandrecordingstudio.comCloudland Recording Studio is an analog and digital recording studio located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. We are just one mile from downtown and five minutes from the Near Southside entertainment district of Magnolia Avenue. Baez Maintenance Services.www.baezmaintenance.com817-528-3056BMS is family owned and operated providing professional commercial cleaning services to establishments throughout DFW. With client satisfaction as a primary goal, high quality maintenance is available as frequently as requested. This includes a 24-hour support system, which guarantees a quick response. Since our beginning in 2017 there has only been one major goal here at BMS; customer satisfaction.

We've created a unique bonus pod to help you cope with yesterday's shenanigans. So many people inspired us yesterday, and we hope you hear allyship and frustration from your favorite Fort Worth podcast. For context, the city council approved Jay Chapa as city manager and granted Mercy Culture their exploitation center.Join the 817 Gather 

In this episode of Location3, a Weaver: Beyond the Numbers podcast, Howard Altshuler and Aaron Grisz delve into the dynamic world of Fort Worth real estate with guests Will Northern and Michael Crain from Northern Crain Realty. They discuss the evolution of the Fort Worth area, the impact of real estate development on the community, and share insights into the future of the city's landscape.Key Points: • Urban drilling during the Barnett Shale boom led to complex real estate transactions and contentious land assemblages in Tarrant County.• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) helped revitalize Fort Worth's older buildings, contributing to the city's development and preserving its historic character.• Northern Crain Realty's expanded services include commercial brokerage and property management.This episode provides an insightful exploration of Fort Worth's real estate sector, highlighting the experiences of Northern Crain Realty. The discussion sheds light on various aspects of real estate development, including the balance between residential, commercial, and property management, and how these facets contribute to the city's development and community enrichment. "It's not easy to be a real estate developer whatsoever,” Northern remarks. “There's a lot of elements at play.” "You have to really figure out what is your passion... It's not just about being involved because you're always looking for business," Crain adds.Subscribe and listen to future episodes of Location3, a Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Podcast, on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.©2023

This episode is for the real ones. Ann and EJ dissect the new demographic data recently released by the city. This is important because this is the first published data on the new districts. You will also see the evolution of legacy districts and how the perception might have changed. Get your laptops out because we get into the weeds of the ever-changing landscape of our city.Short Story #1: No qualified applicants for Tarrant County elections chief? Applications say otherwise (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article276878913.html)Short Story #2: Fort Worth to delay requirements for Evans and Rosedale project (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/29/fort-worth-to-delay-requirements-for-evans-and-rosedale-project-officials-say-it-wont-affect-construction-start-times/)Short Story #3: Higher homestead exemption approved for elderly and disabled in Fort Worth (https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/higher-homestead-exemption-approved-for-elderly-and-disabled-in-fort-worth/3286273/)BIG STORY: New Demographic Data Reports: What do they mean?District 2 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/ea38657687)District 3 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/2bdb1449e5)District 4 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/6ebdeab945)District 5 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/1339193fd6)District 6 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/7fa0b1cb0f)District 7 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/456436e4dc)District 8 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/949ffbfeb80District 9 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/2be558423e)District 10 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/ddf7d2ed36)District 11 (https://reports.mysidewalk.com/dc4243ae50)Additional Resources:American Spend too much time in cars: https://slate.com/business/2023/06/suburbs-driving-traffic-housing-affordable-solutions.htmlNeighborhood Improvement Strategy: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/neighborhoods/improvementsWins and Losses:AnnW: Fort Worth health clinic to reconsider demolition of historic theater amid pushbackL: Downtown Fort Worth Library Closes with no real plan EJW: WSJ articleL: Medstar 

Short Story #1 Fort Worth officials say flood mitigation projects won't be delayed by Panther Island funding movehttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/fort-worth-officials-say-flood-mitigation-projects-wont-be-delayed-by-panther-island-funding-move/Short Story #2 Will streetcars return to the city?https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/will-streetcars-return-to-fort-worth-with-growth-comes-a-renewed-interest-in-project/Short Story #3 Could Fort Worth add another skyscraper?https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/04/20/southern-land-company-luxury-tower.htmlBig Story: Why you need to make sure you vote?https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article274586831.htmlhttps://eedition.star-telegram.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=121dc88a-3d9c-4adf-85bc-9eda40123bba&appcode=FORSTA&eguid=a2599c23-86ec-4338-b64d-7dae64b978b1&pnum=9#LossesJimmy:https://twitter.com/sawyerhackett/status/1649231594719248392?s=42&t=eDayHR794e6MfQg1uTqn3gEJ:https://www.star-telegram.com/article274489526.htmlWinsJimmy:https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/17/forest-park-pools-11-million-makeover-begins-in-may/

Jimmy and EJ dive into the nitty gritty of campaign finance reports, and we are shocked to see who is most funded and why the most competitive races have very little dollars invested. We start the pod with some crazy stories that involve FW and the metroplex, then hit two update stories before diving into the reports!Short Story #1: District 5 Gossip and Bedford Preacher Ponzi Scheme- https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/05/fort-worth-city-council-candidate-ineligible-to-run-according-to-police-report-of-shooting/- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-03-27/texas-preacher-doc-gallagher-stole-24-million-with-ponzi-scheme- BONUS: Clarence Thomas https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-scotus-undisclosed-luxury-travel-gifts-crowShort Story #2: FW's new water sourcehttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/04/fort-worth-area-cities-have-a-new-water-source-its-coming-from-a-familiar-place/Short Story #3: FW Innovation Districtshttps://dallasinnovates.com/fort-worth-doubles-down-on-innovation-districts-with-new-policy-designations/Big Story: Candidate Finance Report Analysishttps://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/citysecretary/electionsWins- https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/06/fort-worth-reflects-on-the-discriminatory-practice-of-redlining-in-upcoming-exhibit/- New skate parkLosses- Ted Cruz in town (https://www.keranews.org/business-economy/2023-04-05/cruz-prioritizes-more-jobs-higher-wages-more-opportunity-during-fort-worth-chamber-meeting)- New skyscraper

Fort Worth is making some progress with two affordable housing projects.  Jimmy and EJ discuss both projects in the big story.Short Story 1: District 7 candidate makes Wokelandia gamehttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article272628203.html#storylink=cpyShort Story 2: The city is looking to change how council member proposals are approved for the agendahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-decrease-in-violent-crime-%2411m-in-housing-for-homeless/id1579328171?i=1000602691785Short Story 3: City vows to listen and revamp comprehensive planhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/28/fort-worth-vows-to-listen-as-it-revamps-comprehensive-plan-communities-of-color-are-skeptical/BIG STORY: Affordable HousingFort Worth offers $11 million to buy Southwestern Seminary dorms for homeless families: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article272637518.htmlThe troubled hotel in Las Vegas Trail will be renovated for homeless familieshttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article272711765.html#storylink=mainstage_card5* First-time buyers made up the smallest share of sales on record last year, at 26%, even as home values started to cool, according to the National Association of Realtors.** Before the pandemic, about a third of first-time homeowners relied on a gift or loan from families or friends for at least part of their down payment, said Zillow's Olsen. That increased to about 40% in 2021, she said. Meanwhile, the number of young adult buyers with an co-borrower over the age of 55 has spiked since 2021,  according to Freddie Mac. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-02/will-home-prices-fall-first-time-buyers-face-a-costly-housing-market?leadSource=uverify%20wall*** Few Americans lived on the streets in the early post-war period because housing was cheaper. Back then, only one in four tenants spent more than 30% of their income on rent, compared with one in two today. The best evidence suggests that a 10% rise in housing costs in a pricey city prompts an 8% jump in homelessness.https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/12/18/how-to-cut-homelessness-in-the-worlds-priciest-cities**** Everything you think you know about homelessness is wronghttps://noahpinion.substack.com/p/everything-you-think-you-know-aboutWinsJimmy: UTA architecture bridge student projectEJ: Community Frontline MuralLossesJimmy: Texas politicsEJ: Fort Worths misalignment on being a fiscally responsible city

The big story this week is about the legislative session. Mayor Mattie Parker joined mayors across the big city metros to advocate localized control and broadband access. FWISD created priorities that included more funding since the state has a 33 billion dollar surplus.The boy's wins and losses include the impact of Frisco's Universal partnership and the economic impact the national championship had on the city. Enjoy!

Michael Crain is a guitarist, singer, producer and songwriter best known as the guitarist of the bands Kill the Capulets, Retox & Dead Cross. He joined Dead Cross with Justin Pearson, Mike Patton & Dave Lombardo. The band has new album out now, simply titled “Dead Cross 2.”  We discuss the new music, Michael's cancer battle, Mike Patton's burnout & more! 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Dead Cross Genre 02:15 - Mike Patton & Songwriting 04:25 - Dave Lombardo & Band Formation 09:47 - Mike Patton Burnt Out 13:02 - Other Projects for Michael 13:58 - Songs on New Album 14:40 - Ross Robinson & Producers17:17 - Beating Cancer & Inspiration 25:05 - Touring, Making Records & Band Life 28:05 - Dogs & Charity 29:01 - Outro Dead Cross website:https://deadcross.bandcamp.com/Humane Society website:https://www.humanesociety.org/Chuck Shute website:http://chuckshute.com/Support the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!

Dead Cross guitarist Michael Crain joins Andy to talk about what makes a celebrity, the best and worst places he's played, and the value of talent vs. hard work. Intro music is "String Anticipation" by Cory Gray.

Picture by Raz This upcoming Friday there will the musical equinox again - when the mainstream and the underground will sharpen their ears and both listen to the new record by Dead Cross! Believe us - it's a really charming version of LIGHTNING in an exploding bottle! Therefore we are happy to give you some background information on the record through this interview with guitar maniac Michael Crain! Crain, as the other band members call him, has gone through some serious stuff in the last few years and that seemingly incited his playing leading to even more furious spins and riffs, licks and shreds. II will once again be “classic” California Old-School Hardcore with loads of parts remindung us off bands like the Dead Kennedys. Michael tells us about the creation of the songs, who does what and joins when along in the process and he doesn't spend much time on the Pacific Highway even though one might assume him to do. This interview was a hell of a lot of fun to do and we hope that comes across for all of you!

Michael Crain has survived drugs, cancer, Covid and the hazards of being in Dead Cross. Michael joins us to talk about the new LP Dead Cross II, writing, recording, chemotherapy, preparing for his own death, selling his records, the unbelievable 2017 arrest story and much more. Topics include: Dead Cross II – alternate album titles? Update on Michael's health Michael's cancer story Balancing recording of Dead Cross II with medical treatments The impact of cancer on Dead Cross II The process for writing the new LP Inspiration working with rest of band Songwriting prep for recording and Ross' production Pre-pandemic plans for Dead Cross Getting the timelines right around Dead Cross, Mr Bungle, etc Michael's treatment, Covid and shock of it all Making the most of his time Making arrangements for his death Post-traumatic approaches to music and art Themes for the new Dead Cross album The 2017 arrest in Houston More touring for Dead Cross? Michael's record collection Interview wrap up Extended (10+ more minutes), High-resolution & Commercial Free version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Oh hello there! Today I bring you an episode with Michael from a lot of different bands! I was so stoked to have him on because I have always been a fan of his guitar playing and while doing some research for this episode I finally checked out Festival Of Dead Deer and it was so sick! I had a great time hearing how he came up and everything that came with it and his overall outlook on everything! Thanks again man!

We have a lot of updates this week around several different topics, including the new Omni development and FWISDs B rating!The big story is about the shenanigans in the 323rd District Court, which oversees juvenile criminal cases. Two associate judges are rarely holding hearings leading to an overcrowded detention center. The data shared in a 21-page audit uncovered wide-ranging problems at nearly every level, including violations of Texas law and how some youths are being housed. 

Jimmy and EJ are back in action, just the two dissecting the local news circuit after a few weeks of excellent guests who joined us on the podcast. Make sure to check the last few episodes! The city has proposed its budget for 2023, laying out its priorities. This episode does not have a big story; instead, Jimmy and EJ riff on five to six stories around new development opportunities in the city.Here is a list of non-profits that received money from the ARP (Total $35.5M)Here is Bud Kennedy's column on Parker County's fight against immigration.

Early in the pandemic, we had Economic Development Director Robert Sturns on the pod to talk about his team's work to support small businesses that were dealing with shutdowns. Now that business is returning to normal and Fort Worth continues to be one of the fastest-growing cities, we sit down with Robert to discuss their corporate relocation strategy and approach to building a community where everyone can thrive.Below is some important information to support this conversation: (EconDev Funding) Fort Worth Moves To Strengthen Hand in Economic Development (FW Report)(EconDev Funding - Background) Fort Worth Considers Beefing Up Economic Development Funding (FW Report)

The council returns to their normal meeting schedule tomorrow with a full list of priorities to jump into, from short-term rentals to finalizing the budget. We discuss the different agenda items we need to consider as residents. Learn how you can get involved and attend one of their upcoming meetings below. The big story is teacher shortages, as FWISD saw a 50% uptick in teacher resignations over the previous year, creating acceleration of vacant positions.Today's guest co-host Anthony Hernandez is a director of a teacher recruitment organization, so he gives a lot of great perspectives on what is happening and where we can go from here. Here's the full budget schedule leading up to its final approval: Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, Summerglen Library, 4205 Basswood Blvd.Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty St.Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave.Budget engagement meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, R.D. Evan Community Center, 3242 Lackland Road.Budget work session, 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at City Hall, 200 Texas St.Budget work session, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at City Hall, 200 Texas St.Potential CCPD board meeting, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, City Hall, 200 Texas St.Budget work session, 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.Budget work session, 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.City Council meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.City Council meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 at City Hall, 200 Texas St.

Jimmy and EJ sat down with District 3 City Councilmember with Michael Crain to have an intimate conversation about the city's future. He has a complex district and prime area to woo companies for economic growth. He is also a born and bred Fort Worthian, so he brings a unique perspective to the changes in the city.

Jimmy is back and shares his takes on recent developments in Fort Worth while he was out. They discuss new information about the Evans & Rosedale development that makes this pod an important one to listen to.

We have a really good episode for you guys this week! We welcome guitarist from Retox and Dead Cross, Mr. Michael Crain! In this episode we discuss an array of topics, from the covid lock downs, what music means to him, early Ice Cube records, ZZ Top's "Tres Hombres", Slayer, listening to music high, and LIFE after surviving cancer. Fantastic interview . Hope to have him on again very soon.    As always follow us on the stuff Merch Store- http://tee.pub/lic/doEoXMI_oPI Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Artandjacobdoamerica Website- https://artandjacobdoamerica.com/ Network- https://podbelly.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/artandjacobdoamerica YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rT6h3N2pWtlkxaqgIvaZw?view_as=subscriber Twitter- https://twitter.com/ArtandJacobDoA1 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/artandjacobdoamerica/ ALSO! Make sure you're checking out our sponsors  https://cavemancoffeeco.com Suiker Apparel: Graphic Statement Tees & Accessories Use Promo code "AMERICA" for 15% off at Caveman Coffee  Use Promo code "Artandjacob" for 10% off at Suiker Apparel

The results are here! The people of Fort Worth have voted. Now, what?!? Jimmy and EJ have been looking forward to this episode after months of breaking down the mayoral and city council races. They sit down with a friend of the pod and political science professor at TCU, Emily Farris, to share her analysis and give some potential next steps for the people of Fort Worth.

Michael Crain of Dead Cross, Retox, Kill The Capulets, The Festival of Dead Deer and Cunts sits down with Robert to get reminicent about his career, Motown (and maybe forming a new band because of it) and of course the new Dead Cross album. Check out his new solo stuff over at https://mikecrain1.bandcamp.com   Intro by: The Smalls Outro by: Zak Pashak and Chrome Chomsky

Dr. Michael Crain, Director of FAU’s Center for Forensic Accounting, interviews FAU alumnus and adjunct instructor Rob Valdez who describes what advice he is giving to business and not-for-profit organization clients on how to lower their cybersecurity risks during and after the COVID-19 pandemic given remote workers and changing workflows.Support the show (https://business.fau.edu/giving/)

FAU's Michael Crain, DBA, details the recent accounting fraud allegations made against the General Electric Company (GE). Crain also mentions the FAU Forensic Accounting Program and how its curriculum would teach students to examine allegations like the ones made against GE. Follow the FAU Center for Forensic Accounting on Twitter at @FAUForensicCtr, and the FAU Forensic Accounting program at @FAUForensic.Support the show (https://business.fau.edu/giving/)

Michael Crain, FAU Instructor & Director of the Center for Forensic Accounting @FAUbusiness, talks about the Forensic Accounting program's recent #2 ranking by BestColleges.com for Best Online Master's in Forensic Accounting. Dr. Crain also discusses some of their latest applied research on the the cost of capital, and the center's participation in an annual conference with the United States Department of Treasury. Follow Forensic Accounting on Twitter at @FAUForensic & the FAU Center for Forensic Accounting at @FAUForensicCtr.Support the show (https://business.fau.edu/giving/)

Hailing from a family of chefs, Michael Serpa grew up in the restaurant industry living between Miami and Pennsylvania. After dropping political science at Penn State Serpa attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.  In New York, Michael connected with the Olives NY group and worked under chef Michael Crain and eventually would make his way to Boston to work at Olives in Charlestown.  He soon took over the kitchen at Neptune Oyster in the North End, where he stayed 7 years. With a need to continuing challenging himself, Serpa departed Neptune to open Select Oyster Bar in Boston's Back Bay, which opened in April 2015. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "Keep it fresh."  In this episode with Michael Serpa, we discuss: How to create a culture of "keeping it fresh."  The value in following your gut.  The pros AND cons of getting a culinary degree.  Reinforcing positive behavior. Not scolding negative behavior, correcting it, instead. Working for other restaurants to round off your skills and to create a foundation for self-exploration and personal clarity.  Attaching your personality to a restaurant space.  Being good at adapting and changing on the fly.   Why your reputation within the industry is so crucial when it comes to building your team and opening a restaurant.  How to create a regulars.  Doing projects right the first time.   Being mindful of the bar you set for yourself. The bar you set for yourself is the same bar your set for your staff.  Always making small improvements and never getting too comfortable with how things are. Finding the balance between staying fresh and being consistent.  Being versed in all elements of a restaurant, not just what you're an expert at.  Today's sponsor: EthicsSuite.com -provide a safe, secure, simple and anonymous communication channel between you and your employees to help you protect your hard-earned reputation and assets. Demonstrate to your team that you are committed to providing a workplace that operates with the highest ethical standards. Staying informed about important issues will help you resolve them internally before they spiral into larger, costly, or public problems. Cashflowtool.com  A simple powerful and predictive cash flow companion for Qickbooks. Simple, because it requires no data entry, is always up to do and works on any device, anywhere. Powerful, because with it's built-in cash flow calendar, activitiy feed and anomaly detector, you instantly know all aspects of your cash flow with no surprises. Predictive, because you'll know your cash flow today and anticipate it tomorrow. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Work ethic. Adaptability. What is your biggest weakness? Self-promotion.  What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Look to see if they're excited for the opportunity.  What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?  Opening a second location.  Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Respect What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Making a personal connecting with your guest.  What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  Islands in the Stream. What's the one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Attached their personality to the restaurant.  What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your four walls restaurant and how has it influence operations? Toast POS  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? Live it up. Be kind to people. Be passionate about what you do.  Contact info: SelectBoston.com @selectoysterbar 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 Michael Serpa 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!

On this week's episode, Michael Crain (MidiCi) joins the podcast to discuss his restaurant Midici and his charity Foodie Philanthropy. Foodie Philanthropy: https://www.foodiephilanthropy.org/ Photo courtesy of Michael Crain. "Punch on the TV" performed by Bruno Freitas on www.hooksounds.com. For more information about our Culinary programs, visit: csftw.edu/ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Facebook: www.facebook.com/culinaryfw/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/culinaryschoolftw/

We’re back from a short break and this week we talk to Michael Crain, Fort Worth native, business owner and philanthropist. Michael has done many exciting things in his life including serving on President George W Bush’s Advance team during his Presidency. Michael talks about various points in his life where he said “yes, and” to opportunities presented to him, and led him to where he is today. Four Day Weekend's book "Happy Accidents: The Transformative Power of Yes, and at Work and in Life" is available at Barnes & Noble and on Amazon. More information about Four Day Weekend performances, improv classes, corporate training and more available at www.fourdayweekend.com. We welcome your questions, comments, and input! Reach out to us at: happyaccidents@fourdayweekend.com