Podcasts about Taco Cabana

Franchising can be a double-edged sword—scaling a brand while maintaining its soul is no easy feat. John Ramsay, a veteran with over 35 years of experience in franchising, who's leading the charge to transform Taco Cabana into a powerhouse of profitability and culture. In today's episode, we dive into John's journey from designing restaurants to developing franchise systems, the strategic pivots that have positioned Taco Cabana for success, and the lessons any restaurateur can apply to their own business. Whether you're an independent operator or considering franchising, this episode is packed with insights you can use. For more information on Taco Cabana and their exciting expansion plans, visit https://www.tacocabana.com.TakeawaysTaco Cabana started as a bar outpost in San Antonio.The brand straddles fast food and full-service dining.Messaging focuses on variety, convenience, and value.Breakfast culture is key to customer engagement.Franchising requires a stable brand and committed leadership.Unit economics are crucial for franchise success.Building a franchise model involves collaboration across departments.Ideal franchisees should have restaurant experience and community ties.Market selection is based on supply chain efficiency and operational support.Catering is essential for revenue and brand building.Chapters00:00 The Origins of Taco Cabana06:08 Breakfast Culture and Customer Engagement11:46 Franchising Strategy and Timing17:55 Building a Franchise Model from Scratch23:47 Market Selection and Growth Strategy29:56 Catering as a Revenue Stream35:59 Maintaining Focus on Awareness____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinarsCheck out DUER's flagship stores in LA or Denver, or get 20% off your first order by visiting https://shopduer.com/FULLCOMP.

Discover how Taco Cabana, the Texas-born Mexican fast-casual chain, is revolutionizing the restaurant industry with its innovative approach to franchising and operations. From its humble beginnings as a late-night taco spot in San Antonio to its current 146-unit operation, learn how the brand balances traditional TexMex favorites with modern menu innovations, leverages double drive-thru technology, and strategically expands across the Sun Belt and Midwest. Director of Franchise Sales John Ramsay shares insights on their unique franchise strategy, integrated technology stack, and focus on younger suburban communities.#RestaurantIndustry #FranchiseGrowth #FastCasualDining

Our Heroes decide that because it's a short drive to the Taco Cabana from their rented studio, they'll just record hanging out inside the restaurant while they wait for their food. Peep the time on this one. The drinks are wrong, the salsa bar is small, what's with the tv, what's happening across the street, why are we still here. If you want the video version, check it out on our YouTube but we figured this is just like a bonus podcast so enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Heroes don't know how long they've been recording but they do know they spent a long time at Taco Cabana trying to get the Street Food Fest offerings. Wait isn't it hot cheetos? Sort of. Wait isn't this supposed to be a Mt Dew rum punch? Yeah it is. Wait does Taco Cabana suck? You gotta listen to find out because we're also really getting in the weeds of Donkey Kong. Snag a lil shirt at http://100percenteat.myshopify.com which is NOT your shopify. It's ours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good morning, Gus! We're down on the east side south of the river to check out Ani's Day & Night on Riverside. This is Gus and Geoff's old stomping grounds and they talk about Living on Riverside, Breakfast tacos, Spanish, Old Austin food vs new Austin food, Waffle House vs Taco Cabana, George, and a Starbucks drive thru experience. Sponsored by BetterHelp http://betterhelp.com/ANMA Henson's Shaving http://hensonshaving.com/ANMA and use code ANMA and Fum http://tryfum.com/ANMA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howdy, Ags! Today, we have Sarah Martin '01, author, speaker, and wellness coach. In this episode, Sarah shares building a platform to serve an audience, all while never forgetting your why and your passion. If you are looking for inspiration, then this episode is for you. So tune in and enjoy! Remember Your Why, Your Passion, and Who You Serve Sarah is a multi-passionate person. She loves serving the Lord and serving people. Lately, her focus is on equipping men and women for these stormy days that we live in to help them know what matters most, to see revival in them and through them. She believes revival is imminent not only in the four walls of the church but also in the marketplaces. Sarah emphasized that to be an agent of rebirth, it is essential to be bold in who you are and what your voice is, regardless of whether people will like it or hate it. Those that are going to love what you say are going to come along for the ride, and these are also the ones that you would want to serve.  With the challenges Social Media brings due to its unsteady algorithms that could sway you away from your core, Sarah overcomes this by not being afraid to try new things, honing her niche, and using the platform to reach and impact people. About Faster Way to Fat Loss: Regular and Vegan meal plan options are available each week, with ingredient lists and preparation instructions to help reach goals FASTer. Effective 30-minute workouts with the entire FASTer Way community. Low-impact, at-home, and gym options are available each day. Accountability and support from an active and like-minded community, along with one-on-one support from a certified FASTer Way to Fat Loss coach. Outline of the Episode: [00:04] Intro [02:02] Late-night trips to Taco Cabana [04:10] passion for leading women and men to a vibrant life [05:21] Her tipping point that allowed the strong growth trajectory  [07:58] Social Media and why is it a challenge for her [13:53] Trying new things [14:15] It's imperative to know who you're serving. [21:05] The importance of having a realistic view of your family life and business [23:35] Keep your why when setting goals. [24:51] Lightning round [29:30] Takeaways   Resources: Website:         https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/home#SarahMartinVibrantLife                        https://liveitoutblog.com   Higher Pursuites Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Higher-Pursuits-Positioning-Yourself-Everyday-ebook/dp/B0BFBTB6RL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31NIFRA4OIOQ6&keywords=higher+pursuits+sarah+martin&qid=1669487722&sprefix=higher+pursuite%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1   AGH Website: https://www.aggiegrowthhacks.com/   Connect with Greg and Chris! Apple: http://bit.ly/AGH-Apple Spotify: http://bit.ly/AggieGH Stitcher: http://bit.ly/AGH-Stitch Podbean: http://bit.ly/AGH-PB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZx9NMwnBXs5RWC3Rwqkpw

The return of the VIDEO GAMES CHART. ASMR Soothecore. Driving On Silent. Taco Bell vs Del Taco vs Taco Cabana. Bad Bunny's Wrestling Work Ethic. Spaderman. Clam Slam. Best Food While Gaming? Who is Your Tipton Schoolhouse? From the podcasts Doughboys and Get Played, comedian and writer Nick Wiger joins the charts!Listen ad-free and gain access to TWO CHARTED and more on whochartedpod.com!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Copycatting a successful restaurant concept is as old as the industry itself. Witness the recent efforts by Crumbl Cookies to block upstart competitors from lifting signature features of the fast-growing baked-goods specialist. But few of those alleged thefts of intellectual property are as outrageous as a situation that had to be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. It involved a brand that still operates today, Taco Cabana, and a competitor it would eventually absorb, Two Pesos. The dispute resulted in an order by a federal court for Two Pesos to post signs alerting customers that it had stolen its format and design from Taco Cabana. The district court also gave nine specific directives of how Two Pesos needed to change its design, right down to the roofline. Sound crazy? Give a listen to learn how the case ended up twice before the Supreme Court. Download this and every episode from wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 72 has some pretty good content. We start with DJ Ant, who takes us live on the scene as he DJ's a San Antonio wedding. We also have a check-in from our friend Troy from Nashville, who had an experience while on vacation in California that has him swearing off of recreational activities from now on. All this, plus the Taco Cabana rat video and Chuck's surprise appearance on the local news.

KSAT Producer Priscilla Carraman joins RJ Marquez on KSAT News Now to break down the top stories of the day-- like the driver of the trailer found on Quintana Road expected in court and the latest on a weekend of drowning across Texas waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While working a night shift at a Taco Cabana and discovering a bag of pancake mix. He created his own recipe and started an initial business based from the positive reviews, determination, and the inspiration from the film Chef on Netflix in 2017. We sit down and chat with JP and discuss his transitional period to Entrepreneurship, creating a brand, and his opinion on not just capitalizing on his brand based on the color of his skin. SOSS, Secrets of Silent Success is a series of sit down interviews with minority entrepreneurs detailing how they were able to generate success and build wealth. With Micah Autry and Jonathan Stanley of AUME Motion Arts, LLC

This week Kannon is joined by actor Thomas Mann. They talk about how grueling the audition process can be, what he'd be doing if he wasn't acting and what it was like to work with John Malkovich on the movie Chariot.The biggest stars from The Biggest Party On The Planet! Kannon's unedited, uncut interviews with the most relevant artists on Earth.Open House Party (often referred to as OHP) is an American radio show hosted on Saturday and Sunday nights by Kannon. The show promotes itself as "the Biggest Party on the Planet". It focuses on playing contemporary hit radio (CHR) music, also known as Top 40. From its inception in September 1987, OHP quickly became popular with its all-request format, along with a heavy rotation of dance music and remixes that differentiated itself from most Top 40 stations or shows

Kelsey Caesar stars in the new horror movie 'Bitch Ass' directed by Bill Posley. The film marks a comeback of 'Candyman' Tony Todd and represents an homage to 1990s horrors. Kelsey shares his favorite moments from the set, how it was working with a horror icon and a first-time director, and the next film he is working on.  We can't wait to see 'Bitch Ass' in theatres!  Watch the full interview at https://lonestarplate.show/episodes/bitchassmovie “I always get a kick out of that funny thing in horror movies when you hear a noise and you go towards that noise.” - Kelsey Caesar  What is Covered: - Kelsey Caesar introduction and Bitch Ass trailer - What 'Bitch Ass' is about  - What Kelsey learned from 'Candyman' Tony Todd  - What it's like working with a first-time director - A 'Bitch Ass' clip featuring Tony Todd - The story behind the name of the film - Why people should watch 'Bitch Ass'  - Plate of the Week - Hurtado  - What SXSW experience was like for Kelsey  - How to practice horror screaming and other funny horror stuff - Re:Heat - Karen Obilom, the star of 'House Party' reboot  - How Kelsey's growing up in Texas was  - The next film he is working on.  Resources: - Bitch Ass (2022) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13991504/  - Plate of the Week - Hurtado https://hurtadobbq.com/  - Terry Black's BBQ https://www.terryblacksbbq.com/ - Pappadeaux Seafood https://pappadeaux.com/home/  - Taco Cabana https://www.tacocabana.com/ - Whataburger https://whataburger.com/  - Shipley Do-Nuts https://shipleydonuts.com/ - Texas Real Food https://texasrealfood.com    Connect with Kelsey Caesar: - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelcaesar/  Connect with Patrick Scott Armstrong: - IG: @patrickscottarmstrong  Follow The Lone Star Plate: - Follow us on Twitter: @lonestarplateTX - Follow us on Instagram: @lonestarplateTX - Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarPlateTX - Follow us on TikTok: @lonestarplate - More From The Lone Star Plate: https://lonestarplate.show - Texas Real Food: https://www.texasrealfood.com

In this episode, Michael Jones and Jordan Cwierz eat and review Taco Cabana's Birria Quesadilla so you know if it's worth eating. They also talk about waiting an hour to get the food sort of, batman pizza, Nick maybe taking Michael's taco, and if you can score food you've never eaten. Face Jam LIVE in Chicago. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/tickets-chicago Sponsored by Upstart (http://upstart.com/facejam), Honey (http://joinhoney.com/facejam), and DoorDash (download the DoorDash app + code FACEJAM).

Welcome to episode 58...where I discuss the disturbing trend of wishing your three-year-old a happy birthday by displaying a massive balloon array in the shape of the age of your kiddo! Balloons in the blow-holes of all the marine mammals!! I also discuss a disturbing encounter I had with a woman at Taco Cabana! Not a Karen moment, but disturbing nonetheless. Podcast recommendations for y'all! I've done the searching and you benefit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bill-flanigin/support

Rodriguez was born in San Antonio, Texas, as James David Rodriguez.[1] He attended Taft High School in San Antonio.[3] His father, Jaime "Jim" Rodriguez, is of Mexican descent, and his mother, Deborah Collins, is of English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Rodriguez's father is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant and used to be the regional catering manager of Taco Cabana.[4][5] At New York University's Experimental Theatre Wing, Rodriguez studied theatre and earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts.[6] At the age of 22, he selected the professional name James Roday. In a July 2020 interview, Rodriguez explained the decision was mainly driven by producers and casting directors feeling his Caucasian appearance clashed with his Spanish-Latino family name. The characters he read for up until that point either were not written with a Latino background or required a non-white "Mexican" appearance. In order to book his first job, he legally changed his middle name, David, to Roday (from an Anton Chekhov play), and omitted Rodriguez from his screen name. In the same interview, he stated regret that he "sold out my heritage in about 15 seconds" and announced that going forward he was going to use his full legal name of James Roday Rodriguez.[7]  

Troy has been in the music business for quite a long time but he did not start there. Troy goes into pretty cool detail about how he made the climb to success in the music industry as well as how he got into some pretty awesome adventures along the way!I would say that from our days of touring with Florida Georgia Line we had our ups and downs and even butted heads about how we thought the show should travel down the road but through it all we remained friends. On this episode I learn some really cool facts about Troy and his love for coffee but the big one was what he was doing before he was a tour manager (aka cat herder aka babysitter to one of country's biggest stars)! A few awesome talking points we go over are the: Sonic Ranch out in El Paso, Texas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJRkYm3DkaUTempo Tacos, the best tacos in Nashville? https://www.instagram.com/temponashville/Do you like Kolaches? If so, listen in and find out the place to go in NashvillePartying and doing shows in MexicoFlying into Mexico City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3awcqlOHDQgEverything Dallas Cowboys from the stadium to the players and all the way to charitiesDallas Cowboy stadium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZo6M1DSVtMDallas Cowboys greatest moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtn3XeXeNpsCoffee, coffee, coffee…Knuckle tattoosVans classic checkerboard slip onsBlu Sanders https://www.amazon.com/Forty-One-story-hope-car/dp/149274345300:00 Welcome to Backyards & Bevvies05:30 Looking back on when we toured together14:15 A little bit of Texas country touring22:17 Texas bonding over Tacos29:15 I thought I would be in Rock or Pop touring36:13 Crossing the border to Mexico 44:04 I love Texas!48:06 The Dallas Cowboys 54:14 Have to go to Frisco, Texas, The Star59:25 Buckie's are the best restrooms in Texas1:06:40 Nashville Coffee Co. (coming soon)1:11:43 Hook'em Horns Podcast https://backyardsandbevvies.simplecast.com/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/BackyardsBevviesPodcastInstagram https://instagram.com/backyardsbevviesFacebook https://www.facebook.com/backyardsbevviesTwitter https://twitter.com/backyardbevviesTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@backyardsandbevvies?lang=enPatreon https://www.patreon.com/backyardsbevvies#weeklypodcast #podcastshow #backyardsandbevvies #backyards #bevvies #bottomsup #midweektreat #BTG #marriage #comedy #parenting #life #drama #interview #friends

Houston native, Bomani Jones who now works for ESPN & HBO joined The Killer B's to talk about his love for the city of Houston and Taco Cabana. He also talks about Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans and Astros.

The World's First Quantimino™ Powered Podcast is recorded at Daddy Juice Energy Studio in the Beaded Curtain District and features star players Gemini Jackson, Wes Burrito, Brian McFly, and Arthur Dood. Bring a change of clothes. Pre-show: Brian's credit, Hockey, Little Caesars. Double X Quantimino. School mascots: ants, echidnas, fish, Shin Godzilla. Captain Planet and the Planeteers. Robert the Builder. Etiquette. How to properly eat a sandwich. Arthur the Arbiter: Chicken wing shortage, $2 surcharge for every 5 wings. This Is The Newz. Taco Cabana sells to a national franchisee for $85M in cash; parent company shifts focus to Pollo Tropical. The Internet Is Losing It Over the 'Eye of Fire' Burning in Mexican Waters. Templeton man agrees to stop mowing his lawn naked after a SLO County sheriff visit. Dashboard Confessional, Sparta, The Mars Volta, and Brian's Archetype Emo Girl. Burrito's Nippon Newz. Saitama Police chief arrested busted for stealing toilet paper. Cops in Japan use a police box as shag shack, one goes on to have a second affair with another officer. Please take Tokyo Olympics condoms back to your home country and use them there, organizers say. Bukkake udon gets a new name in the U.S.A. from Marugame Udon. Burger King Japan's Ugly Burgers go head-to-head in a battle for flavour. "Beef Candy" blurs the line between sukiyaki and candy. More Newz. After a flight is delayed, then canceled, a passenger uses the emergency exit of the plane on tarmac at Charlotte airport. ‘They said I don't exist. But I am here': one woman's battle to prove she isn't dead. A Nation Conceived in Liberty Confronts Its Queasiness With the “MILF Mobile”. What I Had For Lunch. After Party: Brian's Eurotrip. Deepfake Sponsors: Julio Tejas, Booba Gettz The Crazy One, Daddy Juice Energy.

Not one, not two, but SIX restaurant chains are being sold right now. With a lot of market activity occurring around chain restaurants, what better time to take a look at how this will affect the industry than now? On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, restaurateur Philip Camino and chef Nyesha Arrington delve into the recent buying of these chains and what factors likely led to these purchases. They also discuss the impacts this may bring about for the industry. Listen to Philip and Nyesha discuss the recent buying of chain restaurants: Since SweetGreen and Krispy Kreme deals, 6 more deals have been announced. June 24th: Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken is being sold to Artemis Lane Partners. June 25th: BBQ Holdings plans to purchase Village Inn and Bakers Square for $13.5 million. Fat Brands plans to acquire Global Franchise Group for $442.5 million. June 30th: Panera will sell Au Bon Pain to the Ampex Brands Family of Companies. July 1st: The largest franchisee of Jack in the Box will buy Taco Cabana for $85 million. July 2nd: Logan's RoadHouse will buy J. Alexander's and sister concepts for $220 million. Causes: Operator fatigue, increased sales, long-time deals, and low interest rates. Links: Happy Mouth Podcast Instagram Restaurant Business - Everybody is Buying Chains Right Now Restaurant Business - Logan's Roadhouse Parent Agrees to Buy J. Alexander's for $220M Restaurant Business - Jack In The Box's Largest Franchisee Agrees to Buy Taco Cabana for $85M Restaurant Business - Panera Bread Sella Au Bon Pan to a Yum Brands Franchisee Restaurant Business - Johnny Rockets Owner Is Buying Global Franchise Group for $442.5M Restaurant Business - Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken to be Sold to Artemis Lane Partners Restaurant Business - Famous Dave's Parent is Buying Village Inn and Bakers Square We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other shows: Full Comp The Happy Mouth Morning Show Restaurant Marketing School The Playbook

The SBA is pulling the plug on the RRF, Taco Cabana is being sold, and Red Lobster has a new CEO. We'll recap all the restaurant news you might have missed over the long weekend, and there's a lot of it.

Hello everyone! Well, it was The Thomas Show on this week's Bachelorette. This is not an exaggeration. The contestants talked about Thomas, participated in a group date, talked about Thomas again, waited around for a rose ceremony, and talked about Thomas some more.  That is why Some Guy in Austin veered way off topic more than once during the show. But, in our defense, I do think you will find our conversation enlightening. Along with general bachelor-related questions, we ponder over real questions that keep us up at night. Such as: Can we make Buzz Killington trend on Twitter?When is the last time you shopped inside a Best Buy?Where might one procure elephant testicles at a moment's notice?Who wins in a fight? Taco Bell or Taco Cabana?Are white shoes here to stay?And if one sleeps commando, and hears a knock on the door, do you answer naked? NO! Don't make this harder than it has to be, Blake. That's what she said… EPISODE NOTES: Here's the Bachelorette Katie recap from episode 4. And here's the link to our official Bachelorette Bracket we are playing with my favorite sports podcast, Last Night's Game. I can't wait!!! Click HERE to see the 2021 Summer Book List. SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow Me: Facebook and Instagram and Twitter Buy My Books: It's a Love Story and Why I Hate Green Beans

Today’s menu selections are from Stonefire Grill, Subway, Taco Bell. Taco Cabana, and TGI Friday’s. Bon appetite! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello everybody and welcome to HELL PASO's best motherfucking podcart, bar none! The only one you can't usurp! R CUBED! It's me, your humble narrator Rome. Welcome to the show about weirdness around my life. This week is a doozie. I have a story about a dog that can scale walls and walk up them! WHAT HO! What is this DEMON BEAST?! It's real. It's TRUE! IT's DAMN TRUE! Also, IT HAS BEGUN! Mortal Kombat that is. I wax and wane about the MK flicks and even the vidya games sort of. I give AOW another shout out, hopefully version 2.0 comes back. I shout out all my pod homies and I also talk about music. EXTREME MUSIC! Death Metal! The good shit! I also rant and rave about vaccinations and the Dunkin Donuts story. I THINK I told it. I can't even remember and i just recorded an hour ago. If I can't, I'll just tell it next week or so! But coffee and walks and yoga oh my! OH and new desk. Lots of food at work, and good times. It's mid Spring in the bunker, but here I am toiling at editing and uploading this podcart for you loyal listeners! There's rants about my younger sister and the vax, the last episode of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, some rasslin, some extreme metal music, and a fucking FLY! A Fly has the balls to crash my podcast! New desk, who dis? Also enjoying some dark roast cawffee and earlier some Taco Cabana breakfast taquitos. Yes I'm fat. Yes I eat food! Some people were moody this week. At dunkin and then some loud mouth hipster at the Alamo Drafthouse! Good screen, good seats, good popcorn! I'm trying to get this out to youse guys as soon as possible so I can build my new desk! And enjoy some flicks! I will return with more stories and surprises! Love y'all. Want a sticker? Shout out the show on twittah, or anywhere, or send me a voice message. NOOCH! Take care and wash your hands and wear a mask. Al rato vato, LATERZ! SORRY NOT SORRY, RUBY MAY. Good luck with A SLUT WITH MORALS pod! PEACE AND LUFF! ORALE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roaming-reignz/message

We're back on the road in the taco-rrific taco town of Lawrence, Kansas taste testing the tasty tacos and tamales at MAMA'S TAMALE SHOP with our special guest taco reviewers and Lawrence residents Musician KATLYN CONROY (Cowboy Indian Bear, La Guerre) and Actress/Taco-holic RACHEL WOOLERY! We get the update on the Lawrence Taco scene (Openings and Closings) and we mourn the loss of the Border Bandito that closed its doors forever last year after 50 years! Rachel tells us about growing up in New Mexico and eating Green Chile Tacos! Katlyn updates us on her long dormant True Crime podcast CREEPQUEST (3 episodes in 3 Years!) and we discuss the new UNSOLVED MYSTERIES re-boot on Netflix as well as the Elisa Lam Documentary on Netflix! We also eat some delicious dessert tamales and give our first Tamale Review on T3! In the TACO TICKER we taco 'bout the new 7-11 EVOLUTION Stores in Texas that are adding Taco Drive-Thrus! SLURPEES AND TACOS! And we also learn about TACO CABANA adding a Pickle Flavored Margarita to their menu! No April Fools this time! In TOWN OF THE TACO, our guests tell us about Lawrence Dance Clubs (The Boom Boom Room anyone?) and why Lawrence needs a Trader Joe's! We ask our guests: WHAT WOULD YOU PUT IN YOUR PINATA? And HAVE YOU EVER WALKED OUT OF A MOVIE? ALL THIS AND: April Fools Day Pranks! Indian Tacos! T-Shirt Printing Hi-Jinks! Annnnnnd Katlyn debuts her new taco song 'J'adore Taco'! TACO THE TOWN: Kid Tested, Mother Approvedl!! Music by SUNEATERS courtesy of LOTUSPOOL REOCRDS.

Jordan's on a Secret Mission so Join Nick and Devin as they take a dive into a Texas Favorite, Taco Cabana!Follow our Social Mediahttps://allmylinks.com/cheesygorditabunchpodFollow Jordan on IG @YaBoi112Follow Devin on IG @DevinPHanley and @PowerHawkFollow Nick on IG @ChzyGorditaNickFollow Nick on Twitch at www.Twitch.tv/ChzyGorditaNickAPRIL FOOLS! The Cheesy Gordita Bunch will be back next episode. Our next episode we'll be talking to Taco Bell Influencers and hearing about Jordan's Secret Mission.Produced by Nick Ortiz and Devin P HanleyMusic by Devin P HanleyLogo by Nick Oritz

Anjelah Johnson | Comedian, Actorhttps://anjelah.com/Anjelah Johnson-Reyes was born and raised in San Jose, California and is of Mexicanand Native American descent. She is one of five children and has a large extended familyto which she remains close. In the beginning of her career, Johnson- Reyes was aprofessional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders. As an Oakland Raiderette, she wasnamed Rookie of the Year and even performed in Super Bowl XXXVII. After that yearshe decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of acting.She became an internet sensation with her viral video, “Nail Salon” which led to manystand up, television and film opportunities. That same year she joined the cast of,“MADtv” as a series regular, which spawned another internet sensation, “Bon Qui Qui.”This original character, a disgruntled fast food employee with no filter, has been enjoyed,viewed and replicated by over 80 million people worldwide. After recording andreleasing 3 songs and 2 music videos as Bon Qui Qui, Anjelah signed a record deal withWarner Nashville to release a full album titled, “Gold Plated Dreams”, which She’stoured twice selling out both times. Bon Qui Qui teamed up with Benefit Cosmetics forher third music video “This Is How We Do It”. After the success of her debut album, BonQui Qui released a Christmas EP titled “Merry Hoodmas”. All the songs are available oniTunes and the videos are currently on YouTube.Early in Anjelah’s career she appeared in multiple ads & commercials includingcampaigns for Sprint, Visa, Snickers, Verizon, All-State, K-Swiss, Dryers Ice Cream andwas the spokesperson for a Texas based restaurant chain, Taco Cabana. Anjelah has alsoguest starred on shows such as The Shield, Ugly Betty, Curb Your Enthusiasm, SuperStore, and others all while touring with her stand up comedy.In June 2009 Anjelah recorded her first one-hour special for Comedy Central and WarnerBros. Records titled, That’s How We Do It. Her second one-hour special, TheHomecoming Show, aired on NUVOtv in July of 2013 and is currently available onAmazon. In 2014 Anjelah recorded her third hour special, Not Fancy which is a Netflixoriginal, and is currently available for streaming. In 2017 she filmed her fourth hourspecial Mahalo & Goodnight in Honolulu, Hawaii. It premiered on the Epix channel andis now available for steaming on Amazon.Johnson has starred in such films as OUR FAMILY WEDDING, ALVIN AND THECHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL, ENOUGH SAID, THE RESURRECTION OFGAVIN STONE and the film MOM’S NIGHT OUT which not only features Anjelah butalso her husband, musician Manwell Reyes.Anjelah resides in Los Angeles and Nashville with her husband and her dog Banzo, andcontinues to act and tour the country with her sold out comedy shows.

This episode Ana Sofia and Olivia give a Taco Cabana review and discuss other various topics!

In this episode, Michael Jones and Jordan Cwierz eat and review Taco Cabana Chicken Tinga & Cheese Poblano Torpedos so you know if it's worth eating. They also talk about torpedos are, coincidencias, little corns, and more. Sponsored by HelloFresh (http://hellofresh.com/facejam80 and use code facejam80) and ExpressVPN (http://expressvpn.com/facejam).

INFLUENCERS, INFLUENZA, TACO CABANA?

Taco Cabana Keto Menuhttps://rockthatketo.com/?p=2211&preview=true (https://rockthatketo.com/taco-cabana-keto-menu) Taco Cabana was started in September of 1978. The first restaurant was at the corner of San Pedro and Hidebrand Ave. in San Antonio Texas.  Felix Stehling bought an out of business  Dairy Queen because the family needed additional parking space for their popular bar across the street, the Crystal Pistol.  Since the building was already there, he decided to open a taco stand inside of it. The original design of the Dairy Queen was an open air patio type. He decided to leave it like that, and that open air patio feel became the main design feature of all future locations. After finding all the outdoor chairs and tables stolen after the first night they were open, Stehling figured he might as well stay open 24 hours.  Like any intelligent, open minded person, he changed and adapted as the situation called for it. Just like when you are on Keto, and everything doesn’t go according to plan. You have to improvise and move forward. Like if you are out and about, and it’s time to eat. You need to know which restaurants have what you need, and which menu items are keto or low carb. Luckily for you, the Taco Cabana keto menu is pretty darn good for a taco stand.  The meat does not contain any sugar or grain in preparation. Most of the items on the menu are made right on site, fresh daily.   The Taco Cabana Keto Menu contains some of the very best keto tacos or fajita salads anywhere. Top Keto Meal Choice at Taco Cabana Beef brisket fajita salad with lettuce, cilantro, pico de gallo, grilled red and green peppers and cheddar cheese. Low Carb Meats at Taco CabanaGround beef Diced beef Fajita steak Fajita chicken Beef brisket Egg Taco Cabana Cheese for Low Carb Diets Shredded cheddar cheese blend Vegetables for the Ketogenic Diet Cilantro Onion Lettuce Tomato Grilled red and green peppers Keto Friendly Sauce at Taco Cabana None Low Carb Dieters Beverages at Taco Cabana Unsweetened Tea Water The Taco Cabana keto menu is pretty darn good for a little food hut. Have a yummy day. If you like these tips and would like to get more tips, endless recipes, and lots of inspiration, then come to our free website and sign up for our mailing list. https://rockthatketo.com/ (https://RockThatKeto.com) .  Act! Don’t React! Have a Happy, Healthy Day Livtar

Wrapping up the month, host Jessie Browning takes a break from the deep topics to indulge in celebrity crushes with Monica Danna. Two and a half years ago, Jessie met her celebrity crush, Justin Theroux, after the actor walked into her coffee shop. Monica shares her story about how her dad helped her to meet her celebrity crush, Justin Timberlake, on a cold December night.Listen to how both gathered the courage to initially approach their crushes, but how second changes provided those memories of a lifetime.Episode Timeline:[00:05] Intro[02:08] Hello Monica[04:31] Jessie’s history with Justin Theroux[06:26] February 18, 2018[11:39] There he is again[14:46] Selfies with Justin[17:56] Waiting for Armageddon[21:02] “Are you going to watch The Leftovers now?”[23:31] The shirt[26:58] Monica’s story[32:34] Heading to the airport[34:46] Seeing Justin Timberlake[36:47] “I’ll never forget this feeling”[39:35] A second chance[41:57] Recapping at Taco Cabana[44:31] Jessie’s rapid fire questions[55:37] Outro Resources Mentioned:Justin TherouxHBO’s 6 Feet UnderHBO’s The LeftoversJustin TimberlakeThe 20/20 Experience by Justin TimberlakeStandout Quotes:“I hope that this photo is framed somewhere in your home.” -Monica Danna [17:06]“I did not talk about her. I was not bringing her into my moment.” -Jessie Browning [18:56]“So we’re standing there and I’ll never forget this feeling. The stairs from the jet slowly lower down and my heart just drops to my stomach. Like, this is happening. This is my moment. This is what I’ve been waiting for my whole life.” -Monica Danna [36:47]Connect: Connect with Lajoie Society:Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe. Lajoie Society on Instagram Lajoie Society on Facebook Lajoie Society on Twitter Lajoie Society Website 

Taco Cabana announced six more new flavors of margarita for you to enjoy!! Which one are you most excited for?

Wrapping up the month, host Jessie Browning takes a break from the deep topics to indulge in celebrity crushes with Monica Danna. Two and a half years ago, Jessie met her celebrity crush, Justin Theroux, after the actor walked into her coffee shop. Monica shares her story about how her dad helped her to meet her celebrity crush, Justin Timberlake, on a cold December night. Listen to how both gathered the courage to initially approach their crushes, but how second changes provided those memories of a lifetime. Episode Timeline: [00:05] Intro [02:08] Hello Monica [04:31] Jessie's history with Justin Theroux [06:26] February 18, 2018 [11:39] There he is again [14:46] Selfies with Justin [17:56] Waiting for Armageddon [21:02] "Are you going to watch The Leftovers now?" [23:31] The shirt [26:58] Monica's story [32:34] Heading to the airport [34:46] Seeing Justin Timberlake [36:47] "I'll never forget this feeling" [39:35] A second chance [41:57] Recapping at Taco Cabana [44:31] Jessie's rapid fire questions [55:37] Outro Resources Mentioned: Justin Theroux HBO's 6 Feet Under HBO's The Leftovers Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake Standout Quotes: "I hope that this photo is framed somewhere in your home." -Monica Danna [17:06] "I did not talk about her. I was not bringing her into my moment." -Jessie Browning [18:56] "So we're standing there and I'll never forget this feeling. The stairs from the jet slowly lower down and my heart just drops to my stomach. Like, this is happening. This is my moment. This is what I've been waiting for my whole life." -Monica Danna [36:47] Connect: Connect with Lajoie Society: Lajoie Society is Prickly & Blooming; please rate, review, and subscribe. Lajoie Society on Instagram Lajoie Society on Facebook Lajoie Society on Twitter Lajoie Society Website

Find out how you can get your kiddo free lunch from Taco Cabana!

Taco Cabana is now offering delivery for their margaritas!! Which new flavor would you order?

When JB and Whitney heard that Taco Cabana was celebrating their new Margarita flavors with $2 drinks, they immediately researched the flavors. That's what good journalism looks like!

Big Joe and his wife, Lindsey each tried all 12 Taco Cabana flavors! Which was one the best and how did it go?

Beth and Big Joe share some of the new margarita flavors announced by Taco Cabana!! Which one are you most excited about?

Beth shares a story about Taco Cabana helping out the kids, Big Joe shares a feel-good story about a man who had lost his stimulus check before a good Samaritan returned it, and Chris shares a story about a 13-year-old with 4 college degrees!

Apple & Google's COVID-19 Tracking: How It Works Google starts the 'Journalism Emergency Relief Fund' to support local news in the COVID era Haircuts in the coronavirus era Where can you get a coronavirus test? How to make sure the coronavirus news you are getting is true How Apple & Google's coronavirus contact tracing plan will work Taco Cabana is like Taco Bell, but with margaritas Google Classroom takes Italy schools online Google will build its own chips for Chromebooks and phones iPhone SE and iPad Magic Keyboard available now! Rating the celebrity Zoom calls The return of Karsten Cam! Tik Tok hits 1 billion, Quibi hits 1.7 million WHO releases tips app Verizon hits 800 million calls per day, internet traffic also way up Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Sponsor: WWT.COM/TWIT1

Apple & Google's COVID-19 Tracking: How It Works Google starts the 'Journalism Emergency Relief Fund' to support local news in the COVID era Haircuts in the coronavirus era Where can you get a coronavirus test? How to make sure the coronavirus news you are getting is true How Apple & Google's coronavirus contact tracing plan will work Taco Cabana is like Taco Bell, but with margaritas Google Classroom takes Italy schools online Google will build its own chips for Chromebooks and phones iPhone SE and iPad Magic Keyboard available now! Rating the celebrity Zoom calls The return of Karsten Cam! Tik Tok hits 1 billion, Quibi hits 1.7 million WHO releases tips app Verizon hits 800 million calls per day, internet traffic also way up Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Sponsor: WWT.COM/TWIT1

Apple & Google's COVID-19 Tracking: How It Works Google starts the 'Journalism Emergency Relief Fund' to support local news in the COVID era Haircuts in the coronavirus era Where can you get a coronavirus test? How to make sure the coronavirus news you are getting is true How Apple & Google's coronavirus contact tracing plan will work Taco Cabana is like Taco Bell, but with margaritas Google Classroom takes Italy schools online Google will build its own chips for Chromebooks and phones iPhone SE and iPad Magic Keyboard available now! Rating the celebrity Zoom calls The return of Karsten Cam! Tik Tok hits 1 billion, Quibi hits 1.7 million WHO releases tips app Verizon hits 800 million calls per day, internet traffic also way up Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Sponsor: WWT.COM/TWIT1

Apple & Google's COVID-19 Tracking: How It Works Google starts the 'Journalism Emergency Relief Fund' to support local news in the COVID era Haircuts in the coronavirus era Where can you get a coronavirus test? How to make sure the coronavirus news you are getting is true How Apple & Google's coronavirus contact tracing plan will work Taco Cabana is like Taco Bell, but with margaritas Google Classroom takes Italy schools online Google will build its own chips for Chromebooks and phones iPhone SE and iPad Magic Keyboard available now! Rating the celebrity Zoom calls The return of Karsten Cam! Tik Tok hits 1 billion, Quibi hits 1.7 million WHO releases tips app Verizon hits 800 million calls per day, internet traffic also way up Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Stacey Higginbotham Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google. Sponsor: WWT.COM/TWIT1

Back with a new ep! We cover SXSW cancellation, a new celeb baby, RuPual controversy, primaries, Covid-19 updates and much more. We also bring back SMH and Stan! Rate and subscribe! Follow us on all socials @SpillTheChisme Email us SpilltheChisme@gmail.com Visit spillthechisme.com

Todd Coerver is the recently-announced CEO of the Austin, Texas, hamburger chain, P.Terry's. Prior to his current role, Todd served Larkburger as CEO and Taco Cabana as chief brand officer and Chief Operations Officer. And if we go back EVEN FURTHER... Before his role at Taco Cabana, Todd spent 14 years at Whataburger where he ended his tenure as VP of marketing and innovation. Check out P. Terry's founder/owner Patrick Terry's episode #691 as mentioned in today's episode! Check out The SPEED of TRUST: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey as mentioned in today's episode! Check out Contagious Culture by Anese Cavanaugh as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! 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: "You only grow as fast as you can replicate the magic." In today's episode with Todd Coerver we will discuss: Growth and scaling Growth from within Do what you love Sharing information helps everyone Importance of execution Ditching the ego Being brand-driven Partnerships Employee reviews Let your staff move around within the company, don't pigeon-hole anyone What it takes to be an entrepreneur Trust as the most important thing among team members Simplicity and replication Employee-first mentality Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant’s website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more.   Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you’ll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable.  MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable   Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Spending the time to connect with people What is your biggest weakness? Finance-side of business What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Brand knowledge What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Maintaining culture as we grow Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Assume positive intent What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Calmness leads to better decision-making What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins The SPEED of TRUST: The One Thing That Changes Everything What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Get off your phone/computer and go talk/connect to people Name one service you've hired. eSite Analytics What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Brink 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? Take the time to connect with people Pick the right way over the easy way Be passionate about what you're doing or get out Contact info: todd@pterrys.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 Todd Coerver 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!

Taylor is stoked about Pearl Jam announcing their new album called Gigaton coming out in March plus Taco Cabana is closing 19 locations in Texas. The College Football Championship was played last night and we'll give you all the to-do and who-do about that.

This week we are live from shaver studios! We got our first listener email and because of that Sal decided to dedicate an episode to you our loyal listener. Use a real first name at least! Geez! Sal covers "Last Kiss" originally released by Wayne Cochran later done by Pearl Jam. This song has a special place in Sal's heart that later lead him to the best advice he ever received as a musician, the guys talk Texan food, particularly Taco Cabana.   Reminder folks Sal's album "Heroes" drops May 22nd, make sure to pick it up on iTunes, Google or wherever you get your music!   Follow the show and guys on social media: @CoverSongSunday @andrew_shaver_guitarist @SalGMusic   Email the show with questions/request at: CoverSongSunday03@gmail.com   Subscribe to our YouTube page https://bit.ly/2uf1klC

San Antonio Express-News business reporter Patrick Danner has details on a lawsuit that alleges fraud and self-dealing by the investment adviser to the founder of Taco Cabana. Find more details at https://www.expressnews.com/author/patrick-danner/?utm_campaign=podcast

"HELLOW? D'YA WANNA DO MY PODCAST? GABBIN' GOBBLEDYGOOKCAST!" I KEED, I KEED. Hello and welcome to a very special episode of Roaming Reigns REDUX! I think that means it's shorter. Anyway, I'm recording this one on the fly, on my cell phone, after work, as I prepare dinner. It's going to be a fast paced, abbreviated peek into my brain as we delve into the aftermath from episode 8. NEW JOB, HOO DIS? NEW PODCAST ARTWORK! Thank you Rachel aka NEBRASKANT! FUCK SOUNDCLOUD! There's football talk in this one, GO PACKERS! FUCK the Minnesota Vikings! There's new movie reviews, and also I talk about that new EMINEM joint and the beef between him and some dude named Machine Gun Kelly. Much love to DAVE from Cult of DAVE podcast . I also capture the beautiful sounds of rain. I talk about going to the gym again while I stuff my face and also whilst cooking. Abbreviated wrestling talk about Hell In A Cell . CHUCO RELIC please sponsor my podcast! I love your store! Taco Cabana sponsor me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roaming-reigns/support

This is a conversation with Alison Glenn Delaney, the CMO of Huddle House. Alison has been leading marketing organizations for more than 25 years, with head of marketing roles for Ruby Tuesday, Taco Cabana, Rubio’s, Marie Callender’s, and Fridays. Enjoy!

Why musician Ray Prim has a day job, and loves it! Ray Prim is a talented Austin based musician with a day job. He's widely seen as a performer with an onstage sense of humor, something he says he doesn't understand. I think I get his reputation. During the first 10 to 15 minutes of our conversation, he proclaimed his love for Taco Cabana tortillas and shouted at a Cortana enabled device. He's not trying to be funny, he just is. When I asked him about his reputation as an onstage funny guy, he says “I can't explain it. I say microphone, and they laugh.” He also says he once planned and told a joke on stage, and it bombed. In spite of this, Prim thinks he could write sketch comedy for SNL. Happy having a day job Ray's happy about having a day job. He sites living with band mates and playing shows you don't want to play as good reason to think about getting one. He puts his own situation in perspective for me by sharing a story from his touring days. His pivotal moment came when he received his first temp job paycheck. It was apparently considerably more than he'd grown accustomed to earning as a full time touring musician. He was about 28 at the time. Now in his forties, Ray reflects that the music business has a shelf life, such that the chances of “making it” diminish over time. He made his life change decision largely so that he could play gigs that he wanted to play, and so that he could write songs. He says there are lots of musicians in Austin with day jobs, and that the talent pool is big. His advice to musicians who struggle after a long career, “Go out there and find people with jobs that love to play.” “If anybody is digging you, you've accomplished something.” Today he turns down more gigs than he plays, while watching many of his full time musician friends struggle. He does shows so that he can pay musicians, and makes a point of not playing with full-time musicians. He says he can't afford them. The first thing he wants to know when recruiting musicians is if they have a day job. Living in Austin means being surrounded by talented people with day jobs. He adds, “There's always someone better… but there's enough ears out here for everyone. If anybody is digging you, you've accomplished something.” House concerts versus clubs On the day of our conversation, I happened to notice that Ray had done gigs for something called Tips Concerts, which is produced by a couple that lives in South Austin. They've build a sweet outdoor venue at their ranch home for hosting invitation-only concerts. Attendees pay ~$20 to attend the potluck events where artists perform hour long shows. Ray says it's a community thing, and that musicians are paid well. “House concerts is where it's at,” according to Ray. Fellow Austin musician Tom Meny turned him on to this particular gig. Ray goes on to talk about other house concert venues where he performs in San Antonio and Houston. They're typically booked well in advance and the venue hosts do all the marketing. In fact artists are discouraged from marketing the invitation only events. Ray enjoys these gigs so much, he wishes he had a home big enough to host house concerts. Featured Track Ray and I were introduced by Austin based singer Lara Price. The two met while doing backup vocal tracks for an artist known as Dr Joe. He says of Lara that he loved her voice the first time he heard her sing. “Lara is the cat's meow,” he added. I agree, and I'm thankful she introduced us. As Ray says, Lara's a talented and cool person. This episode's featured track is Find a Suit, which Ray says he wrote for a friend who was getting married at the time. The track compliments Ray's long list of breakup songs. Where does he find inspiration for such songs? Ray's addicted to TV. He says his life is boring, so his go-to muse is television drama. He tells me about a few of his favorites and closes with, “Don't get me started on Felicity–Oh I Love that girl.” He's not trying to be funny, he just is. SHOW NOTES The Ray Prim Band Dr. Joe Tom Meny Six Million Dollar Man SoFar Sounds Tips Concerts The Blueprint by Jay-Z The Belle Sounds RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

Why musician Ray Prim has a day job, and loves it! Ray Prim is a talented Austin based musician with a day job. He's widely seen as a performer with an onstage sense of humor, something he says he doesn't understand. I think I get his reputation. During the first 10 to 15 minutes of our conversation, he proclaimed his love for Taco Cabana tortillas and shouted at a Cortana enabled device. He's not trying to be funny, he just is. When I asked him about his reputation as an onstage funny guy, he says “I can't explain it. I say microphone, and they laugh.” He also says he once planned and told a joke on stage, and it bombed. In spite of this, Prim thinks he could write sketch comedy for SNL. Happy having a day job Ray's happy about having a day job. He sites living with band mates and playing shows you don't want to play as good reason to think about getting one. He puts his own situation in perspective for me by sharing a story from his touring days. His pivotal moment came when he received his first temp job paycheck. It was apparently considerably more than he'd grown accustomed to earning as a full time touring musician. He was about 28 at the time. Now in his forties, Ray reflects that the music business has a shelf life, such that the chances of “making it” diminish over time. He made his life change decision largely so that he could play gigs that he wanted to play, and so that he could write songs. He says there are lots of musicians in Austin with day jobs, and that the talent pool is big. His advice to musicians who struggle after a long career, “Go out there and find people with jobs that love to play.” “If anybody is digging you, you've accomplished something.” Today he turns down more gigs than he plays, while watching many of his full time musician friends struggle. He does shows so that he can pay musicians, and makes a point of not playing with full-time musicians. He says he can't afford them. The first thing he wants to know when recruiting musicians is if they have a day job. Living in Austin means being surrounded by talented people with day jobs. He adds, “There's always someone better… but there's enough ears out here for everyone. If anybody is digging you, you've accomplished something.” House concerts versus clubs On the day of our conversation, I happened to notice that Ray had done gigs for something called Tips Concerts, which is produced by a couple that lives in South Austin. They've build a sweet outdoor venue at their ranch home for hosting invitation-only concerts. Attendees pay ~$20 to attend the potluck events where artists perform hour long shows. Ray says it's a community thing, and that musicians are paid well. “House concerts is where it's at,” according to Ray. Fellow Austin musician Tom Meny turned him on to this particular gig. Ray goes on to talk about other house concert venues where he performs in San Antonio and Houston. They're typically booked well in advance and the venue hosts do all the marketing. In fact artists are discouraged from marketing the invitation only events. Ray enjoys these gigs so much, he wishes he had a home big enough to host house concerts. Featured Track Ray and I were introduced by Austin based singer Lara Price. The two met while doing backup vocal tracks for an artist known as Dr Joe. He says of Lara that he loved her voice the first time he heard her sing. “Lara is the cat's meow,” he added. I agree, and I'm thankful she introduced us. As Ray says, Lara's a talented and cool person. This episode's featured track is Find a Suit, which Ray says he wrote for a friend who was getting married at the time. The track compliments Ray's long list of breakup songs. Where does he find inspiration for such songs? Ray's addicted to TV. He says his life is boring, so his go-to muse is television drama. He tells me about a few of his favorites and closes with, “Don't get me started on Felicity–Oh I Love that girl.” He's not trying to be funny, he just is. SHOW NOTES The Ray Prim Band Dr. Joe Tom Meny Six Million Dollar Man SoFar Sounds Tips Concerts The Blueprint by Jay-Z The Belle Sounds RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS The Unstarving Musician's Guide to Getting Paid Gigs, by Robonzo Growth Farming the Seth Godin Way, a FREE ebook by D Grant Smith More resources for musicians

It's our Mothers Day Episode and we are highlighting a very special mother Ms. Ieshia Champs, recent Law School Graduate of the Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law! Ieshia shares her story of faith and strength as she made it through many obstacles to achieve her goal of becoming a lawyer. A special thank you to our partners Taco Cabana for giving Ieshia and her family a gift card to their restaurant to enjoy a good meal! Check out all our (non-traditional) Mother Days Day Ideas. We share a way to give back to organizations that help Women and Girl through Benefit Cosmetics Bold is Beautiful Project! And if your in the Texas area, find out how to attend the Barbacoa & Big Red Festival happening in San Antonio on May 20th presented by H.E.B. You can listen to Girl Talk y Mas on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Itunes & Iheart Radio!

It's our Mothers Day Episode and we are highlighting a very special mother Ms. Ieshia Champs, recent Law School Graduate of the Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law! Ieshia shares her story of faith and strength as she made it through many obstacles to achieve her goal of becoming a lawyer. A special thank you to our partners Taco Cabana for giving Ieshia and her family a gift card to their restaurant to enjoy a good meal! Check out all our (non-traditional) Mother Days Day Ideas. We share a way to give back to organizations that help Women and Girl through Benefit Cosmetics Bold is Beautiful Project! And if your in the Texas area, find out how to attend the Barbacoa & Big Red Festival happening in San Antonio on May 20th presented by H.E.B. You can listen to Girl Talk y Mas on Soundcloud, Stitcher, Itunes & Iheart Radio!

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson.u0010u0010GUEST:u0010David Wilsonu0010Stocks Editoru0010Bloomberg Newsu0010Discussing his "Stock of the Day" Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI). Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc.'s shares are headed for their lowest close since 2012 on anticipation that Hurricane Irma will hurt the restaurant owner more than its peers. The owner of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana chains has 37 percent of its locations in Florida, according to Canaccord Genuity. Also, Fiesta was cut to the equivalent of sell from neutral at Piper Jaffray in response to industrywide weakness.

Bloomberg Markets with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson.u0010u0010GUEST:u0010David Wilsonu0010Stocks Editoru0010Bloomberg Newsu0010Discussing his "Stock of the Day" Fiesta Restaurant Group (FRGI). Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc.'s shares are headed for their lowest close since 2012 on anticipation that Hurricane Irma will hurt the restaurant owner more than its peers. The owner of the Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana chains has 37 percent of its locations in Florida, according to Canaccord Genuity. Also, Fiesta was cut to the equivalent of sell from neutral at Piper Jaffray in response to industrywide weakness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

It's too cold and dangerous to go out so stay in and listen to Zig Zag and Rufus yak about random stuff! Snowmaggedon...or the Snowpocalypse...whatever you call it is upon us. Kick back and enjoy rivetting discussions about: Snowmaggedon Snowpocalypse Plinko Sumner Redstone Food marketing Banking Taco Bell vs Taco Cabana (again!) Self driving cars Forrest Gump BB guns Whippings Random out-of-context quotes: — I really miss the prison soup. — Natural cut fries are one less fucking cut! — Can I get the natural burger please? The one that comes with the tag in the ear? — A taco does not travel from point a to point b — Partying is paying a $5 cover charge to see a band, not sucking dick for rock. — Every stoner has a chronic disease. — I already medicate myself, so i might as well diagnose myself too.

And we're back! Live from our brand new studio, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of our trip to Texas, our final thoughts on the most ridiculous election ever, and Nate's weird belly button issues.

Fun times are had this week as we discuss Eating It on both levels. Andy talks about a pair of turds at a show in Greenville, SC at The Comedy Zone but a great meal he had there. Then he heads over to Pete's on Pointsett where he had an awesome and messy burger. David then shares a story of why ADHD is horrible thing to have when remembering dates and he might have sworn off Taco Cabana for good. And there's a little treat for you if you listen until the end. Enjoy!

  This week Andy and David talk Mexican Food! David starts by telling us about his experience at the Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. Then Andy talks about his favorite Mexican restaurant in Raleigh, El Rodeo. David and Andy them discuss the wonderfulness that is the FREE NACHO BAR at Chuy's. David talks up the Taco Cabana located all over Texas and finally David tries to sell Andy on Chipotle. Plus a don't miss discussion on "Cheese Dip" vs. "Queso.". Enjoy.

I really don't understand how people willingly eat at Taco Bell if there is a Taco Cabana nearby despite my shocking Taco Cabana horror story...that still didn't stop me from eating at Taco Cabana.

I think it's kind of funny telling people to meet me at Taco Cabana on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Austin, Texas, Oct. 3, at 8pm, but why not? Hope to see you there tonight! Thank you for your patience with the site being down, we're still investigating to the source of the problem and taking measures to hopefully prevent this from happening in the future. Click here to donate to help us pay for our web development costs. I shot this little quick and dirty video with my mom, my older sister Beatriz, my sweet niece "baby girl" Victoria and a bunch of strangers in a ice cream parlour in Austin, TX. My mama is voting for Obama.