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Menu Feed
Chef Scott Davis on Noodles & Company's revamp, plus more menu upgrades

Menu Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 29:48


Spring brings a lot of menu activity, and the most recent launches show a focus on upgraded ingredients and formats. Menu Talk hosts Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, and Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, noted Maggiano's updates, which include Wagyu meatballs and Chicken Parmesan topped with freshly grated cheese.  Bret also cited Tender Greens' menu upgrades, which include the artisan Laura Chenel goat cheese as an ingredient, along with heirloom cherry tomatoes and Great Northern beans. The pair also observed more fresh vegetables on menus, with carrots—an everyday veggie—getting treated to some fancy preparations at restaurants. Another trend that's gaining steam is happening at Italian concepts. Your Pie is doing pizza shop sandwiches, filling their proprietary pizza dough with various ingredients and baking them into portable, handheld items. All have sauces based on ranch, America's favorite sauce flavor, it seems.The duo also shared an interview with Scott Davis, chief concept officer for Noodles & Company, the fast casual that just experienced a major menu upgrade two years in the making. Davis talks about how he and his culinary team responded to customers' cravings for more generous portions of sauce, more mac ‘n cheese variations, more protein and more bold, global flavors. All of those show up in the new menu additions. Give a listen.

RB Daily
Darden-Chuy's, mixed bag for Domino's, Tender Greens bankruptcy

RB Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 5:09


Darden is pursuing another big casual-dining acquisition. Domino's earnings were good, but Wall Street's reaction was bad. And another small restaurant company has filed for bankruptcy.

Doughboys
Tender Greens 2 with Niccole Thurman

Doughboys

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 117:43


Niccole Thurman (@niccolethurman, Jellystone!) joins the 'boys to talk barbecue, Chicago eats, and fine dining before a review of Tender Greens. Plus, another edition of The Wiger Challenge.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0697739/https://tastecooking.com/snackwells-flavor-permissible-indulgence/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0697656/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0697781/https://blog.marketresearch.com/u.s.-weight-loss-industry-grows-to-90-billion-fueled-by-obesity-drugs-demandhttps://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-himi-erik-oberholtz-20180519-htmlstory.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live From The 405 Podcast
Live From The 405 Episode 451

Live From The 405 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 90:29


De Niro: confirmed mook. "Now take me to jail." - D Trump. Tender Greens? More like Tender GROANS. Vinnie gets to write for Mike Tyson. I went to see Dick Tracy and a movie called Come And See, and I had two what Sallah from Indiana Jones would call "Bad dates." 

Menu Feed
An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards

Menu Feed

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 11:00


Menu editors Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn were among the guests who celebrated the winners of the 2024 MenuMasters awards on Saturday. We were in the thick of the event at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, sampling the chef-prepared food at the various stations and talking to the eight chefs honored this year. Chef and restaurateur Nancy Silverton was inducted into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame, and we talk on the podcast about her accomplishments as a chef and restaurateur. She was particularly touched to receive an award from the industry, and commented on how these awards celebrate the diversity of restaurants represented at the ceremony. Other winners included fast casuals Cava and Tender Greens, quick-service players Del Taco and McDonald's and casual-dining concept Fogo de Chao. Indian entrepreneur Meherwan Irani and digital cooking guru Samuel “Sam the Cooking Guy” Zien were also honored, further reflecting that diversity. We also dish on the wild MenuMasters “after party,” where special effects, music, dancing and more food and drinks kept guests hopping until almost midnight. MenuMasters took place during the National Restaurant Show, so we roamed the exhibits and chatted about our favorite tastes, sips and happenings.

Consensus in Conversation
Erik Oberholtzer of Cohere on Founding Tender Greens, Food for Good, and Creating Fast Casual

Consensus in Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 45:04


This week's guest is long-time chef Erik Oberholtzer, co-founder of Tender Greens, a revolutionary “fast casual” food brand. Now, as managing partner at Cohere, he helps other founders scale food brands making a positive impact. But before finding success as a chef, entrepreneur, and author, Erik was at Temple University working towards an undergrad psychology degree. In need of money, he took a concierge job at the Four Seasons Hotel in Philadelphia. The position required someone well-informed on the city's culinary scene – the best restaurants, bars, cocktail lounges – so Erik immersed himself in that world.The experience ignited a newfound passion for food, and soon Erik was off to culinary school and much, much more. Join us to hear how Erik found himself on a mission to democratize food. Episode Highlights 00:00 Erik on the early days of starting a business. 00:53 Introducing Erik Obertholtzer and Tender Greens 02:58 Growing up, developing a passion for food, and culinary school 08:40 Early culinary career, the food scene, and entering the restaurant industry 16:47 Career leading up to founding Tender Greens and the origin story25:25 Fun startup stories, hardships, and scaling the business29:57 Leaving Tender Greens, consulting, and Erik's work at Cohere37:55 Aligning purpose with profits and the democratization of food42:50 Conclusion and end credits To learn more about Cohere, visit https://www.coherestudio.co/Follow Erik Oberholtzer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-oberholtzer-930a934/Have a great idea or a guest in mind for a future conversation? Connect with Conor Gaughan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckgone/If you liked the show, please give us a follow and leave a review, it makes a big difference. Consensus in Conversation is a podcast by Consensus Digital Media produced in association with Reasonable Volume. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dime
How to Start Cooking with Cannabis at Home: Dosing for Deliciousness ft. Christina Wong

The Dime

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 56:45


Do you love good food AND good weed? Get your aprons readybecuase today we are diving into home cooking-infused style.We sat down with Christina Wong and discussed the following:How to easily add cannabis to your home cookingCalculating accurate Dosing at homeRecipes, ideas, and so much more*Warning this episode will make you hungryAbout Christina Wong:Christina Wong is a CLIO Cannabis and MarCom award-winning storyteller and seasoned PR & communications pro who spent over a decade in the food & restaurant industry working with well-known chefs, restaurants, hospitality, and cannabis brands including Papa & Barkley, Raw Garden, and Tender Greens. A culinary cannabis educator, recipe developer, content creator, and baking show host, her imaginative and delectable creations have earned numerous awards and accolades, including a pie that KCRW's Evan Kleiman called “f*&%ing delicious."She's created custom desserts for events with Qveen Herby, Cypress Hill, LaGanja Estranja, Luna Lovebad, and Tommy Chong to name a few. Additionally, she's partner + culinary content editor of The Clever Root, a digital publication about cannabis food, drinks, hospitality, and everything that grows; co-host of Mogu Magu, an AAPI food + culture + cannabis collective; and a member of the HiVi Higher-Ups, an inclusive community of cannabis advocates and activists. #cookingwithcannabis #infusedcooking #cannabisSubscribe to Christina's Substack: https://fruitandflower.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-s-wong/https://www.instagram.com/toastymuffin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.fruitandflower.co/https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.tiktok.com/@fruitandflowerhttps://open.spotify.com/user/31xww22dul5nfrcs3jww5jv66y6y?si=3ed0302b4cfd446e&nd=1Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

Cannabis in 10
How to Start Cooking with Cannabis at Home: Dosing for Deliciousness ft. Christina Wong

Cannabis in 10

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 10:48


Do you love good food AND good weed? Get your aprons readybecuase today we are diving into home cooking-infused style.We sat down with Christina Wong and discussed the following:How to easily add cannabis to your home cookingCalculating accurate Dosing at homeRecipes, ideas, and so much more*Warning this episode will make you hungryAbout Christina Wong:Christina Wong is a CLIO Cannabis and MarCom award-winning storyteller and seasoned PR & communications pro who spent over a decade in the food & restaurant industry working with well-known chefs, restaurants, hospitality, and cannabis brands including Papa & Barkley, Raw Garden, and Tender Greens. A culinary cannabis educator, recipe developer, content creator, and baking show host, her imaginative and delectable creations have earned numerous awards and accolades, including a pie that KCRW's Evan Kleiman called “f*&%ing delicious."She's created custom desserts for events with Qveen Herby, Cypress Hill, LaGanja Estranja, Luna Lovebad, and Tommy Chong to name a few. Additionally, she's partner + culinary content editor of The Clever Root, a digital publication about cannabis food, drinks, hospitality, and everything that grows; co-host of Mogu Magu, an AAPI food + culture + cannabis collective; and a member of the HiVi Higher-Ups, an inclusive community of cannabis advocates and activists. #cookingwithcannabis #infusedcooking #cannabisSubscribe to Christina's Substack: https://fruitandflower.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-s-wong/https://www.instagram.com/toastymuffin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.fruitandflower.co/https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.tiktok.com/@fruitandflowerhttps://open.spotify.com/user/31xww22dul5nfrcs3jww5jv66y6y?si=3ed0302b4cfd446e&nd=1Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

The Dime
How to Start Cooking with Cannabis at Home: Dosing for Deliciousness ft. Christina Wong

The Dime

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 56:45


Do you love good food AND good weed? Get your aprons readybecuase today we are diving into home cooking-infused style.We sat down with Christina Wong and discussed the following:How to easily add cannabis to your home cookingCalculating accurate Dosing at homeRecipes, ideas, and so much more*Warning this episode will make you hungryAbout Christina Wong:Christina Wong is a CLIO Cannabis and MarCom award-winning storyteller and seasoned PR & communications pro who spent over a decade in the food & restaurant industry working with well-known chefs, restaurants, hospitality, and cannabis brands including Papa & Barkley, Raw Garden, and Tender Greens. A culinary cannabis educator, recipe developer, content creator, and baking show host, her imaginative and delectable creations have earned numerous awards and accolades, including a pie that KCRW's Evan Kleiman called “f*&%ing delicious."She's created custom desserts for events with Qveen Herby, Cypress Hill, LaGanja Estranja, Luna Lovebad, and Tommy Chong to name a few. Additionally, she's partner + culinary content editor of The Clever Root, a digital publication about cannabis food, drinks, hospitality, and everything that grows; co-host of Mogu Magu, an AAPI food + culture + cannabis collective; and a member of the HiVi Higher-Ups, an inclusive community of cannabis advocates and activists. #cookingwithcannabis #infusedcooking #cannabisSubscribe to Christina's Substack: https://fruitandflower.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-s-wong/https://www.instagram.com/toastymuffin/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.fruitandflower.co/https://www.instagram.com/fruitandflower/https://twitter.com/fruit_flower_cohttps://www.tiktok.com/@fruitandflowerhttps://open.spotify.com/user/31xww22dul5nfrcs3jww5jv66y6y?si=3ed0302b4cfd446e&nd=1Follow us: Our Links.At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared  global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here:

The Bliss Project
Episode 33: Disrupting Old Patterns to Find Happiness and Take Ownership of Your Life with Chris Plourde

The Bliss Project

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 59:12


This week on The Bliss Project Podcast, we're excited to share Episode 33: Disrupting Old Patterns to Find Happiness and Take Ownership of Your Life with Chris Plourde. Chris is a Los Angeles-based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Mind-Body, Breathwork, and Meditation instructor with over 23 years of experience. He's traveled both nationally and internationally speaking and educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has created, presented and coached hundreds of retreats and workshops for a variety of well-known companies and organizations, such as Walt Disney, Equinox, Tender Greens, and many more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personnel. As a former Chief Executive with Men's Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic selves and create leadership qualities that they could bring to their families, communities and businesses. Chris' goal is to help individuals and organizations gain clarity, work towards what they want in life, create new habits and get into massive action by unleashing the greatness that is already there and owning their unique stories. He believes freedom is “an inside job” and it's our relationship with circumstances and people in our lives that sometimes need a perspective shift. In the episode we discuss: How his passion for coaching has been the thread that has led him to help others find their why. Unraveling what we don't want to what we do want and finding the joy. How fitness was a gateway to something deeper. Triggers and how we can begin to heal them by healing the past. How suffering to prove worth, does not necessarily equal happiness. Being a Projector and how we all have had to decondition “forcing” things. The men's work he's been involved in and how it's helped so much with his growth. What the safe masculine is. The beauty of the Journey Space, his experience and his work as a facilitator. How this space can have a profound effect on healing the past- going from victim to owner of your life. His advice in creating your own Bliss. Learn more about Chris here: @coachchrisplourde www.chrisplourde.com Learn More About The Bliss Project and Us: www.theblissproject777.com Connect with us here: theblissproject777@gmail.com Instagram: @TheBlissProject777 Join us each week for a new episode available on our website, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, and now iTunes! Music By Mark Adler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theblissproject/support

Made in Hollywood
Take 21: Surprises! Brainstorms! And Hollywood Audition Technique

Made in Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 46:41


On this episode of Made in Hollywood Mark and William surprise each other with different topics of conversation! You may also hear irrelevant things in this episode about found footage, Back to the Future the musical, Tootsie, Indiana Jones, National Treasure, horror films, As Above So Below, Nicolas Flamel, cake, audition technique, self-tapes, WeAudition, Vegan, Tender Greens, 11.22.63 on Hulu, eBay, Haunted Blanket, Cover Girls, The Graduate, Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Hello Darkness my old friend, playing piano, and the ultimate French betrayal.

What I Meant to Say
Conscious High Performance with Chris Plourde

What I Meant to Say

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 45:01


Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - “There's a high projection of what the parents did not get when they were young and they are trying to live vicariously through their kids, which is, it's really doing more harm than good.” 10:30“One of the things he brings up all the time, Spencer Figeroua, he has this thing about if you hold in the shame and the guilt and keep it in the dark, it grows in power.” 14:58“Nobody in the world has lived a life like you.  You're writing your own book, your own chapters, and just know that.  Stop comparing and what other people are doing.” 25:55“Without failure, there is no success. People think that they are polar opposites; they actually run parallel to each other.” 34:32“The ultimate thing we fear is death, that's what it all comes down to, if we are really going to get to the bottom of what you are feeling, it's like, we are going to die.” 36:38“When they're ready to hear it, to see it upon themselves and see the power they really have and meet that with courage and go ok this is what I'm willing to change right now. I'm ready to step into my power.  When they get that and they have that ability to do it in an instant, that's when life starts to come back inside.” 42:08“Just fall in love with the journey of becoming your greatest self.” 43:42 Guest Bio - Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Mind Body, Breathwork, Meditation Instructor with over 23 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking and educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has created, presented and coached hundreds of retreats and workshops for a variety of well known companies and organizations, such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental,  Xerox, World Wide Produce, Lululemon, Twitter, Explore.org, and many more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personnel. As a former Chief Executive with Men's Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they could bring to their families, communities and businesses.  Chris has 2 amazing kids(9&15yrs old) and a solid loving relationship with his wife of 16 yrs.  He owes his happy marriage to open, clear communication and the balance between masculine and feminine.  He loves working with couples to  clarify and strengthen their own relationships. Chris' goal is to help individuals and organizations gain clarity, and work towards what they want in life, create new habits and get into massive action by unleashing the greatness that is already there and owning their unique stories.   He believes freedom is “an inside job” and it's our relationship with circumstances and people in our lives that sometimes need a perspective shift.By disrupting old patterns using a variety of mindfulness tools, Chris is able to identify limiting beliefs, help create new habits and guide his clients to achieving their goals. The process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves is what it all comes down too, Not only for success but for fulfillment and Happiness.  Show Notes - 0:00 - What I Meant to Say Podcast Intro0:18 - Introducing Chris Plourde0:45 - Welcome to Chris 1:06 - How Did You Get into the Conscious Performance Coaching Arena?3:27 - What Did You Learn in the Corporate World that Helps You Now?4:40 - How Do You Associate Feelings with Words?6:22 - High Performers Need to Recognize Their Inherent Self-Worth10:04 - How Does Your Knowledge Help In Your Relationships and Parenting?14:45 - Talking About Shame and Guilt18:16 - Telling Good Stories Instead of Pushing the News Narrative20:08 - Experiencing Breathwork and How Healing Can Be26:40 - Overwhelm Vs. Overload and Adaptation29:08 - BB Commercial29:16 - We Were Born Unconditionally Loved, but What Happened?30:42 - How Did Your Parents Handle Your Career Change?33:09 - Learning Through Failure Leads to Success37:37 - How Do We Take Care of Our Bodies?40:48 - Where Can People Find You?43:27 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self44:30 - Thank You for Being Here44:40 - WIMTS Podcast Closing Links & Where to Find Chris - Breathwork Class Thursdays at Noon at Unplug Studio 12401 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 101Los Angeles, CA 90025www.ChrisPlourde.comIG - @CoachChrisPlourde

San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour
The Next-Gen of Vietnamese Food with Shank & Bone's owner Han Tran

San Diego Magazine's Happy Half Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 77:31


Not sure how many San Diego restaurants have a real, bonafide Shepard Fairey art piece—sanctioned by the artist, famous for his propaganda art like the Obey (Andre the Giant) and Hope (Obama) series—but Shank & Bone in North Park is one of them. So technically the Vietnamese restaurant is a pretty notable art gallery. Their pho sure is some art. So are their fish sauce chicken wings, salty and sweet. In our June “Best Restaurants” issue, Shank was named readers' choice for Best Vietnamese and my pick for Best Pho. And on today's podcast Han Tran comes on to share her story—how her parents came over as refugees from Vietnam. She grew up in City Heights, where her mom ran a bakery and cafe. “It was known for the strongest Vietnamese coffee in town,” she says. “Just rocket fuel. In our culture, the cafe scene is mostly men. Women walk in and the needle on the record scratches. But mom ran it. She's tough. Cafes are really popular in the Vietnamese community, but ours was different because we had good food.” Han was raised in this food culture, saw how much her parents worked. Nonstop. The restaurant was their life, their stable place in a new world. And so the daughter went to SDSU with not less than zero interest in running a restaurant, but running very fast the other way. And then her and her husband, Jay Choy, bought a sushi joint, Ebisu Sushi. “We had no idea how to run it,” she says. And yet they did, for 16 years. They opened Shank & Bone because they wanted to take the Vietnamese food Han grew up with, but crank it up, use better ingredients, bring the modern better-food ethos to dishes of her youth. And, well, she took some flak. Some in the Viet community went after her because of the Fairey artwork, which shows a Viet girl holding a gun with a flower in the end of it. “Vietnamese immigrants are all obviously anti-communism—so there was a rumor going around that some communist had come to North Park and opened this restaurant,” she laughs. “And the funny thing is, the image of the woman looks almost identical to a picture of my mom from the refugee camp.” She and her husband also took flak for the price of their pho—$17 when they opened, $20 now. The reason? They invested in better ingredients, and they crammed their broth with two, three times the amount of bones to ratchet up the flavor (thus why the pho is so good). They invested in artwork and a storefront right on University Ave. All things that cost money. Shank's done just fine now. People showed up, keep showing up. In “Hot Plates,” we talk about the impending sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo U.S.A.; how the city is now starting to enforce permits for the parklets restaurants built during the pandemic, and how very few restaurants have even bothered to apply; and the arrival of Northern California's white-hot Filipino bakery chain, Starbread. For “Two People, Fifty Bucks,” David goes to a classic in North Park (Lucky's Golden Phoenix), Han professes her love for Mongolian Hot Pot; and I defend the honor of chain restaurants by naming one of my favorites for healthy meals (Tender Greens, run by San Diego chef Pete Balistreri). Go eat some pho. Noodles on the side (so they don't soak up too much of that broth, which is gold).

Psychic Evolution
S5 EP16: Conscious Performance with Chris Plourde

Psychic Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 53:06


Join Jamie and Maggie Clark with their guest, Chris Plourde, as they talk about consciousness. Chris is a conscious performance coach and businessman. He explains why the way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life.   Breaking the Program Everyone is taught the same thing about life: study and get a job to be happy and successful. Chris followed that as what his parents, mentors, and the successful people they look up to said. He got a business degree and got into great companies, but, apparently, it was not for him. Chris got drained; something was missing. Eventually, he found his calling through the fitness industry, giving out advice to people on how to live better physically. If there is one thing missing from the program instilled in everyone, it is following where your calling is. Success is not just earning money – it is being happy with what you do.    Unleashing Gifts Everyone has gifts in them. The only thing stopping them is that they have not discovered those within them. That is where Chris comes in to help. The biggest thing for him is looking into people's lives and extracting the gifts they already have. He does not develop their gifts but rather unleashes them, so they live better. In doing so, Chris unlocks his clients' potential and leads them to be far more successful than before.   About Chris Plourde: Chris Plourde has over twenty years of experience in performance coaching for life and business, as well as broad-scope fitness training, leading him to work with top athletes, both professional and amateur, and well-known companies and organizations including Walt Disney, Equinox, Twitter, Explore (Anneberg Foundation), YPO-Young Presidents Organization chapters, Enterprise Car Rental, Tender Greens, Xerox and more. He coaches celebrities, executives, busy moms and dads, and even military Special Ops personnel in Los Angeles and throughout the world. He understands the mindset required to achieve higher productivity levels, whether in sales, production, or management. Previous corporate clients have reported a more than 30% increase in productivity after implementing his workshops and coaching.   Utilizing a holistic approach, Chris combines his proven techniques in motivation and goal-achievement, his expertise in Athletic and Mental performance, and extensive training in Breathwork and Mindfulness to transform individual clients, companies, and organizations alike. By addressing the nuances of both mind and body and how they affect performance, Chris's workshops impact the whole person, yielding tangible results that lead to maximum success.   Outline of the Episode: [00:49] The impetus for Chris becoming a conscious performance coach [05:10] How a conscious performance coach would approach psychic and mediumship gifts [11:42] Manifestation through vibing and thinking [16:14] Tools and techniques according to the person's comfort [21:57] What is Chris' purpose in this lifetime to help humanity [25:48] The consciousness of being present to take oneself out [30:10] Results, purpose, and context [38:42] How breath work affects the spirit-body-mind connection [43:11] Profound and successful experiences of clients from the coach's perspective   Resources: Website: https://www.chrisplourde.com/   Connect with Jamie and Maggie! Website: www.psychicevolution.net JOIN THE EVOLUTION in the Psychic Evolution FREE Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/PsychicEvolution Become an Inner Eye Member: https://psychicevolution.supercast.tech/   Starseed Awakening Retreat: Coupon Code: INTERGALACTIC https://www.jamieclark.net/events-classes  

Psychic Evolution
S5 EP16: Conscious Performance with Chris Plourde

Psychic Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 53:06


Join Jamie and Maggie Clark with their guest, Chris Plourde, as they talk about consciousness. Chris is a conscious performance coach and businessman. He explains why the way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life.   Breaking the Program Everyone is taught the same thing about life: study and get a job to be happy and successful. Chris followed that as what his parents, mentors, and the successful people they look up to said. He got a business degree and got into great companies, but, apparently, it was not for him. Chris got drained; something was missing. Eventually, he found his calling through the fitness industry, giving out advice to people on how to live better physically. If there is one thing missing from the program instilled in everyone, it is following where your calling is. Success is not just earning money – it is being happy with what you do.    Unleashing Gifts Everyone has gifts in them. The only thing stopping them is that they have not discovered those within them. That is where Chris comes in to help. The biggest thing for him is looking into people's lives and extracting the gifts they already have. He does not develop their gifts but rather unleashes them, so they live better. In doing so, Chris unlocks his clients' potential and leads them to be far more successful than before.   About Chris Plourde: Chris Plourde has over twenty years of experience in performance coaching for life and business, as well as broad-scope fitness training, leading him to work with top athletes, both professional and amateur, and well-known companies and organizations including Walt Disney, Equinox, Twitter, Explore (Anneberg Foundation), YPO-Young Presidents Organization chapters, Enterprise Car Rental, Tender Greens, Xerox and more. He coaches celebrities, executives, busy moms and dads, and even military Special Ops personnel in Los Angeles and throughout the world. He understands the mindset required to achieve higher productivity levels, whether in sales, production, or management. Previous corporate clients have reported a more than 30% increase in productivity after implementing his workshops and coaching.   Utilizing a holistic approach, Chris combines his proven techniques in motivation and goal-achievement, his expertise in Athletic and Mental performance, and extensive training in Breathwork and Mindfulness to transform individual clients, companies, and organizations alike. By addressing the nuances of both mind and body and how they affect performance, Chris's workshops impact the whole person, yielding tangible results that lead to maximum success.   Outline of the Episode: [00:49] The impetus for Chris becoming a conscious performance coach [05:10] How a conscious performance coach would approach psychic and mediumship gifts [11:42] Manifestation through vibing and thinking [16:14] Tools and techniques according to the person's comfort [21:57] What is Chris' purpose in this lifetime to help humanity [25:48] The consciousness of being present to take oneself out [30:10] Results, purpose, and context [38:42] How breath work affects the spirit-body-mind connection [43:11] Profound and successful experiences of clients from the coach's perspective   Resources: Website: https://www.chrisplourde.com/   Connect with Jamie and Maggie! Website: www.psychicevolution.net JOIN THE EVOLUTION in the Psychic Evolution FREE Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/PsychicEvolution Become an Inner Eye Member: https://psychicevolution.supercast.tech/   Starseed Awakening Retreat: Coupon Code: INTERGALACTIC https://www.jamieclark.net/events-classes  

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
893: Creative Destruction with David Dressler

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 61:09


With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest, David Dressler. David began his hospitality career at age 6, working in a family-run hotel in the Adirondacks. After graduating from the Ecole Hôtelière, David built a career in luxury hospitality with Four Seasons hotels. Combining his professional experience with his personal style, he shaped and scaled Tender Greens' distinctive heart-centered culture. After leading as Tender Greens President and Chief People Officer, David founded Quiet Advisory where he holistically coaches and advises purpose-driven entrepreneurs. He is married to Randi and they have two amazing kids. Check out Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Sacled Their Heart-Centered Brand by David Dressler and Erik Oberholtzer as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 882 with David Dressler as mentioned in today's episode. Check out episode 887 with Erik Oberholtzer as mentioned in today's episode. Today's feature affiliate: Bentobox. In need of a restaurant website? Click this link to find out why so many of my guests use Bentobox! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "When you are lost, go back to where you came from." In this episode with David Dressler we will discuss: What is a purpose-driven organization? The importance of fiscal responsibility Conscious capitalism The Tender Greens purpose Today's sponsor: This episode is brought to  you by Plate IQ, your Accounts Payable Automation and Expense Management solution. PateIQ works with 20,000 restaurants across the country. Plate IQ uses OCR "Optical Character Recognition" and Deep Machine Learning to eliminate manual data entry from the AP process. Automate the full life cycle of your invoices from General Ledger coding to bill payment via PlateIQ's VendorPay network. With PlateIQ's VendorPay you can seamless flow from invoice upload to paying your bills. You can earn cashback on invoices from over 180,000 vendors. With Plate IQ Vender Pay, you can see what is due when. Schedule payment by check/ACH/or Plate IQ Card. Lastly, VendorPay is also FOR Vendors. Keeping your vendors happy will give you leverage in negotiating your terms. Vendors participating in Plate IQ's VendorPay network LOVE it because it shortens Day Sales Outstanding by 25% - AKA: Vendors get paid 25% faster. To learn more head to plateIQ.com/unstoppable to get at least 25% off implementation. Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. Try MarginEdge free for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Learn more at marginedge.com/unstoppable Over 20,000 restaurants trust ChowNow (chownow.com/unstoppable) for their online ordering. With ChowNow, you'll take control of your online presence, connect with more local diners, and keep your hard-earned profits. Join the free ChowNow Marketplace to reach new customers without commissions. Want to go big? Put your restaurant in the spotlight with ChowNow Direct—a full suite of branded ordering and marketing tools, including your own app! For a limited time, Restaurant Unstoppable listeners save 30% on a ChowNow Direct annual plan. Contact info: Quiet Advisory website: quietadvisory.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 David Dressler 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!

Dharma Junkie
Modern Masculinity and Self Actualization with Chris Plourde

Dharma Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 58:19


Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles-based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker, and Mind Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking, Educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has also worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, Lululemon, World Wide Produce, Christie's International Real Estate, Jackson Hole Real Estate, Twitter, Explore.org, and more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personnel. By disrupting old patterns and identifying limiting beliefs, Chris guides his clients to achieve their goals and through the process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves!   www.chrisplourde.com

Restaurant Marketing School
Emotional Intelligence in the workplace

Restaurant Marketing School

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 6:12


Meet David Dressler, the cofounder of Tender Greens. David is the king of culture and, understanding that the best marketing we can have is a happy and inspired team, he's going to share the tactics, tools and strategies he used to build a restaurant empire. In our season opener, David explains the value of leveraging emotional intelligence in the workplace. Restaurant Marketing School 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. ________________________________ Learn more about David and his work at https://www.quietadvisory.com Free Download: 5 Steps to Achieve a 15% Net Profit We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out the FULL COMP media universe by visiting: FULL COMP Restaurant Marketing School The Playbook Industry Town Halls

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
887: Biodiversity, Regenerative Farming, and Food Transparency with Erik Oberholtzer

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 90:29


Erik Oberholtzer is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University and has worked in some of the best restaurants around the world. Today, he is a social entrepreneur and Co-founder of Tender Greens. Founded in 2006, Tender Greens is a fine casual restaurant that serves healthy, high-quality food at an affordable price, or in other words, slow food, done fast. In this episode, Erik teaches us about: achieving mindfulness through meditation; why it is important you know your why and to be able to communicate it to others; The power of combining partnerships with “knowing your lane”. In 2020 Erik and his partner walked away from Tender Greens to focus on their individual passions. For Erik, that was improving the broken food system. Today Erik creates awareness about biodiversity, regenerative farming and food transparency. Check out episode 277 with Erik Oberholtzer as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 882 with David Dressler as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 711 with Denyelle Bruno as mentioned in today's episode! Get The Ten Year Plan by Erik Oberholtzer and David Dressler  as mentioned in today's episode! Today's feature affiliate: Bentobox. In need of a restaurant website? Click this link to find out why so many of my guests use Bentobox! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Progress over perfection." In this episode with Erik Oberholtzer we will discuss: Biodiversity Regenerative farming Food transparency Convenience culture Conscious capitalism How can all of this make you more profitable? Today's sponsor: This episode is brought to  you by Plate IQ, your Accounts Payable Automation and Expense Management solution. PateIQ works with 20,000 restaurants across the country. Plate IQ uses OCR "Optical Character Recognition" and Deep Machine Learning to eliminate manual data entry from the AP process. Automate the full life cycle of your invoices from General Ledger coding to bill payment via PlateIQ's VendorPay network. With PlateIQ's VendorPay you can seamless flow from invoice upload to paying your bills. You can earn cashback on invoices from over 180,000 vendors. With Plate IQ Vender Pay, you can see what is due when. Schedule payment by check/ACH/or Plate IQ Card. Lastly, VendorPay is also FOR Vendors. Keeping your vendors happy will give you leverage in negotiating your terms. Vendors participating in Plate IQ's VendorPay network LOVE it because it shortens Day Sales Outstanding by 25% - AKA: Vendors get paid 25% faster. To learn more head to plateIQ.com/unstoppable to get at least 25% off implementation. Fluctuating food prices. Staffing challenges- Now more than ever you need to control costs to remain profitable. MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that lets you see your food and labor costs in real time. By automating your invoice processing and totally digitizing your back office, MarginEdge saves your team hours on paperwork and gives you instant insights to manage your prime costs. Try MarginEdge free for 30 days. No contract. No setup fee. Learn more at marginedge.com/unstoppable   Diageo Bar Academy equips bartenders, servers, managers, and hospitality professionals with the insights, stories, and tools to be better - raising the bar on industry standards. Diageo Bar Academy reaches a diverse audience, with backgrounds and skill levels of all ranges- providing them with skills, knowledge, and the techniques they need to improve their personal and professional lives. Contact info: Email: erik@cohere.nyc Instagram: @erikoberholtzer Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Erik Oberholtzer for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time! Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
882: David Dressler Co-Founder of Tender Greens

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 152:22


With excitement allow me to introduce to you todays guest, David Dressler. David began his hospitality career at age 6, working in a family-run hotel in the Adirondacks. After graduating from the Ecole Hôtelière, David built a career in luxury hospitality with Four Seasons hotels. Combining his professional experience with his personal style, he shaped and scaled Tender Greens' distinctive heart-centered culture. After leading as Tender Greens President and Chief People Officer, David founded Quiet Advisory where he holistically coaches and advises purpose-driven entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams. He is married to Randi and they have two amazing kids. Get David's book, The Ten Year Plan right here. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: Happier at work is happier at home and happier at home is happier at work. In this episode with David Dressler we will discuss: Hospitality abroad vs. in America Systematization and documentation Leadership Partnerships and why they fail or succeed Scaling Recovering from a failing restaurant Lessons learned from a partnership with Danny Meyer Transferring to coaching Today's sponsor: This episode is brought to  you by Plate IQ, your Accounts Payable Automation and Expense Management solution. PateIQ works with 20,000 restaurants across the country. Plate IQ uses OCR "Optical Character Recognition" and Deep Machine Learning to eliminate manual data entry from the AP process. Automate the full life cycle of your invoices from General Ledger coding to bill payment via PlateIQ's VendorPay network. With PlateIQ's VendorPay you can seamless flow from invoice upload to paying your bills. You can earn cashback on invoices from over 180,000 vendors. With Plate IQ Vender Pay, you can see what is due when. Schedule payment by check/ACH/or Plate IQ Card. Lastly, VendorPay is also FOR Vendors. Keeping your vendors happy will give you leverage in negotiating your terms. Vendors participating in Plate IQ's VendorPay network LOVE it because it shortens Day Sales Outstanding by 25% - AKA: Vendors get paid 25% faster. To learn more head to plateIQ.com/unstoppable to get at least 25% off implementation. Through the combination of innovative bar and restaurant inventory management software and highly-skilled inventory management experts, Sculpture Hospitality uses drilled-in reporting functionalities to find opportunities in your inventory management processes where you can drive real profit growth. Are you interested in learning more about how you can use data to improve your restaurant or bar's profitability? Get in touch with Sculpture Hospitality today. Diageo Bar Academy equips bartenders, servers, managers, and hospitality professionals with the insights, stories, and tools to be better - raising the bar on industry standards. Diageo Bar Academy reaches a diverse audience, with backgrounds and skill levels of all ranges- providing them with skills, knowledge, and the techniques they need to improve their personal and professional lives. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Stay in your heart What is your biggest weakness? Judgement What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Tell me a story about you doing something great What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Balance Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. The golden rule What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? See when you look, hear when you listen What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The Ten Year Plan GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What is something restaurateurs don't do well enough or often enough? Take care of themselves What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Positive Intelligence Name one service you've hired. PR/branding - Christina Wong 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? Hug everybody that you love as much as possible Talk through things because communication can resolve anything Have fun because life is short Contact info: Quiet Advisory website: quietadvisory.com Socials: @davidtdressler Learn more about the book: tenyearplan.co 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 David Dressler 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!

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution
The Leadership Required to Scale: David Dressler of Tender Greens

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 32:31


What kind of leader do you want to be? Most of us don't even have time to think in those terms but today's guest believes that it's an essential place to start if we're going to be successful in this industry. Meet David Dressler, cofounder of Tender Greens. David was the guy that created the culture needed to scale his restaurant from one to 30 locations in less than 10 years. Today he shares the tactics, tools and strategies he used to build a bulletproof culture. To become a better leader today visit https://www.quietadvisory.com 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. ________________________________ CLICK HERE to Chat with Josh Free Download: 5 Steps to Achieve a 15% Net Profit We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out the FULL COMP media universe by visiting: FULL COMP Restaurant Marketing School The Playbook Industry Town Halls

imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership Podcast
Episode 183: Tendering to Your Dreams with David Dressler

imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 33:55


This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here David Dressler began his hospitality career at age six, working in a family-run hotel in the Adirondacks. After graduating from the École Hôtelière, David built a career in luxury hospitality with Four Seasons hotels. Combining his professional experience with his personal style, he shaped and scaled Tender Greens' distinctive heart-centered culture. After leading Tender Greens as President and Chief People Officer, David founded Quiet Advisory where he holistically coaches and advises purpose-driven entrepreneurs. He is married to Randi and they have two amazing kids. Connect with David at: https://www.tenyearplan.co/ https://www.quietadvisory.com/ https://www.instagram.com/d_dressler/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtdressler/ https://www.facebook.com/david.dressler.92

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast
#154 David Dressler, Founder of Quiet Advisory, on Creating a Soulful Workplace

Hospitality Mavericks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 66:16 Transcription Available


What makes a place ‘special' to work at? I'm excited to share with you a conversation I had with an expert in this field. David Dressler is a leadership coach, strategic advisor to purpose-driven entrepreneurs, author of ‘Ten Year Plan' and one of the co-founders of Tender Greens – a successful and purpose-driven restaurant chain in the USA.  In this candid interview, David shares how to form a ten year business plan, making a difference in your community, the current restaurant ‘Renaissance', and why making a hard decision doesn't have to be so hard. We also dive into the pains of growing a business and what it means for you as a founder.  Links: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Year-Plan-Founders-Heart-Centered/dp/194964281X/ (‘Ten Year Plan' by David Dressler) https://www.tendergreens.com/sustainable-life-project (The Sustainable Life Project) https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 (‘Drive' by Daniel Pink) https://www.tendergreens.com/ (Tender Greens) https://www.quietadvisory.com/ (Quiet Advisory) Connect with the podcast: https://colossal-designer-2784.ck.page/40ada1483a (Join the Hospitality Mavericks newsletter): https://rb.gy/5rqyeq (https://rb.gy/5rqyeq)   A big thank you to our sponsor Bizimply who are helping progressive leaders and operators making every shift run like clockwork. Head to our website at https://www.bizimply.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=mavericks (www.bizimply.com) or email them directly at advice@bizimply.com. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Restaurant Influencers
David Dressler Talks Scaling TENDER GREENS with Ten Year Plan

Restaurant Influencers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 32:37


After massive success building the purpose-driven restaurant chain Tender Greens, David Dressler found his own purpose — to help others do the same. Listen to this interview with the author of “Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled Their Heart-Centered Brand” to learn about scaling a $100 million company, thoughtful approaches to business, and building heart-centered brands. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media

Entrepreneur Network Podcast
David Dressler Talks Scaling TENDER GREENS with Ten Year Plan

Entrepreneur Network Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 32:36


After massive success building the purpose-driven restaurant chain Tender Greens, David Dressler found his own purpose — to help others do the same. Listen to this interview with the author of “Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled Their Heart-Centered Brand” to learn about scaling a $100 million company, thoughtful approaches to business, and building heart-centered brands. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review.

The Launchcast
Quietly Advising on the 10 Year Plan - David Dressler

The Launchcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 49:07


This technical nightmare of an episode is worth the torturous listen, we promise! Audio echoing and equipment issues aside, the LaunchDad is joined by the founder of $100 million+ business/California based beloved restaurant brand Tender Greens, as well as the founder of Quiet Advisory and co-author of "Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled their Heart-Centered Brand" about leadership, entrepreneurship, work culture, failures, family and so much more. This HONEST take from a hugely successful entrepreneur is exactly what season 3 needs to continue on the flight to success. WOOOO! Hosted by entrepreneur and keynote/TEDx speaker George Andriopoulos. Follow @launchpadceo on Clubhouse, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Follow David Dressler here (advisory, buy the book, schedule time): https://linktr.ee/daviddressler  This episode is sponsored by Launchpad 516 Studios, the new studio and production company behind your favorite podcast on the planet. Are you ready to start your new podcast and get your voice out into the world? Or maybe you're just ready to take your existing podcast to a whole new level and monetize that thing so you can go from hobbyist to professional podcaster? DM George @launchpadceo on IG or FB for details or email media@launchpad516.com. The Launchcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to The Launchcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Monday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-launchcast/id1491622136 Or find us on every other platform (as well as all of our links) here: https://linktr.ee/thelaunchcastshow  

Unconditioning: Discovering the Voice Within
Episode Thirty-Two. Chris Plourde: Leadership, Spiritual Partnerships, and the Divine Masculine

Unconditioning: Discovering the Voice Within

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 46:07


Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Mind Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking, Educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has also worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, Lululemon, World Wide Produce, Christie's International Real Estate, Jackson Hole Real Estate, Twitter, Explore.org, and more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. By disrupting old patterns and identifying limiting beliefs, Chris guides his clients to achieving their goals and through the process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves!   https://www.chrisplourde.com/

Canyouth's Exploration
How to fix your relationship from inside out based on lessons learned

Canyouth's Exploration

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 54:31


Please subscribe and share. Also, please donate to this podcast to keep it going. Click the link to donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=KT5DSZEECRSL8 It is the goal of my guest to help individuals and organizations gain clarity and work towards what they want in life, create new habits, and get into massive action by unleashing the greatness that is already there and owning their unique stories. Chris Plourde believes that freedom is an inside job and it's our relationship with circumstances and people in our lives that sometimes need a perspective shift. Chris is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Mind-Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has travelled both nationally and internationally speaking, educating on the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has also worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, Lululemon, Worldwide Produce, and Christie's International Real Estate. Dr. Canute White talks with Chris Plourde about parental and intimate relationships, growing up with an alcoholic father, spiritual partnership, the journey work concept, vulnerability of the sexes, relationship as a difficult game to play, and conscious performance coaching. #relationships #marriage #parenting Now, subscribe to our YouTube channel ( https://youtube.com/channel/UCoc-QGLBLQxIYRa7N-OaRqA). Also, rate, comment, and share this and other episodes with others. Remember, to donate using the first link above. The Canyouth's Exploration social media Links: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CanXplore/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canyouthsexploration/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanyouthsN The guest's website and social media links: https://www.chrisplourde.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coachchrisplourde/ https://www.facebook.com/coachchrisplourde/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisplourde-conscious-performance-coach/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radio-white/message

The How-to Entrepreneur
From 100 Million to 1 Billion w/ Perfect Union CEO Danyelle Bruno

The How-to Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 29:51


Serial Brand Builder and Perfect Union CEO. Danyelle has been integral in scaling companies such as Apple, Drybar, Pete's Coffee, and Tender Greens through her various leadership positions. She is now the current CEO of Perfect Union, one of the fastest-growing, vertically-integrated cannabis retailer in California. Doing what she does best by means of retail expansion, new novelty products, and enhancing in-store experience. Leave Some Feedback: Who should we have on the show next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with Us: TheHowtoEntrepreneur.com Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Today's Sponsors: JavaPresse Coffee Company - #1 Rated Coffee Grinder on Amazon (Free Grinder in Link) SANESolution - Harvard Medical endorsed body & mind health framework American Dream U -  Transitioning veteran professionals

Spiritual Warriors Unite with Troy Ismir
Freedom is an Inside Job

Spiritual Warriors Unite with Troy Ismir

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 49:11


My guest on this week's episode of the Barbells & Brothers podcast is Chris Plourde. Chris is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Mind Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking, Educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has also worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, Lululemon, World Wide Produce, Christie's International Real Estate, Jackson Hole Real Estate, Twitter, Explore.org, and more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. By disrupting old patterns and identifying limiting beliefs, Chris guides his clients to achieving their goals and through the process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves!

Time To Shine Today
Become Your Greatest Self, Fall in Love with the Journey - TTST Interview with Coach Chris Plourde

Time To Shine Today

Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 31:37


Show Notes:Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Mind Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking, Educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has also worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, World Wide Produce,Twitter, Explore.org, and more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. By disrupting old patterns and identifying limiting beliefs, Chris guides his clients to achieving their goals and through the process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves!Quote: Slow down and experience the fun, feel the journey, follow your heart - Chris Plourde    Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:A great coach will help you understand your own voiceUnderneath your motivation must be your ‘why'Chris's ‘hinge moment' was that he realized his passion is working with peopleTake ownership and responsibility of your lifeEnjoy and own your journey!Daily ask yourself if you are fulfilled and happy!Slow down…but always run towards what you want!Here is a link to this episode on our website:  https://timetoshinetoday.com/podcast/chrisplourde/Recommended Resources: Conscious Performance Coaching SiteChris's YouTube ChannelChris's Linked INChris's InstagramChris's FacebookHost Your Podcast for Free with Buzz Sprout Our Show Sponsor Sutter and Nugent Real Estate - Real Estate Excellence Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square

Seek Treatment with Cat & Pat
"Is Detention Real?"

Seek Treatment with Cat & Pat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 63:37


This week, Cat & Pat catch up and discuss the origins of "Teen Mom," planners, what's in and what's out for 2022, the mythology of Tender Greens, and more.Leave Cat & Pat a VM: 917-243-1302.Seek Treatment is executive produced by Catherine Cohen, Pat Regan, and Allison Bresnick.This episode is sponsored by:Ritual (ritual.com/seektreatment)OkCupid (OkCupid.com)

My Wakeup Call with Dr. Mark Goulston
Ep - 276 Erik Oberholtzer

My Wakeup Call with Dr. Mark Goulston

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 42:43


 In this episode I speak with Erik Oberlholtzer, co-founder of Tender Greens and co-author of the "The Ten Year Plan," whose wakeup up call was waking everyone around him up to embrace a culture of patience if you want to build anything truly great. https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Year-Plan-Founders-Heart-Centered-ebook/dp/B09LTH3GSK/

tender greens erik oberholtzer
Dad.Work
#32. Mindfully Disrupting Old Patterns And Growing As A Parent - Chris Plourde

Dad.Work

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 62:37


- Exploring your own judgements and defensiveness,- The importance of men's groups in Chris' life,- The shift that happens when you start to accept that things happen FOR you, not TO you,- Therapy as mental fitness for the brain,- Letting go of shame and guilt,- Digging beneath the anger to get to the buried emotions,- Breathwork as a healing tool,- Developing forgiveness and gratitude for your own parents,- The difference between raising boys and girls,- Chris' experience as a conscious father leading a teenage son, including big talks around things like consent,- Why action is the necessary ingredient to change your life.Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Mind Body, Breathwork, Meditation Instructor with over 23 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking and educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has created, presented and coached hundreds of retreats and workshops for a variety of well known companies and organizations, such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental,  Xerox, World Wide Produce, Lululemon, Twitter, Explore.org, and many more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. As a former Chief Executive with Men's Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they could bring to their families, communities and businesses.  Chris has 2 amazing kids(9&15yrs old) and a solid loving relationship with his wife of 16 yrs.  His owes it his happy marriage to open clear communication and the balance between masculine and feminine.  He loves working with couples on clarify and strengthening their own relationships. Chris' goal is to help individuals and organizations gain clarity, and work towards what they want in life, create new habits and get into massive action by unleashing the greatness that is already there and owning their unique stories.   He believes freedom is “an inside job” and it's our relationship with circumstances and people in our lives that sometimes need a perspective shift.By disrupting old patterns using a variety of mindfulness tools, Chris is able to identifying limiting beliefs, help create new habits and guide his clients to achieving their goals. The process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves is what it all comes down too, Not only for success but for fulfillment and Happiness. WEB: chrisplourde.comIG: @coachchrisplourde

Coaching Call
S2 Ep#26 - Chris Plourde: Conscious Performance Coach

Coaching Call

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 78:32


My guest today is Chris Plourde, Chris is a Los Angeles-based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker and Mind Body Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking, Educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has also worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, Lululemon, World Wide Produce, Christie's International Real Estate, Jackson Hole Real Estate, Twitter, Explore.org, and more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. By disrupting old patterns and identifying limiting beliefs, Chris guides his clients to achieve their goals and through the process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves! If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a short review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really helps. If you enjoyed this episode buy me a cup of coffee, make it a large: I'm trying to keep this episode free of advertisements and could use your help with the cost of bringing your this fun and entertaining podcast. Anything you can donate to the cause is greatly appreciated. To donate go to: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sifuRafael Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-call/id1546026323 Please leave a star rating and a review here Follow Coaching Call: Facebook: facebook.com/coachingcall Instagram: instagram.com/coachingcall Email: maxfitness@optonline.net LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maxfitness Youtube: https://bit.ly/coachingcallYoutube to watch the full interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coachingcall/message

Linda's Corner: Faith, Family, and Living Joyfully
Linda's Corner - Conscious performance with Chris Plourde

Linda's Corner: Faith, Family, and Living Joyfully

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 34:56


Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based conscious performance coach, consultant, speaker, and mind body instructor who has worked with and coached well-known companies such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, Lululemon, and many more.  By disrupting old patterns and identifying limiting beliefs, Chris guides his clients through the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves!  Some topics we discuss include:*Top performance in all areas of life*Running towards what you want not away from what you don't want*Modern masculine men*Breathwork and meditation *Mental fitness*Shifting habits *Boundaries for success and happiness *Fatherhood *Marriage *Truth, fulfillment and happiness You can reach Chris at his website, chrisplourde.comPlease share, subscribe, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast.

Sustaining Creativity Podcast

Creativity through the lens of a Conscious Performance Coach"Being creativity is about being open to possibilities and following your joy."Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Mind Body, Breathwork, Meditation Instructor with over 23 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking and educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has created, presented and coached hundreds of retreats and workshops for a variety of well known companies and organizations, such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental,  Xerox, World Wide Produce, Lululemon, Twitter, Explore.org, and many more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. As a former Chief Executive with Men's Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they could bring to their families, communities and businesses.  Chris has 2 amazing kids(9&15yrs old) and a solid loving relationship with his wife of 16 yrs.  His owes it his happy marriage to open clear communication and the balance between masculine and feminine.  He loves working with couples on clarify and strengthening their own relationships. Chris' goal is to help individuals and organizations gain clarity, and work towards what they want in life, create new habits and get into massive action by unleashing the greatness that is already there and owning their unique stories.   He believes freedom is “an inside job” and it's our relationship with circumstances and people in our lives that sometimes need a perspective shift.By disrupting old patterns using a variety of mindfulness tools, Chris is able to identifying limiting beliefs, help create new habits and guide his clients to achieving their goals. The process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves is what it all comes down too, Not only for success but for fulfillment and Happiness. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/coachchrisplourde/WebSite - chrisplourde.comFacebook - Chris Plourde Conscious Performance Coaching Mari's 7 Day Awakening Creativity Challenge:https://courses.skillfulmeans.life/7-day-Awakening-CreativityMari's Awakening Creativity Free Guide:https://courses.skillfulmeans.life/Awakening-Creativity

The New Mind Creator
Ep #203 Chris Plourde Conscious Performance Coach, Shares How To Reset Your Nervous System, Disrupting Old Negative Patterns, Your Authentic Self, How Mind-Body & Breathwork Affect Our Physical Health

The New Mind Creator

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 45:44


Chris Plourde is a Los Angeles based Conscious Performance Coach, Consultant, Speaker, Mind Body, Breathwork, Meditation Instructor with over 23 years of experience. Chris has traveled both nationally and internationally speaking and educating on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of wellness & life. He has created, presented and coached hundreds of retreats and workshops for a variety of well known companies and organizations, such as Walt Disney, Equinox, YPO (Young Presents Organization) Chapters, Tender Greens, Enterprise Car Rental, Xerox, World Wide Produce, Lululemon, Twitter, Explore.org, and many more. Chris has mentored and consulted with celebrities, business executives, top fitness professionals and military special ops personal. As a former Chief Executive with Men's Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they could bring to their families, communities and businesses. Chris has 2 amazing kids(9&15yrs old) and a solid loving relationship with his wife of 16 yrs. His owes it his happy marriage to open clear communication and the balance between masculine and feminine. He loves working with couples on clarify and strengthening their own relationships. Chris' goal is to help individuals and organizations gain clarity, and work towards what they want in life, create new habits and get into massive action by unleashing the greatness that is already there and owning their unique stories. He believes freedom is “an inside job” and it's our relationship with circumstances and people in our lives that sometimes need a perspective shift. By disrupting old patterns using a variety of mindfulness tools, Chris is able to identifying limiting beliefs, help create new habits and guide his clients to achieving their goals. The process of falling in love with the Journey of becoming the greatest version of themselves is what it all comes down too, Not only for success but for fulfillment and Happiness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/support

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
832: Rich Brooks on the Remarkability Formula

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 70:55


With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, host of the Agents Of Change podcast, and president of  Flyte New Media, Rich Brooks. Rich Brooks is founder and president of flyte new media, a web design and Internet marketing firm in Portland, Maine. His monthly flyte log email newsletter and web marketing blog cover topics such as search engine optimization, blogging, social media, email marketing, and building websites that sell. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: “Luck favors the prepared.” In today's workshop with Rich brooks we will discuss:   The 4 lenses: Find Focus Fashion Frame Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com. At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! Contact info: Flyte New Media website Listen to Agents Of Change 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 Rich Brooks 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!

Wiley on Business
Erik Oberholtzer - Building and Communicating a Ten Year Plan vs. short-term thinking

Wiley on Business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 47:24 Transcription Available


Erik co-founded Tender Greens in Los Angeles in 2006, a pioneering fine casual brand with 30 locations and growing. At Tender Greens Erik focused on democratizing good food at scale, and has since moved on to join Cohere where he advises founders of food brands helping them do the same. His unique perspective on supply chain integrity, biodiversity and regenerative organic agriculture provides an intuition for future food trends in uncertain times. As a chef and entrepreneur himself, he Is able to meet up-and-coming food brands where they are.    Erik's Book "Ten Year Plan"  follows the journey of three young entrepreneurs who in2006 opened a radically fresh, disruptive restaurant concept in the heartof Los Angeles. Defying the long odds stacked against everyone in therestaurant industry, the founders and their skilled team built TenderGreens, named by Conde Nast Traveler one of “The Ten Best RestaurantChains in the World,” and by Forbes as one of the “25 Most InnovativeConsumer Brands.” Ten Year Plan lays out a practical, proven approach tocreating enduring value—including missteps, misgivings, setbacks, andsuccesses. Applicable to any industry, the scalable businessmodel crafted for Tender Greens gives equal emphasis to margins andmission. Your business, especially now, can be a powerful engine forneeded social change.  Ten Year Plan shows you how.

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
831: George Bezanson Chef/Partner at Earth's Harvest Kitchen & Juicery

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 114:32


With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Chef/Partner of Earth's Harvest Kitchen, Chef George Bezanson. After years of traveling and cooking through Boston, New Hampshire, and Florida Chef George returned to Manchester, NH to open The Bridge Cafe, Mint Bistro, and Pressed Cafes. After a series of unfortunate events, Chef George made the conscious decision to step down from his leadership position to focus on his mental health. Now living on the NH Seacoast, Chef George most recently was part of the Row 34 team in Portsmouth before joining Earth's Harvest. Chef George is inspired by the farm-to-table vision that is becoming more prevalent in the culinary community and he wants to bring the quality of fine dining to everyday food. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: “You are the most important person.” In today's episode with George Bezanson we will discuss: Learning from a mentor instead of culinary school Learning by failing early on as a chef Learning how to gain respect instead of demanding it The differences between chef and owner Advice for young Sous/Executive chefs Controlling costs Writing menus The responsibility of leaders Start small Partnerships Importance of contracts Making the decision to step down Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com. At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Stamina What is your biggest weakness? Insecurity What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Do you have a passion to do this? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? To stay inspired Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Respect and keep internal issues out of the eyes of the guest What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Clean What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain The French Laundry y Thomas Keller GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Offer health insurance Name one service you've hired. North Country Smokehouse Favorite Foods in Somersworth, NH What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Toast Online Ordering 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? Experience, Spend time with your family, Take care of yourself mentally and physically Contact info: Earth's Harvest on Facebook Earth's Harvest on Instagram: @earthsharvestkitchen 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 George Bezanson for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
829: Andy Pforzheimer Co-Founder of Bartaco and Barcelona Wine Bar

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 122:06


With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, co-founder of Bartaco and Barcelona Wine Bar and CEO of Taste Maker Acquisition Corps, and I should mention you hold titles with Wisely, US Foods and Upwards Projects Restaurant Group,  Andy Pforzheimer.   Andy is a graduate of Harvard University. After graduating he traveled to France to explore his passion for cooking. He continued is his culinary adventures in the United States throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. During this time he worked for notable chefs including Jeremiah Tower at Stars, Anne Rosenzweig at both Arcadia and the "21" Club and Patrick Healy at Colette. He thought he had his fill of cooking and went to work as the original food editor for Matha Stweart Living magazine. Turns out, he prefers to work on his feet and before long he was back in kitchens with the catering and consulting businesses he started.  It was during this time he met his business partner,  Sasa Mahr-Batuz. The two opened the first Barcelona Wine Bar location in 1996 which they scaled to 6 locations. In 2010, Pforzheimer and Mahr-Batuz started Bartaco.  In 2012 they took on a partner in Hal Rosser and Rosser Capital, opening even more restaurants. In June 2018, with 32 restaurants in 14 states, they sold Barteca to Del Frisco's Restaurant Group for $325 million. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "What you tolerate becomes your standard." In today's episode with Andy Pforzheimer we will discuss: Doing literally whatever it takes to work in the best restaurants when you're starting out Prime cost Maximizing seating Working for Martha Stewart Partners Failing Salvaging waning restaurants Usefulness of lawyers Negotiating leases Reverse engineering from you "Why" Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com. At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Focus What is your biggest weakness? I can be didactic What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? They have to care deeply about the job What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Staffing Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Look in the mirror and say "is this who I am?" What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? We want the guest to know something personal about their server What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carengie  GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? They don't know how to seat a room Name one service you've hired. TideSmart Insights (formerly Confidential Consumer) for secret shopping What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Wisely 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? Kindness is more important than brilliance What you tolerate becomes your standard Always smell you own armpits Contact info: Email: andy@barteca.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 Andy Pforzheimer for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
828: WORKSHOP- 6 Rules for First-Time Managers with Ken McGarrie

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 73:56


With Excitement allow me to introduce today's guest Co-founder Korgen Hospitality Group and Author of The Surprise Restaurant Manager, Ken McGarrie. Ken is also the author of the book The Surprise Restaurant Manager. Ken McGarrie is the cofounder of Korgen Hospitality, a nationwide consulting firm dedicated to helping restauranteurs reach their absolute potential with effective leadership and maximum profitability. For the past two decades, he has helmed many successful restaurants, bars, and entertainment-based venues with a relentless focus on anticipatory service, staff empowerment, and attentive hospitality. He has helped launch new concepts and train hospitality leaders throughout the U.S. and Canada. After failing to start an exceptional college band with only average talent, Ken worked as a server/bartender while writing for magazines and newspapers. He started in management the same way that many people do – by surprise. When his GM asked if he would take a set of keys and open the restaurant on occasion, he was suddenly promoted to manager with no training or preparation, like so many others in the industry. Ken went on to open and manage numerous successful restaurants and entertainment venues. With Korgen Hospitality, he has an exceptional client list, including helping open over a dozen restaurants with Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani nationwide. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: “You can do anything in this world that you're big enough to do.” In today's workshop with Ken McGarrie we will discuss: The six rules for all first time managers are: Don't become an elitist Avoid discovery-based learning Eyes open, mouth closed Distance yourself socially Advocate success Manger meal etiquette Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com. At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu!   Contact info: info@korgenhospitality.com Get Ken's book here 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 Ken McGarrie for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
827: Bobby Marcotte Executive Chef at Tuckaway Tavern, Owner at Hop + Grind

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 82:26


With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Executive Chef of The Tuckaway Tavern, Hop + Grind, and Rise + Grind...Chef Bobby Marcotte. Chef Bobby Marcotte started in the restaurant business at age 14, just 3 years later he was a sous chef and by age 21 a Head Chef.  In 2013 he was chosen to helm The Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery as Executive Chef, responsible for food development in both the Tavern and Butchery.  Under Bobby's leadership, the Tuckaway Tavern has gone on to receive a bevy of accolades from New Hampshire Magazine, Spoon University, Hippo, and City Voter.  The Tuckaway Tavern was also featured on Food Network's Diners Drive In's and Dives and Bobby then went on to win Guys Grocery Games: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Tournament not just once, but TWICE.  Bobby is using his momentum to open new concepts throughout New Hampshire and Massachusettees.  Check out episode 421 with Bobby Marcotte Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: Always grinding' In today's episode with Bobby Marcotte we will discuss: Early in the industry Turning a job into a career Business partners A restaurant/butchershop combination concept Seeking other entrepreneurial team members Pushing up against complacency Building two complimentary entities simultaneously How to manage 170+ employees Importance of the owner's presence Slow and steady growth Dialogue and open communication Checklists What being featured on TV does for your restaurant/brand Authenticity Breaking up a business partnership Transitioning to shipping/retail Striving for uniqueness Collaboration Trust Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com. At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu!   Contact info: Support St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital Support Best Buddies International Tuckaway Tavern Hop + Grind Rise + Grind Instagram: @thetuckaway | @hopandgrind | @riseandgrindnh 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 Bobby Marcotte for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time! Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
825: Chris Dimmick Managing Partner at The Idea Collective

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 121:06


  With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest Managing Partner at The Idea Collective and Co-Founder of Trufl, Chris Dimmick. With 10 years of experience opening and operating a myriad of unique properties, Chris is driven daily by the constant progress he sees in his restaurants and in the people who make them successful. Over the past 6 years Chris wears the restaurant operations, development, and management hat s for The Idea Collective, a multi-disciplinary creative consulting and experiential design firm. The Idea Collective has multiple past projects throughout the nation, and their two current projects are Sueno, and Tender Mercy, both located and Dayton, OH. Check out Slack as recommended by Chris in this episode. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Do cool shit with good people and stay curious." In today's episode with Chris Dimmick we will discuss: Being a consultant How to recruit How to be recruited Accessing capital Taking advantage of a smaller market Earning trust in a new market Losing capital and rebounding Today's sponsor: 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com. At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Empathy What is your biggest weakness? Empathy What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Empathy What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Adapting to ownership Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Over-communication What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Smiles, eyes, names. What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader by Ryan Hawk GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM  What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Put the ego aside Name one service you've hired. John Morton Studios What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Yelli - training software/platform 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? Stay curious Stay humble Add value Contact info: www.ideacollective.co Instagram: @suenodyt @tendermercydyt 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 Chris Dimmick for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
824: Stephani Robson - Business planning workshop part 3 of 3 - Capital Budget

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 93:15


With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Emeritus Faculty of The Hotel School of Cornell University, Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels and restaurants. Prior to joining academia, she designed commercial kitchens for just about every kind of operation: restaurants, hotels, airports, hospitals, universities, and more. Check out PART ONE of this Business Planning workshop - Know Your Audience Check out PART TWO of this Business Planning workshop - Pro Forma Check out Restaurant Startup and Growth magazine Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: “Know who you're talking to and what they care about.” Today's sponsor: At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com.   Contact info: Email: skr4@cornell.edu 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 Stephani Robson for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
823: Mikey Sorboro Owner of Mikey's Late Night Slice

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 112:38


With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Owner of Mikey's Late Night Slice, Mikey Sorboro. Mikey started his entrepreneurial journey with a pedicab service in Columbus, OH. His next entrepreneurial journey was Mikey's Late Night Slight, which started in a shipment container. Today, Mickey's portfolio includes 6 Late Night Slice locations, one LNS food truck, 2 LNS concert venues, and two Odd Fellows Liquor Bar. In this episode, we're picking up where we left off. It's been almost 4 years since I last spoke to Mikey, and we're finding out what's happened since. The focus of the conversation is knowing your lane and strengths and avoiding what you're not good at and passionate about. Mikey also gives me a little advice on my own vision. Check out episode 426 with Mikey Sorboro as mentioned in today's episode. Check out episode 816 with Ellis Winstanley as mentioned in today's episode. Check out Yes Is The Answer, What Is The Question? as suggested by Mikey and Eric. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Don't give up the ship." In today's episode with Stephani Robson we will discuss: Fixing a failing restaurant Don't buy someone's mistake Ditching food trucks A food truck is either for brand awareness OR profit A for-profit food truck requires its own staff and manager Work/life balance? Eric's vision for his restaurant and the importance of sharing it Today's sponsor: At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com.   Contact info: mikey@latenightslice.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 Mikey Sorboro for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time!   Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
822: Stephani Robson - Business planning workshop part 2 of 3 - Pro Forma

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 92:21


    With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Emeritus Faculty of The Hotel School of Cornell University, Stephani Robson. Until her recent retirement, Dr. Stephani Robson was a member of the faculty at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration for almost 30 years, where she taught literally thousands of students and executives about development and planning for hotels and restaurants. Prior to joining academia, she designed commercial kitchens for just about every kind of operation: restaurants, hotels, airports, hospitals, universities, and more. Check out episode 802: Ramp Up To Financial Sustainability with Ken Schwartz as mentioned in today's workshop. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and get your first 30 days on me!  Connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: “Know who you're talking to and what they care about.” In today's episode with Stephani Robson we will discuss: Occupancy cost thumb rule: money you spend on real estate Rent Property tax CAM - common area maintenance NO MORE THAN 10% IN REVENUES What is your average check? Be specific How many covers/units of sales Don't multiple by 52/every week is not equal Today's sponsor: At Popmenu, we know that in today's world, a great hospitality experience usually begins online. Keeping the conversation with guests going beyond the meal also requires simple, powerful, fun technology capable of expression through all kinds of channels. Our team takes pride in helping restaurants put their best foot forward digitally so they can focus on what they do best. We think PDF menus are super boring, we believe 3rd party platforms have had too much say in how consumers find their next dining experience and we deeply feel that sharing your beautiful menu doesn't have to be so difficult, time-consuming and expensive. As a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable, you'll receive $100 off your first month of Popmenu! 7shifts is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted by over 400,000 restaurant professionals, 7shifts gives you the tools you need to streamline labor operations, communicate with your team, and retain your talent. Best of all 7shifts integrates with the POS and Payroll systems you already use and trust (like Toast!) turning labor into a competitive advantage for your business. Restaurant Unstoppable members get 3 months, absolutely free. PlateIQ- the leading AP automation platform in the hospitality industry. Since 2014, Plate IQ has been saving time and money for companies like Cava, Tender Greens, and more. Just upload your invoices into Plate IQ and our proprietary technology will code each line item to your chart of accounts — automatically. For Bill Pay, virtual cards, and end-to-end invoice automation, head to plateiq.com.   Contact info: Email: skr4@cornell.edu 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 Stephani Robson 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!

Short Story Long
#140 - Denyelle Bruno | President and CEO of Tender Greens

Short Story Long

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 91:55


Denyelle Bruno was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and received her Masters of Organizational Design from the University of San Francisco.  Denyelle talks about her retail leadership that was shaped from her years of experience at brands like Macy's, Peet's Coffee and Tea, Apple and Drybar.  Her expertise in growth and scaling in retail is why she is now President and CEO of the fast-casual brand Tender Greens.  Denyelle is always looking for something to challenge her and the new role as CEO is her next step for continued success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
277: Gaining Mindfulness and Clarity Through Meditation with Erik Oberholtzer

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 73:20


Erik Oberholtzer is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University and has worked in some of the best restaurant around the world. Today, he is a social entrepreneur and Co-founder of Tender Greens. Founded in 2006, Tender Greens is a fine casual restaurant that serves healthy, high quality food at an affordable price, or in other words, slow food done fast. In this episode, Erik teaches us about: achieving mindfulness through meditation; why it is important you know your why and to be able to communicate it to others; The power of combining partnerships with "knowing your lane".