

Food, Love & Business with Danny Meyer
Oct 5, 2023
Danny Meyer, restaurateur and founder of Shake Shack, shares insights drawn from his deep commitment to hospitality and employee well-being. He discusses how personal upbringing shapes behavior and the vital role of gratitude in life. The conversation explores emotional connections to food and dining, highlighting the responsibilities of restaurant owners. Meyer emphasizes balancing competitive spirits with kindness and the pursuit of excellence in the dynamic world of restaurant marketing, especially in the age of social media.
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Twitter Advice
- Danny Meyer encouraged Gary Vaynerchuk to join Twitter.
- He advised Gary to curate his feed like a magazine and simply say "thank you".
Campsite Philosophy
- Danny Meyer's life philosophy is to "leave your campsite neater than you found it."
- He believes in leaving things better than you found them.
Competitive Spirit
- Danny Meyer categorizes competitive spirit into four types.
- These include non-competitive, beating others, hating to lose, and self-improvement.