Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Max Santiago is a native Floridian, where he attended culinary school after serving in the United States Air Force. Chef Max is uniquely skilled with over 27 years of experience in both award-winning fine dining restaurants and 5 Star, 5 Diamond hotels. In the Fall of 2015 Chef Max felt it was time to begin a new chapter in his career, his first venture as a business partner was into the world of artisanal craft donuts! Where he was the cofounder, Executive Pastry Chef, and partner of The Salty Donut. It very quickly acquired huge success and notoriety drawing in massive crowds, and became a social media sensation! In September of 2019, Chef Max stepped into his next venture, a partnership that created Batch the Cookie Company. Batch has been thriving with great success since first opening its doors in The Flagler Village neighborhood of Ft Lauderdale. Batch location number 2 is soon to open in May 2021! Chef Max is currently one of the top, sought after Consulting Donut Chef's in the world. He has helped open 9 donut shops throughout different parts of the world to include: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Toronto, Portugal, Orlando, New York, Washington State, Davie, and Miami. His new Donut Shop, named MAX'D OUT Artisanal Donuts by Chef Max Santiago, is set to open by the end of this year! Check out Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less by Brian Tracy as mentioned in today's episode! Check out Meez as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and 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 become rich and successful just working in the kitchen, you need to become a good businessperson." In today's episode with Max Santiago we will discuss: Specialty bakeries Chefs don't taste their food enough Cooking as an art How it feels to be your own boss Bakery work is the best for work/life balance The importance of working in a hotel Employee retention Organization Don't be closed-minded Social media Collaboration 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. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services. 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? Quality of my product, I set trends instead of follow them What is your biggest weakness? Perfectionist What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Look for what I cannot teach, like personality What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Myself, good attitude ALWAYS Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Work smarter, not harder What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Be open with your entire staff What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Setting the Table by Danny Meyer GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Working and knowing every station, happy workers make your product and customer service better Name one service you've hired Gables Delight: small, local jammer 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? Be a good person with a good heart and be generous Be a good cook Put time into the right relationships Contact info: Social handles: @chefmaxsantiago OR @batchcookieco 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 Maximo Santiago 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!

Leo Holtzman is the co-founder of SoCal Cantina and founder of Cocktail Conjuring, Inc. Leo first started tending bar in Orlando when he attended UCF triple majoring in Theatre, Psychology and Hospitality Management. Bartending was just a means to an end until he could make it as a full-time close-up magician. Upon graduation he moved back to Miami and worked as a magician/performer for various events and companies while working a few nights a week at Cadillac Ranch. Eventually he became the bar manager of Cadillac Ranch while the performing season was in a lull. In 2012, he wanted to take his talents to Las Vegas and saw that his best opportunity was to work for the new hip and chic hotel, SLS South Beach. SLS had/has plans for a large scale resort in Las Vegas set to open Labor Day weekend 2014. He landed an entry level job at SLS as a bar back at Katsuya's Dragon Lounge mixology bar. This was his first introduction to the world of "mixology". He learned everything from the bottom and within 6 months was the head bartender/manager and was in charge of all normal duties of the bar program including cocktail design. During his time with SLS he also took on consulting and worked various events including the Lucky Rice festival and Bacardi Legacy competition. His talents did not go unnoticed and in 2014 he partnered with Patrick Gleber, owner of Tobacco Road, to open Cocktail Collection and put his magic career on hold. Cocktail Collection was the hottest bar in Miami, featuring a rotating original cocktail menu and local artist show cases. Cocktail Collection has received numerous accolades from various mediate outlets and critics including the only 5 star cocktail lounge/bar rating on YELP in the greater Miami area. It was loved by guests and critics, a rare feat in today's hospitality market. Then without notice Tobacco Road and Cocktail Collection were demolished to make way for the new high rises of Brickell. But Leo kept on bringing his cocktails and hospitality though Cocktail Conjuring events, pop-ups and consulting for select venues including Norwegian Cruise Line and The Palms Hotel and Spa. Then out of nowhere AJ Billapando contacted Leo with an idea. AJ had remembered one night at Cocktail Collection where he had the best cocktails of his life and a surreal experience of Leo performing close-up magic for a group of him and his friends. The cocktails and experience was unpretentious yet sophisticated- something he wanted SoCal to embody. After a brief call, the two met and came up with SoCal Cantina over night. They opened a week later in Brickell and were a wild success. SoCal Cantina offers out-of-this-world margaritas as well as some classics from Cocktail Collection menu (smoke fashion anyone??). The drinks pair perfectly with quite simply the best tacos you will ever have. Check out SweetProcess as mentioned in today's episode. Check out Jolt as mentioned in today's episode. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and 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 it now." In today's episode with Leo Holtzman we will discuss: Being a magician Bartending Checklists Managers Finding an investor Finding an investor in a customer Popups Renting a space within a space Developing your personal brand Follow trends and create spaces for them Collecting emails Enforcing SOP Contracts Enthusiasm trickles down Game-ify business Becoming a mentor 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. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Perseverance What is your biggest weakness? Trust What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Future plans What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Hiring and making things more efficient with less staff Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Accountability What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Treat people like they are a guest in your home, not in your restaurant What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM Name one service you've hired. BarMetrix What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? MarginEdge 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? Do it now Be what you know you can be Try to be empathetic to everyone Contact info: Instagram.... personal: @cocktail_conjuror business: @socal_cantina -OR- SoCal Cantina website 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 Leo Holtzman 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!

Rory is a donut blogger turned restaurant marketing coach and event organizer. She helps busy donut shops and bakery owners create compelling marketing so that they can turn followers into customers. Rory also connects donut lovers with the best artisan donuts across the country. In Texas, she co-hosts the annual Dallas Donut Fest, transforming the 2020 festival into a drive-thru version with a Halloween theme. Rory's philosophy is that baked goods serve as a canvas for self-expression and a vessel for storytelling. She shares her favorite desserts and marketing tips on her Instagram feed @donutdigest and at www.donutdigest.com/blog. Check out episode 693 with Terry Pham as mentioned in today's episode! Check out episode 791 with Guy Clarke as mentioned in today's episode! Check out Georgette Packaging | Carbon Neutral Packaging as suggested by Rory. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and 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: "Being ready is a decision, not a feeling." In today's episode with Rory Balkin we will discuss: higher margins in valume and premium coffee. catering is not from front to catering customer experience Tell them Digital aspect reach social vs catering 3 things that have changed demand for individual package flexible setting contactless experience. 3 things that haven't changed people still need to eat people still want to be celebrating People want to belong. Corporate catering VS Social catering Digging in a little more to corporate catering Sneak peak of how to building a catering list. Donutdigest.com/restaurant-unstoppable 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. 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! SweetProcess is software that enables companies to have a central place for all their procedures, processes, and policies. It makes it easy for management, managers, and their ground-level employees to collaborate together to create procedures, processes, and policies. It also makes it easy to continuously improve these documents together. By default, SweetProcess offers a free 14-day trial. By using our dedicated signup link, you will get an extended 28-day free trial. Click the Banner to sign up now, no credit card is required. Contact info: Donut Digest on Instagram: @donutdigest Email: info@donutdigest.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 Rory Balkin 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!

With excitement, allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Chef/Founder of Campagna Hospitality Group Chef Vincenzo Betulia. Check out episode 791 with Guy Clarke as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and 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: Getting into the restaurant industry is super easy, you either do it with soul or heart, or you don't do it at all." In today's episode with Vincenzo Betulia we will discuss: Say yes to everything when you're getting started Make yourself valuable and investible Master your station Inventory awareness Be transparent with your team Treat all guests as if they are future investors See the positives in the perceived negatives Culture Hiring Sponsors 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. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services. SweetProcess is software that enables companies to have a central place for all their procedures, processes, and policies. It makes it easy for management, managers, and their ground-level employees to collaborate together to create procedures, processes, and policies. It also makes it easy to continuously improve these documents together. By default, SweetProcess offers a free 14-day trial. By using our dedicated signup link, you will get an extended 28-day free trial. Click the Banner to sign up now, no credit card is required. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Focus, passion, feel, touch. What is your biggest weakness? Communication What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Read between the lines, the truth is there What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Keeping team members motivated, keep them inspired Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. What would Vincenzo do? What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Be a chameleon What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Setting the Table by Danny Meyer Restaurant Man by Joe Bastianich GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Understand your demographic Name one service you've hired Farmer Mike in Naples + Bonita Calusa Farms Dilly Fish Co. What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Toast POS Thermal Circulator by PolyScience 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? Love what you do Don't take anyone for granted Respect and take care fo your team Contact info: Socials: Chef Betulia: @cheftulia Osteria Tulia @osteriatulia Bar Tulia @bartulia462 The French @thefrenchnaples Campagna Hospitality Group website 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 Vincenzo Betulia 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!

Join the RUNetwork to gain access to the experts. After Adam joined RU for an interview, he joined the RUNetwork for a peer mentoring session. Listen in! Adam joined The Meatball Shop in the spring of 2017 as Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the company, managing operations, finances, brand work, cultural initiatives, and company resources. Previously Adam served as SVP of Global Operations of Flywheel, and VP of Operations Patina Restaurant Group. The Meatball Shop is known for its team-first culture and aims to serve simple, sustainable, delicious food with no strings attached. The menu is both affordable and accessible to all guests and while the restaurants are similar in theme and design, each shop has a unique vibe, grown organically by the neighborhood and its team members.

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest: Founder of Sizzle SouthWest FL Restaurant Week, & and The Restuarnt Marketing Club on the Clubhouse app--Guy Clarke! Check out Triple Seat as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and 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: "Put one foot in front of the other, and you will be going in the right direction." In today's episode with Guy Clarke we will discuss: The Turtle Club where we recorded the interview! Marketing, marketing, marketing! The restaurant industry as an event industry Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? ADHD What is your biggest weakness? ADHD What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Look for people out of the box, who think differently What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Too many great ideas, not enough time Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Never be afraid to fail What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Manners What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Food and Beverage Magazine's Guide to Restaurant Success by Michael Politz GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Paint the picture of the experience of their restaurant Name one service you've hired. UpWork - graphic design What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? The reMarkable 2 Tablet 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? Bruh your teeth three times a day Be good to people You should have bought bitcoin earlier 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 Guy Clarke 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!

With Excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, Founder and CEO of Bbot, Steve Simoni. The company creates mobile ordering technology for bars, restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality providers. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and connect with my past guest and a community of superfans. Register for the Delivery Unstoppable Course Register for the Costing & Profit 101 Course 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: "There's no next step if you're not on their calendar." In today's episode with Steve Simoni we will discuss: Partnering with friends Staying in your lane Build something the customer wants Delivering an experience, not just food Are we losing jobs to technology, really? Contact info: Instagram: @meetbbot Twitter: @meetbbot Bbot website Email: steve@bbot.menu 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 Steve Simoni 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!

SSA is a global hospitality design and consulting firm established in Tampa by Ken Schwartz in 1987. SSA specializes in food and beverage service design and is known for their Bespoke design solutions. President & CEO SSA Foodservice Design + Consulting Ken Schwartz has been selected as one of the top 12 design consultants in the world and the SSA team has grown from a single office to multiple locations in the US and Europe. SSA project engagements range from small boutique coffee establishments to $2.6 billion resorts. Brands, architects, and interior designers within all sectors of foodservice design (ie restaurants, casino, hotels, resorts, healthcare, workplace dining, sports venues, airports and college/universities) engage SSA for its extensive knowledge, creativity, and collaborative approach. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Join Restaurant Unstoppable Network and 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: "We take our work incredibly serious, but not ourselves." In today's episode with Ken Schwartz we will discuss: The journey to success The packaging of your to-go orders is part of your brand, even though it is trash Restaurant design Controlling costs When to scale 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. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services. 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? Attention to detail What is your biggest weakness? Attention to detail What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Do they fit with the brand What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Travel Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. The work has to be pristine What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Think about things logically What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Who Moved My Cheese? An A-Mazing Way To Deal With Change In Your Work And In Your Life by Spencer Johnson GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Clean What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Handheld devices - Toast POS If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Love each other Respect each other Embrace each other Contact info: website: www.studiofs.com Instagram: @ssafsd 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 Schwartz 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!

Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Staying positive in a negative situation isn't naive, it's leadership." In today's episode with Adam Rosenbaum we will discuss: The business side Empowering your staff Events Japanese culture and cooking Building a menu around one item Scaling Building a brand Business partners with your best friends Ghost kitchens 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. P&G ProfessionalTM offers innovative total foodservice solutions featuring trusted brands such as Dawn® Professional, Cascade® Professional, Spic and Span® and Comet®. We are unique in that our total solutions are founded in customer and patron understanding, superior products that help save time and cut overall costs, and a five-star service group that is compensated based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. Visit www.pgpro.com for the latest information about P&G Professional's solutions and services. Bbot is the leading contactless order and pay solution for the hospitality industry. With Bbot, guests can use their smartphones to order what they want, when they want at bars, restaurants, hotels, food halls, and more. They can also order from home with extensive takeout, delivery, and catering services, commission-free. Bbot also creates branded interactive menus and table signage, ensuring the best customer experience. By increasing check size and turn times, Bbot can boost revenues over 30%, while enabling your staff to cover twice as many tables. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Sense of humor What is your biggest weakness? Sense of humor What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Will they get along with everyone else What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? COVID-19, you have to pivot Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. When someone walks through the door you yell across the room to greet them What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Respect What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Setting the Table by Danny Meyer GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Evolve Name one service you've hired. OCRA - On Call Restaurant Accounting What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influenced operations? Upngo Pay - Contactless payments for restaurants 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? Look someone in the eye when you shake their hand Put down the toilet seat Treat people how you want to be treated Contact info: Instagram: @meatballers 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 Adam Rosenbaum 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!

Today's guest in Amanda Robinson, the Digital Gal. She is widely recognized in the digital marketing industry for her knowledge, training, skills and coaching as a Facebook Ads expert with her Swift Kick In the Ads Membership, her 4 Week Facebook Ads Training Bootcamp, and for her creative chatbot skills. She is an author, international speaker, consultant, and educator who has taught thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs the foundational skills of Facebook Ads. Amanda brings personality and passion to teaching others how to make Facebook ads work for them. Amanda Robinson is a co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "You can have the best ad in the world, it could be absolutely perfect, but if you serve it to the wrong people, nobody cares. You can have a mediocre ad but if you serve that in front of the right people, you will have sales." In today's workshop with Amanda Robinson we will discuss: What are the 4 steps of seeing success with Facebook ads? Creating Ads Using Ads Manager Audiences and Targeting Budget and Strategy Reporting and Optimizing 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. Bbot is the leading contactless order and pay solution for the hospitality industry. With Bbot, guests can use their smartphones to order what they want, when they want at bars, restaurants, hotels, food halls, and more. They can also order from home with extensive takeout, delivery, and catering services, commission-free. Bbot also creates branded interactive menus and table signage, ensuring the best customer experience. By increasing check size and turn times, Bbot can boost revenues over 30%, while enabling your staff to cover twice as many tables. Contact info: The Digital Gal website Swift Kick in the Ads Membership Instagram: @thedigitalgal 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 Amanda Robinson 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!