Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore

Kulsoom Klavon is the Vice President of Curation at The Food Hall Company (owned and operated by Front Burner Group) and today we're here to tap into her unique perspective on F&B in the food hall world. Kulsoom is responsible for selecting all the food and beverage concepts that go into Food Hall Company's locations (currently Legacy Hall in Plano, TX, and a food hall in Nashville opening this fall (with additional Letters of intent in other markets) and is an incredibly dynamic food-insider. Her unique background has provided her with a successful strategy in the face of the ever-changing nationwide food hall trend. 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: "If you follow your passions and make a career out of it, you'll be happier than and better than anyone else at what you do." In today's episode with Kulsoom Klavon we will discuss: FOOD HALLS! Balanced perspective to food service (customer and operations) Curating in-flight menus for American Airlines Why is there a food hall immersion? Food halls are meant to be an anchor destination to drive traffic to a place Will food hall's canabalize restaurants? The benefits to opening in a food hall A good place to test a concept before moving to a restaurant You're only responsible for food and labor You pay a licensing agreement based on percentage of sales Major flexibility in licensing agreements How The Food Hall Co. operates (more focused than others) How to get into a food hall Future fold halls need to be an experience; it's not just about the food Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Restaurant365 is a cloud-based, all-in-one, restaurant-specific accounting and back-office platform that seamlessly integrates with POS systems, payroll providers, food and beverage vendors. It generates accurate real-time reporting and analysis in user-friendly dashboards, facilitating immediate, data-driven decision making. Restaurant365 eliminates manual, error-prone processes and is designed to help restaurant businesses grow with functionality that helps optimize labor costs, reduce food costs and increase revenue. P&G Ad Copy HERE Contact info: The Food Hall Co. 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 Kulsoom Klavon 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!

Terry and Jennifer Pham opened the first Fat Straws in 2002 and, despite a challenging economic climate, grew 15-20% each year. In 2007, Fat Straws launched its second store in north Dallas. Even the 2008 recession didn't slow Fat Straws' continued growth, due in part to the Pham's focus on quality control, outstanding service, community-based marketing and an emphasis on strong relationships–with customers and employees. Today, Fat Straws has reached a total store count of 4 locations and is looking to expand across the DFW area to bring "happiness in a cup" to even more thirsty customers. Check out RestaurantOwner.com as mentioned in today's episode! Check out Entrepreneur's Organization as mentioned in today's episode Check out Indistractable by Nir Eyal as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Failure is not tied to outcome, failure is not even trying." In today's episode with Terry Pham we will discuss: Gaining regulars becoming a staple in your customer's day/life Go out of your way to show you care The importance of sensory details of a restaurant Communication and "bedside manner" Importance of a smile The intricacies of training Entrepreneur peer groups How to survive a recession Constant improvement Guerilla marketing Quality control Expansion and scaling Honesty and goodness as inherent in people Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? 5:30am accountability call Monday-Friday What is your biggest weakness? Not asking for help What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Wanting to know who they really are without trying to impress What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? More competition now than when we started Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Serving others What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Having empathy for others 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? Deep understanding of financials Name one service you've hired. O&H Brand Design What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Slack: Where Work Happens 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? Failure is not tied to outcome, failure is not try Don't be afraid to be fully-known; vulnerability Find peers and get help Contact info: terry@fatstraws.net Instagram: @fatstraws Facebook: @fatstraws 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 Terry Pham 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!

Todd Coerver is the recently-announced CEO of the Austin, Texas, hamburger chain, P.Terry's. Prior to his current role, Todd served Larkburger as CEO and Taco Cabana as chief brand officer and Chief Operations Officer. And if we go back EVEN FURTHER... Before his role at Taco Cabana, Todd spent 14 years at Whataburger where he ended his tenure as VP of marketing and innovation. Check out P. Terry's founder/owner Patrick Terry's episode #691 as mentioned in today's episode! Check out The SPEED of TRUST: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey as mentioned in today's episode! Check out Contagious Culture by Anese Cavanaugh as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "You only grow as fast as you can replicate the magic." In today's episode with Todd Coerver we will discuss: Growth and scaling Growth from within Do what you love Sharing information helps everyone Importance of execution Ditching the ego Being brand-driven Partnerships Employee reviews Let your staff move around within the company, don't pigeon-hole anyone What it takes to be an entrepreneur Trust as the most important thing among team members Simplicity and replication Employee-first mentality Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Spending the time to connect with people What is your biggest weakness? Finance-side of business What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? Brand knowledge What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Maintaining culture as we grow Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Assume positive intent What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Calmness leads to better decision-making What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins The SPEED of TRUST: The One Thing That Changes Everything What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Get off your phone/computer and go talk/connect to people Name one service you've hired. eSite Analytics What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Brink POS If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Take the time to connect with people Pick the right way over the easy way Be passionate about what you're doing or get out Contact info: todd@pterrys.com Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining today! Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Huge thanks to Todd Coerver for joining me for another awesome episode. Until next time! Restaurant Unstoppable is a free podcast. One of the ways I'm able to make it free is by earning a commission when sharing certain products with you. I've made it a core value to only share tools, resources, and services my guest mentors have recommend, first. If you're finding value in my podcast, please use my links!

In 2005, after a career in advertisement and owning two pizza places, Patrick and Kathy Terry decided it was time to go all-in on burgers. With that, P.Terry's was born. The vision was to re-create the burger joint Patrick remembers as a child: simple, with a focus on quality and great customer service. 15 years later P.Terry's has scaled to 16 locations in and around Austin, TX with plans to expand into Houston and San Antonio within the next year.

This is Chris Schultz's 2nd time on Restaurant Unstoppable. We met over 4 years ago at the NRA show and he was on a panel I was hosting. A few months later I hosted Chris on Restaurant Unstoppable, Episode 341! Hands down, one of my best interviews out of 691 total episodes. It was so good, I re-published it last week. In that episode, we discuss how Chris helped Starbucks scale from 200 to 20,000 locations. Then we discussed how Chris helped launch and Scale MOD Pizza from its first single unit to 400 locations. When we last left Chris, his focus was on bringing MOD international. That was 3 years ago. Today, and for the last 2 years, Chris has served as the CEO of VOODOO Doughnut. 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: "Failure is not an option." In today's episode with Chris Shultz we will discuss: Problems are inevitable in restaurants; you have be willing to solve them Don't bring a problem; bring a solution Finding the right time to leave a role Scaling nationally vs. internationally Treat it like you own it How Chris brought Starbucks and MOD Pizza to the UK The degradation of culture through expansion Treating people fairly and holding them accountable Partners must align with your culture Having a "bad day" is mental; avoid it Must be tenacious and optimistic; authentic and committed as an operator A great a couch shouldn't be surprised when things go right What we can learn from observing accomplished sports coaches Trust goes both ways for employees, leaders, and investors Say "good morning" to everyone It's about the experience in today's world of delivery apps Listen to your staff AND your customers Do the right thing! Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Gratitude What is your biggest weakness? "Sometimes I'm a little full of myself" What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? What are you passionate about? What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it? Be honest/transparent Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Keep enough doughnuts in stock/knowing when to grow What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Be nice What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? Start With Why by Simon Sinek It's Not About the Coffee by Howard Behar and Janet Goldstein GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Take time to reflect/check in with your team Name one service you've hired Audrey Lincoff for PR at Audrey Lincoff Communications - Seattle, WA What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Toast POS If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be? Be grateful Be humble Be authentic Contact info: Voodoo Doughnut website Email: chric@voodoodoughnut.com Instagram: @voodoodoughnut Twitter: @voodoodoughnut Facebook: @VoodooDoughnutMain 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 Schultz 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!

This is a REPEAT EPISODE!! One thing I'd like to do going into the future is to build on my pre-existing relationships. Who were some of our best guests? Where are they now? Let's get them back on the show and continue learning. Chris Schultz is absolutely one of those standout guests. Today, I'm bringing to you his original interview so you can get caught up because on Thursday we're bringing him back! Here is a link to the original: https://restaurantunstoppable.com/chris-schultz-mod-pizza/ At the time of this interview, Chris Schultz had spent 15 years with the Starbucks Management and Leadership team before joining MOD Pizza, aka the MOD Squad in 2009. Then Chris helped MOD Pizza Scale from 1 location to 100 locations by 2016. The driving force behind MOD has been their philosophy of putting their people first. Today Schultz holds the title of Senior Vice President of Operations. In this episode we will discuss Team importance. Everyone on your team is equally important to getting the job done: no star players. Not worrying about who gets the credit and just focusing on getting the job done. You have to believe in your team. Culture-driven organizations. Failure is not an option. Growing big while remaining small. Move slowly. Make sure you have the confidence to go being before you try to grow. The customers need to want to go back to your restaurant. Customers need to feel comfortable. Being a part of a company that stands for more than just profits. Everyone deserves a second chance. 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!) Show notes… Favorite Success Quote or Mantra. "It is amazing what you accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit." -Harry Truman Today's Sponsor BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable 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 Schultz for joinin

A Chicago native, Justin Turner got his start in fine dining serving for years as a private chef to NBA star Shane Battier. When Shane was traded to the Rockets, Justin followed to Houston, but when the baller moved on again, the chef stayed, converting a yellow school bus into one of Houston's first food trucks and naming it after his grandfather: Bernie's Burger Bus. His gourmet burgers and fries were wildly popular and led to a fleet of buses, a spot at NRG Park and now 4 brick-and-mortar restaurants. 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: "If you feed the masses you will eat with the classes, but if you feed the classes you will eat with the masses." In today's episode with Justin Turner we will discuss: Fine dining vs. casual The importance of organization in the kitchen Listening to mentors who believe in you Don't ask for money; learn the trade and the money will come Kitchen efficiency Working as a personal chef The insanity of truly driven people Operating a food truck (or bus in this case) Transition from bus to brick and mortar How to take on partners Branding and marketing Importance of testing the market with farmers markets/Pop-ups How to scale Hiring passion over skill Selling product in stores Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. Knowledge bombs Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success? Passion What is your biggest weakness? My heart What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview? What do you love? What makes you excited to wake up everyday? Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team. Teach them about our MVP What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff? Make people feel special What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? The Soul of a Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection by Michael Ruhlman GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough? Take the time to get to know your staff Name one service you've hired Robert and Jeremy Levine Lawyers Jeff Garcia - Food CPA What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influence operations? Chowly - Streamline and integrate third-party delivery orders into your 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? Hire slow and fire fast If you can't change people, change people Bone it like you own it, drive it like you stole it Contact info: Website: www.berniesburgerbus.com Instagram: @berniesburgerbus Twitter: @BerniesBurgers Facebook: @berniesburgerbus 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 Justin Turner 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!

What if there was a way to help us find the food we're craving, in a no-bullshit, dead-simple, dependable manner recommended by people we actually trust? According to Steve Raggiani and Joe Scalo, there is a better way and it's called the 8it app. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "It's about the food." In today's episode with Steve Raggiani and Joe Scalo we will discuss: How deep and useful are the recommendations on 8it app? The obnoxious "old way" of finding a good place to eat in a city strictly about the food; the app specifically suggests restaurants based on food The online restaurant review system is broken and why 8it app has individual food writers and reviews How is review culture broken? Quality over quantity Trust was key in building this app "We are not going to make money off of restaurants." 8it's expansion The future of 8it in other markets Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. Contact info: Instagram: @8itapp Email: steve@8itapp.com Email: joe@8itapp.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 Steve Raggiani and Joe Scalo 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!

Upon graduating college Dave Hirschkop opened Burrito Madness in College Park, MD. As a way to deal with unruly drunks, Dave created a hot sauce. Before long that hot sauce became Dave's main focus, and Dave's Insanity Sauce was born. Today Dave owns a website and business called Dave's Gourmet where they sell Dave's Insanity Hot Sauce, pasta sauce, overnight oats and much more. In Today's episode, Dave shares how he spun a gourmet food business out of his restaurant and what advice he has for other restaurants looking to launch their products into stores and online retail. 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: "Your attitude determines your altitude." -Tony Robbins In this episode with David Hirschkop we discuss: Creating something truly memorable, unique, and great. If it's not exceptional with your first rendition, keep trying. Starting where you can and slowly scaling as you can. Scaling with concentric circles. Regarding retail, focus on instore velocity a.k.a. how fast a product is selling in one store before you look to scale to multiple stores. Understanding that you're not going to be good at everything, so be the best at what you're already good at. Considering how well your product ships. Understanding the power of "why". Considering the supply chain. Needing conviction. Creating an experience at every touching point. Running surveys. Resources Mentioned 458: Brett Ottolenghi on how to react to food trends Survey Monkey The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. MarginEdge is the only restaurant management system to combine automatic invoice processing with POS and accounting integrations, improving financial performance, visibility, and efficiency. It all starts with snapping a photo of invoices with your smartphone. We take it from there – every line item and every handwritten note is captured. We then integrate with your POS, so each day you know everything you bought and everything you sold. We create a rolling P&L with drill-down capability and it flows effortlessly to your Accounting System of choice. For 50% off your first year. Go to me.marginedge.com/unstoppable Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. Contact info: Dave'sGourmet.com Dave@Davesgourmet.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 Dave Hirschkop 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!

Jason Harris is the CEO of the award-winning creative agency Mekanism and the co-founder of the Creative Alliance. Harris works closely with brands through a blend of soul and science to create proactive campaigns that engage audiences. Today we're here to talk about his book The Soulful Art of Persuasion: 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone a Master Influencer. Check out The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey as mentioned in today's episode. Show notes… Favorite success quote or mantra: "No growth in comfort." In today's episode with Jason Harris we will discuss: Partnerships Marketing Branding The power of trust A summary and understanding of what we will find in the book Don't mirror what is popular; be yourself The transformative power of storytelling Provide for others in all your interactons Conflict can result in opportunity Collaborators breed success Skill hunting and becoming a person of value 6 of the 11 habits in Jason's book: Turn and Face The Strange. Be the most "YOU" you can be... No matter how strange. The Persuasive Power of Story Telling We're hardwired to react and relate to stories Give Yourself Away You've got to give before you get. Don't expect to get anything back The Collaborative Imperative If you want to go face go alone. If you want to go far go together 4 Ways to ask someone to collaborate ask for small favors ask for advice Give honest encouragement Think outside the silo Skill Hunting Every two or 3 years learn something different. It keeps you fresh and makes you more valuable. Personal Jesus What's the thing that you're going to give back to the world that's bigger than you? Today's sponsor: BentoBox empowers restaurants to own their presence, profits and relationships. The hospitality platform disrupts third-party services that come between the restaurant and the guest. BentoBox puts the restaurant first and offers tools that drive high-margin revenue directly through the restaurant's website. BentoBox is trusted and loved by over 5,000 restaurants worldwide including Union Square Hospitality Group, Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Lilia and more. Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country — they were even named best online payroll by PCMag. And as a listener, you'll get three months free when you run your first payroll. Sign up and give it a try at Gusto.com/unstoppable. Contact info: Email: jason@mekanism.com All social media: @jason_harris Website: www.thesoulfulart.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 Jason Harris 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!