RESTAURANT STRATEGY

#330 - Six Takeaways from Bar & Restaurant Expo (Las Vegas, NV)   *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and retaining, they’ve got the tools you need to help you run your business with ease. Better understand your restaurant, hit your labor targets, and keep your entire team connected. Plus, 7shifts integrates with POS and payroll systems you already use and trust! Join over 30,000 restaurants using 7shifts today. Restaurant Strategy listeners get 3 months free. VISIT: https://www.7shifts.com/restaurantstrategy *****  As many of you know, I fly out to Las Vegas every March to take the stage at Bar & Restaurant Expo. It's probably my favorite trade show of the year, specifically because there is such a focus put on EDUCATION. Because of that, people really show up to LEARN. This year was no different. On this week's episode I'm sharing my biggest takewaways from the event.  Want to attend next year? Mark your calendars...  LINK: https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/   ***** Ready for consistent, predicatble 20% profits every single month? Let's chat about the P3 Mastermind.  Schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule   

#329 - Talking Systems and Goals with Boqueria's Emma Blecker ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Boqueria is exploding with new locations year after year... in multiple markets across multiple states. But it wasn't too long ago that they were just a scrappy little tapas restaurant in midtown Manhattan. I first discovered the place about 15 years ago with my wife and we've been back to their 19th Street location multiple times... but now the company has explanded like crazy over the last half-decade. To understand how they think about growth, I'm chatting with Emma Blecker, the one in charge of buiulding (and maintaining) systems across the entire company. I love how this woman thinks about hospitality and the best way to charge forward.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  Website: https://boqueriarestaurant.com/ ***** Are you ready for consisent, predicatble 20% profits month after month? Set up a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#328 - How to WIN with a Great Organic Social Media Presence   *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and retaining, they’ve got the tools you need to help you run your business with ease. Better understand your restaurant, hit your labor targets, and keep your entire team connected. Plus, 7shifts integrates with POS and payroll systems you already use and trust! Join over 30,000 restaurants using 7shifts today. Restaurant Strategy listeners get 3 months free. VISIT: https://www.7shifts.com/restaurantstrategy *****  On Episode 326 I talked about the importance of using paid advertising on social medai platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Today we're going to talk about how to use your organic social media presence to help fortify your ad spend. All the do's and don'ts... tune in!    ***** Ready for consistent, predicatble 20% profits every single month? Let's chat about the P3 Mastermind.  Schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule   

#327 - Founder of Craveworthy Brands, Gregg Majewski ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Craveworthy is a hospitality-first company with a portfolio of unique, engaging, and scalable brands dedicated to CRAVEABLE food and guest experiences. Gregg Majewski is the man who had the vision and skillset to create (and curate) this prortfolio of brands. From humble beginnings to the top of the top... his story and insights are not to be missed.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  Website: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/ ***** Are you ready for consisent, predicatble 20% profits month after month? Set up a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#326 - Facebook Ad Strategies that Generate 4X ROI ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TRIPLESEAT Revolutionize your private event planning with Tripleseat's all-in-one platform. Boost new booking sales by 30%, generate more leads, create contracts, BEOs, and more. Plus listeners of the show get a discount when you sign up. VISIT: https://tripleseat.com/restaurantstrategy/ ***** Most restaurants do not spend money on the social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. On today's episode I'm going to explain why I think that's a huge mistake, and how to get started. I lay out two simple strategies that can be used in tandem to generate a massive amount of revenue for your restaurant.    ***** Ready for consistent, predictable 20% profits every single month? Let's chat about the P3 Mastermind.  Schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule   

#325 - Turning Restaurant Managers into Industry Leaders with Author, Jason E. Brooks *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.  VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and retaining, they’ve got the tools you need to help you run your business with ease. Better understand your restaurant, hit your labor targets, and keep your entire team connected. Plus, 7shifts integrates with POS and payroll systems you already use and trust! Join over 30,000 restaurants using 7shifts today. Restaurant Strategy listeners get 3 months free. VISIT: https://www.7shifts.com/restaurantstrategy/ ***** Jason E Brooks has been in this industry for a while... working his way from BOH to FOH to management and beyond. He now works as a consultant and keynote speaker, plus he's written a brand new book, Every Leader Needs Followers, out NOW. We talk about hospitality, service, management, and so much more.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  WEBSITE - https://www.jasonebrooks.com/ LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-e-brooks/ ***** Currently the P3 Mastermind has more than 150 members enrolled, spread across 3 different groups. Our members are seeing huge transformations, often in the first 90 days. The system works, and yes it can work for you.  Click the link to schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule 

#324 - How to Get More 5-Star Reviews on Google and Yelp ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TRIPLESEAT Revolutionize your private event planning with Tripleseat's all-in-one platform. Boost new booking sales by 30%, generate more leads, create contracts, BEOs, and more. Plus listeners of the show get a discount when you sign up. VISIT: https://tripleseat.com/restaurantstrategy/ ***** This week we're talking about all about the importance of reputation management!    ***** Ready for consistent, predicatble 20% profits every single month? Let's chat about the P3 Mastermind.  Schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule   

#323 - Bringing the Taste of Haiti to the Big Apple with Chef Wesly Jean Simon *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGE Take control of your costs with using MarginEdge. Best of all? No contract. No setup fee. Free and unlimited training and support.  VISIT: marginedge.com/chip ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and retaining, they’ve got the tools you need to help you run your business with ease. Better understand your restaurant, hit your labor targets, and keep your entire team connected. Plus, 7shifts integrates with POS and payroll systems you already use and trust! Join over 30,000 restaurants using 7shifts today. Restaurant Strategy listeners get 3 months free. VISIT: https://www.7shifts.com/restaurantstrategy/ ***** Wesly Jean Simon is a career chef, running the kitchens at Zanmi, Djon Djon, and Market Bar... all in NYC. He chats about his journey from cook to chef to owner/operators, as well as the future of our industry. Tons of insights on this one.  ***** Currently the P3 Mastermind has more than 100 members enrolled, spread across 3 different groups. Our members are seeing huge transformations, often in the first 90 days. The system works, and yes it can work for you.  Click the link to schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule 

#322 - The Psychology of Price (ENCORE)  *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: 7SHIFTS 7shifts is the team management platform for restaurants. From hiring, to scheduling, training and retaining, they’ve got the tools you need to help you run your business with ease. Better understand your restaurant, hit your labor targets, and keep your entire team connected. Plus, 7shifts integrates with POS and payroll systems you already use and trust! Join over 30,000 restaurants using 7shifts today. Restaurant Strategy listeners get 3 months free. VISIT: https://www.7shifts.com/restaurantstrategy *****  In case you missed this conversation... worth revisiting!    ***** Ready for consistent, predicatble 20% profits every single month? Let's chat about the P3 Mastermind.  Schedule a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule   

#321 - Creating Authentic Leaders with Executive Coach, Steve Schloss (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: KICKFIN Thousands of restaurants across the country use Kickfin to send instant, cashless tip payouts, directly to their employees’ bank accounts, the second their shift ends. Get in touch today for a personalized demo and see how restaurants and bars across the country are tipping out with Kickfin. VISIT: https://kickfin.com/demo/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENU If you’re a restaurant owner you need a great website that not only looks beautiful, but helps drive more traffic and sales. Use POPMENU to take your business to the next level. Best of all, listeners of this show can lock in one, set monthly rate… and get $100 off their first month.  VISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** This is a replay of an episode that first appeared in the summer of 2023. In the years since I was first introduced to Steve Schloss, I have learned so much from him. If you missed this conversation the first time around you're in for a real treat. If you already caught it... perhaps I can convince you to listen again. Well worth the investment of time.  IMPORTANT LINKS:  Website: https://www.listenforwardllc.com/ ***** Curious to learn more about my P3 Mastermind?Set up a FREE 30-minute Strategy Session: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule