RESTAURANT STRATEGY

#408 - Getting Organized with My 2025 Marketing Calendar *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII  MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii.  VISIT: https://marqii.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800 U.S. restaurant owners who have been funded by INKIND, it is the source of capital that takes a lot of the pain out of starting and running a restaurant, ultimately helping their dreams come true. VISIT: https://www.inkind.vip/restaurantstrategy   *****   The key to a successful year lies in your ability to get organized and stay productive. The best tool I have to help you do that is my Marketing Calendar Template. You want the new one for 2025? Just email me:  chip@chipklose.com   ***** Ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind?  CLICK HERE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule ***** Got a second? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!  CLICK HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809  

#407 - Ten Affirmations to Take into the New Year ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK  TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands.  VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/solutions/overview/foodservice/restaurant-workflow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=US_Tork_Social_PH-HoReCa_PH-All_Brand-Information_Brand-24-Hor_Influencer-Podcast_2024-01_2024-12_Internal   ***** 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/ ***** What is the one thing you could do that would make all else easier or unnecessary? Time is more valuable than money A rising tide lifts all ships Culture is created. Live a life of abundance Is this the condition I so feared?  I am exactly where I’m supposed to be.  The only thing we can control is ourselves. The secret to happiness? Lower your expectations If you want to be in the 1%, you have to do the things that the 99% aren't willing to do.    ***** Get access to THE SERVER PLAYBOOK now and learn ten new scripts and tactics for driving more revenue in 2025!  ACCESS FOR FREE: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/server-playbook1    

#406 - Behold the Power of First Approach *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon.  VISIT: https://averoinc.com/   *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert demand to help drive more profits into the bottom line. Empower your restaurant with Digital Marketing, Chowly Online Ordering, Smart Pricing, and Third-Party Marketplace POS Integrations. VISIT: https://chowly.com/chip/   ***** I just released a video series called THE SERVER PLAYBOOK, which teaches you 10 simple scripts you can implement to help your servers and bartenders make you (and themselves) more money. Simple, straghtforward, and effective. This episode is the 1st Playbook... you can use the link below to access all 10 for FREE.   ***** Get access to THE SERVER PLAYBOOK now and learn ten new scripts and tactics for driving more revenue in 2025!  ACCESS FOR FREE: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/server-playbook1     

#405 - The Difference Between Leadership and Management (ENCORE) ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software.   VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** 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 ***** Leaders focus on the WHAT and the WHY.  Managers are responsible for the HOW.    ***** Get access to THE SERVER PLAYBOOK now and learn ten new scripts and tactics for driving as much as 20-25% more revenue in 2025!  ACCESS FOR FREE: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/server-playbook1  

#404 - Eight Simple Dos and Don'ts for Leveraging Third Party Platforms *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AVERO Increase your profitability using the industry's best kept secret weapon.  VISIT: https://averoinc.com/   *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: CHOWLY Chowly Off Premise Platform helps restaurants create, capture, and convert demand to help drive more profits into the bottom line. Empower your restaurant with Digital Marketing, Chowly Online Ordering, Smart Pricing, and Third-Party Marketplace POS Integrations. VISIT: https://chowly.com/chip/   ***** If you're going to put your restaurant on the third party platforms, then you need to have a plan to win on those platforms. On this episode I share a simple 8-step checklist for CRUSHING the competition.    ***** You want a FREE copy of my book. Just DM me the word 'BOOK' at our Instagram page!  CLICK HERE: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantstrategy/  

#403 - A Four-Step Framework for Developing Your Team ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TIME FORGE TIME FORGE provides labor management for efficient teams. Recruit, retain, and manage your talent with a powerful piece of software.   VISIT: https://timeforge.com/RestaurantStrategy/ ***** 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 ***** Hire for it...  Train for it...  Model it...  Then coach.    ***** Get access to THE SERVER PLAYBOOK now and learn ten new scripts and tactics for driving as much as 20-25% more revenue in 2025!  ACCESS FOR FREE: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/server-playbook1  

#402 - The Smartest Restaurant Marketer I Know, Rev Ciancio *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII  MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii.  VISIT: https://marqii.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800 U.S. restaurant owners who have been funded by INKIND, it is the source of capital that takes a lot of the pain out of starting and running a restaurant, ultimately helping their dreams come true. VISIT: https://www.inkind.vip/restaurantstrategy   ***** Join us for the P3 MARKETING SUMMIT, January 26-28, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT. This 3-day event will teach you everything you need to know about how to successfully market your restaurant. Best of all, it's capped at 100 attendees.  GET YOUR TICKETS: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/checkout-1798  

#401 - The Future of Tipping with Kickfin and Mastercard ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK  TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands.  VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/solutions/overview/foodservice/restaurant-workflow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=US_Tork_Social_PH-HoReCa_PH-All_Brand-Information_Brand-24-Hor_Influencer-Podcast_2024-01_2024-12_Internal   ***** 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 future is here... and we need to listen to the smartest ones in the room to be ready for it.  Ready to learn more about Kickfin? Click the link above.    ***** Want to get a copy of my book for FREE? Click the link below, just pay shipping, and we'll send you a signed copy!  ORDER YOURS HERE: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/free-book-page  

#400 - Insights from Our 15 MOst Popular Episodes of All Time!  *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII  MARQII is your one-stop-shop for listings management and reputation management. Collect reviews in one place to make responding easy and effortless and win the SEO game to land at the top of more search results. Win back guests and put more butts in the seats with Marqii.  VISIT: https://marqii.com/ ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: INKIND To the over 1,800 U.S. restaurant owners who have been funded by INKIND, it is the source of capital that takes a lot of the pain out of starting and running a restaurant, ultimately helping their dreams come true. VISIT: https://www.inkind.vip/restaurantstrategy   ***** Our 10 Most Downloaded Episodes of All Time 161 - 10 Mistakes That Keep People from Max Profits 147 - A System for Everything in Your Restaurant 224 - Creating Better Restaurant Managers 188 - Two Things All Restaurants Need to Survive 200 - Everything I Believe About Running Profitable Restaurants 264 - The Psychology of Price 186 - What Makes Great Hospitality? 221 - Mastering Operations with Rick Camac 214 - 12 Stupid Simple Marketing Hacks 238 - How to Get Better Waiters   Chip's 5 Favorites (that didn't make the big list):  331 - Interview with Kevin Boehm 241 - Anthony Valetta  382 - John Taffer 377 - Key Differences Between Leadership and Management 355 - Katie Button    ***** Want a FREE copy of my book?  CLICK: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantstrategy/ And DM me the word 'BOOK' so we can send you the link.    ***** Ready to increase the profitability of your restaurant? Set up a call to learn more about my coaching program, The P3 Mastermind.  CLICK: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/schedule  

#399 - The Secrets to Effective Management ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: TORK  TORK understands that expectations for food service, sustainability, and guest experience are higher than ever. That’s why they provide products and services that help restaurants meet those demands.  VISIT: https://www.torkusa.com/your-business/solutions/overview/foodservice/restaurant-workflow?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=US_Tork_Social_PH-HoReCa_PH-All_Brand-Information_Brand-24-Hor_Influencer-Podcast_2024-01_2024-12_Internal   ***** 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 is the companion piece to an episode we did a few weeks back all about leadership. This one is for all the operators out there!     ***** Want to get a copy of my book for FREE? Click the link below, just pay shipping, and we'll send you a signed copy!  ORDER YOURS HERE: https://restaurantstrategyagency.com/free-book-page