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Aug 20, 2019
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I Quit.

The restaurant industry is often linked with high employee turnover. You never know if you are going to quit or get fired. We explore s...

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Restaurant Podcast

Aug 13, 2019
1 min

Vegas Baby

Our first on location podcast takes to Las Vegas where we talk to Jason Almanza, director of gaming operations and bar at a local chain o...

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Restaurant Podcast

Aug 6, 2019
1 min

Regulars

We talk about Regulars. They can be the life blood of the restaurant. Let's take care of them and make them happy.

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Restaurant Podcast

Jul 30, 2019
1 min

Fast Food

Danny and I dive into the pros and cons of fast food. What is fast food and are there any benefits besides convenience?

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Restaurant Podcast

Jul 23, 2019
1 min

Hosts

First impressions are everything. In the restaurant business, hosts are the first impression. We take a broad stroke view of the positi...

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Restaurant Podcast

Jul 17, 2019
1 min

Restaurant GM Coach

We talk to restaurant GM coach Scott Stanfield about proper training, creating a safe environment for employees and dealing with angry gu...

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Restaurant Podcast

Jul 9, 2019
1 min

Flirting With Your Server

We employ the services of "Jersey" who sheds light on the subject of flirting in the service industry. As a bartender and a woman she is...

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Restaurant Podcast

Jul 2, 2019
1 min

A Man With A Dram

A distiller story. Lets Nose it, taste it and talk about it. Robert Muscatello (@a_man_with_a_dram) from Southern Tier Distilling Compa...

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Restaurant Podcast

Jun 25, 2019
1 min

Weeded

Weeded in restaurant terms may not be what you think. Servers and kitchen staff alike know the feeling, so lets explore how it happens a...

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Restaurant Podcast

Jun 18, 2019
1 min

Restaurant Musician

Interview with an restaurant musician. Jon Curtis Rose, pianist, shares his experiences as a veteran musician and a restaurant musician....

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Restaurant Podcast

Jun 11, 2019
1 min

Late Diners

Guests arriving too close to closing time? Campers staying way past closing? Hot topic alert. Late diners. Is there anything that can be...

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Restaurant Podcast

Jun 4, 2019
1 min

The Power of Cash

Most servers take home cash every night. How do your manage your cash lifestyle? We discuss the ways that cash is king.

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Restaurant Podcast

May 28, 2019
1 min

Upselling

From wine and alcohol to appetizers and deserts, adding value for the guest, your check and the restaurant upselling is vital. There are...

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Restaurant Podcast

May 21, 2019
1 min

Corporate vs. Private Part 2

In part two of this series we have a chat with Rich Duffy managing partner at Longhorn Steakhouse. He gives us insight into the corporat...

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Restaurant Podcast

May 14, 2019
1 min

Corporate vs. Private

In Part one of this two part series we talk to Joseph Cholak. We get his perspective on running a "mom and pop" privately owned restaura...

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Restaurant Podcast

May 7, 2019
1 min

How to Get Free Stuff

Everyone loves getting free stuff. When it comes to restaurants, don't play games. Be nice. We explore several ways there are to get wh...

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Restaurant Podcast

May 1, 2019
1 min

Working Holidays

What are you doing on Easter? Working! We work on holidays, when the 9-5s are off. What is that like? Lets find out...

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Restaurant Podcast

Apr 24, 2019
1 min

Food Safety

This weeks episode I have an eye opening discussion with a very fun guest. Barbara and I get into the ins and outs around food safety in...

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Restaurant Podcast

Apr 17, 2019
1 min

Sending Food Back

There are several reasons to send food back. There are even more reasons not to do so. We explore some of the reasons why it is oh so w...

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Restaurant Podcast

Apr 9, 2019
1 min

End of an Era

After working at the same place for almost 16 years, Producer Danny decides to flip things and interview me about my reflections of my ti...

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