• STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured
    Jul 13 2026
    #567 - STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured

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    Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about how we CREATE moments that get people talking.

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    15 mins
  • STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything
    Jul 9 2026
    #566 - STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything

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    Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about putting kids front and center.

    I promise: it changes everything.

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    14 mins
  • STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain
    Jul 6 2026
    #565 - STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain

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    Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.

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    Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about the best meal I ever had... and it had very little to do with the food.

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    16 mins
  • STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door
    Jul 2 2026
    #564 - STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door

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    Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.

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    Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about "old world hospitality" and what it means for all of us.

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    15 mins
  • How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE)
    Jun 29 2026
    #563 - How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE)

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    The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant.

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    Your restaurant doesn't need you as much as you think...

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    19 mins
  • Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability
    Jun 25 2026
    #562 - Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability

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    This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETS
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    The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant.

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    1. I believe dining out is a luxury product.
    2. I believe in 20% profits.
    3. I believe you deserve to be compensated.
    4. I believe in coaching, not consulting.
    5. I believe in the power of community.
    6. I believe owners are often a bottleneck and in their businesses.
    7. I believe in helping people.
    8. I believe in the Abundance Mindset.

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    24 mins
  • The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE)
    Jun 22 2026
    #561 - The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE)

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    The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant.

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    This is what's keeping you at single-digit profits.

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    18 mins
  • This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant
    Jun 18 2026
    #560 - This is How to Recession-Proof Your Restaurant

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    *****

    The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant.

    LEARN MORE
    : https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form

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    Business is down. We all know that... so how do you recession-proof your restaurant?

    By focusing on these 4 areas!

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    25 mins