Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This is how restaurant owners offer affordable health insurance to their employees without emptying their wallets. In this episode, we promise you'll uncover actionable strategies by diving into a conversation with James Douglas, the owner of Soul to Sole Benefits. James shares his expertise on partnering with Connect for Health Colorado to unlock quality healthcare options, including individual coverage, health reimbursement arrangements, and small group plans. You'll also learn how employees can leverage tax credits to reduce costs, ensurin ..read more

Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This is how you transform a single restaurant into a thriving empire with 21 locations across Denver and New Orleans. Join us in a captivating conversation with Juan Padro, the visionary leader behind the Culinary Creative Group, as he shares his remarkable journey from one restaurant in 2010 to a culinary powerhouse today. Juan reveals his secrets to success, including aligning values with partners, restructuring his company for scalable growth, and the critical importance of cultivating a strong company culture. Chapters: 00:00:08 - Scalin ..read more

Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This is how treating your business as an experiment can lead to incredible results. Join us on this episode of No Hesitations as I sit down with Liz Pocock, CEO of Startup Tucson, who reveals how her organization is transforming Tucson’s entrepreneurial scene. Liz shares her inspiring journey and unveils unique initiatives like the Food Forward program. Learn how Startup Tucson creates an inclusive and supportive environment for over 3,500 entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of community and networking. Listen to the remarkable stories ..read more

Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Can one-on-one meetings truly transform team dynamics and elevate your leadership game?  Join us as we explore this with Jason E Brooks, a distinguished speaker, coach, author, and founder of Hospivation. Jason, who just launched his groundbreaking book, "Every Leader Needs Followers: 10 Keys to Transform Restaurant Managers into Hospitality Leaders," shares invaluable insights from his extensive experience in the hospitality industry. We guarantee you'll walk away with actionable strategies to enhance your leadership and bridge the gap ..read more

Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Ever wondered how to stay ahead in the ever-evolving restaurant industry? Join us for this recap of my time spent on the Late Night Restaurant Show as we sit down with Canada's restaurant guide, Jay Ashton, and Domenic Pedulla to uncover the secrets of leadership and innovation in the hospitality world. Chapters 00:00:08- Restaurant Show and Late Night Event 00:10:32-Hospitality Leadership Development and Boundaries 00:23:52-Impact of Restaurant Coaching on Business 00:32:01-Advantages of Coaching in Hospitality 00:45:29-Finding Solutions in ..read more

Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This is what sets a great leader apart from an effective manager in the restaurant industry. Join us as we uncover the secrets with insights from James Beard Award-winning chef Janos Wilder, Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria owner Rocco Di Grazia, and Gabe Gardner from Local First Arizona. Understand the qualities that make a true leader and learn practical strategies to overcome current challenges like retention issues, rising costs, and competition. This episode is packed with valuable tools to enhance your leadership skills and ensure your ..read more

Click here to text me topics you'd like to hear about on the show Did you know that imposter syndrome affects over 70% of people at some point in their lives? In this episode, we'll explore the origins and manifestations of imposter syndrome in the restaurant industry and discuss five effective strategies to overcome it.  We also paint a vivid picture of what confidence and leadership look like without its shackles. 00:00- Understanding Imposter Syndrome in the Restaurant Industry 02:20- Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome 04:25- Leadership Without Imposter Syndrome Join me, Christi ..read more

Click here to text me topics you'd like to hear about on the show Are you scheduling interviews or hiring new employees only to be ghosted? Today, we are going to introduce you to a tool that will save you time and energy when it comes to hiring and help you not only staff your restaurant sustainably but build also teach you how to bench of talent. Join me as I chat with Kirk Thornby, CEO and founder of Poached Jobs, and Jack Hott, Director of Product Management, to uncover how they're revolutionizing the way restaurants fill shifts on demand. Kirk shares his inspiring journey from marketing ..read more

Click here to text me topics you'd like to hear about on the show If you are looking a fresh, innovative way to elevate your guest experience effortlessly, you're in the right place. Join this conversation where I showcase the story of an award-winning non-alcoholic beer and single-serving wine that's creating a significant impact not just in restaurants but also in the community and for the planet. Niki Sawni is co-founder and CEO of Grüvi; a playful and delicious brand of feel good social beverages. Originally from Toronto, Niki and his sister, Anika, moved out to Colorado with just an idea ..read more

Click here to text me topics you'd like to hear about on the show Discover how hospitality maven Scott Turner, of Auden Hospitality, crafts high-performing teams and scales businesses through innovation and keen leadership.  Scot Turner is the Founder and Managing Director of Auden Hospitality and partners with hoteliers and brands to create F&B outlets their guests will love.  In this episode Scot and I tackle topics such as:  how to determine whether or not your business is scalable and ready for investment how he develops himself as a leader  his approach to buildi ..read more