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538: How You Know it's Time to Fire Yourself with Patrick Patterson


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Originally from Eastern Texas, Patrick Patterson landed on the steps of the Food Fight Restaurant Group in Madison, WI where he quickly rose from part-time bartender to first time GM & owner. In 2015, Patterson and his family relocated to the NH Seacoast where Patterson took the title of GM at Block Six, a restaurant at 3S Artspace.

That is where the story ended when we last spoke with Patterson. Head over to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/322 to pick up where we left off. Today Patterson serves at the GM of Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza and Craft Beer, located in Portsmouth NH.

Show notes… Favorite Success Quote or Mantra.

"Be Kind."

In this episode with Patrick Patterson, we discuss:
  • The challenges of operating a "for profit restaurant" under a "non-profit umbrella."
  • How not having cashflow makes rebranding difficult.
  • Having menu items that meet guest needs.
  • Why Patrick had to "fire himself" from Block Six.
  • The long term impact of being selfless.
  • Building a team of good being who believe in "being kind."
  • Why the industry seems to be so transitional.

Resources Mentioned

  • A list of Ari Weinzweig's Books
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Contact Info

Cornerstone Brewery and Craft beer

[email protected]

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