Aspire2B Podcast

Don't be afraid to shake up the status quo just because business is hard! In order for the hospitality industry to achieve the impossible, it needs more visionaries who want to build teams and cultures. People bring profits.

Every Tuesday People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality will bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry.

Join hosts Chris Olexa, Kim Olexa, and Justin Smith of Aspire2B Hospitality Group to cash in on their golden nuggets and bring your business to new heights!

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Don't be afraid to shake up the status quo just because business is hard! In order for the hospitality industry to achieve the impossible, it needs more visionaries who want to build teams and cultures. People bring profits.

Every Tuesday People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality will bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry.

Join hosts Chris Olexa, Kim Olexa, and Justin Smith of Aspire2B Hospitality Group to cash in on their golden nuggets and bring your business to new heights!

Follow Us On Social:

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/people-bring-profit-into-the-storm-of-hospitality/id1657424112

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wxj1ZXgvWi9LH6cxj0fq0?si=98ec5d939e2f4417

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspire2b-hospitality-group/

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Aspire2B.Olexa/

You have the predict the unpredictable. Today, we’re reflecting back and wrapping up what happened to us during 2022, the grand slams we’ve achieved, and the lessons we learned that aspire us to be better and continue to move forward!

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(2:43) - one of the biggest achievements we had was growing during a recession

(6:58) - We also grew in personal training and development 

(9:22) - we were still able to remodel stores by properly fixing our finances

(12:11) - During COVID, we were winning in the social media space

(17:15) - Another Aspire2B win was our own personal development as leaders

(19:13) - Creating this podcast & sharing our stories was another major win

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What drives you to become better? Today, we’re sharing something a little more personal: things that motivate us to be better leaders in our field. We also share things that inspire us to be better people to others, and most of all… be better today than we were yesterday!

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(3:19) - The things that motivate Kim

(6:35) - The things that motivate Justin

(10:49) - The things that motivate Chris

(13:35) - Aspiring to be more and better today than we were yesterday.

(18:10) - Having more motivators in life as you’re climbing mountains

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Do you have your own “ism” you share? Today, Chris, Justin, and Kim are sharing with us what are “isms”, why they matter as a leader or entrepreneur, and how isms not only reflect your personal values but also motivate others to aspire to be more!

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(2:08) - As a leader, you should find ways to share your vision 

(3:19) -Chris, Justin, and Kim share some of the isms they constantly use

(13:34) - Don’t be afraid to use your isms, they’re part of your DNA

(17:27) - Being a support office means supporting your people 

(20:05) - Chris, Justin, and Kim share some isms that inspire them

(29:21) - Your isms should make you feel better as a leader

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“We don’t grind, we have grit.” Today, we’re getting to the bottom of telling you the difference between grinding versus building a system within your company, why you need to level up your innovative thinking as a leader, and overall how to work smarter AND harder.

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(1:44) - The difference between “grinding” vs. “building” machines

(6:50) - As a leader, coming up with visions of how to train your team better is vital 

(8:13) - Building machines is about following systems & being hands-on

(13:35) - When you’re grinding, you’re not free-thinking, innovative, etc.

(15:35) - Your team needs to understand your terminology and systems to see your big vision

(22:42) - When you build machines, every level of the organization has meaning

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Improvise, adapt, overcome. Today, we’re sharing the meaning behind our team’s motto “Into the Storm”, what it means, how it promotes our cultures and values, & how we’re able to practice this resilient mentality in and out of the business and through one of our biggest storms to date. After all, at the end of every storm comes a beautiful rainbow

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(1:13) - The story behind “Into the Storm”

(4:24) - “Herd Mentality” & uplifting culture

(12:28) “Into the storm” is both a personal & business mindset 

(17:08) - One of the biggest storms Aspire2B had to face: COVID

(21:55) - The best time to play outside is when it’s raining 

(22:56) - Braving the storm of COVID proved their capabilities even further

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Work smarter, not harder. Ever since we transitioned our systems from pen & paper to technology, it’s helped us boost not only numbers but also morale within our company. Buckle up as we dive into how we do systems here at Aspire2B, why it has become an important piece in our company, and how we use technology to work for us instead of against us.

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(2:13) - Integrity is an important piece to having a great system

(6:34) - Tech can improve the ability to be everywhere at once

(15:35) - Systems are a roadmap of what your expectations, vision, and goals are

(16:36) - How our “Herd Updates” boost our communications with our teams

(21:13) - Always ask yourself, “do I have a system to solve this problem?

(22:30) - Though systems are helpful, they’re not a “set & forget”

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Just because you have a franchise doesn’t mean you own it. Today, we’re talking about everything you need to know when it comes to owning a franchise and why it’s more than just an “investment”. (Hint: it requires a lot of hard work and passion!)

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(2:05) - Getting started with franchising & our 1st Quiznos

(12:57) - Good franchisors allow you to have a seat at the table

(17:45) - When you start in this business, you are buying a job

(21:49) - Develop many versions of yourself through your employees

(25:53) - Franchising is not an investment

(29:25)  - The kind of people a franchise looks for

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No is just an obstacle, it’s never finite. It’s just an obstacle. Today, we’re sitting down to get to know a little bit more about who Kim Olexa is. From the hardships she had faced early on in her life, her path to self-development, and how her relationship with the Lord has strengthened through the years!

Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!

Timestamps:

(1:23) - Facing a dark & heavy storm at an early age

(7:34) - Going into nursing & slowly getting into the world of Hospitality

(11:14) - Putting God first & embracing self-development 

(18:39) - The women in her life shaped her desire to help others 

(20:24) - Don’t let your tragedies or circumstance define who you are

(23:53) - How Kim has become the foundation & rock for Aspire2B

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