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- #33: Building a BBQ Brand with Perfect Plates and Undeniable Hospitality with Charlie Eblen
Uncover the secrets behind Charlie's barbecue business success. From food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant, learn how he's building a barbecue empire based on quality, hospitality, and community engagement.
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Single Tree Nation Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@singletreebbq
https://www.instagram.com/singletreebbq/
https://www.tiktok.com/@singletreebbq
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieeblen/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/single-tree-bbq/
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www.culinarymechanic.com
Simon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-zatyrka/
Simon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culinary.mechanic
Simon's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@culinarymechanic
Book a Call with Simon: https://calendly.com/culinarymechanic/chat
Simon's email: [email protected]
39 min - #32: An Inside Look at Community Crowdfunding for Restaurants with Ross Chanowski
Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, community, and cuisine with Ross Chanowski of NuMarket. Learn how this groundbreaking crowdfunding platform is dishing out hope to struggling restaurants while giving food enthusiasts a chance to invest in their local favorites. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about preserving the heart and soul of their community's food scene. Ross Chanowski is the founder of NuMarket, a platform that introduces an innovative approach to crowdfunding, particularly aimed at supporting food & drink businesses. By allowing contributors to invest in businesses with a higher return in credit, Chanowski's model benefits both the businesses in need of funding and the contributors looking for value. His initiative with NuMarket reflects a deep commitment to fostering community growth and supporting local enterprises through creative financial solutions. Ross holds a Masters in Social Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics and a BA in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.
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www.numarket.co
Ross's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rchanowski/
NuMarket's IG: https://www.instagram.com/numarket.co/
Ross's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosschanowski/
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32 min - #31: On a Mission to Democratize Ai for Restaurants with Matt Wampler
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the restaurant industry in this eye-opening episode. Matt Wampler of Clear Cogs discusses his journey from sandwich slinger to AI entrepreneur, offering insights on technology adoption and the future of dining Matt is an ex-operator turned tech-founder. He spent close to a decade as a Jimmy Johns franchisee winning awards for Highest COMP and Highest Sales Increase in the chain. Matt is currently the CEO of ClearCOGS with the mission to empower restaurants with the information they need to run more smoothly and profitably. He's deeply passionate about the industry and is hyper-focused on bridging the gap between the potential of AI and the everyday realities of running a restaurant.
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Company Socials https://www.facebook.com/ClearCOGS/
https://twitter.com/ClearCogs
https://www.instagram.com/clearcogs/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearcogs/
https://www.threads.net/@clearcogs
https://www.tiktok.com/@clearcogs Personal Socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewjwampler/
https://twitter.com/w_a_m_p_l_e_r
https://www.threads.net/@matthew.wampler
https://www.instagram.com/matthew.wampler/
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38 min - #30: Cooking Up Disruption: Transforming Chefs into Entrepreneurs with Christian J. Fischer
Join host Simon Zatyrka as he interviews Christian Fischer, the 'Disruptive Chef,' who shares his journey from Austrian kitchens to becoming a culinary entrepreneur. Discover how Fischer is revolutionizing the chef industry with innovative approaches to masterminds,side hustles, book writing, and purchasing power. Follow and Connect with Christian
Christian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianjfischer/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedisruptivechef/ Christian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianjfischer/ Christian's website: https://www.christianjfischer.com/ Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedisruptivechef Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedisruptivechef Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveChefCommunity/ Christian's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialchristianjfischer/ Follow and Connect with Simon
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Simon's email: [email protected]
34 min - Decoding Restaurant Success: The 3 Mindsets Every Leader Needs with Jason E. Brooks
Dive into the world of restaurant leadership with Jason E. Brooks as he reveals the keys to success from his book 'Every Leader Needs Followers.' Learn how to balance managing, leading, and coaching to create a thriving hospitality environment. Jason Brooks has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry in multiple leadership roles with 6 of the Top 100 hospitality brands today. Jason coach's hospitality executives in the art of not just goal setting, but goal getting. He also teaches managers how to transform their management style to improve their hospitality leadership, so they never lead alone again. As an author, his new book, Every Leader Needs Followers: 10 Keys to Transform Restaurant Managers to Hospitality Leaders, was released on March 18, 2024. His background from 20+ brands has given him the unique ability to take the best points of each one and apply them to teams today. He is an expert in creating bite-sized chunks of audacious goals, conceptual ideation, and communicating with all levels of an organization to help create step change.
Follow and Connect with Jason
Website www.jasonebrooks.com Twitter twitter.com/2LeadNSucceed Instagram instagram.com/2LeadNSucceed LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jason-e-brooks
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Simon's email: [email protected]
40 min - Expense Account Magic- Unlocking Restaurant Success with Laura Wilber
In this episode of the Culinary Mechanic Podcast, host Simon Zatyrka talks to Laura Wilber, a sales expert who helps restaurants acquire and retain expense account guests. Laura shares her unique perspective from both sides of the dining experience and reveals how restaurants can tap into the lucrative business traveler market through strategic partnerships.
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Simon's email: [email protected]
41 min - From Farm to Food Broker: An Unconventional Culinary Journey with Jeff Fell
In this episode of The Culinary Mechanic Podcast, host Simon Zatyrka talks with Jeff Fell of Fell Into Food about his unique path in the culinary world. From growing up on a farm to becoming a food broker, Jeff shares insights on industry trends, the importance of systems in kitchens, and the evolving role of technology in food service. The conversation explores the changing landscape of culinary careers and the value of adaptability in the modern food industry.
Jeff Fell grew up on a small farm in Central Illinois and later moved to the Chicago suburbs to pursue a passion for cooking at culinary school. His career began in the casino industry, providing a solid foundation in high-pressure culinary environments. Jeff then transitioned to non-commercial contract food management in colleges, where he dedicated over seven years to refining their expertise. In a subsequent corporate role, Jeff supported multiple functions including purchasing, recipe and menu development, and food safety programs. Currently, he is fully committed to his podcast, which focuses on various culinary topics. Additionally, Jeff has ventured into the food brokerage industry and performs on-screen work for several equipment brands, showcasing their versatile skill set and industry knowledge."
Connect with Jeff
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@FellIntoFood Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/fell-into-food Instagram: http://instagram.com/fell_into_food Facebook: https://facebook.com/fellintofood Website: FellintoFood.com Jeff's email: [email protected]
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Simon's email: [email protected]
40 min - Revolutionizing Restaurant Profitability with Jordan Silverman
In this episode, Simon Zatyrka interviews Jordan Silverman, CEO of Starfish, about his journey from line cook to tech entrepreneur. Jordan shares insights on using AI to help restaurants boost profitability, the changing landscape of food delivery, and balancing work with personal life as a startup founder.
Jordan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Starfish. Prior to Starfish he was the VP of Customer Success at MarketMan. Starfish helps restaurants automate P&L analysis using AI. Resulting in less time in front of computers for your team, lowered costs, and increased profits.
Connect with Jordan
Website - https://www.usestarfish.com/ Jordan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordansilverman/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@starfishsoftware Connect with Simon
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34 min - Navigating Your Restaurant Career Growth with Christin Marvin
In this episode of the Culinary Mechanic Podcast, host Simon interviews Christin Marvin, a restaurant consultant and leadership coach. They discuss their parallel journeys in the restaurant industry, from entry-level positions to management roles. Christin shares insights on effective leadership, the importance of clear expectations, and strategies for career advancement in the restaurant/hospitality world.
Connect with Christin
www.solutionsbychristin.me
Christin's LinkedIn
Christin's Instagram
Christin's Podcast: No Hesitations Podcast
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46 min - Unleashing the Power of Training, Systems and Leadership with Jason Berkowitz
In this episode of the Culinary Mechanic podcast, host Simon Zatyrka sits down with Jason Berkowitz of Arrow Up Training to discuss the journey from entry-level restaurant work to leadership roles. They explore the importance of systems, communication, and employee development in creating successful restaurant operations. Jason shares insights from his extensive experience in the industry, offering valuable advice for aspiring leaders and established restaurateurs alike. Connect with Jason
Jason's Instagram
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www.arrowuptraining.com
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About CULINARY MECHANIC
From the publisher's feed
Join Chef Simon Zatyrka, as he opens the door to candid conversations with the hospitality industry's most innovative leaders. Each episode runs the gamut from chefs talking about the community and cultures of kitchens to tech innovators talking about their concept to push the hospitality industry forward.
You can expect a blend of battle-tested restaurant wisdom and modern leadership insights that challenge "the way it's always been done". You never know when the conversations about the business of hospitality are going to shift gears to discuss wood fired cookery, the camraderie of kitchen teams or the delusions of friends wanting to open a bar because they like sitting in one.
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