Old Fashioned On Purpose

E18: E4: Unfiltered Confessions of a Small-Town Restaurant Owner


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I'm now going on five years of owning a restaurant in one of the smallest towns in Wyoming.

It’s one of the most gratifying things I’ve ever done. It’s also one of the most exhausting.

I’m proud of what we’re building in our little corner of Wyoming. I’m proud of the food. I’m proud of the place. I’m proud that people walk in and feel nostalgia, comfort, a sense of belonging… a remembering.

But in this podcast episode, I’m going to say the parts I usually don’t say out loud because, well… I feel like it. And some of it just needs to be said.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

  • Backstory of our small-town restaurant 
  • Confession #1: The Locals Are Our Lifeblood (And Also… a Lot)
  • Confession #2: I Wish We Could Rate Customers
  • Confession #3: We’re Not Trying to Make Your Life Hard with Our Limited Hours
  • Confession #4: Staffing Is… Complicated
  • Confession #5: I’m Not Getting Rich Off This
  • Confession #6: We Care a Lot About What We Serve You 
  • Final thoughts...

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

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Learn more about Chugwater Soda Fountain here: https://www.chugwatersodafountain.com/

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  • Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
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  • Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application


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