In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Jeff Fenster, the founder and CEO of Everbowl, an acai bowl concept that has grown to 100 locations in nine years, and which now counts athletes like Jayson Tatum, Drew Brees, and Shaquille O’Neal among its investors. Much of Everbowl’s success can be attributed to Jeff’s knack for disruption in the marketplace, his entrepreneurial mindset, and his intense passion for his business. For example, Jeff started an entire construction company just so he could cut down on build-out costs and build Everbowl stores more quickly. Jeff joined the podcast to talk about how he’s rethinking the standard way restaurateurs scale their businesses and why there’s no replacement for hard work, determination, and love for what you do for a living.

In this conversation, you’ll find out why:

• As a restaurant leader you should be a problem solver, not a problem seeker
• Your competition isn’t necessarily in your category
• Streamlining your construction process could help you grow faster
• Every restaurant you open will teach you something about location and real estate
• The opportunities right in front of you are the catalysts for brand change 
• If you love what you do and work hard toward your goals, you can be unstoppable

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