Restaurant Misfits

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In this episode, we are honored to interview Juan Manuel Barrientos, an eminent figure in the culinary world. As a distinguished restaurateur and world-renowned chef, Juan Manuel has made an incredible mark on the industry with his innovative approach to dining and exceptional culinary skills. With a diverse portfolio of establishments spanning from Colombia to the United States, he exemplifies the epitome of success in the global culinary scene.

Our conversation delves into a myriad of topics, showcasing how Juan Manuel leverages technology to enhance customer experience and increase footfall to his businesses. His pioneering reservation system, which requires payment in advance due to the high demand for his culinary creations, sets a new standard in the industry. Beyond his restaurants, Juan Manuel's entrepreneurial spirit extends to the hospitality sector, where he owns a hotel, further testament to his versatile business acumen.

Moreover, Juan Manuel's contributions go beyond the kitchen; he has catered private events for some of the world's most influential leaders and harbors ambitious goals for his company. Among his visionary aspirations is his desire to become the first chef to cook in outer space, reflecting his innovative and motivational perspective on the culinary arts.

This episode offers a profound insight into Juan Manuel Barrientos' journey, work ethic, and the impact he continues to have on the culinary and hospitality industries. His story is not just about gastronomical excellence but also about innovation, aspiration, and inspiration. We believe this conversation will captivate and inspire you, and we invite you to join us in exploring the remarkable world of Juan Manuel Barrientos.

You can find Juan's personal and company links below:
https://www.instagram.com/juanmaelcielo/
https://www.instagram.com/elcielorestaurant/
https://linktr.ee/elcielohospitalitygroup

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Ready to take your restaurant business to the next level? Look no further! In this amazing podcast episode, Ryan Grom-fin, @Therestaurantboss  himself, shares his expertise and insights on what it takes to succeed in the restaurant industry. Ryan, a former restaurant owner turned restaurant owner coach, has over 120k followers on Youtube and currently works with over 300 restaurant owners to help them achieve their restaurant growth goals. He is also the author of the best-selling book "Make it Happen", a must-read for anyone looking to build a thriving restaurant business.

Join Brett as he interviews Ryan and discovers the answers to the burning questions that restaurant owners face every day. From training to profit-generating strategies, Ryan shares his secret weapons for success. Learn how to simplify your concepts, manage your systems, and develop your people for maximum impact.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn from the best in the industry! Tune in to this podcast episode now. We hope you enjoy it.

Learn more about Ryan and all that he has to offer restaurants owners at: https://therestaurantboss.com/

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In this episode I meet with Travis “T-Bone” Talbot.

Here are some of the topics we explore:
- Creating the perfect menu and the psychology behind it.
- Social media and why it's important 
- Changes in consumer behavior 

If you want to learn more about Travis and his company Change Network, head on over to:
https://changenetwork.io/

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Marcus Guiliano is the founder of Aroma Thyme,  a restaurant based in Ellenville, NY. 
He is an amazing chef, restaurant owner, and restaurant education/influencer and is incredibly creative with how he has grown his restaurant over the years.

He's been featured in NBC, NY times, Ted x,  and other major publications, and he has nearly 100k subscribers on Youtube!

In this episode, we spoke about a number of killer growth strategies he's used and how you can use them too in your restaurant. 

You can find his restaurant at https://www.aromathymebistro.com/
and his Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/MarcusGuiliano

Hope you enjoy it!

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Josh is the CEO and Co-founder of Sesame, a new restaurant marketplace created by restaurants, for restaurants.  Born out of the need to create a more sustainable way for restaurants to manage their off-premise businesses and fight back against the aggregators, Sesame is planning to disrupt the industry for the betterment of all stakeholders. Sesame is launching in NYC in late August.

You can check out Sesame  at - https://www.sesameorder.com/

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Interview with Sean Brennan,  the founder of the international multi-unit quick-serve pie and coffee concept “The Pie Hole” based in Los Angeles.

He has plus or minus 20 years’ experience in hospitality and organizational development.

By classification, he is a builder, whether it be teams, companies, campaigns, or even the perfect sandwich.

More on The Pie Hole at: https://www.thepieholela.com/
or at https://www.instagram.com/thepieholela/

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Quick highlights on Rev!

• Rev is a former New York City bar owner and knows exactly how hard it is to operate and brand a hospitality business.
• Hey is a Hospitality Marketing Consultant and Demand Gen and Tech Evangelist
• Rev has more than 20 years experience in B2B digital marketing and business development, specializing in hospitality marketing, content, local SEO, reputation management, and influencer marketing.
• He helps technology companies, brands, and restaurants to acquire and retain customers.
• Rev is also known as an “expert burger taster,” pens hospitality and marketing tips on his Instagram @revciancio, as well as his LinkedIn Profile. He believes that Pizza is a religion.

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In this episode, I interview Jeremy Jacobowitz, a food influencer based out of New York City.

More on Jeremy:

Jeremy Jacobowitz brings along his over 500k followers on his food adventures all over the world. Whether that's finding that hidden gem in NYC, the best omakase in Japan, or creating a fun recipe in his home kitchen studio, his audience is obsessed with all parts of his life. And there is good reason for that trust and admiration.

Not only has he had an online presence for over 7 years, but he has worked in food tv as an assistant for Bobby Flay and as a producer for almost a decade.

Along with his daily content on his own channels, he has also hosted and appeared on programs for Food Network, MSG networks, Thrillist, Pix11 Morning News, Seamless, and more! So whether it's Food, Travel, Fitness, Cooking, Lifestyle, Cameras, Tech, and more, Jeremy has something to say and his audience is there to listen.

If you want to learn more about Jeremy, you can check him out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjacobowitz/

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Ashish is the CEO and CoFounder of POSist

- He has scaled the company from a two-member team to 100+ employees, serving over 9,000+ leading restaurants in 32 countries.

- Ashish is a rare combination of a Technocrat and Restaurateur. He kick-started his entrepreneurial journey in 2007 by founding a telecom company right out of college, serving all major telecom operators in India for value-added services.

- A side investment in a restaurant out of passion brought him to building a tech solution to automate his restaurant business, resulting in founding POSist Technologies in 2012.

- What began as billing software, is now a leading cloud-based restaurant technology platform suited for restaurants of all sizes. Ashish has over 15 years of experience in scaling and leading the Product, Marketing, Sales, Support, and Customer success functions.

You can learn more about Posist at https://www.posist.com/

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Ethan Falk is the CEO of Virtual Restaurant Group.

VRG offers delivery-only brands that can easily operate out of an existing restaurant. They maximize a restaurant's kitchen space and a restaurant's stream of revenue using no additional overhead.

In this interview, Brett and Ethan talk about the opportunities to incorporate another virtual concept into a restaurant and other opportunities that restaurant owners should be thinking about!

You can learn more about Ethan and VRG at:

https://www.virtualrestaurantgroup.com/