Chef and CEO of Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Steve DiFillippo, has penned a new guidebook for those wanting to break into the food business. It's All About the Guest offers an honest exploration of what it takes to make it as a restauranteur in America. From the importance of monitoring industry trends to why you should treat your employees like guests, Steve reveals some of the core principles of his book. Find out how Steve grew his Boston-based startup to a multimillion dollar empire.

• [00:00:00] Spring Rolling in the Dough at Davio’s
• [00:06:21] Steve DiFillippo: Entrepreneur Since Birth
• [00:11:30] The Benefits of Being Office-Free
• [00:18:21] Monitoring Industry Trends and Cash Flow
• [00:27:31] Treating Your Employees Like Guests
• [00:33:21] Philanthropy and Customer Service

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