While we still have 1 week of 2019 left the calendar lined up for the podcast so perfectly this week.

I hope this podcast finds you enjoying time with family, friends and loved ones reviling in the holiday season. 

We have been positing a NEW podcast EVERY Wednesday without fail for just over 18months and this podcast was really special to me as I get to share it on Christmas morning!

Sitting down to take just a quick moment to reflect on the year that was so special for me both personal and professional felt like the right thing to do today. I also was able to feature some of YOU who were kind enough to answer the bell and send in your great Food Memories of 2019. 

As I wrap up 2019 with my family here in Vancouver I can’t help but get excited about what the year ahead holds in store for us and be so grateful for the year that I have had.

I hope you all enjoy this episode!

 

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WHAT AM I EATING? 

This time of year it really is a bit of a scene in our home. I have been enjoying my Mother in-laws baking that she shipped out from Sault St Marie, plenty of traditional italian panettone, and I will be enjoying (for the very first time) a roast goose on Christmas day with some friend’s and my family.

WHAT AM I READING?

I currently have two books on the go. QUIET by Susan Cain and POWER vs FORCE by David R. Hawkins.

Have an awesome day Crew & Happy Holidays!

Brad Bodnarchuk

 

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Gianmarco and I had only met for a brief moment a few months back but I had admittedly had him on my radar of guys I’d love to met and host on the podcast and he straight up didn’t disappoint.

I headed into this podcast my favourite way, knowing very little about the person I was sitting across from and therefore allowing a true discovery to take place. i was intrigued to learn more about Gianmarco and like all of my guests, better understand why he does what he does.

The owner of Vancouver’s Trans Am Restaurant comes from a strong background of years in the hospitality industry. And now with the help of his team (two studs in Edie & Dave) at Trans Am they’ve been able to break the mould of what a “restaurant” in 2019 should be and do what seemingly comes so naturally to them.

From a cancer scare, to a no cell phone policy we cover it all on the latest podcast and I cannot thank Gianmarco enough for coming onto the show and being so raw.

In this podcast you will learn:

What is on the bathroom walls at Trans Am

How a health scare changed the way Gianmarco looked at life

The reality of cooking in most Vancouver kitchens

Happiness

Success

And how to seek help in our industry if and when it is needed

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We can all agree that it is impossible to know everything, right?

Well in the hospitality industry it will serve you well if you can maintain the mindset of a White Belt, meaning you are always seeking to learn.

It is the restaurants, hotels, bakeries and coffee shops that are working to learn and improve every day that not only make a great name for themselves, but they also create a platform for incredible growth.

While the industry can be so busy that it seems like you always have your head down just getting work done, but my suggestion is making and taking time to keep your head down and learn. There is so much information and feedback that exists if we just know the right places to look, and most of the time the greatest education is right under our nose.

To truly stand out in the hospitality industry always seek to learn and always be a white belt.

Seek discomfort. 

There are missed opportunities for growth in our industry and a lot of it starts and ends with the people we surround ourselves with.

Tune in to hear host Brad Bodnarchuk break down a few key people he thinks you should be looking to insulate yourself with today.

It's been very well documented that the hospitality really does demand a lot from all of those in it and 99.9% of the time it can be a very draining reality.

On today's podcast I break down something that I was taught by me mentor and coach Niyi Sobo.

The REENERGIZING Formula is an absolute game changer for everyone that adopts it and the idea and execution behind it are simple and easily implemented.

I decided to share this as my first of six tips due to it ease of implementation and dramatic impact.

After you've listened to the episode and hear me break down in more detail with the REENERGIZING Formula is I would love to hear from you what you have planned for your very own formula.

Here's to creating longevity, health and wealth for our industry and all of those in it!

Brad

Tune in as I break down just a few ways to really dig into the communication within your business.

Far too often in hospitality we use excuses as to why the communication machine is broken, but really it just comes down to a few simple steps that will have dramatic positive impact on your business.

From where I stand there can never be too much communication, especially in a dynamic industry such as ours.

Meeting up with Carla Obando to record this weeks episode I wasn’t fully aware of the wealth of knowledge that she was bringing to the table. Not only does Carla have deep industry experience but she also is incredibly passionate about clean and nutritious food for the young population that are really just beginning to explore what food is and what flavours are.

Carla’s vision and execution of Born Bright Foods is awesome and as a father to a young child I am extremely aware of what our daughter is eating at all times. With Born Bright Foods Carla has taken her love of food and seemingly paired it with her education to provide her customers with a product unlike anything else on the market.

On this podcast you’re likely to learn a ton about food, flavours, and what it is like to start up your own food business in this day and age.

I hope you all enjoy this episode!

 

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

Why Carla started this business

What advice she would give to others going down the same path

The importance of making food fun and flavourful for young children

The truth behind hospital food

 

TUNE IN NOW

 

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I’ve learned more over the past 5 years the true power of food, or more specifically a meal shared with others. Foods ability to connect us all is unparalleled in my opinion. The ability for a shared meal to create conversations, facilite education, and allow for bonds to be created is truly an incredible byproduct of the food we must eat to sustain our health. 

This weeks podcast allowed for me to learn even more about the true power of food as I sat down with the founder of In My Kitchen Paula Mohammed and one of her team members (talented home cook) Melissa Fiorucci. Paula and Melissa share some pretty touching stories that have brought them both to where they are today, sharing food and stories with their guests. 

In My Kitchen is a brilliant concept that allows for the public to be invited into a home to become fully immersed in that hosts background and witness their story as told through their food. I love this concept and really enjoyed my time with both Melissa and Paula.

If you’re local be sure to look them up. If you’re not local then invite some friends over on Sunday evening and cook them up a meal from your family's background!

I hope you all enjoy this episode!

 

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

Why In My Kitchen Exists 

How to create bonds over simple foods

The power of a meal with family & friends

How to make meal preparation fun

 

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Today as we speak the hospitality industry is hyper competitive. Everyone is competing for the customers dollars and it isn’t enough anymore to just have an awesome menu. That is why you are seeing so many restaurants, hotels, cafes, and bars invest in partnerships with companies like Lucy Gregory’s and Daphne Wong’s Salt Design Co.

 

Creating an edge through your brand and the brand experience is crucial to a business's success these days and the reality of the times is that a lot of this opportunity now lives online. Salt Design Co. may not currently be working in the hospitality space but the knowledge they have on how to bring their clients brands to the next level is applicable to any industry. 

 

As always I had a blast getting to know both Lucy and Daphne and I look forward to watching them grow their business over time.

 

I am inspired by what they do and am so glad I had the chance to better understand their process and what makes them tick.

 

I hope you all enjoy this episode!

 

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

What inspires this team

The basics for your brand

How your website should get as much attention as a plate of food

How to easily impact your brand

Why your online presence is so important

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I had the pleasure of working next door to Jon Smolensky way back in 2006-2008 when we were both working in the industry. We’ve kept in contact since and it was such a blast hosting him on the podcast for this week's episode.  Jon is one of those immediate good guys and always down to either crack you up with a comment or if you’re in need of a helping hand he’s there. 

 

It has been awesome watching Jon and his team build out Sovereign Canada over the past handful of years and I am not at all surprised with any of the success he has experienced. Hosting Jon on the show allowed us to catch up and chat all things industry.

 

Jon is truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to spirits and really all things cocktails so having an opportunity to pick his brain was something I was looking forward to. Jon is well respected and rightfully so as he has put in his time and energy for numerous years not only into his business but the industry as a whole. 

 

If you don’t already know “Smols” you are about to get a crash course and you will not regret one minute of this introduction into the world of Mr Smolensky. 

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IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

What supporting family producers means to Jon

What Jon is motivated by day in and day out

What Mezcal brand was built by Canadian bartenders

How he deals with no cough button

Why he loves what he does so much 

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