736: Josh Kopal on Always Grateful, Never Satisfied
Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
Release Date: 08/03/2020
765: Shawn Walchef on Media First/Restaurant Second WORKSHOP
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Over the last 12 years Shawn Walchef’s restaurant, , and media business has generated over twenty five million dollars in sales in San Diego, California without ever adding another single location. His greatest location curse became his greatest gift as it forced him to focus on all things digital just to stay in business. Currently his team has developed a plan to scale with a new bbq media model that is three times more profitable than his first business. Check out Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's...
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764: Kate McGrath on Take Your Chance
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Kate McGrath originates from Newfields, NH, and is a graduate from the University of New Hampshire where she majored in Liberal Arts, Political Science, and Communications. In 2003 she joined the Jumpin' Jays Fish Cafe team as a host and eventually became GM. In 2016 she partnered Jay McSharry (the "Jay" from Jumpin Jay's) and Andrew Wilson to open The Rail Penny Tavern. In 2020 The Rail Penny Tavern was recognized by NH magazine as one of the best overall dining experiences in NH. Check out as mentioned in today's episode. Check out as mentioned in today's episode. Show notes…...
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763: Checklists 101 Workshop with David Scott Peters
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to schedule your discovery call with David Scott Peters. In this episode David Scott Peters joins Eric Cacciatore on the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast to discuss how to develop checklists to "enforce your will.". David Scott Peters offers a 24-week premium coaching program for independent restaurant owners who are committed to transformation. The first step is a discovery call where David helps you identify what is holding you back from the breakthrough that leads to the freedom you deserve. Working through this information together, you and he will determine if his program is a good fit for...
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762: Getting Personal #3 with Eric Cacciatore and Jared Parisi
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Eric Cacciatore is the host of Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast and Jared Parisi is the audio/visual editor. Today we are discussing the future of Restaurant Unstoppable, our vision, our core values, and the . Check out Check out Check out the past workshops that we hosted in the Restaurant Unstoppable Network including... Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Join the private Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) In today's episode with Jared and Eric we will discuss: The future of Restaurant Unstoppable Our core values Our mission...
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761: Optimizing Digital Ordering with Toast, Inc.
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Today's conversation is about Optimizing Digital Ordering with . Eric Cacciatore is the moderator and the panel will be made up of three other industry leaders: , Marketing and Branding Consultant and co-Founder of with locations all over California, , Co-Founder of in Richmond, VA, and of in NYC, and , Managing Partner, General Manager & Business Controller of in Wilmette, IL. Check out Toast's as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Join the private Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) In...
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760: Nick Sarillo on Tangible Framing For Employee Growth
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Nick Sarillo is today's guest. He is the founder and CEO of with locations in Crystal Lake and Elgin, IL. He is also the author of . Additionally, Nick is the founder of the . Check out and with Nick Sarillo! Check out episode 743 with Rudy Miick as mentioned in today's episode. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Join the private Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "I inspire purpose and values in people's work and life." In today's workshop with Nick Sarillo we will discuss: Workshop details,...
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759: Rob Giuliani on Giving Up Is Too Easy
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Get control over your cash flow with . Originating from Ocean County, NJ, today's guest is Rob Giuliani, a graduate of Rutgers University, a veteran, entrepreneur, restaurateur, surfer, and the co-founder & CEO of , which just opened its 99th location. Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Join the private Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: "Anyone can give up. It's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart? That's true strength." ...
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758: Jordan Boesch on In-depth with 7Shifts
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Today's guest, Jordan Boesch, hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, got his start in hospitality working at his dad's Quiznos, is a Graduate of Algonquin College of Applied Arts, is a programmer by trade, and is the CEO and Founder of . In this episode, we dive into the story behind 7shifts, what separates from other Labor management platforms, the data 7Shifts is privilege to, and what the future of 7shifts looks like. Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! ...
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757: Nancy Batista-Caswell on Finding Your Voice
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Join the RUNetwork! ! Check out the first time Nancy Batista-Caswell joined the show! Check out focusing on independant restaurants in Massachusetts. Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Today's guest, Nancy Batista-Caswell, has been kicking butt and taking names for as long as she's been in the game. She is the Proprietor of Caswell’s Restaurant Group which consists of Ceia Kitchen and Bar, BRINE, and Oak + Rowan. Ceia has received numerous ‘best’ awards for its culinary, wine and overall experience. Some of Ceia's more recent...
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756: Workshop- Jill Raff on The 3 E's to Heightened Customer Experience
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(join the network and save $500) Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Check out as mentioned in today's episode! Show notes… Calls to ACTION!!! Subscribe to the Join the private Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!) Favorite success quote or mantra: “Individually we are one drop but together we are an ocean.” In today's workshop with Jill Raff we will discuss: The Three E's: Educate Engage Entrust More info and resources if you join the network !
info_outlineEntrepreneur, restaurateur, and environmental advocate, Josh Kopel, was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Throughout his 20+ year career in food and beverage, he has managed venues ranging from the Alligator Bayou Bar, as well as the hottest Hollywood nightclubs, bars, and ultra-lounges. He went independent in 2010, opening his first concept Five0Four, in Hollywood, CA. Ten years later, he's created a family of brands ranging from Michelin-rated fine-dining to fast-casual, all with a central focus on Southern hospitality and Southern cuisine. Check out his website here.
To learn more about carbon-neutral operations visit Chef Sammy Monsour's website.
Check out Josh's podcast - Full Comp Podcast
Check out Principles by Ray Dalia as recommended by Josh in this episode.
Check out Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman as recommended by Josh in this episode.
Check out Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins as recommended by Josh in this episode.
Show notes…
Calls to ACTION!!!
- Subscribe to the Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel
- Join the private Unstoppable Facebook Group
- Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)
Favorite success quote or mantra:
- "Success is a mindset, not a feeling."
In today's episode with Josh Kopek we will discuss:
- Gratitude
- Don't be satisfied; be grateful
- Nightclub hospitality
- Understanding your failures AND your success
- Fear in the industry, fear to fail
- Gender inequities in the restaurant industry
- Creating a side-hustle to leverage the cost to open your business
- Passive income - can you leverage it?
- Invest in people, not businesses
- Outward vs. inward growth
- Authentic desperation in trying to make people happy
- Every restaurant you buy is giving you a new job
- Southern food on the west coast
- Damage control in your restaurant when it's needed
- What is equity worth vs. cash flow?
- Strategic quitting: if something isn't working, STOP!
- Ego and vulnerability
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Knowledge bombs
- Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?
- My vulnerability
- What is your biggest weakness?
- My ego
- What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?
- "How do you feel about people?"
- What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?
- COVID-19, "how can I be more of-service?"
- Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team.
- Attention to detail
- What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff?
- Everybody leaves happy
- What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?
- Traction: Get a Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman
- GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM
- What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't do well enough or do often enough?
- Quit
- Name one service you've hired.
- Social media manager
- What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influenced operations?
- justcallFLO.com - virtual reservation systems
- If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be?
- Focus on your family, they should be your only priority
- Treat others how you want to be treated
- Honesty is the best policy
Contact info:
Instagram: @joshkopel
Josh's podcast - Full Comp Podcast
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