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Engineering Restaurant Success: Lessons from The Restaurant Boss with Ryan Gromfin
Join Ryan Gromfin, 'The Restaurant Boss,' as he shares his journey and insights on revolutionizing restaurant management. Discover the power of micromanaging systems, not people, and why the industry desperately needs...
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From Chef to Breath: Managing a Career and the Stress of the Kitchen with Dave Gieselman
In this eye-opening episode of the Culinary Mechanic podcast, host Simon Zatyrka sits down with Dave Gieselman, a former chef who's transformed his career into a breath work expert and stress management coach. Dave...
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Flames, Leadership and Community: A Chef's Culinary Adventure with Cory Untch
Experience the primal allure of cooking with fire as Chef Cory Untch shares his passion for outdoor cuisine. From Forbes five-star restaurants to mountaintop dinners, Corey reveals how he creates unforgettable dining...
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Building a BBQ Brand with Perfect Plates and Undeniable Hospitality with Charlie Eblen
Uncover the secrets behind Charlie's barbecue business success. From food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant, learn how he's building a barbecue empire based on quality, hospitality, and community...
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An Inside Look at Community Crowdfunding for Restaurants with Ross Chanowski
Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, community, and cuisine with Ross Chanowski of NuMarket. Learn how this groundbreaking crowdfunding platform is dishing out hope to struggling restaurants while...
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On a Mission to Democratize Ai for Restaurants with Matt Wampler
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the restaurant industry in this eye-opening episode. Matt Wampler of Clear Cogs discusses his journey from sandwich slinger to AI entrepreneur, offering insights on...
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Cooking Up Disruption: Transforming Chefs into Entrepreneurs with Christian J. Fischer
Join host Simon Zatyrka as he interviews Christian Fischer, the 'Disruptive Chef,' who shares his journey from Austrian kitchens to becoming a culinary entrepreneur. Discover how Fischer is revolutionizing the chef...
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Decoding Restaurant Success: The 3 Mindsets Every Leader Needs with Jason E. Brooks
Dive into the world of restaurant leadership with Jason E. Brooks as he reveals the keys to success from his book 'Every Leader Needs Followers.' Learn how to balance managing, leading, and coaching to create a...
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Expense Account Magic- Unlocking Restaurant Success with Laura Wilber
In this episode of the Culinary Mechanic Podcast, host Simon Zatyrka talks to Laura Wilber, a sales expert who helps restaurants acquire and retain expense account guests. Laura shares her unique perspective from both...
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From Farm to Food Broker: An Unconventional Culinary Journey with Jeff Fell
In this episode of The Culinary Mechanic Podcast, host Simon Zatyrka talks with Jeff Fell of Fell Into Food about his unique path in the culinary world. From growing up on a farm to becoming a food broker, Jeff...
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Revolutionizing Restaurant Profitability with Jordan Silverman
In this episode, Simon Zatyrka interviews Jordan Silverman, CEO of Starfish, about his journey from line cook to tech entrepreneur. Jordan shares insights on using AI to help restaurants boost profitability, the...
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Navigating Your Restaurant Career Growth with Christin Marvin
In this episode of the Culinary Mechanic Podcast, host Simon interviews Christin Marvin, a restaurant consultant and leadership coach. They discuss their parallel journeys in the restaurant industry, from entry-level...
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