Who doesn’t love a comeback story? In episode 135 of  “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast, I sit down with Linda Grace Zadoian, owner of Piccadilly Grace Café & Market in San Marino and South Pasadena, California, to trace her path from middle-market finance to multi-unit operator who re...

 Out here in the real world, the economy is shaky. We have tariffs, rising food costs and guests spending less. You feel it every day. Independent operators have weathered downturns before, and we’ll do it again with discipline and strategy. Here are three strategies every restaurant owner needs ...

 Bragging about working 80 hours a week isn’t leadership. It’s martyrdom. With the right systems, you can free up your time and give you back your life. Let’s talk about three restaurant systems that save you 10 or more hours every week without sacrificing profits.

System #1: Use scheduling temp...

Restaurant Owner Flips the Table and Interviews Restaurant Coach

What happens when the coach becomes the one in the hot seat? In this episode of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast, I hand the mic to longtime friend and Mastery Plus member, Brian Sandel, co-owner of Creekwood Grill in Cy...

So you bought a restaurant — or maybe you inherited the family joint. You figured, “I love food. I love people. How hard could this be?” Here’s the hard truth: you don’t know what you don’t know. Those blind spots are like potholes you don’t see until your suspension is already shot. From your re...

 You can have the best systems, the best training, the clearest leadership and airtight accountability. But if you don’t take action, nothing changes. And here’s the kicker: the longer you wait, the harder it gets. Fear and overwhelm are the two biggest anchors holding you back as an owner. Today...

When money’s tight, creativity has to be tighter — and that’s exactly what you’ll learn about in episode 133 of the “Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast. I share how the most resilient operators innovate without big tech, big teams or big checks. You’ll learn how to spot high-impact opportunit...

Have you ever said, “We’ve tried systems, but they didn’t work”? Here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s not the systems; it’s the accountability. Systems fail without it. You can have the prettiest checklist and the most expensive software, but if no one makes sure those systems are followed every ...

Here’s a truth that might sting: your restaurant’s success starts and ends with you. If your team is unmotivated, unorganized or unaccountable, it isn’t just “bad hires” — it’s leadership. And if you don’t become the leader your restaurant deserves, you’ll keep fighting the same fires day after d...

If your restaurant feels like it’s running your life, this episode of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast is for you. I invited leadership expert and author of “Watch Me Rise" Dr. Doug “Dr. Luff” Luffborough — who went from homelessness to Harvard and a career coaching leaders — to join m...

You can have the most brilliant systems in the world, but if your team doesn’t know them, follow them, or believe in them, they’re just paper collecting dust. Training in your restaurant isn’t optional. It’s the bridge between your vision and your reality. Without it, you’ll stay stuck in a never...

If you feel like you’re working harder than ever and your restaurant still can’t run without you, listen up. I’m about to show you the one thing that will give you your life back. It’s not magic. It’s not luck. It’s systems. Let’s talk about how to build restaurant systems that solve the problems...