#128: How One Brewery Owner Turned Financial Chaos Into A Thriving Restaurant Business
July 9, 2025 by David Scott Peters
What does it take to save a restaurant that’s drowning in costs, even when customers love your food and rave about your beer? In this episode of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast, I sit down with Ian McCall of ISM Brewing to unpack his journey from overwhelmed restaurateur to confident, profitable business owner. McCall’s story is a wake-up call for every restaurant and bar owner who thinks passion alone is enough to survive.
In this episode, we reveal the behind-the-scenes struggles McCall faced and the game-changing moves he made to transform his brewpub into a success story — proving that with the right systems and mindset, you really can take control of your restaurant and your life.
Ready to stop feeling like your restaurant is running you? Tune in now to discover how you can transform your business just like McCall did — and start building the restaurant (and life) you’ve always wanted.
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