If you’ve ever struggled to get your managers on board with new systems or changes, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Restaurant Prosperity Formula podcast, I dive into exactly why managers resist change, how you can turn that resistance into results and how to empower your restaurant managers to lead change. Managing your managers and…
In this episode of my podcast, The Restaurant Prosperity Formula, I had the privilege of chatting with Zack Oates, founder and CEO of Ovation. Ovation is a cutting-edge guest experience platform that helps restaurants collect and act on customer feedback in real-time. Oates’s passion for helping restaurants thrive shines through, and his expertise in using…
In this episode of “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula” podcast, Vicki Moore, owner of a sports bar and grill in Illinois, joins me to share her journey from bartender to restaurant owner. After purchasing the struggling bar eight years ago, she transformed it by revamping the menu, improving quality, and creating an inviting atmosphere, growing annual…
In episode 114 of The Restaurant Prosperity Formula podcast, I welcome Kris Schoenberger, a long-time member of my coaching programs and a highly successful restaurateur, for a special “Flip the Table” segment. In this episode, Schoenberger takes on the role of interviewer, asking me personal and professional questions that reveal insights into my career, work…
In the fast-paced, often chaotic world of restaurant ownership, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — constantly putting out fires, answering questions and making every decision yourself. If this resonates with you, there’s a way to reclaim your time, empower your team and find true freedom. It’s to define and share your why. In this episode…
My guest for this episode of The Restaurant Prosperity Formula is Avery Ward, CEO of Little Italy Pizza in Ohio and a mentor in my coaching program for restaurant owners. Our discussion highlights Ward’s journey from working directly in his restaurant to leading a thriving multi-unit business with a team of 80 employees. He shares…
My guests this week on The Restaurant Prosperity Formula podcast are two restaurant owners who’ve turned their business around and found their definition of success. Angie and Doug Brown, owners of The Cove Restaurant and Peninsula Golf Course in Long Beach, Washington, came from Big Tech careers. They both worked at Microsoft, spent time raising…
In this special “Flipping the Table” episode of my podcast, “The Restaurant Prosperity Formula,” Jonathan and Brianna Cowan, multi-unit restaurant operators, take control, turning the tables on me for an insightful interview. Here’s a glimpse of our conversation, full of takeaways on leadership, persistence, and what it takes to thrive in the restaurant industry. I’ve…
Building a strong restaurant team isn’t about luck — it’s about being intentional, setting the right tone and leading by example. Hire the right people, train them well, hold them accountable, and recognize their efforts. When you invest in your team, they’ll invest in you and that’s when your restaurant will truly prosper. In this…
As a restaurant owner, you won’t want to leave your restaurant’s future to chance, but it can be overwhelming to set goals and develop the plans you need to achieve them. One proven way to get clear on your goals is to put them in writing. and share them with your team. This kind of…