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Jan 2025
43m 48s

Transforming Restaurant Ownership with A...

Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, sponsored by Custom Business Solutions
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In this episode, Jeremy Julian speaks with Andrew Scott, a former restaurant owner who transitioned into empowering restaurant owners through his company, Ownership Training. Andrew shares his journey from struggling with restaurant management to founding a company that helps other restaurateurs scale their businesses and regain their freedom. The discussion covers his three-step process to enhance restaurant profitability, effective hiring practices, and understanding business seasonality. Andrew emphasizes the importance of intentional and deliberate actions to transform restaurant operations, ensuring owners can achieve both financial success and a better work-life balance.

00:00 Owner Shift Training
00:44 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:27 Andrew's Journey in the Restaurant Industry
02:14 Challenges of Restaurant Ownership
03:33 Turning the Business Around
08:05 Defining Restaurant Freedom
11:17 Three-Step Plan for Restaurant Success
18:41 Leveraging Technology and Systems
22:09 The Importance of Consistency in Hiring
23:25 Effective Interview Techniques
25:31 Success Stories and Results
27:01 Understanding Business Seasons
29:51 Client Engagement and Ideal Clients
35:28 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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