Josh Kopel

FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

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What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away? I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP.Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we unpack their biggest wins, hardest lessons, and the strategies that changed everything. No fluff, no filler...

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Josh Kopel

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Master Your Restaurant's Brand: Pauline Brown, Former Chairman of Louis Vuitton 28.04.2020 26:05

Longtime leader in luxury goods and former Chairman of LVMH North America, Pauline is renowned for acquiring, building, and leading some of the world’s most influential brands. In her groundbreaking new book, Aesthetic Intelligence , she shows businesspeople how to harness the power of their own senses to create products and services that delight their customers and build businesses that last. Her...

The Art of the Pivot: Iron Chef Eric Greenspan 24.04.2020 31:35

Chef Eric Greenspan is probably best known for his appearances on big tv shows like Iron Chef America. What most folks don't know is the resilience required for Eric to carve out a place for himself within this industry. On today's show, Chef Greenspan shares his greatest successes, worst defeats and the lessons learned from each. Click to sign up for our weekly newsletter. Click here to book time...

Redefining Cocktail Culture: Death & Co.'s Alex Day 21.04.2020 32:47

It was thought that to drink alcohol was to live a life shadowed by death. The Death & Co. team has been offering a warm embrace to those who shine after dusk for over a decade now. Its foundational elements are a love of great people and great drinks. Today, we chat with Alex Day, proprietor of the world-famous Death & Co., a bar that redefined cocktail culture for an entire generation. ...

Building a Restaurant Empire in a Recession: Tender Greens' Erik Oberholtzer 07.04.2020 27:31

In 2006, two chefs and a foodie set out to change the way people eat for the better. Their guiding light was the 10 year plan created by founder Erik Oberholtzer. That plan took the restaurant chain from one location to 30 and carried Tender Greens through the crash of 2008, illuminating opportunities in a difficult time. Today, Erik shares how his plan helped the company weather the recession and...

Creating Opportunity from Tragedy: Serial Restaurateur Darin Rubell 07.04.2020 30:03

Hospitality is in the blood for Darin Rubell, his father and grandfather were both restaurateurs, and his cousin Steve Rubell was the man behind Studio 54. A native of New York City, Rubell has created a restaurant empire spanning 8 concepts including restaurants, bars and a catering company. His companies have gone on to thrive even through the crash of 2008. In today's episode Darin shares how...