Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:

A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda...

So...I'm asking for a little of your ear, and your help. What about the facet of reservations? We do well 95% of the time...but there are some frustrations for sure. listen in , and I'd love to hear back from you...thanks for listening!! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much know...

Leaving Restaurant Depot where I saw a Zombie. Speaking in what an old VP of Operations taught me years ago.

Remember that your staff doesn’t always know what to promote for you, also your inner circle and extended guests. Don’t be shy to let them know what promotions or business needs you have, many of them are happy to help and may have a solution you need!

Why it's SUPER important to keep investing at least SOME of that hard earned cash BACK into your restaurant space! Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the...

Psyched to have friend of the show Chase Buckner on talking funnel marketing, why you need a "list", and one of the most obvious yet dangerous habits of restaurant owners everywhere! http://www. CookingWithSocial.com (full disclosure, I'm involved in the platform as an advisor/advocate... just because it's awesome!) series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fre...

Let's talk about how important "Taste" events are and why you should ALWAYS GO when invited to events... Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I...

So however you handle your email marketing, here are some thoughts towards your MESSAGING. Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glea...

STOKED to interview a long time friend, Tony Aiazzi of ChouxBox.com an online service designed to capture and categorize your purchases in the restaurant industry. We talk about openings, closings and what his company does to make your day just a LITTLE bit easier, and A LOT more financially fit! Thanks for your time Tony, checkout ChouxBox at http://www. Chouxbox.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...

I implore you to figure out your restaurants "voice" by using generated content. Most of what you need to spend on should be viewed as an investment. Let's talk a little technology & how to easily create digital content. Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to...

Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I...

Why be a control freak and limit your business and your time away?? Let’s talk about how to be a smart Restaurateur …

Why mindset is everything and how YOU run your ship… Don’t sink it before you left the port.

As my mentor from a far Gary Vaynerchuk says, you're a media company first, and what you do second. Quick thoughts on marketing/advertising/social in 2o18 Thanks for watching, go get at em!

Celebrating my wife’s birthday yesterday, and the lesson came out of it…

Step into the shift, and problems arise. amazing week in the middle of August, possibly one of our record-breaking sales and covers weeks. I’ve said this before, don’t listen to self limiting believes. And I was be ready for a problem in the restaurant game… Spend your money we need to, make sure you have some set aside for emergencies. Thanks again for listening, see you on the next episode

Use Google Translate to put in other languages & http://www. GroupMe.com for large group texts to inform your staff about issues and wins!

"Yeah, it's slow..it's August after all?!" The Universe listens, and delivers whatever you speak on. Don't be a b, and limit yourself by speaking into existence the negativity that plays handball in your head. #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantbusiness #thoughtsbecomethings #bethesda

Put some thought into what your restaurant does in your community… you have a bigger impact on people when you might realize. Your business can grow to new levels when you think about the greater cause and how you impact people around you. Thanks for listening, and we'd LOVE to hear your comments! http://www. RestaurantOwnerLessons.com

Just a quick recap of a typical day (never typical) in the restaurant game. Catch on fire Fryer, water line construction, digging elevator holes...the list just goes on. Thanks for listening everyone... http://www. RestaurantOwnerLessons.com

Super short, but hopefully impactful lesson on using your "spare time" to learn. Podcasts, YouTube, etc...give you amazing access to free content from the right people that can change your life and your business! Thanks for listening, see you on the next episode.

Quick mobile episode exploring “perfection” and it’s problems.

No one likes them, but every restaurant will get a bad review. Listen and learn about how to respond quickly, with compassion…whether the review was positive or negative. You can be a shining star and reverse a negative situation by how, and when you respond. Let's get those "star ratings" climbing in the right direction!

Over coffee and answering our latest TripAdvisor.com reviews, I had a thought. Listen in on authenticity, and why it should be your dominant ingredient, and should help you win the game. Now let me get back to my java... Thanks for listening, be authentic with your guests today.