Tracie - The Food Business Coach

The Hidden Crisis Behind the Pass Let’s be clear: this isn’t one bad boss or a single toxic workplace. It’s systemic. According to Fáilte Ireland’s 2024 Labour Market Insights Report , over 60% of hospitality workers report regularly working beyond their contracted hours. The Irish Hospitality Institute noted that 41% of employees experienced harassment or bullying at work, while research from the...

Entitled consumer behaviour is quietly stripping the profit, joy, and humanity out of my world – the world of independent Irish hospitality that I have given my life to. We do not permit BYO food into our cafe! What it actually costs us to open the doors Most customers will never see the numbers I work through with food business owners every week – but you need to understand them if you want to kn...

Meet the Maker: Felix of Mor Taste – How to Crack Retail in 12 Months Ever wonder how a brand-new food product gets into every major Irish retailer within a year? Felix of Mor Taste is here to share everything—no closed doors, no secrets held back. Because when you achieve nationwide retail domination with a one-year-old business, the industry sits up and takes notice. In this conversation, we're...

Why these competitions matter The Kelsius Butcher Wars brought precision, speed, creativity, and showmanship to the fore, challenging butchers to transform whole primals into compelling, commercial, and visually stunning displays in real time. It was a live masterclass in knife skills, yield management, value‑adding, and customer appeal – the very skills that keep independent butcher shops thrivin...

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Go to my latest blog post to read this episode in full and download my FREE TOOL that will help you turn an ick into gold: https://www.traciedaly.com/traciedaly-food-business-coach-blog I am a multi award-winning business owner who is determined to provide my services FULLY FUNDED so your business can mind it's bottom line and pump the money back into elevation and improvements. I also owned and r...

DOWNLOAD your FREE ACTION SHEET by going to my website www.traciedaly.com and going to my BLOG and downloading this free ACTION PLAN. Go to my latest blog post to read this episode in full and download my FREE TOOL that will help you turn an ick into gold: https://www.traciedaly.com/traciedaly-food-business-coach-blog I am a multi award-winning business owner who is determined to provide my servic...

GO TO MY BLOG TO READ THE PIEVE THAT INSPIRED THIS EPISODE: www.traciedaly.com Go to my latest blog post to read this episode in full and download my FREE TOOL that will help you turn an ick into gold: https://www.traciedaly.com/traciedaly-food-business-coach-blog I am a multi award-winning business owner who is determined to provide my services FULLY FUNDED so your business can mind it's bottom l...

Insights from my latest blog brought to you by my friends. Saving my voice so you can hear my words but without having to put up with me! Find my blog at www.traciedaly.com Go to my latest blog post to read this episode in full and download my FREE TOOL that will help you turn an ick into gold: https://www.traciedaly.com/traciedaly-food-business-coach-blog I am a multi award-winning business owner...

Alan Andrews is so open and honest about his business, his past, his family life, and his personal growth into an Entrepreneur who is open to learning growing, and living well. His journey and outlook are so inspiring. Alan Andrews: Old Barracks Roastery & Guji Coffee, thank you for being such a fantastic podcast guest, your transparency is incredible and so appreciated. Hosted on Acast. See a...

You are in charge of your food business doing well so let's ensure you you are paying attention to these 3 simple ways to increase money in your cash register. Create a plan based on these three money-making strategies and elevate your business as a result. Business is money! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a language you need to understand if you want to be a 'Business Owner & Operator'. Having a base understanding is a brilliant foundation and an essential part of running a business well. Tasking others to implement, monitor & measure certain areas within your business is how you can off load what overwhelms you while still being in control so consider how that can look for you and...

We are opening a can of worms because food business owners are being incorrectly informed by some EHO's who are taking the legislation and interpreting it based on their own bias. As a result of this biased interpretations, they are given directives to business owners to carry out 1) structural work which is of enormous expense and in fact unnecessary 2) purchase costly equipment that isn't actual...

I am delighted to have these fabulous women taking part in today's Podcast as both are making huge differences in the Irish Food and Drinks industry through their business offerings. Blathnaid Bergin of The Business of Food and Amy Irwin of Conscious Kitchens. Blathnaid brought to life a huge pain point that food business owners are going through and have been going through for some time- which is...

In this episode, we discuss our collaboration of minds to bring to you a Masterclass in how to ELEVATE YOUR RESTAURANT. Our Masterclass is on the 26th of September in The Dean Hotel in Dublin. It is an entire day and is partly funded by the Restaurant & Hospitality Skillnet. This is a transformative full-day masterclass event designed exclusively for restaurateurs who are determined to take th...

Part 1: Bloody Food Business buzzwords! There is so much involved in running a food business in Ireland and as a Business Owner, you must have a grasp of it all but not an expert in it all! These Buzzwords are of immense value to you and your business. The insights you gain from implementing KPIs in different areas separate you from your competition as you can then implement changes that your busi...

Growing your business takes unbelievable consideration, determination, and a growth mindset. There are so many areas of your business that must be fine-tuned and streamlined before real sustainable growth can occur. Check out Part 1 before jumping into Part 2. It takes ten years to become an overnight success! Email me at tracie@traciedaly.com to avail of my Food Business Coach Services. Hosted on...

To grow your business you must be ready. You cannot grow a business on rocky foundations as it will come crumbling down. We discuss issues and strategies in what you must have in order for growth to occur. Topics covered include: Standardisation, Positive Work Environment, and Culture, Team benefits, Mission...Running a food business is intense. It requires you to get out of your own way and emplo...

Do you do this: Overlook individual strengths and contributions: Remember that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and strengths to the table. By comparing oneself to a team member, the business owner overlooks the diverse contributions and abilities of their team members. Recognising and appreciating individual strengths is essential for building a well-rounded and successful team. Y...

The excitement is building for another of Irelands's best events- the Ballymaloe May Fair. A family festival in celebration of Summer ‍ This Summer festival is an ode to good food, green living, gardening, the arts, fashion, and fun. Celebrate Ireland's ancient heritage… but with a few modern twists! ‍ Join us for Cooking Demonstrations, Live Performances, Walks and Talks, Walled Garden Fitness Cl...

Consider using the 80:20 rule as a beginning to amending your strategy while being fully aware that long-term goal setting and planning are critical to steering a ship towards sustainable long-term success and away from unnecessary danger! Reviewing the data is critical and that is where the 80:20 rule is of great value. And remember it can be 30:70 and so on, but understanding what has gone on ca...

Meet the team behind At The Pass. A collective of hospitality, academic, and industry experts who have vowed to make a difference by hosting a workshop for those who are looking to reconfigure their business offerings and a workshop for those who have had to close their businesses. We also have an incredible line-up of expert speakers who are here to ensure you have the information and tools to ma...

What an incredible woman Kaelin of Awn Kitchen is. Her honesty and ability to learn through doing are why she is growing from what was initially a small business that developed into a Boutique Cookery School that has now gone through one of the harshest winters (Covid) because she bravely expanded during the most trying time in her life. I had the absolute pleasure of spending most of January 2020...

What a fun and very informative chat with the owners and operators of The Lifeboat Inn in Courtmacshery in West Cork. This frank and honest journey from David and Martin is filled with passion and hope as they concentrate on great food and great service. Their motto- keep a close eye on the business, keep a closer eye on your books and make time to live well when the opportunities arise. Hosted on...

Etaoin grew with her business. She adapted but always reflected her passions and principles with every move. Get to know how she brought to life this incredible space that hosts masterclasses, art and theatre events, and neighbour food Fridays while working closely with the community she adores to rejuvenate her town centre. A remarkable human with an EPIC sense of humour. Hosted on Acast. See aca...