My First Restaurant

Podcast interviewing successful restaurant owners about the process of opening their first restaurant, and what it took for them to succeed. Hosted by @btublin

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We discuss:

- why working as a “stage” was a blessing for her career

- what inspired her career in food and restaurants

- the importance of connecting with mentors

- her biggest hurdles transitioning from line cook to restaurant owner

and much more!

https://t.co/rC51BeZ4Kb

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Dominica Rice-Cisneros shares how she transitioned from career line cook to restaurant owner, including lessons learned along the way

https://t.co/rC51BeZ4Kb

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In this episode Mistie shares valuable insights about:

- starting a mystery shopping business in her 20’s

- how she scaled Oren’s Hummus to 6 locations

- scaling with diversified revenue

- the most common mistakes growing brands make
and more!

https://t.co/J7DZ6SedK0

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It’s difficult to run one successful business in the foodservice industry, let alone two!

Learn how Mistie Boulton has grown EyeSpy Critiquing & Consulting and @orenshummus in our recent conversation

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@gbvc shares lessons learned from the first months since opening, such as:

- how the team built buzz & tested recipes

- opening in the ‘burbs instead of a big city

- leasing a space that was too small

and more!

https://t.co/ENceaDiVjn

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“Don’t ever even consider opening a restaurant unless you have worked in and ideally managed one.”

- Gabriel Baldinucci of Baldinucci Pizza Romana

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Learn how tightening operations unlocked growth for @PokeHouseUSA, and

- how they differentiated in the crowded poké space

- why buying a warehouse helped them grow

- all the technology tools Poké House uses to run a tight ship

and more!

https://t.co/qFdGPVnHuz

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“The people that are super successful have their operations on lock.”

- James Deng of @PokeHouseUSA

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@SquarePieGuys Learn the @squarepieguys origin story, including a behind the scenes look at:

- why they focused on Detroit style
- how @JPMarc42 raised money to open
- SPG’s approach to marketing & and celeb collabs

and much more!

Thanks Marc for sharing your journey

https://t.co/2CWPC5415S

[My First Restaurant @MFRPod]

“Don’t be afraid to ask people for help and reach out to people who have done it before. You never know what you’ll get back, you just have to ask.”

- Marc Schechter of @squarepieguys

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@manny_yekutiel @welcometomannys Learn how @welcometomannys got started, including:

- an unconventional fundraising approach
- partnering with a nonprofit to run the kitchen
- overcoming loneliness as a solo founder

and much more!

Thanks @manny_yekutiel for sharing your journey

https://t.co/k9o4yQSx5u

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“The least understood thing about opening a public facing business is the feeling of it, the emotional journey you have to go on.”

- @manny_yekutiel of @welcometomannys

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Learn how rising star @shuggiespizza got started, including

- how they funded the business

- found a location without a broker

- got conned out of $38k by a bad contractor 😲

What the path to becoming an @esquire best new restaurant looks like:

https://t.co/vxtNhDoflK

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“Don’t pick the cheapest person, don’t pick the person who says they’re going to do it fast… pick the person that is the most responsible.”

- David Murphy, Shuggie's Trash Pie & Natural Wine

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@Extreme_Pizza Listen here: https://t.co/7Xn58WwefO

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“Whatever you think it’s gonna cost double it, whatever you think you need for working capital triple”

Hear how opening a 2nd location saved @Extreme_Pizza, setting them up to grow into a national chain with over 30 locations

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Listen to the episode here: https://t.co/z92gCebjIk

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“At some point you have to say, ‘I’m not going to make a bad business decision to get my dream space.’”

Learn the ins & outs of a restaurant lease, including the purpose of an LOI, important clauses to consider, & how to negotiate favorable terms from landlords

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@JustBEKitchen Listen here: https://t.co/vcUplTKqlD

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“I wanted to close the gap between who I was and what I did.”

Listen to how @justbekitchen overcame early funding hurdles, tough lease negotiations, and crucial team member turnover to open a thriving health-conscious fast casual

https://t.co/vcUplTKqlD