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Behind the Review

Entrepreneur Media

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Hosted by Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily Washcovick, Behind the Review features candid conversations with entrepreneurs and industry leaders—uncovering the stories, surprises, and creative strategies behind successful businesses. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, actionable tips, or insights to help your own business grow, tune in for fresh perspectives and expert advice, now also available on YouTube.
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Join 'The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur Podcast,' the essential resource for hospitality professionals seeking inspiration and growth. Host Christian J. Fischer welcomes trailblazing culinary entrepreneurs weekly to share their journeys of transforming passion into a profitable venture. This podcast is a treasure trove of insights for those eager to innovate in the hospitality sector, offering practical advice, industry secrets, and personal success stories. Follow us @christianjfischer for a ...
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Welcome to Chef Life Radio, where we equip culinary leaders with the skills to create thriving, sustainable kitchens. I’m your host, Chef Adam Lamb, a culinary leadership coach and industry veteran, here to help you reclaim your passion, purpose, and process. The kitchen is evolving—and so must we. This isn’t just about cooking. It’s about leading with confidence, building resilient teams, and creating a kitchen culture where chefs and staff don’t just survive—they thrive. 🚀 Each episode del ...
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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 un ...
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Welcome to The Retirement Chef Podcast — where financial planning meets culinary flair! Hosted by seasoned financial advisor and passionate foodie, Brian Butler, this podcast serves up a delicious blend of retirement wisdom and life enrichment tips to help you create a fulfilling future. Each week, we dish out expert advice on retirement strategies, investment planning, and lifestyle choices — all with a dash of flavor. From managing your nest egg to exploring your passions (like cooking!), ...
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Your Bridge to Local is the podcast that connects you with the people, products, and ideas driving local foodservice success. From delivering products to uncovering opportunities in local markets, Affinity Group offers insights and strategies to help you succeed. Let’s get to work.
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The Restaurant Innovator is a podcast from the editors of FSR magazine—the leading publication for full-service restaurants—that dives into the world of running restaurants and explores the latest trends, strategies, and technologies being used by today's NextGen operators. Each episode features insightful conversations with trailblazing restaurateurs who are leading the charge in creating new and memorable experiences. From cutting-edge menu design and front-of-house operations to back-of-h ...
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Masters of Moments involves conversations with top entrepreneurs and business leaders about hospitality, Real Estate investing, and company building. We explore the ideas, strategies, and approaches that brought them to where they are today. This podcast is for you if you are a seasoned investor, an upstart entrepreneur, or someone looking to break into the real estate and hospitality investing world. Jake Wurzak is the CEO of DoveHill Capital Management and Wurzak Hotel Group, a leading ver ...
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Personal Chef Business Startup Guide

The Chefs Without Restaurants Network

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Welcome to the Personal Chef Business Startup Guide, the podcast that helps culinary professionals build successful, independent careers on their own terms. Hosted by Chris Spear, a personal chef with over a decade of experience and the founder of Chefs Without Restaurants, this show dives into the business side of being a personal chef—from pricing strategies and marketing to client acquisition and scaling your services. Each episode features practical advice, real-world strategies, and exp ...
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Winning with Wiseman

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Welcome to Winning With Wiseman, the podcast where thriving local businesses get their spotlight moment. Each episode features a relaxed, coffee-style chat with standout tenants from Wiseman-managed properties. You’ll hear real stories of success, smart strategies, and the lessons behind the wins—from growing a team to launching new services. Hosted at L3 Media Studio in Fairfield, this show celebrates entrepreneurship, community, and the powerful impact of local partnerships. Whether you’re ...
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RESTAURANT READY: THE BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Restaurant Ready is your backstage pass to the inner workings of the hospitality industry’s brightest stars. This podcast promises authentic discussions with the most influential chefs, restaurateurs, and food media experts. Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Matt Jennings, along with the MAJC team, helm this weekly podcast. In each episode, industry veterans sit down for candid conversations revealing ...
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Welcome to Be THAT Leader with Karen Amlin. Whether you're heading a corporate team, managing a small business, or leading a community project, Karen, an experienced leader, trainer, coach, and author, will help you understand the art of leading with intention and impact. Through engaging discussions, insightful interviews, and real-world examples, this podcast provides listeners with practical tools and strategies to Be THAT Leader - the one who empowers, connects, and inspires. #leadership ...
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🎙️ Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success With Julie Riga — Leadership Coach, Author, Entrepreneur Are you a high-achiever shifting from doing it all to leading it all? Are you a CEO, team leader, or side-hustler who's thriving outwardly but struggling inwardly with clarity, confidence, or control? This podcast is for you. On Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success, best-selling author and ICF-certified leadership coach Julie Riga uncovers the mindset shifts, leadership lessons, and deeply ...
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Discover the world through smarter, smoother, and more meaningful travel. Welcome to the Island Vacation Travel Podcast, hosted by Al Philogene—founder of Island Vacation Travel Agency LLC, business travel consultant, and proud Saint Lucian entrepreneur dedicated to connecting travelers between Central Florida and the Caribbean. For more than eight years, Al has helped travelers, professionals, event planners, and small businesses create stress-free, memorable journeys. From corporate travel ...
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Pro Food Maker

Mercedes Gosby

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You need more than inspiration to build your food business. Launch and scale your restaurant, bakery, CPG brand, food blog, or food truck with tips, strategies, and lessons learned from your favorite Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and Black content creators from around the world. Join the host, Mercedes Gosby, at the intersection of food, tech, business, and finance as she interviews food professionals and entrepreneurs every week to discover how to get started in the hospitality indus ...
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Vegan Food Truck Business Podcast

Heather Zeitzwolfe (Savvy Frugal Vegan)

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🚛 Welcome to the Vegan Food Truck Business Podcast! 🌱 Hosted by Heather Zeitzwolfe, AKA the Savvy Frugal Vegan, this podcast is your ultimate guide to starting, growing, and thriving in the mobile vegan food industry. Whether you're running a food truck, cart, or pop-up, Heather offers expert advice, business hacks, and essential tips to help you turn your culinary passion into a profitable vegan enterprise. 🌟 Why Listen? Learn how to transition from chef to savvy entrepreneur. Discover stra ...
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Baktari MD

Jonathan Baktari MD

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Jonathan Baktari MD is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Jonathan Baktari MD brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. Jonathan Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. He is also an o ...
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As steak restaurants heat up across the U.S., my roadie txrhlive offers a behind-the-scenes look into the work culture and tools supporting this growing industry. In this show, we explore why steakhouse dining is on the rise—from traditional chophouses to modern, experience-driven eateries. Discover how evolving customer preferences, high-quality beef sourcing, and social media trends are driving a new wave of popularity for steakhouses nationwide. We’ll also cover: The growth of steakhouse ...
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A holistic business podcast exploring the mindset, strategy, and spiritual practices of successful entrepreneurs. Each episode dives into the mental, emotional, and tactical tools behind building purpose-driven businesses—from scaling startups to sustaining balance.
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Are you a restaurant owner, executive, or manager struggling to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the culinary industry? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the challenges of driving restaurant traffic and keeping your restaurant top of mind and busy? Foodie Influence is the podcast designed exclusively for you. Join us as we tackle your fears and frustrations head-on, providing actionable strategies and expert insights to help you succeed. From marketing secrets to revenue growth tact ...
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Welcome to "The Nutrition Content Creator", a podcast designed specifically for health and wellness professionals who are looking to grow their practices and serve their clients with the most dynamic nutrition and culinary content available in the industry. As a Registered Dietitian and expert nutrition content creator, I understand the struggles that many health professionals face when it comes to creating high-quality, evidence-based nutrition content that resonates with their ideal client ...
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REACH is for the Executive Assistant who hustles hard, strives for excellence and is committed to seeking out life’s “aha moments” to help you reach the next stage in your development and career. In each episode, expect to gain invaluable insight from our personal network of Executive Assistants whose careers span the Fortune 500, Silicon Valley Venture Capital firms and your favorite tech companies and start-ups. Hosted by Maven Recruiting Group’s Founder and CEO, Jessica Vann, this is your ...
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Cesar Vallin, co-founder of Michelin Guide recognized Cloak and Petal, joins host Sam Danley for a candid conversation on rebuilding a career—and a life—in hospitality. Vallin reflects on his first venture’s collapse and the hard lessons that reshaped how he approaches leadership. He opens up about addiction, recovery, and the shift from chasing st…
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In this powerful episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer sits down with legendary chef, systems thinker, microbiologist, and James Beard Award–winner Craig Shelton, a man whose ideas are reshaping not only the culinary world but the very foundations of economics, management, and modern civilization. Craig takes us on …
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What if the biggest threat to your restaurant isn’t bad food or poor service—but bad tech? That’s the bet Ankit Gupta is making. After shaping food delivery at tech companies globally, he saw a blind spot no one was fixing: restaurant tech was leaving restaurants behind. Now he’s leading the product team at Otter, and his mission is clear: to compl…
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Stay On Course Podcast - Episode Show Notes From Corporate Ladder to Freedom: The Franchise Path to Business Ownership Guest: Doris Fink, President of Plan B 2000 Inc | Host: Julie Riga Overview Julie sits down with Doris Fink, who turned an unexpected $300,000 opportunity into two decades of helping professionals create their Plan B. Doris shares …
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In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer delivers a powerful reminder that progress isn’t always loud and breakthroughs often happen in the quiet, steady work we convince ourselves doesn’t count. Reflecting on a week filled with helping authors shape their stories, Christian unpacks the doubt, impatience, and s…
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I believe restaurants have always had a pervasive culture, albeit at times not the healthiest culture. Restaurateur Ellen Yin is out to change that and she’s leading by example. Today we sit down to discuss her unorthodox path through the industry and how in breaking the mold, she’s developed the formula to heal our industry. To learn more about El…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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The Bravery Effect: How to Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others Episode Overview What if the key to your greatest success isn't waiting until you feel confident but acting despite your fear? Marine Corps veteran Jill Schulman reveals why professionals are stuck in comfort that masquerades as happiness, and how developing bravery transforms your car…
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Chris Curtiss, Corporate Chef and Director of Culinary R&D at North Italia, breaks down how the modern Italian concept keeps raising the bar as it nears 50 locations nationwide. He reflects on his decades in the industry, his longtime affinity for pasta shapes, and what it takes to move beyond the chain-restaurant stigma. He also shares how he read…
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In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer sits down with Alex Terranova, performance coach, author, retreat leader, and creative entrepreneur, for a powerful conversation about identity, responsibility, and rebuilding life from the inside out. Alex shares how a moment of truth in the midst of burnout cracked his…
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What if the only way to build a restaurant worth running was to make it fun—even in crisis? Andy Shallal didn’t set out to be a restaurateur. He left a stable path in medical science, waited tables to get by, and discovered something powerful: hospitality could be a vehicle for joy, justice, and deep human connection. In this episode, Andy shares h…
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In this conversation, Brian Butler, CEO and Senior Wealth Advisor at Wealth Standard Financial, discusses the common fears surrounding retirement, particularly the fear of running out of money. He explores the viability of working into retirement, the importance of purchasing power protection, and effective tax planning strategies. Brian emphasizes…
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World-famous restaurateur Will Guidara is back with his latest project — and it’s not a restaurant, it’s a book. Will was made famous by the over the top service he provided at Eleven Madison Park and, as it turns out, there was a method to the madness. In this episode, Will and I sit down to discuss the formulaic way that he set expectations for h…
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The conversation explores innovative solutions for workplace challenges, emphasizing the need to rethink traditional office environments and the potential of nature in enhancing team dynamics and talent retention. Takeaways There are solutions actually for this. What if the answer isn't another app? This island isn't just a map. It's a strategic to…
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Reimagining Wine: From Intuition to Innovation with Visionary Leadership Guest: Amanda Thomson | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Amanda Thomson, CEO and founder of B Corp Certified Noughty, to explore how intuition, vision, and curiosity can transform not just an industry—but your entire approach to entrepreneurial leadership…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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How does a legacy diner institution stay relevant after 76 years without losing its core identity? NORMS President & CEO Mark Politzer joins host Callie Evergreen to unpack a career that stretches from Michelin-star dining to leading one of Southern California’s most beloved legacy brands.By FSR magazine
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Lena Richard was a chef of Creole cuisine from New Orleans, famous for her shrimp bisque and spicy chicken gumbo. She not only had a cooking school, a cookbook, several restaurants and even a frozen food line (unusual for the 1940s), but she was also one of the first American women to have her own cooking show. Richard "is one of the most profound …
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In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer sits down with Kelly Grogan, founder of Crumbs, to explore how genuine hospitality, smart systems, and meaningful customer connection can transform a restaurant’s success from the inside out. Kelly shares her journey from scooping ice cream in 100-degree heat to becoming…
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Future-Ready Mindset: Breaking Free from Change Fatigue Guest: Allister Frost | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with Allister Frost, global keynote speaker, award-winning author, and former Microsoft leader, to explore what it means to build a future-ready mindset in a world of constant transformation. With over 10 years of leader…
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What if the stable path isn’t the right one? Mohammad Farraj was on track to be a trauma surgeon. Instead, he left medicine to launch a taco truck—against family expectations, cultural pressure, and common sense. That truck became Talkin’ Tacos, a fast-casual franchise now operating in seven states. In this episode, Mohammad shares what pushed him …
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Who doesn’t love a good Limited Time Offer? From the McRib to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, LTOs have a way of sparking excitement, and in the foodservice world, they can do a whole lot more. In this episode, Affinity Group host Mindy Kopacz sits down with Jim Binner of Lactalis Culinary and Alan Britz of Britz Food Group to dive into the hits and misse…
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In San Francisco, an immigrant restaurateur brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S. via The Mandarin. It's a love letter to her childhood in China, pre-Communist Revolution. On any given night in 1960s San Francisco, you could walk into the upscale dining room of the Mandarin restaurant, and hear the sizzle of pan-fried pot stickers, and smell…
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In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer speaks directly to high achievers who have money and status yet still wake up wondering if this is all there is, unpacking the hidden costs of success like attention tax, calendar debt, and the courage gap while challenging listeners to rethink how they use their wealth,…
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What if your $10 chicken taco isn’t competing with food—it’s competing with feeling? Matt Egan didn’t just open restaurants—he staged immersive experiences. Drawing from a background in film, Matt treats each concept like a set, every server like a character, and every moment like a scene that should stick with you. In this episode, we unpack how h…
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It's not a stretch to say that the way we think, eat and write about food can be traced directly back to MFK Fisher. The prolific California writer, born Mary Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher but better known by her initials, was "not a recipe writer," says her biographer Anne Zimmerman, author of "An Extravagant Hunger." "She was an eater. She was a se…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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Popmenu co-founders Brendan Sweeney (CEO) and Tony Roy (COO) join the show to talk about the restaurant tech company’s origin story—and why they were determined to put operators back in control of their digital presence. From ditching the static PDF menu to unlocking personalized guest marketing at scale, the duo shares how Popmenu helps more than …
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In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer sits down with global food-systems leader Paul Newnham, Executive Director of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub and driving force behind the Chef’s Manifesto, for a powerful conversation about how chefs can become agents of change. Paul shares his journey growing up around the world…
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The culinary industry is more than just creating beautiful dishes; it's a world where passion meets vulnerability, where creativity collides with chaos, and where the very people who nourish others often struggle to nourish themselves. What happens when we finally start having the conversations that matter most? Don't you wish you had a place to go…
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Belle English is the Culinary Director at Williams-Sonoma, leading the brand’s Test Kitchen and overseeing recipe development, product innovation, and culinary content. A Boston native who grew up in her family’s restaurants, English opened her own bakery at 17 and went on to work with America’s Test Kitchen before joining Williams-Sonoma. In this …
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What happens when the dream starts to feel like a trap? For Paul Denamiel, chef-owner of Le Rivage, the pandemic forced a reckoning. After decades of nonstop hustle—no days off, total immersion—he finally stepped back…and liked what he saw. Time with his wife. Peace. Clarity. And the terrifying realization that maybe, just maybe, the restaurant did…
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In this conversation, Brian Butler, CEO and senior wealth advisor at Wealth Standard Financial, discusses the critical role of tax strategies in retirement planning. He emphasizes the importance of managing tax brackets, understanding tax requirements, and avoiding common financial mistakes that retirees often make. The discussion highlights the co…
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The Real Measure of Culinary Leadership: When Cooks Choose You Over Money In a world obsessed with celebrity chefs and flashy culinary theatrics, Chef Franck Desplechin represents something far more valuable: the quiet mastery of sustained excellence. From Michelin-starred kitchens in France to high-volume hotel operations across continents, Chef F…
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In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer breaks down the trap that keeps so many leaders stuck: trying to do everything themselves. Drawing from personal experiences and a real moment when an entire project stalled because he became the bottleneck, Christian explores why control is comforting but crippling, why…
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What if your biggest failure was the reason your next move actually worked? That’s the story of Henry Rich—former candy entrepreneur turned neighborhood restaurateur—who’s spent the last 15 years building one of Brooklyn’s most beloved hospitality groups. He didn’t start with a restaurant pedigree or investor backing. He started with recession scar…
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The Ultimate Networker: Building Connection, Confidence, and Legacy Guest: George Dubec | Host: Julie Riga Join Julie Riga as she sits down with George Dubec, founder of The Ultimate Networker and The Founder’s League, to explore what it means to build a purpose-driven network rooted in leadership, integrity, and growth. With over 50 years of exper…
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I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scaling, and coaching restaurants to become more profitable and sustainable. On this show, I cut through the noise to give you real, actionable strategies that help independent restaurant owners run smarter…
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