#571 - STORYTIME (8) - How to Go Above and Beyond with Personal Touches

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Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now. 

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about the power of personal touches. 

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#570 - STORYTIME (7) - The Power of Asking One More Question

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LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about why God gave us two ears and one mouth. 
 

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#569 - STORYTIME (6) - Googling a Broken Ballerina

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about how you can make people feel "seen." 

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If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/

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#568 - STORYTIME (5) - Ever Hear the One About the Chicken Trophy?

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about how one of our P3 Members made a chicken trophy to sell more sandwiches. 

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#567 - STORYTIME (4) - WOW Moments Are Almost ALWAYS Manufactured

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about how we CREATE moments that get people talking. 

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#566 - STORYTIME (3) - Putting Kids at the Center of Everything

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about putting kids front and center. 

I promise: it changes everything.  

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#565 - STORYTIME (2) - Above and Beyond in Spain

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about the best meal I ever had... and it had very little to do with the food. 

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If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/

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#564 - STORYTIME (1) - Playing Defense at the Door

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LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026

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Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about "old world hospitality" and what it means for all of us. 

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If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/ 

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#563 - How to Work 5 Hours a Week MAX (ENCORE)

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Your restaurant doesn't need you as much as you think...
 

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#562 - Eight Crazy Things I Believe About Profitability

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*****

The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. 

LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form

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1. I believe dining out is a luxury product.
2. I believe in 20% profits.
3. I believe you deserve to be compensated.
4. I believe in coaching, not consulting.
5. I believe in the power of community.
6. I believe owners are often a bottleneck and in their businesses.
7. I believe in helping people.
8. I believe in the Abundance Mindset.

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If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset... 
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#561 - The Five Profit Killers and How to Fix Them (ENCORE)

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*****

The Restaurant Opening Bootcamp will save you tens of thousands of dollars in costly mistakes. Run by restaurant coach, Chris Hughes, this 12-week program will teach you everything you need to know about opening a restaurant. 

LEARN MORE: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/restaurant-opening-bootcamp-inqury-form

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This is what's keeping you at single-digit profits. 

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If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site...
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