#576 - STORYTIME (13) The Story of Growing Danny Meyer's Empire

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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 Danny Meyer's growing empire. 
 

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#575 - STORYTIME (12) - The Power of Knowing Your Mission and Vision

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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 you to ask yourself whether you know why you exist. Does your staff know? Do your guests?

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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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#574 - STORYTIME (11) - The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality

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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 going out of your way to be hospitable. Way out of your way. 

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#573 - STORYTIME (10) - The Power of Going to the Edges

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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 standing out. 

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#572 - STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center

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

If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII 
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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.  

*****
 

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

If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program

If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b

If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809