Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:2024 Season

A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. we own and operate two locations of “Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" & in Bethesda, MD and have 34+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 15 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in!

How was your fathers day??

As we get over another hump in the year, how is it going so far? We're up...and blessed. Also what kind of energy talk do you bring to the table around your business...let's do a quick review. Be great, see you next shift... Chef Tony --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

01-09
06:53

Dolla dolla bill y’all

Let’s not let our creativity take over looking at the numbers and making sure that your restaurants making money. Keep your eye on the ball and you’ll be in business for a long time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

05-10
23:01

Don’t beat yourself up about it! 2023 is here…

We often but ourselves up about what we don’t do… How about just celebrating what we have done, and don’t beat herself up about what we haven’t got to yet… Happy 2023, let’s get it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

01-04
05:53

I hope you can welcome me back, March 2022!

I know, I know, I know… I did the worst thing ever, I pod faded. Quick little intro back into the flow of doing this podcast every week… I hope you’re doing well in your operation with all we’ve gone through over the last two years. Thanks for the listen and talk to you soon, Chef Tony --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

03-18
09:01

How do you stay organized?

There is no doubt in our industry, there is never a shortage of things to do.  As a closet geek, I investigate many ways of staying organized, managing projects, and in general trying to reduce stress. Certain stresses will never be avoided, but let's get into some ideas around how we stay organized & how we reduce the stress in our daily lives!  Thanks for listening let's get into the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

10-14
10:33

Checking in, we’re back!

What a year 2020 no?! Sorry for our delay but we're back and ready to hear how you’re doing… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

07-05
11:38

Expert Content Creation for our Restaurant Industry w/ Chandler Lyles of Lyles BBQ in Kentucky!

Great interview with Chandler where we talk Social Media, YouTube, advertising metrics and more. For the 2019 restaurant owner, there are few things more important than storytelling and creating meaningful content around your brand. Come along for the story here and listen to an expert operator whom along with his Mom & Dad have built a successful group of restaurants after starting with just a couple tables and a smoker by the side of the road! I heard of Chandler first on Gary Vaynerchuk's YouTube channel over a year ago and knew we HAD to connect. Listen up for Chandlers big announcement in February...I don't even know?? Sit back and learn!  💪🏼🐄💥 Click below to follow Chandler on his adventures! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Lyles BBQ YouTube Channel: Chandler Lyles YouTube Channel: BBQ Company Instagram: Chandlers Instagram ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 10 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies & most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in! Thanks for your time investment, leave a comment! Chef Tony Marciante --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

01-22
33:05

2019! Investors...friend or foe?

A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 10 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies & most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

01-04
06:44

Your Space is your Face...invest!

Why it's SUPER important to keep investing at least SOME of that hard earned cash BACK into your restaurant space! Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

10-31
13:05

Every message DOESN'T have to sell something! Actually...

So however you handle your email marketing, here are some thoughts towards your MESSAGING. Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

09-14
13:21

Tony Aiazzi of ChouxBox.com...helping to keep your money RIGHT!

STOKED to interview a long time friend, Tony Aiazzi of ChouxBox.com an online service designed to capture and categorize your purchases in the restaurant industry. We talk about openings, closings and what his company does to make your day just a LITTLE bit easier, and A LOT more financially fit! Thanks for your time Tony, checkout ChouxBox at http://www.Chouxbox.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

09-13
25:10

Scatterbrained?! 😱👀

Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to emailto:questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

09-09
10:27

Get off your butt and REPRESENT!

As my mentor from a far Gary Vaynerchuk says, you're a media company first, and what you do second. Quick thoughts on marketing/advertising/social in 2o18 Thanks for watching, go get at em! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

08-22
04:40

Share great news with the BOH too...here's how

Use Google Translate to put in other languages & http://www.GroupMe.com for large group texts to inform your staff about issues and wins! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

08-12
03:19

Don't Practice Self Limiting Beliefs...

"Yeah, it's slow..it's August after all?!" The Universe listens, and delivers whatever you speak on. Don't be a b, and limit yourself by speaking into existence the negativity that plays handball in your head. #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantbusiness #thoughtsbecomethings #bethesda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

08-12
07:01

Realize Your True Impact...

Put some thought into what your restaurant does in your community… you have a bigger impact on people when you might realize. Your business can grow to new levels when you think about the greater cause and how you impact people around you. Thanks for listening, and we'd LOVE to hear your comments! http://www.RestaurantOwnerLessons.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

08-09
07:25

Restaurant Business = Problem Solving

Just a quick recap of a typical day (never typical) in the restaurant game. Catch on fire Fryer, water line construction, digging elevator holes...the list just goes on. Thanks for listening everyone... http://www.RestaurantOwnerLessons.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

08-02
09:22

Learn something 24/7/365...

Super short, but hopefully impactful lesson on using your "spare time" to learn. Podcasts, YouTube, etc...give you amazing access to free content from the right people that can change your life and your business! Thanks for listening, see you on the next episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

07-25
04:28

Crush your fear about bad reviews!

No one likes them, but every restaurant will get a bad review. Listen and learn about how to respond quickly, with compassion…whether the review was positive or negative. You can be a shining star and reverse a negative situation by how, and when you respond. Let's get those "star ratings" climbing in the right direction! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

07-13
12:42

Authenticity ALWAYS wins.

Over coffee and answering our latest TripAdvisor.com reviews, I had a thought. Listen in on authenticity, and why it should be your dominant ingredient, and should help you win the game. Now let me get back to my java... Thanks for listening, be authentic with your guests today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message

07-11
07:53

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