Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:

Email Marketing 101 for Restaurant Owners: Boosting Customer Engagement & Sales In this episode of the "Restaurant Owner Lessons" podcast, Chef Tony explores the basics of email marketing for restaurant owners. Learn how to craft compelling emails, build a loyal subscriber list, and use targeted campaigns to drive customer engagement and boost sales. Whether you're new to email marketing or looking to refine your strategy, this episode provides practical tips and proven techniques to help you maximize the impact of your email marketing efforts. Discover how to connect with your audience, promote special offers, and turn casual diners into repeat customers with effective email strategies. #Restaurant ownership #email marketing for restaurants #restaurant email campaigns #customer engagement #boosting restaurant sales #email marketing tips #restaurant marketing strategies #building customer loyalty #Chef Tony #restaurant business growth.

Mastering Restaurant Licenses & Permits: Essential Tips for First-Time Owners In this episode of the "Restaurant Owner Lessons" podcast, we dive deep into the crucial licenses and permits every first-time restaurant owner needs to launch a successful dining establishment. Join Chef Tony as he breaks down the step-by-step process, from food handling permits to liquor licenses, ensuring you're fully equipped to navigate the legal landscape of the restaurant industry. Whether you're opening your first restaurant or planning your next venture, this episode is packed with essential insights to help you avoid common pitfalls and streamline your path to success. #Restaurant ownership #restaurant licenses #permits #first-time restaurant owners #food handling permits #liquor license #restaurant legal requirements #opening a restaurant, #restaurant startup guide #Chef Tony #restaurant business essentials. #how to start a restaurant

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

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.

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!

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

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!

What a year 2020 no?! Sorry for our delay but we're back and ready to hear how you’re doing…

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

Use Google Translate to put in other languages & http://www.GroupMe.com for large group texts to inform your staff about issues and wins!

"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

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

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

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.