#60 | John Varanese (River House & Varanese) | Recipe for Success: A Restauranteur's Take on Entrepreneurship, Grit & Growth
Update: 2025-09-12
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In this episode of How to Business, Chef John, owner of River House and Veronese, shares his 15-year journey to building two of Louisville’s most celebrated restaurants. He talks about overcoming financing hurdles, choosing to buy instead of lease, and surviving the 2008 crash and the pandemic.
Chef John and the host explore what makes restaurants thrive — from picking the right location to balancing culinary creativity with business strategy. They discuss culture, leadership, and how developing and retaining great teams is key to long-term success.
This conversation is full of lessons on grit, persistence, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.
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