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Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets on Inviting Customers to Take a Deliberate Pause

Interview with Busboys and Poets COO Joy Zarembka about operating an inviting restaurant, being a stage for the community to connect, and the importance of feedback.

Episodes

Joy Zarembka of Busboys and Poets on Inviting Customers to Take a Deliberate Pause

Interview with Busboys and Poets COO Joy Zarembka about operating an inviting restaurant, being a stage for the community to connect, and the importance of feedback.

Steve Chang of Copa Vida on Building Organic Community in Coffee Shops

Interview with Copa Vida Owner Steve Chang about building community, the "Go. Enjoy. Experience." mantra, and how technology helps restaurants adapt.

Shootz Restaurant CEO Harold Walters on Connecting with a Large, Organic Audience

Interview with Shootz CEO about the benefits of using the Ovation platform, switching to Toast from Clover, and the importance of digital media.

Honeygrow Founder Justin Rosenberg on Making Customers Happy with Kick Ass Service

Interview with honeygrow CEO/Founder about having a timeline to make mistakes, learning to manage up, and finding joy in your work.

Sam Fonseca of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos on Simplicity for Successful Restaurants

Interview with Roll-Em-Up Taquitos COO Sam Fonseca about the power of social media, adjusting for customer expectations, and keeping Mama Karen's legacy alive.

Andy Hooper of Hart House on Pioneering a Plant-Based Revolution

Interview with Andy Hooper of Hart House about co-founding the modern restaurant company with Kevin Hart, making plant-based food accessible to all, and investing in employees.

Charles Bililies of Souvla on Creating a Fast-Fine Greek Restaurant

Interview with Founder/CEO of Souvla Charles Bililies about being a fast-fine restaurant, believing in an entrepreneurial vision, and how Toast technology revamped his tech stack.

Guga of GUGA FOODS on Breaking the Rules of BBQ and Social Media

Interview with Guga of Guga Foods about becoming a YouTube Sensation, the power of content collaboration, and his book Guga: Breaking the Barbecue Rules.

Mr. Bake Kareem Queeman on Telling Your Product Story

Interview with Kareem Queeman, founder of Mr. Bake Sweets, about being a voice for the LBGTQ+ community, building a product story, and leaning into your power.

Steele Smiley of Steele Brands on Moving from Fitness to Restaurants

Interview with Steele Smiley about the fitness and restaurant business, creating a hospitality ecosystem, and being the nice and cool kids at the lunch table.

Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ Media talks Toast and Digital Hospitality

Interview with Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef about starting a media company, being the tortoise not the hare, and making a tech stack.

Josh Halpern of Shaq's BIG CHICKEN on BIG Fun and BIG Ideas

Interview with Big Chicken CEO Josh Halpern about big fun and big work with Shaquille O'Neal, opening a restaurant in space, and moving as one team with one dream.

Jeff Fenster of Everbowl on How To Start a Media Company

Interview with CEO of Everbowl Jeff Fenster about ditching commercials for content, the Relationship Bank Account, creating The Jeff Fenster Show, and asking for help.

Ford Fry of Rocket Farm Restaurants on Making Memorable Customer Experiences

Interview with Rocket Farm Restaurants founder/owner Ford Fry on his dream to help others, the increasing role of technology in restaurants, and creating emotional connections with customers.

Chris Do of The Futur on his 1 Billion Mission

Interview with CEO of The Futur Chris Do about self development, creating the best content, and The Futur Euro Tour.

About Restaurant Influencers

Welcome to the Restaurant Influencers podcast and video series. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn P. Walchef talks with leaders about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling and how to show up and engage where customers are spending time online.

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