Episode Details

Nate Tilden has been in the restaurant business for over 23 years. Tilden started out as a dishwasher then worked his way up to a chef. He managed Castagna for two years before opening Clyde Common in May 2007. In 2010, Nate also opened Spirit of 77, an eclectic sports bar. Today Tilden is the Co-owner of Olympia Provisions, Clyde Common, Spirit of '77, Pepe Lo Moko, The Richmond Bar, Bar Casa Vale, Rushmore Baking and a new project on the horizon.

Show notes… Favorite Success Quote or Mantra.

"Never waste a crisis."

In this episode with Nate Tilden, we discuss:

• How to make the most of a bad situation.
• Sticking with it and keeping a positive attitude when you're just starting out in the restaurant business.
• Paying attention to what the universe tells you.
• Doing what interests you until you've found your passion.
• How if you can dream it you can do it.
• Taking jobs for who you're going to work with and what you're going to learn.
• How you can use lighting to influence your guest.
• The power of a positive attitude.
• How to raise a half million in 90 days.
• The rules of the bar.
• Surrounding yourself with other passionate, like minded individuals who are strong where you are week and making them your partner.
• If going into business with partners, making sure they have the same vision.

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Knowledge bombs

1. Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?
   • His ability to deal with crazy shit while staying positive.
2. What is your biggest weakness?
   • Spreading himself too thin.
3. What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?
   • Ask where people want to be later in life.
4. What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?
   • Underperforming restaurants.
5. Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team.
   • Be nice to each other.
6. What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff?
   • Do the job you hate the most better than everyone else and you'll never have to do it again.
7. What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner? GET THIS BOOK FOR FREE AT AUDIBLE.COM
   • Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
   • Cryptonomicon
8. Share an online resource or tool.
   • Instagram.
9. What's one piece of technology you've adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations?
   • Tock.

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