Episode Details

Carlo Trieste has survived burnout, mental health challenges, and even being robbed at gunpoint, but today he is more successful than ever. With 30 years experience in hospitality, he joins us today to share his raw insights on why building strong systems and protecting your mindset matters more than chasing customers.

You’ll hear:

• 01:49 - From Bread Delivery Boy to Restaurant Empire

• 08:00 - The $30.5M Collapse That Changed Everything

• 14:00 - Armed Robbery: "I Thought I Was Going to Die"

• 18:00 - The Mental Health Crisis Nobody Talks About

• 23:00 - Opening Without a Liquor License (And Still Crushing It)

• 29:00 - The COVID Pivot That Turned Restaurants Into Supermarkets

• 34:00 - Why Suffering Owners All Make The Same Mistake

• 40:00 - "You Just Told Your Employee They're Worthless"

• 45:00 - Stop Marketing Until You Fix This ONE Thing

• 46:00 - The House-Priced Spirit That's Changing the Game

And so much more…

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