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Office Hours: How to Build an Unforgettable Brand
Season 1 Episode 9
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scali…
1 year, 6 months ago
Redefining Teamwork: Shawn Gawle on Building Culture, Mentorship, and Michelin-Level Dining
Season 15 Episode 84
Great food gets guests in the door, but a great team keeps them coming back. Shawn Gawle, the awarded chef behind Camaraderie, has mastered the art o…
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 5: The New Landscape of Restaurant Real Estate
Season 1 Episode 5
The fires have dramatically altered LA’s real estate market, creating both challenges and opportunities for restaurant owners. Real estate expert Dan…
1 year, 6 months ago
Culture Is Your Competitive Edge: Lisa Schultz on Eliminating Drama and Creating High-Performing Teams
Season 15 Episode 83
Most restaurants accept drama and dysfunction as part of the business—but what if eliminating them was the key to higher profits and better retention…
1 year, 6 months ago
Office Hours: The 3 Keys to Escaping Day to Day Operations
Season 1 Episode 8
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scali…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Principles of Profitability : David Scott Peters on The Art of Delegation
Season 15 Episode 82
Most restaurants don’t make money. The ones that do, typically make very little. This is our reality and many of us have embraced it. But what about …
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 4: Designing the Future of Restaurants
Season 1 Episode 4
With the fires wiping out entire restaurant districts, what does the future of restaurant design in LA look like? Renowned architect John Hamilton sh…
1 year, 6 months ago
Building Unbreakable Restaurants: Justin Cucci on Culture, Ownership, and the Future of Hospitality
Season 15 Episode 81
Most restaurateurs build concepts around a menu or a chef. Justin Cucci built Edible Beats around a philosophy—one that’s challenged conventional wis…
1 year, 6 months ago
Office Hours: This is the one hack to scale word of mouth advertising
Season 1 Episode 7
I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur and the creator of the Restaurant Scaling System. I’ve spent decades in the industry, building, scali…
1 year, 6 months ago
Purpose Over Profit: Kim Malek’s Mission-Driven Path with Salt & Straw
Season 15 Episode 80
Kim Malek, founder of Salt and Straw, discussing her journey from working at Starbucks to creating a unique ice cream brand that emphasizes community…
1 year, 6 months ago