{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Grounded","title":"Endurance in Executive Leadership with Stonefire Grill’s David Youngberg - Grounded - Episode #41","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/66cce823\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2968,"description":"What does it take to grow from flipping burgers at 15 to leading a successful restaurant brand built on people, purpose, and consistency? On this episode of The Grounded Podcast, host Lauren Mitchell sits down with David Youngberg, CEO of Stonefire Grill, to talk about leadership, growth, and staying grounded in the fundamentals of hospitality.\n\nFrom helping BJ’s Restaurants expand from 20 to 200 locations to now steering Stonefire Grill through its next era of innovation, David shares lessons on building great teams, scaling responsibly, and creating lasting guest loyalty. He also opens up about leading with a fitness mindset, and how personal health can directly impact energy, focus, and leadership effectiveness.\nTakeaways:\nWhy consistent systems and processes are the backbone of sustainable growth.\nHow investing in people leads to long-term success and brand loyalty.\nWhy local vendor partnerships strengthen operations and community connection.\nHow leveraging technology enhances guest feedback and real-time improvements.\nThe link between personal fitness and effective leadership decision-making.\n\nQuote of the Show:\n“I've really driven into my team that I need challenge partners. I need someone that if they feel I'm going in the wrong direction, someone stands up and says let’s talk this through.” - David Youngberg\n\nConnect with David:\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyoungberg/  \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tridavetri/?hl=en  \nCompany website: https://www.stonefiregrill.com/ \nThe Rich Roll Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ethan-suplee-on-shedding-300-pounds-ditching-drugs/id582272991?i=1000714160129 \n\nWays to Tune In:\nTransistor: https://www.groundedonthepod.com/ \nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7EoKaVff3SnW3CoIXjJ6 \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded/id1680909033 \nAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/451edb13-5534-43ee-b46c-be36a7581460  \niHeart Radio:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5ifFaCdvYcrBiG9pQr1sjMmYVq_UPEaZCMyFMkTRPv0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjY3/ZWY2OWRiYzQyOTk0/ZTI5NmJhMmM3N2Ux/ZTFmYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}