FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

Do you remember when you first started in this industry? Do you remember the excitement and the optimism. Back then we believed that anything was possible. What if we never lost that? What could we have achieved?
Today we talk to Brittney Valles. A restaurateur that carving her own path in this industry and, along the way, showing us what's possible when you pair talent and hard work with a brilliant mind and endless optimism.
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
[2:07] Unconventional mentorship in an unconventional industry
[4:43] The benefits of delegation
[8:45] Getting it right: Creating consistency in inconsistency
[11:15] Creating a brand: The value in saying yes
[12:20] Lessons in partnership: It's a marriage.
[15:10] Pretending to be humble: You'll never get there if you don't put yourself out there
[17:52] Gogo's Tacos: Building a brand that stands for something better
[21:20] Being mission-driven: Intention is everything
[22:22] Pushing back: Defending the cost of doing business well
[26:09] Sticking to your guns: Not everyone is your customer
[29:09] Using influence for the greatest good
[30:05] The power of winging it
For more on Gogo's Tacos and her foundation visit https://www.gogostacos.com

FULL COMP is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.
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Be sure to check out the FULL COMP media universe by visiting:
FULL COMP
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The Playbook
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Show Notes

Do you remember when you first started in this industry? Do you remember the excitement and the optimism. Back then we believed that anything was possible. What if we never lost that? What could we have achieved?

Today we talk to Brittney Valles. A restaurateur that carving her own path in this industry and, along the way, showing us what's possible when you pair talent and hard work with a brilliant mind and endless optimism.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[2:07] Unconventional mentorship in an unconventional industry

[4:43] The benefits of delegation

[8:45] Getting it right: Creating consistency in inconsistency

[11:15] Creating a brand: The value in saying yes

[12:20] Lessons in partnership: It's a marriage.

[15:10] Pretending to be humble: You'll never get there if you don't put yourself out there

[17:52] Gogo's Tacos: Building a brand that stands for something better

[21:20] Being mission-driven: Intention is everything

[22:22] Pushing back: Defending the cost of doing business well

[26:09] Sticking to your guns: Not everyone is your customer

[29:09] Using influence for the greatest good

[30:05] The power of winging it

For more on Gogo's Tacos and her foundation visit https://www.gogostacos.com

FULL COMP is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.

________________________________

CLICK HERE to Chat with Josh

Free Download: 5 Steps to Achieve a 15% Net Profit

We have a lot more content coming your way!

Be sure to check out the FULL COMP media universe by visiting:

FULL COMP

Restaurant Marketing School

The Playbook

Industry Town Halls

What is FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution?

What if I told you that the difference between struggling and thriving in the restaurant industry is just one conversation away?

I’m Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who’s spent decades building blockbuster brands across every tier of dining. I know the challenges you’re facing—because I’ve been there. That’s why I created FULL COMP.

Every week, I go one-on-one with the smartest minds in the game: restaurateurs, chefs, and industry insiders who’ve cracked the code. Together, we unpack their biggest wins, hardest lessons, and the strategies that changed everything.

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