FULL COMP: The Voice of the Restaurant Industry Revolution

I'm sure everyone ascribes to the philosophy of being the change you want to see in the world, but what does that look like in practical application? As hospitality professional, we have a unique opportunity to shape our neighborhoods by influencing what they consume and how they consume it.
André Hueston Mack is doing exactly that. Never in my life have I seen someone invest so much of themselves into their community and today we talk about the risks and rewards associated on betting on your neighbors to create a better neighborhood.
TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES
[2:20] Learning the standards of self-expression
[5:00] Leaving Thomas Keller: Where uncertainty meets determination
[7:09] The slow burn of getting rich: "It was hard, but it was mine".
[9:22] Making the wine was the easy part
[11:02] Knowing who to impress: the key to success in salesmanship
[13:28] Running toward discomfort: Understanding your own strengths
[14:04] Pushing boundaries: Priorities, time management, and opportunity
[16:06] How hard could it be?: Scaling an empire outside your front door
[20:56] Ensuring a profitable ecosystem: The demerits of peaking early
[22:53] It's all about the neighborhood: Keeping it personal
[24:35] Preparing for the moment you're in the way
[26:10] What Albert Einstein, distillation, and For Dummies books have in common
[29:00] Choosing from a thousand options
[30:10] Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of your fear.

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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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

Show Notes

I'm sure everyone ascribes to the philosophy of being the change you want to see in the world, but what does that look like in practical application? As hospitality professional, we have a unique opportunity to shape our neighborhoods by influencing what they consume and how they consume it.

André Hueston Mack is doing exactly that. Never in my life have I seen someone invest so much of themselves into their community and today we talk about the risks and rewards associated on betting on your neighbors to create a better neighborhood.

TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES

[2:20] Learning the standards of self-expression

[5:00] Leaving Thomas Keller: Where uncertainty meets determination

[7:09] The slow burn of getting rich: "It was hard, but it was mine".

[9:22] Making the wine was the easy part

[11:02] Knowing who to impress: the key to success in salesmanship

[13:28] Running toward discomfort: Understanding your own strengths

[14:04] Pushing boundaries: Priorities, time management, and opportunity

[16:06] How hard could it be?: Scaling an empire outside your front door

[20:56] Ensuring a profitable ecosystem: The demerits of peaking early

[22:53] It's all about the neighborhood: Keeping it personal

[24:35] Preparing for the moment you're in the way

[26:10] What Albert Einstein, distillation, and For Dummies books have in common

[29:00] Choosing from a thousand options

[30:10] Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of your fear.


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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