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Our hospitality is under performing… Was the message from a message that shone through from an economist at a recent event in the city. Some sectors in or city perform above or in line with national markers. But… hospitality falls way short. There is a need to educate and train our young chefs with high ambitions and what is required moving forward is a broarder opportunity to excel in hospitality driven careers. Events like this which support the development of young chefs and connect with people that have been successful can bring a greater awareness of what opportunities lie ahead. We have to educate our chefs and teams for the future as well as create opportunities for them to work and srive to be ambitious in the city of Stoke on Trent. ‘Gastronomy can happen here it’s just that here it means something different’ is our superpower to engage diners inside and outside of our city. Dining that offers a greater leisure economy that to those looking to have more connected heritage experience. Dining that is ambitious and engaged people. We should also look to connect chefs and guests in the broarder context of food across the city. Let’s see more of the ambition in hospitality across Stoke on Trent. We have a great opportunity to grow the sector. Excel in the training and development of our teams. Deliver excellence of how we approach food in our city.

Here's another one of the chefs I trained on how to start his cooking show. Spike launched his cooking show in January and has about a hundred subscribers, so far. His subscriber count will grow slowly and then accelerate as he continues showing up every week with a new cooking video. The snowball will eventually start rolling downhill. What I'm showing you here is what the process looks like. Often, people look at someone with a huge social media following and wonder how they got there or think it's unattainable. How they got there is by showing up consistently and doing the work. The magic or secret sauce you're looking for is in the work that you're avoiding. Put in the work, do it consistently, get the results. It's as simple as that. I'll continue showing you chefs I've trained as they build their work from home businesses, one video at a time. But a much smarter move for you would be to start putting in the work to build YOUR lifestyle business, rather than watching other people build theirs. Spike is going to have 50 videos posted on YouTube by the end of the year. Opportunity IS going to come knocking for Spike. Somebody is going to see one of his videos and discover his channel and binge watch more of his videos and business opportunities will come from that. There's no telling which week it's going to happen. The only way to be in the right place at the right time is to show up consistently. That's how fortunes are built...you keep showing up consistently and, eventually, you'll be in the right place at the right time and run into some "luck" because you've made a habit out of showing up. #culinary #cooking #foodbusiness #cheflife https://lnkd.in/ee5NXnJH

With St. Paddy's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to brush up on your Guinness pouring skills. Whether you're at home or at the bar, this article has got you covered with tips on how to pour the perfect pint. Do you agree that this is the best way to pour Guinness? #tradedrinks #hospitality #stpatricksday https://lnkd.in/gTXJaXa3

Pour decisions is always entertaining and informative. So worth watching.

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Business Owner Spotlight 🌟 Sean Munro with District 36 Wine Bar & Grille 🍷 In today’s Business Owner Spotlight, Sean shares with us his lessons learned about the delicate balance of working IN and ON the business, and being “front of house” as well as making sure that things are being taken care of behind the scenes. We discuss how valuable it is to treat your customers as if they are family, and for them to be able to relax and have an enjoyable time, knowing that their entire dining experience will be taken care of. We talk about juggling upscale events with daily dining, and “marketing for the future” by building strong connections with the organizations that you serve in your community. District 36 Wine Bar & Grille in Ankeny, Iowa is honored to have served their local community for 7 years and counting-whether you are a local regular or a new friend, it is their pleasure to host you. They provide a wide variety of seasonal treats plus a staple menu of your local favorites. Their private lake view room, intimate dining room, and upscale wine room make the perfect setting for your next business meeting, family gathering, or rehearsal dinner. They look forward to welcoming you to District 36 Wine Bar & Grille! 🔑 Sean’s Key to Success: Hard work! 💡 His Advice to Business Owners: You’re going to fall, and have bad months. But you’re going to have the good months, too, and you have to focus on the good months. 📚 Book Recommendation: International Wine & Spirits Guild series Check the first comment of this post on how to find District 36 Wine Bar & Grille! 👇 And connect with Sean by calling District 36 Wine Bar & Grille at 515-261-2502 #BusinessOwnerSpotlight #BusinessOwner #BusinessSuccess #ActionCOACHVanguard

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The Monday after Super Bowl is the perfect time to think about a craft cocktail, correct? Here's my latest #CityJuiceGVL column from the Greenville Journal featuring Greenville's Swordfish Cocktail Club, and please share with someone you love. #restaurantindustry #hospitalityconsultant

Fall will be here before we know it — and that’s peak event season. 🍂 Here are five genuinely unique, fun field marketing ideas you should consider hosting: 1️⃣ Biergarten/Winery + dogs Rent out a bar that allows dogs and have guests bring their furry friends. I know one guest that would attend in Indy 👀 Peep Remi, our Bernedoodle 🐶 2️⃣ Cooking class Book a class that focuses on making fall dishes with in-season ingredients — squash, pumpkins, apples, cinnamon, etc. 3️⃣ A panel + pickleball Host panel content, followed by a pickleball tournament. (I just might steal this one.) 4️⃣ Wine tasting Tour 2-3 different wineries and provide a luxury shuttle to take people around for the evening. 5️⃣ A private boat dinner Headed to Boston or San Francisco? Rent a private boat for an evening. #fieldmarketing

Re-Innovating Classics – The Twinkie Story Did you know the iconic Twinkie made its debut in 1930? Fast forward to today, and it's still making waves! The J.M. Smucker Co. Co. has partnered with 7-Eleven to offer a limited-edition cherry-flavored Hostess Twinkie. This new twist on a classic shows that no matter how old your product is, there's always room for innovation. Boy oh boy, I wish my grandparents were around to try these out—Twinkies were their favorite! It's amazing to see how a beloved classic can continue to evolve and bring joy to new generations. Let the story of the Twinkie inspire you to think about how you can bring new life to your own products or ideas, no matter how long they've been around. #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #FoodIndustry #HostessTwinkies #7Eleven #JMSmucker #ClassicToNew #Inspiration #Reinvention