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Making Dough Show | Restaurant Show

Making Dough Show | Restaurant Showwww.makingdoughshow.com
How do I grow my restaurant sales? What actually works in restaurant marketing: messenger bot, mobile marketing, email, Facebook ads, monthly promotions, events, fundraisers.. How do I track the results? How do I lower food cost and labor so we are more profitable? How do we retain staff? These are some of the topics covered in this show hosted by restauranteurs, engineers, chief ops and marketing officers Matthew and Hengameh Stanfield. They believe every restauranteur deserves owning a PROFITABLE restaurant that does not own them. Got questions? Email us at makingdoughshow@gmail.com
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Episodes

207. Conflict and Friction in Business: A Success Philosophy | Restaurant Owner Tips

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: Weather-Proof Your Restaurant Business: Logistics Tips During Holidays ⁠https://youtu.be/fEGxMlPoCqk⁠ Watch: 3 Power Skills Every Restaurant Owner MUST Master | Guide to Opening a Restauran t ⁠https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ⁠ Conflict and Friction in Business: A Success Philosophy | Restaurant Owner Tips Join us in this insightful episode of Making Dough Show, where we delve into the...

Nov 30, 20239 min

206. Weather-Proof Your Restaurant Business: Logistics Tips During Holidays

Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Welcome back to another episode of Making Dough Show, your go-to guide for thriving in the restaurant business! As we gear up for the winter season, we've compiled 9 indispensable tips for restaurant owners and managers to conquer the unique challenges that cold weather brings. First and foremost, we emphasize the importance of proactive weather monitoring using professional apps to stay ahead ...

Nov 27, 202312 min

204. RESTAURANT Startup Cost vs Operating Cost | Guide to Opening a Restaurant

Download for FREE: 12 Genius Ways Chat GPT Can Transform Your Restaurant Business https://mds.mykajabi.com/12-ways-chatGPT-can-transform-your-restaurant-business Watch:3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant ⁠https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ⁠ Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management ⁠https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg⁠ Welcome to another enlightening episode of Making Dough Show, where we delve into the critical aspects of the restaurant business. In ...

Nov 10, 20236 min

203. 3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 5 REASONS WHY RESTAURANTS FAIL | Tips for Restaurant Growth and Success ⁠https://youtu.be/ZTjMMuI95xg⁠ Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager ⁠https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies Welcome to Making Dough Show, your ultimate resource for mastering the art of restaurant success! In this episode, we uncover the critical skills every restaurant owner must possess. From honing inventory m...

Nov 08, 20237 min

202. 5 REASONS WHY RESTAURANTS FAIL | Tips for Restaurant Growth and Success

Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Watch: Maximize Restaurant Holiday Sales: Seasonal Strategies for Restaurants Sales ⁠https://youtu.be/qnUD8Zl2qng⁠ Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager ⁠https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies⁠ Welcome to a new episode of Making Dough Show, where we uncover the secrets to restaurant success! In this episode, we address the five critical reasons restaurants often fail and provide actionable insights...

Nov 06, 20238 min

201. Maximize Holiday Sales: Understanding Customer Psychology and Seasonal Strategies for Restaurants

Download for FREE: Restaurant Location Assessment Guide | Free pdf download https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantLocationAssessmentGuide Watch:3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant ⁠https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ⁠ Watch: 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager ⁠https://youtu.be/0SNSpBfBies Discover the secrets behind customer psychology during the festive season in this episode of Making Dough Show. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind customer psychology during the fe...

Nov 02, 202310 min

200. BE SEEN: 5 Tips On How to be Seen and Building your Brand as a Restaurant Owner

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: 3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant ⁠https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ⁠ Watch: Thriving in the Local Market | Restaurant Management Tips ⁠https://youtu.be/87q-YlLgVi0 In this podcast episode of Making Dough Show, we explore the significance of being seen and known in the restaurant industry. We discuss the book "Be Seen"...

Oct 31, 20237 min

199. Holiday Staffing Challenges: 7 Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners and Restaurant Managers

Download for FREE: Restaurant Location Assessment Guide | Free pdf download ⁠https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantLocationAssessmentGuide⁠ Watch: 3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant ⁠https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ⁠ Watch: 5 REASONS WHY RESTAURANTS FAIL | Tips for Restaurant Growth and Success ⁠https://youtu.be/ZTjMMuI95xg Welcome to another episode of the Making Dough Show, where we delve into the intricacies of the restaurant business during the holiday season. With the ar...

Oct 26, 202310 min

198. 10 TIPS for a NEW Restaurant Manager

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: 5 TIPS to Mastering Serving Food Consistency | Restaurant Manager ⁠https://youtu.be/Rb7xqGiY3uI⁠ Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management ⁠https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg In this latest episode of Making Dough Show, I share 10 tips for new managers in the restaurant industry. Whether you're starting a new manage...

Oct 12, 202315 min

197. 5 TIPS to Mastering Serving Food Consistency | Restaurant Manager

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: How To Start A Restaurant: Comparing Startup Vs Operating Costs https://youtu.be/3COoovdTxXU Watch: Boost Your Catering Sales: Top Restaurant Strategies You Need! https://youtu.be/vnJp11-XO04 In this new episode of Making Dough Show, I discuss the importance of consistency in the food industry, specifically focusing on how to ensure consistent food quality throughout multiple rest...

Oct 05, 202310 min

196. ADD Vegan/ Dairy Free Options to Your Restaurant Menu

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch:3 MUST Have Restaurant Owner Skillsets | Opening a Restaurant ⁠https://youtu.be/VVBjoMjDBTQ⁠ Watch: Thriving in the Local Market | Restaurant Management Tips ⁠https://youtu.be/87q-YlLgVi0 Should you add Vegan options to your restaurant menu? Why and what are the best practices? In this video, we discuss the importance of offering vegan toppin...

Jul 06, 20237 min

195. Thriving in the Local Market | Restaurant Management Tips

Download for FREE: Restaurant Location Assessment Guide | Free pdf download https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantLocationAssessmentGuide Watch: How to Transform Conflict into Solutions: Leadership Strategies ⁠https://youtu.be/OzftnkAuVJo⁠ Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management ⁠https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg⁠ As active members of the chamber of commerce and passionate entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the importance of taking action to ensure the growth and pr...

Jun 29, 20235 min

194. How to Transform Conflict into Solutions: Leadership Strategies

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management ⁠https://youtu.be/zLr1wyO5uPg⁠ Watch: Get Your RESTAURANT Featured on Local TV Stations | Restaurant Marketing ⁠https://youtu.be/gn49yz9w0aA⁠ In this new episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the dilemma of wanting to be a good listener in a leadership role, only to rea...

Jun 23, 20234 min

193. RESTAURANT Call Out No Call No Show Policy | Restaurant Management

Download for FREE: 12 Genius Ways Chat GPT Can Transform Your Restaurant Business https://mds.mykajabi.com/12-ways-chatGPT-can-transform-your-restaurant-business Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips ⁠ https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0⁠ Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management ⁠ https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U⁠ Are you struggling with employee attendance and managing shift coverage? Watch this new episode of Making Dough Show and le...

Jun 16, 202311 min

192. EARN the RESPECT of your Staff | Restaurant Manager Tips

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: The BEST Restaurant Employee Retention Strategy | Restaurant Management https://youtu.be/itsHHBt8f5U In this new episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the notion that respect is earned, but it's not always the whole story. As a business...

Jun 06, 202311 min

191. How to FIRE a Customer Nicely | Restaurant Customer Service

Download for FREE: Restaurant Location Assessment Guide | Free pdf download https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantLocationAssessmentGuide Watch: Get Your RESTAURANT Featured on Local TV Stations | Restaurant Marketing ⁠ ⁠ ⁠https://youtu.be/gn49yz9w0aA⁠ Watch: 7 Strategies for Staying Ahead in the Restaurant Industry | Restaurant Management ⁠https://youtu.be/zyY7lGw91Rs In this thought-provoking episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the challenging decision of firing a customer in the restaura...

Jun 01, 202310 min

190. Get Your RESTAURANT Featured on Local TV Stations

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 3 RESTAURANT OWNER Blind Spots | Restaurant Owner Tips ⁠https://youtu.be/3Srl6EycAAk⁠ Watch: Marketing Magic: Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Restaurant Sales ⁠https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk In this episode of the Making Dough Show, I share my experience of being featured on a local TV segment as a restaurant owner. Join me as I discuss the importance of making attemp...

May 29, 20236 min

189. 3 RESTAURANT OWNER Blind Spots | Restaurant Owner Tips

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 7 Strategies for Staying Ahead in the Restaurant Industry | Restaurant Management ⁠https://youtu.be/zyY7lGw91Rs⁠ Watch: Why Background Checks Are Crucial in Hiring | 3 Lessons Learned from a "Sex Offender Staff" Case ⁠https://youtu.be/9iESp_XDUfo Are you aware of your blind spots as a business owner? In this episode of the Making Dough Show, we delve into the critical topic of ide...

May 25, 20238 min

188. Staying Ahead in the Restaurant Industry: Strategies for Success | Restaurant Management

In today's episode of Making Dough Show, we discuss an important topic that affects restaurant owners everywhere: the impact of government funding and competition in the market. We've observed a significant increase in new restaurant openings, driven by the injection of funds such as PPP and ERTC money. This influx of capital has led to expansions and fierce competition in various neighborhoods and markets. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to evaluate how these developments affect your business...

May 23, 20237 min

187. The Ultimate Guide to Streamlining Your Restaurant Operations | Restaurant Management

Download for FREE: Restaurant Business Plan | Free PDF https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantBusinessPlan Watch: Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business ⁠https://youtu.be/ECIWozl1gmc⁠ Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk In this episode of Making Dough Show, we explore the importance of streamlining restaurant operations. As a fellow restaurant owner, I understand the passion ...

May 18, 20239 min

186. 3 Lessons Learned from Hiring and Firing a Sex Offender | Restaurant Owner Life

Download for FREE: Restaurant Marketing System Assessment https://mds.mykajabi.com/assessment Watch: How to Build a Strong Management Team Using Accountability Charts | Restaurant Owner Tips ⁠https://youtu.be/5ZrcKSmXXOQ⁠ Watch: Restaurant Staff Thief Caught and 4 Lessons Learned ⁠https://youtu.be/kQz2EQBmJ1A In this episode of Making Dough Show, we share another shocking and embarrassing story from one of our restaurants, emphasizing the importance of caution and conducting background checks wh...

May 15, 20235 min

185. From Chaos to Order: Building a Strong Management Team with an Accountability Chart

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: Restaurant Staff Thief Caught and 4 Lessons Learned ⁠https://youtu.be/kQz2EQBmJ1A⁠ Watch: Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business ⁠https://youtu.be/ECIWozl1gmc⁠ Are you struggling with team accountability in your restaurant? In this episode of Making Dough Show, we delve into the importance of having a clear accountability chart for yo...

May 12, 202311 min

184. Restaurant Staff Thief Caught and Lessons Learned

Download for FREE: Restaurant Marketing System Assessment https://mds.mykajabi.com/assessment Watch: Raising the Bar for Your Restaurant: How an Inspection Form Can Elevate Your Business ⁠https://youtu.be/ECIWozl1gmc⁠ Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk In this episode of Making Dough Show, we share an embarrassing story of how one of our team members stole from us and sold our gift vouchers for his own profit. We als...

May 08, 202310 min

183. Create a Restaurant Inspection Form with these tips | Restaurant Management Tips

Welcome to the latest episode of the Making Dough Show! In this episode, we will discuss a crucial aspect of the restaurant industry that often gets overlooked: the importance of having a restaurant inspection form in place. If you're a restaurant owner or manager, you know how challenging it can be to maintain consistency in your operations and ensure that your team is meeting your standards for cleanliness, safety, and health. In this episode, we will explore how having an inspection form that...

May 04, 202311 min

182. Creating the Perfect Restaurant Atmosphere: Tips and Tricks from a Restaurant Owner

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: Watch this BEFORE Franchising or Buying a Franchise! https://youtu.be/Em-NbseBNmk Watch: Marketing Magic: How to Harness the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results https://youtu.be/VuV3YBnjlqk Welcome to this episode of the Making Dough Show! In this video, we'll be discussing the crucial topic of restaurant atmosphere. As a fellow restaurant owner, I understand that customers...

Apr 20, 20237 min

181. Marketing Magic: Harnessing the Power of Customer Reviews to Drive Results

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: 5 Effective Tips to handle the STRESS of a NEW Job | Restaurant Owner Advice https://youtu.be/gMg92pSUiDg Watch: How to Become a General Restaurant Manager? | Tips to get promoted at work https://youtu.be/ADVbye6xEP8 In this episode of Making Dough Show, we're diving into the power of customer reviews as a marketing tactic. As the saying goe...

Apr 13, 20235 min

180. How to manage team conflict effectively | 3 Top Restaurant Manager Tips

Download for FREE: The RESTAURANT MANAGER SCORE SHEET at https://mds.mykajabi.com/restaurantmanagerscoresheet Watch: 5 Restaurant Business Success Tips | How to run a Successful Restaurant ⁠https://youtu.be/lCcxPAigL7E⁠ Watch: How to motivate an introvert employee | 3 Customer Service Tips for Introverts ⁠https://youtu.be/sRGoErJWZtw⁠ While conflict is detrimental to any kind of business, it is very much normal. As a business owner, how do you handle conflicts between your managers and team memb...

Feb 23, 20239 min

179. My word of the year | How to pick your word of the year?

Watch our FREE Training on: Respond to Reviews with ChatGPT in 15 Minutes a Week https://mds.mykajabi.com/opt-in-49c1800d-ea26-4686-963b-7728943b5463 Watch: 5 Effective Tips to handle the STRESS of a NEW Job | Restaurant Owner Advice ⁠https://youtu.be/gMg92pSUiDg⁠ Watch: Restaurant LABOR Shortage TIPS | Restaurant Owner's Advice ⁠https://youtu.be/72gVCrLtS5I⁠ How do you pick your word of the year? Why is it important to have one? Watch this short video as to how choosing my word of the year play...

Feb 16, 20239 min

180. 4 Ways to Manage Team Performance | Top Performance Management System Tips

Download for FREE: Restaurant Location Assessment Guide | Free pdf download https://mds.mykajabi.com/RestaurantLocationAssessmentGuide In the business world, the best asset is its people. If you have good people, everything else will follow. What are your ways in managing your team’s performance? How do you conduct such? How effective are they? In this episode of Making Dough Show, I will enumerate 4 tips which are applicable not only to the restaurant industry but to all types of business which...

Feb 09, 202312 min

178. 3 Effective Ways to Boost Employee Morale | Leadership Top Tips

Download for FREE: Restaurant Marketing System Assessment https://mds.mykajabi.com/assessment As a business owner, a manager or whatever position you may be in the industry, keeping your team’s morale is quite a challenge. How do you cheer your people up especially when everything is crashing and burning? Here are 3 simple yet very effective ways to boost employee morale and motivation. Watch: Managing People Who Are Hard To Manage | Restaurant Manager Tips https://youtu.be/KiN59JyKYp0 Watch: Cr...

Jan 27, 20235 min
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