Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. A recent poll I did on Linkedin showed 60% of restaurants are only retaining their managers for 6-12 months. Recognizing the significance of this challenge, we wanted to provide you, the listener, with a valuable resource today aimed at proactively addressing and extending this retention timeframe. Unlock the secrets to a restaurant manager's successful start with hospitality expert Mark Maynard, whose 30-year experience with Union Square Hospit...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. In a recent poll on linkedin 43% of leaders surveyed said they experience loneliness 50-100% of the time in their leadership positions. Leadership can be lonely in any industry, but can especially be felt in the restaurant business. Restaurant owners are often running restaurants solo without a leadership team to brainstorm, strategize with or vent to. Know you are not alone . In this heartfelt episode, you'll uncover five practical tactics to c...
Apr 01, 2024•15 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. I have 3 questions for you: Does your restaurant’s training program only come in 1 language? Is your training program out of date? Are you paying for an LMS that has too many bells and whistles you are not using? If you are shaking your head to any or all of these questions, we are about to blow your mind! Transform your team and enhance your restaurant's performance with the insights from Rachael Nemeth, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of Opus. ...
Mar 25, 2024•40 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Are you a restaurant leader who loves to geek out on self awareness assessments? If so, stick around as I offer a leadership development resource that focuses on your strengths, rather than your weaknesses. Today, I am going to: highlight the book Strenghtsfinder share 5 of the 34 strengths outlined in the book give you tips on how you can implement this tool into your restaurant to develop your entire team. Embark on a transformative journey wi...
Mar 18, 2024•21 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. If you are suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction or chronic pain and looking for a customized treatment plan, I’ve got a solution for you on this episode. From the high-octane environment of a restaurant to the hushed tones of a healing space, my journey has been nothing short of miraculous. Discover the unexpected pathways to wellness as Dierdre Mangan, a luminary in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, joins me to unravel the myste...
Mar 11, 2024•30 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. If you are a restaurant owner or operator looking to increase sales or enhance your beverage program, listen up. Today, I am interviewing an owner and producer of one of the most explosive beverage trends for 2024, non alcoholic cocktails. Unlock the secret to enticing your guests with the allure of a perfectly crafted non-alcoholic cocktail. Join me, Christin Marvin, as we sit down with Louie Catizone, the innovative mind behind St Agrestis, to...
Mar 04, 2024•40 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. If you're a restaurant owner seeking clarity and a strategic approach to enhance your restaurant's marketing, this episode is for you. Unlock the secrets of restaurant marketing success as we sit down with Chip Klose , the brains behind the book ' Restaurant Marketing Mindset .' We discuss the real definition of marketing, how 80% of marketing happens behind your back and why there is a relationship between marketing and operations that must exi...
Feb 26, 2024•41 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Are you a people pleaser? Is your people pleaser leadership style getting in the way of having tough conversations with your team or leading you to resent them? If so, tune into this episode. In today’s episode, I will teach you how: leading with a people pleaser mindset in the hospitality can help you be successful and hold you back give you 3 tips on how you change start shifting your leadership style to one that’s more productive. Struggling ...
Feb 19, 2024•27 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Have you ever felt the pull to drop everything and chase your culinary dreams? Discover how Gloria Badilla's Chilttepica Salsa is not just a business, but a movement empowering communities. Gloria Badilla, the visionary founder of Chilttepica Salsa , did just that, and she's here to stir up some inspiration. As we slice into Gloria's story, we uncover her decade-long journey of cultivating both Chilttepica Salsa and a dedicated team that thrives...
Feb 12, 2024•32 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This episode isn't just a look into our sober life; it's a blueprint for anyone curious about how sobriety can cement a partnership and offer a renewed sense of purpose. Embarking on a sober journey isn't just about giving up a substance; it's about rediscovering life and love through a clear lens. Tyler and I open up about the raw and transformative experience we faced as a couple when we chose to eliminate alcohol from our lives. As we peeled ...
Feb 05, 2024•11 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Today, I am proud to share an episode with my friend, Adam Lamb. Chef Coach Adam Lamb has been a wonderful advocate and advisor for me in my new journey as an entrepreneur. He and I were planning on recording an episode on job satisfaction in the hospitality industry and then, as we do, we got into a deep conversation about our successes and challenges as entrepreneurs and said, fuck it, let’s hit the record button. If your job satisfaction in t...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. I f you are curious about getting sober but uncertain about what living a sober life would look like while working in the restaurant industry, then this episode is for you. Today, we are talking with Cliff Blauvelt, Denver restaurant owner about: his journey to sobriety how sobriety has impacted the success of his restaurant, Bodega how he has built a team of like minded people Subscribe to the No Hesitations Podcast here Curious about how we co...
Jan 22, 2024•51 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. I f you are a Chef or restauranteur that is curious about how to turn your restaurant into a well oiled machine, this episode for you. Today, we are talking with Simon Zatyrka, the Culinary Mechanic about: Transforming your restaurant into a streamlined operation Nurturing your team's growth through effective teaching How to go from burnout to entrepreneur. I’d love to learn more about you, the listener. Complete this brief survey here. Join us ...
Jan 13, 2024•43 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. If you are a restaurant owner facing the challenge of building a successful business while staying true to your values, then stick around. In this episode, we unravel the art of building a prosperous business while: staying true to your values addressing industry pain points achieving a harmonious balance between business growth and personal fulfillment I’d love to learn more about you, the listener. Complete this brief survey here. I am honored...
Jan 08, 2024•36 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. If you are a Tucson local restaurant owner looking to increase your sales by engaging more in your community, this episode is for you. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more leadership tips. https://www.solutionsbychristin.me/blog Shane Reiser, CEO and "Head Foodie of Tucson Foodie ," joins me, Christin Marvin, to dish out his flavorful story behind Tucson Foodie. You'll be captivated by how Shane's leadership journey has been spiced up with...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Embark on a flavorful journey with us at the TenWest Festival , where Tucson's very own esteemed Janos Wilder , president of the City of Gastronomy, unravels the tapestry of local heritage and innovation at the table. Join Nick and I as we traverse the impact of Tucson's UNESCO City of Gastronomy title. Revel in stories of chef ambassadors taking regional tastes to the world stage, and how Tucson's agricultural legacy fuels a resurgence of pride...
Dec 25, 2023•34 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. In this episode, I highlight the 3 steps to overcoming burnout, self awareness, setting boundaries and prioritizing self care. Have you ever felt the crushing weight of burnout, where every day feels like a marathon with no finish line in sight? I've been there, and in this episode, I, Christin Marvin , pull back the curtain on my own battle with burnout in the relentless restaurant industry . With raw honesty , I recount the pivotal moments tha...
Dec 22, 2023•5 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Ever find yourself stuck in a job that's just not cutting it? Ever felt the grip of self-doubt holding you back? You're not alone. Join me, your host Christin Marvin, as I sit down with the inspiring Tatiana Timmins, a lighthouse in the field of learning and organizational development. Tatiana opens up about her journey, shedding light on her evolution from self-judgment to empowerment , and her dedicated mission to embolden new recruiters. I’d ...
Dec 18, 2023•37 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Learn about leadership from the perspective of competitive sports. Brace yourself for a conversation that blends leadership, the beauty of competitive sports, and the essence of true camaraderie. We're joined by Andrew Mangan and Ryan Farrell, two ultimate Frisbee maestros who have managed to keep their 20-year-old friendship intact amidst their competitive spirit. Their intriguing story highlights how a shared love for a sport can not only nour...
Dec 11, 2023•43 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This is how leadership skills crafted in a bustling restaurant can seamlessly transfer into the real estate industry. Our guest, Nick Papantonakis, has done exactly that. After spending over a decade climbing the ranks at Snooze AM Eatery, Nick now takes his proven leadership acumen into a whole new realm, real estate. Hear him recount his journey from a 16-year-old looking for a job to a leadership junkie, shaping future leaders and his recent ...
Dec 04, 2023•44 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Here's what it takes to climb the ranks in the restaurant industry. Michael Seznec , Senior Vice President and partner of Boston-based Himmel Hospitality Group , is here to spill the secrets. From his humble beginnings washing pots, to now being a leader in the industry, Michael's deep-rooted passion for food and travel has led him on an exciting journey. I’d love to learn more about you, the listener. Complete this brief survey here. Tune in as...
Nov 29, 2023•48 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This is an incredibly exciting episode for the show because I'm bringing you, the listener, inside the awesome world of coaching. Understanding coaching might be tricky if you've never tried it, so I thought, what better way to explore its impact than by giving you a firsthand look into the coaching experience. This style of episode is just the beginning, and I'm thrilled to kick it off with the amazing Chef Coach, Adam Lamb. Join us for the con...
Nov 21, 2023•53 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Jim Taylor Entrepreneur | Thought Leader | Restaurateur As the Founder and CEO of Benchmark Sixty Restaurant Services , Jim has worked alongside small, medium and large restaurant companies in North America and the UK in order to help them understand how new concepts like compartmentalized business productivity and employee workload are both measured and leveraged in order to improve the hospitality industry. His encouragement for leaders to “se...
Nov 15, 2023•36 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. This week, we are honored to welcome TJ McReynolds to the podcast. TJ is driven by the opportunity to create meaningful and impactful relationships through community, sustainability, and education. I’d love to learn more about you, the listener. Complete this brief survey here. He is a converted life-long restaurant hospitality professional currently acting as a Principal Customer Success Manager for SafetyCulture. With 10+ years of experience s...
Nov 08, 2023•46 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. On this episode, Nick and I chat with Janos and Ben Wilder about the following: 1. Janos' Double James Beard Award Victory 2. Janos' Post-Pandemic Comeback Plan 3. Ben's Transition from the Kitchen to Desert Preservation Passion Chef Janos Wilder boasts an impressive culinary career, having earned 12 James Beard award nomination s and clinched the prestigious James Beard Award twice; once for Rising Star of American cuisine in 1990 and for Top C...
Nov 01, 2023•54 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Learn how to recognize the subtle symptoms of burnout among hospitality professionals and acquire effective strategies to regain balance and vitality in this demanding field. Join us as we discuss an interesting article in Forbes recently that said the World Health Organization has officially classified burnout as a medical diagnosis. Their diagnosis is “a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been succe...
Oct 25, 2023•42 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. In this episode, John Hinman, founder of CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness and Hinman Pies shares: 1. His recovery journey and story of the why behind CHOW. 2. Memories of working with his dear friend, Matt Selby, a beloved Chef with Denver community recently lost. 3. His approach to his future as the owner of Hinman Pies. Resources: If you or anyone you know needs mental health or substance abuse resources, visit https://chowco.org/ ...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Welcome our first guest, former NY Mets player turn CEO and Co-Founder of Mindready, Jeremy Wolf. In this episode: Jeremy candidly discusses the mental and physical hurdles faced by professional athletes. Explores the concept of mental fitness. Guides us through the motivation behind launching Mindready. Offers valuable insights into the significance of mental fitness in an athlete's success. Jeremy's company, Mindready , is a sport psychology c...
Oct 12, 2023•50 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Explore Christin's remarkable journey into the hospitality industry, which commenced when she took on the role of a cook at the tender age of 15. Over the course of her career, she has accumulated a wealth of experience, which encompasses: 1. Managing at the prestigious Broadmoor Hotel , where her passion for hospitality, fine dining, wine, and classic cocktails ignited. 2. Spending five transformative years with the Bonanno Group, progressing f...
Oct 12, 2023•23 min
Send me a Text Message. I'd love to hear from you. Join Nick and Christin on this episode as they delve into their personal leadership journeys and the motivation behind creating The No Hesitations Podcast. I’d love to learn more about you, the listener. Complete this brief survey here. In this episode, you'll discover: 1. Our podcast's overarching objectives. 2. Christin's remarkable evolution from a seasoned hospitality industry professional to a thriving coach and consultant. 3. Nick's unwave...
Oct 12, 2023•47 min
