Tony Marciante

Most entrepreneurs don't love accounting and taxes... let's just say they usually TOLERATE them... BUT... we need it all done. Some honest talk about this and more on this episode, would LOVE your comments! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Many people dream of their own restaurant. Also...many don't understand how hard it is to get funding for your own venture.  Banks don't LOVE restaurant ventures for various reasons. Most people know how hard they are to run, high failure rate, incredible competition, etc... I wanted to share some history of getting our funding together for the beginning of Chef Tony's...which we opened as "Visions Restaurant"...and that will be another story to be told. I hope you get some value here, thanks for listening, and share if you get inspired! :::::::::::::::::: A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 10 years...let me

Great interview with Chandler where we talk Social Media, YouTube, advertising metrics and more. For the 2019 restaurant owner, there are few things more important than storytelling and creating meaningful content around your brand. Come along for the story here and listen to an expert operator whom along with his Mom & Dad have built a successful group of restaurants after starting with just a couple tables and a smoker by the side of the road! I heard of Chandler first on Gary Vaynerchuk's YouTube channel over a year ago and knew we HAD to connect. Listen up for Chandlers big announcement in February...I don't even know?? Sit back and learn!  

A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 10 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies & most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheftony/message

A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 10 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies & most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheftony/message

So...I'm asking for a little of your ear, and your help. What about the facet of reservations? We do well 95% of the time...but there are some frustrations for sure. listen in , and I'd love to hear back from you...thanks for listening!! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Leaving Restaurant Depot where I saw a Zombie. Speaking in what an old VP of Operations taught me years ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Remember that your staff doesn’t always know what to promote for you, also your inner circle and extended guests. Don’t be shy to let them know what promotions or business needs you have, many of them are happy to help and may have a solution you need! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Why it's SUPER important to keep investing at least SOME of that hard earned cash BACK into your restaurant space! Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Psyched to have friend of the show Chase Buckner on talking funnel marketing, why you need a "list", and one of the most obvious yet dangerous habits of restaurant owners everywhere! http://www.CookingWithSocial.com (full disclosure, I'm involved in the platform as an advisor/advocate... just because it's awesome!) series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. I own and operate "Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in downtown Bethesda, MD and have 30+ years in the restaurant trade. I know it's a tough game full of challenges, wins and moments in the middle. I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to. Currently rated the #1 restaurant out of 270 places to eat in Bethesda, I've been blessed over the last 10 years...let me share some tips and tricks, stories and strategies & most importantly...develop a community around this crazy thing we're involved in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: http

Let's talk about how important "Taste" events are and why you should ALWAYS GO when invited to events... Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

So however you handle your email marketing, here are some thoughts towards your MESSAGING. Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

STOKED to interview a long time friend, Tony Aiazzi of ChouxBox.com an online service designed to capture and categorize your purchases in the restaurant industry. We talk about openings, closings and what his company does to make your day just a LITTLE bit easier, and A LOT more financially fit! Thanks for your time Tony, checkout ChouxBox at http://www.Chouxbox.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https

I implore you to figure out your restaurants "voice" by using generated content. Most of what you need to spend on should be viewed as an investment. Let's talk a little technology & how to easily create digital content. Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Email us Questions: questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com to be featured on the show! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! Thanks for your time investment, Chef Tony Marciante #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Welcome to the RestaurantOwnerLessons.com podcast. After 31 years in the game, it’s time for me to share as much knowledge as I can about our industry and get down to the dirt to not only survive, but THRIVE! Whether you are a wanna be operator, a long time veteran or somewhere in the middle… I hope you glean knowledge and proof that you can build an amazing restaurant business AND have a life! I welcome your questions to emailto:questions@RestaurantOwnerLessons.com and I’d love to answer! #restaurant #cheflife #restaurantmanagement #entrepreneur #bizdev #food --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Why be a control freak and limit your business and your time away?? Let’s talk about how to be a smart Restaurateur … --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Why mindset is everything and how YOU run your ship… Don’t sink it before you left the port. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

As my mentor from a far Gary Vaynerchuk says, you're a media company first, and what you do second. Quick thoughts on marketing/advertising/social in 2o18 Thanks for watching, go get at em! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Celebrating my wife’s birthday yesterday, and the lesson came out of it… --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support

Step into the shift, and problems arise. amazing week in the middle of August, possibly one of our record-breaking sales and covers weeks. I’ve said this before, don’t listen to self limiting believes. And I was be ready for a problem in the restaurant game… Spend your money we need to, make sure you have some set aside for emergencies. Thanks again for listening, see you on the next episode --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cheftony/support