#581 - STORYTIME (18) - A Better Goodbye ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about why you probably suck at "goodbyes."  ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/ If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#580 - STORYTIME (17) - What the Heck is a Bar Boomerang? ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to share the coolest thing I've heard about in years: the bar boomerang!  *****  If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/  If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#579 - STORYTIME (16) - Get Yourself a Tiny Little Notebook *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Do you know any stories about your guests? *****  If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/ If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#578 - STORYTIME (15) - Getting That Ninth Person in Line *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETSVISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to tell you about a P3 Member whose entire marketing plan relies on keeping the ninth person in line.   ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/  If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#577 - STORYTIME (14) - The Magic of Great Storytelling *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: AJINOMOTOVISIT: https://ajinomotofoodservice.com/ ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. And there's an art to it.  *****  If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/ If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#576 - STORYTIME (13) The Story of Growing Danny Meyer's Empire *****  Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: RESTAURANT SCALE SECRETSVISIT: https://restaurantscalesecrets.com/Chip This week's episode is brought to you by: OVATIONVISIT: https://ovationup.com/chip/ ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about Danny Meyer's growing empire.   ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/  If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#575 - STORYTIME (12) - The Power of Knowing Your Mission and Vision ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want you to ask yourself whether you know why you exist. Does your staff know? Do your guests? ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/ If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#574 - STORYTIME (11) - The Power of Unreasonable Hospitality ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about going out of your way to be hospitable. Way out of your way.  *****  If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/  If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#573 - STORYTIME (10) - The Power of Going to the Edges ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 ***** This week's episode is brought to you by: MARGIN EDGEVISIT: https://www.marginedge.com/lp/chip This week's episode is brought to you by: RIGHTWORKVISIT: https://right.work/chip ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about standing out.  ***** If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/ If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809

#572 - STORYTIME (9) - How Chef Greg Baxtrom Put Stories Front and Center ***** Tickets are available now for the Restaurant Profitability Summit! This is our biggest event of the year, but attendance is capped at 200 people. Get your tickets now.  LEARN MORE: https://go.restaurant-strategy.com/summit-2026 *****  This week's episode is brought to you by: MARQII VISIT: https://marqii.com/ This week's episode is brought to you by: POPMENUVISIT: https://popmenu.com/restaurantstrategy ***** Human beings are storytellers. It's how we make sense of the world around us, give meaning to the things we experience. Today I want to talk about putting kids front and center.  I promise: it changes everything.   *****  If you want to snag a copy of Chip's book, The Restaurant Marketing Mindset: https://www.therestaurantmarketingmindset.com/  If you're ready to learn more about the P3 Mastermind: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/p3-mastermind-program If you want a free 30-day trial of our Restaurant Foundations Membership Site: https://www.restaurantstrategypodcast.com/Foundations-b If you want to leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restaurant-strategy/id1457379809