Anthony Lambatos, Footer's Catering - When Less is More!

Mar 16, 2026

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Is your business suffering from “mission creep”—trying to be everything to everyone? What would happen if you simplified your offerings and focused on doing one thing exceptionally well? In this episode, I explore how subtracting, not adding, can make your business and life better, and why aligning your work with joy and purpose leads to outstanding customer experiences.

Listen to this new episode for inspiration on simplifying your business, avoiding burnout, and creating exceptional experiences by focusing on what you love and doing it better every day.

About Anthony:
Anthony Lambatos believes heart-led leadership isn’t just good for people — it’s good for business.

Since purchasing Footers Catering from his father in 2010, Anthony and his wife April have quadrupled revenue, maintained retention 50% better than the industry average and opened an event center called Social Capitol. Footers has been recognized nationally for innovation in both catering and culture, earning “Best Places to Work” honors eight years running.

In response to industry demand, Anthony founded MIBE, a leadership development and culture-building organization that helps leaders grow people-first organizations. An award-winning speaker, Anthony inspires leaders to create workplaces where fulfilled employees fuel unstoppable results.

Contact:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anthonylambatos

Instagram: @MibeLeadership

www.themibe.com (education company)

www.footerscatering.com (catering business)

www.socialcapitolevents.com (event center)

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