Restaurant Influencers

After massive success building the purpose-driven restaurant chain Tender Greens, David Dressler found his own purpose — to help others do the same. Listen to this interview with the author of “Ten Year Plan: How the Founders of Tender Greens Scaled Their Heart-Centered Brand” to learn about scaling a $100 million company, thoughtful approaches to business, and building heart-centered brands. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Dearden is living a chef’s dream and sharing it with the world on social media. Using TikTok as his main social networking tool under @chefauthorized, the “CEO of ChefTok” has amassed over half a million followers on the platform. Listen now to learn the Silicon Valley chef’s tips for going viral on social media with consistency and simplicity. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Roy Yamaguchi knows it takes great people to make great food. The celebrity chef and multiple restaurant owner found success by focusing on his belief in creating a culture of warmth and hospitality. The focus of Roy’s food empire is on a foundational question: What can you do for people today that’s above and beyond?  WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Dave Critchley of Lu Ban in Liverpool has leaned into his role as a community leader by talking on social media about mental health at restaurants and other important topics to him. Listen to this interview with the executive chef about the importance of mental health in hospitality, and connecting with an online audience by being himself. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolf Down restaurant owner Joelle Parenteau gained lots of attention and accolades when she wrote a viral blog post called “Why Restaurants Are So Fucked.” Listen to this interview with the entrepreneur about connecting with audiences through blogging, opening a restaurant for the first time, and her popular Medium article series. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacey Poon-Kinney is not just a star in her local food scene. Thanks to the power of television, she and her The Trails Eatery are famous all over the world. Listen to learn about appearing on reality television food shows, overcoming obstacles in the restaurant biz, and learning to ask for help WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruby Scoops Ice Cream Owner Rabia Kamara grew her brand by staying true to herself. Listen to learn about winning Ben and Jerry’s Clash of the Cones on the Food Network, building a successful brand, and how to get media coverage. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe and leave a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh & Co. CEO and Cofounder George Tenedios knows the best way to build a strong company culture and following is through fostering loyalty and growth opportunities.  Listen to this interview and learn how he builds a dedicated crew, the importance of mentorship, and how hospitality should be a labor of love. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by Toast (@Toasttab)? Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurant Consultant and Social Strategist Kyle Inserra (@kyleinserra) has learned that the secret to TikTok isn’t perfection — it’s about at-bats. Listen and learn how the content creator and real estate advisor approaches the craft of social media marketing for business and branding. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by @Toasttab? Let us know by leaving a podcast review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Executive Chef Matt Cooper (@stadiumchef) runs food operations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium like the Atlanta Falcons play football: with strategy and teamwork. Listen to learn how the stadium chef, podcast host, and digital creator manifested a career and his tips for success. WHAT DID YOU LEARN on Restaurant Influencers, sponsored by @Toasttab? Let us know by leaving a podcast review. https://restaurantinfluencers.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices