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Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:

Survive and Thrive in the Restaurant Business with Chef Tony.

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:

Survive and Thrive in the Restaurant Business with Chef Tony.

Restaurant ManagementCulinary ArtsBusiness Strategies
Hosted by 38-year hospitality veteran Chef Tony Marciante
Audience of chefs, foodies, and restaurant operators
Based in Bethesda, MD with loyal local following
Easy, relaxed guest experience-just show up and talk food

About Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast:

Survive and Thrive in the Restaurant Business with Chef Tony.

A series of moments with me, Chef Tony Marciante. we own and operate two locations of “Chef Tony's Fresh Seafood Restaurant" in Bethesda, MD and have 38+ years in the restaurant trade. Want to work directly? http://www.TMarciante.com I'm just trying to help you survive, then THRIVE as I have had the honor to.

Why Join Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: as a Guest

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Hospitality-Focused Audience

You reach chefs, food entrepreneurs, and hospitality pros deeply engaged in the operational side of the industry.

Operator-to-Operator Chats

You'll join a relaxed, unscripted conversation with a fellow restaurateur who speaks your language-no fluff, just real talk.

Veteran-Hosted Credibility

Hosted by Chef Tony Marciante-38+ years in the kitchen and two successful seafood restaurants under his belt.

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Behind the Pass

Unfiltered stories from the kitchen trenches

Staffing wins and fails Kitchen culture Leadership lessons
Restaurant Growth Journeys

How you scaled, pivoted, or survived in a tough industry

Opening stories Pandemic pivots Growth strategies
Seafood & Sustainability

Talk sourcing, seasonality, and the future of sustainable seafood

Local sourcing Menu development Sustainability practices
Supplier & Vendor Real Talk

Bridge the gap between chefs and suppliers with honest insights

Ordering systems Vendor relationships Product quality
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways

Your episode will help listeners learn from your real-world wins and mistakes in the restaurant and culinary space.

Hot Topics
Lessons from opening or scaling a restaurant
Kitchen culture and team leadership
Navigating supply chain or staffing challenges
Why Trust Me
Hosted by a working chef and owner
38+ years in hospitality
Two-location restaurant brand
The Ideal Guest

You're a chef, restaurant owner, food supplier, or culinary entrepreneur with hard-earned insights and a story to share. If you've lived it, we want to hear it.

Recent Episodes

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Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Edward Vicedo

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FREE digital tools that help your business!

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"Mastering Guest Experience: Elevate Your Restaurant Service"

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Love lawsuits?! Then maintain a safe environment

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Essential Restaurant Technology Systems: Simplify Operations & Boost Efficiency

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Mastering Restaurant Hiring: Expert Tips & Strategies for Building a Winning Team

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ROL: Chandler Lyles, BBQ, Business & Digital Marketing

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Naming Your Restaurant: Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Brand Identity

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Email Marketing 101 for Restaurant Owners: Boosting Customer Engagement & Sales

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ROL Podcast:Mastering Restaurant Licenses & Permits: Essential Tips for First-Time Owners

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Aug 15, 2024

How was your fathers day??

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jan 9, 2024

2024: Interview with Chef Thai Dang

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jan 4, 2024

Dolla dolla bill y’all

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: May 10, 2023

Don’t beat yourself up about it! 2023 is here…

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jan 4, 2023

How was your fathers day??

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jun 21, 2022

I hope you can welcome me back, March 2022!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Mar 18, 2022

How do you stay organized?

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Oct 14, 2021

Checking in, we’re back!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jul 5, 2021

Shaun Devries (Melbourne,AU) brings the ? !

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Oct 1, 2020

Australian Chef Kyle Booker breaks it down...

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Sep 1, 2020

What if it doesn't get better??

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Aug 11, 2020

Be kind to yourself…

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jul 18, 2020

How are we fairing w/ COVID in July 2020??

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jul 18, 2020

Throwback Episode: Alex Robertson with GiftRocker.com

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Apr 21, 2020

Providence in the house! Gina Gabai breaks down COVID-19 in TWO industries!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Apr 5, 2020

Screw "pivot"...our industry is changed.

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Mar 29, 2020

Rough and tough: what pivot are you making NOW?!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Mar 26, 2020

COVID-19/CORONA. What we are doing to help the situation (b2b episode)

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Mar 13, 2020

Mobile360.io episode...ok...so something happened. (consider this a repost)

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Feb 25, 2020

Quick Talk about Marketing!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Feb 11, 2020

Did you want a mobile app for your restaurant!?

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Feb 11, 2020

We chat with the Super Chef!!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Nov 21, 2019

Erik Shellenberger: SEO & Google My Business Consultant to the Restaurant & Bar Trade

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Oct 24, 2019

Mike Michalowicz drops KNOWLEDGE about Profit First & what you HAVE to do to THRIVE in the restaurant game!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Aug 20, 2019

REVIEWS!? Here is the secret on how to answer...

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jul 26, 2019

Say NO! to GMO Salmon...slight rant.

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jun 25, 2019

Consistency...DAMNIT, ?

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jun 25, 2019

Luis & Lucas stop in from TableLead.com talking long term growth strategies for you!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: May 31, 2019

Jamie Oliver shutters 25 restaurants...and what YOU can learn about it!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: May 28, 2019

David Mor, Chef & agency owner talks sustainability, Chef Jamie Oliver closing 25 restaurants!?

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: May 28, 2019

Sorry! But we're baaaack...

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: May 26, 2019

You are a MEDIA company first! (all credit goes to Gary Vee)

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Mar 20, 2019

Not FUN...but necessary.

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Mar 13, 2019

Brief history on how we got funded. ?

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jan 29, 2019

Expert Content Creation for our Restaurant Industry w/ Chandler Lyles of Lyles BBQ in Kentucky!

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jan 22, 2019

2019! Investors...friend or foe?

Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Jan 4, 2019

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