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.
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
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.
Apple Podcasts & Spotify
Your episode is distributed on major audio platforms, getting you in front of listeners where they already tune in.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Behind the Pass
Unfiltered stories from the kitchen trenches
Restaurant Growth Journeys
How you scaled, pivoted, or survived in a tough industry
Seafood & Sustainability
Talk sourcing, seasonality, and the future of sustainable seafood
Supplier & Vendor Real Talk
Bridge the gap between chefs and suppliers with honest insights
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
Why Trust Me
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
HAPPY NEW YEAR! How's your tech?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jan 17, 2025
From Kitchen to Wellness: Chef Erika Foster’s Top Health Practices (part 1)
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 29, 2024
Interview w/ Mike Bausch: 12 Restaurants, 300+ Employees & still running!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 27, 2024
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: Edward Vicedo
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 17, 2024
Mastering the Art of Mobile Butchery with Nate from Noble Beast Butchers: A California Food Truck Revolution
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 14, 2024
FREE digital tools that help your business!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 21, 2024
"Mastering Guest Experience: Elevate Your Restaurant Service"
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 14, 2024
Love lawsuits?! Then maintain a safe environment
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 4, 2024
Essential Restaurant Technology Systems: Simplify Operations & Boost Efficiency
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 3, 2024
Mastering Restaurant Hiring: Expert Tips & Strategies for Building a Winning Team
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 1, 2024
ROL: Chandler Lyles, BBQ, Business & Digital Marketing
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 31, 2024
Naming Your Restaurant: Essential Tips for Choosing the Perfect Brand Identity
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 17, 2024
Email Marketing 101 for Restaurant Owners: Boosting Customer Engagement & Sales
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 16, 2024
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
Did you want a mobile app for your restaurant!?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Feb 11, 2020
Quick Talk about Marketing!
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
David Mor, Chef & agency owner talks sustainability, Chef Jamie Oliver closing 25 restaurants!?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • May 28, 2019
Jamie Oliver shutters 25 restaurants...and what YOU can learn about it!
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
Closing out 2018... how did your year end up??
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jan 2, 2019
I have some RESERVATIONS?!?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Dec 18, 2018
Less Muscle more FINESSE!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Dec 7, 2018
Don’t assume, you know what happens?! ??
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Nov 12, 2018
Your Space is your Face...invest!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 31, 2018
Get out of a Rut and go cook outside!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 15, 2018
We interview Chase Buckner of CookingWithSocial.com!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Oct 15, 2018
Every message DOESN'T have to sell something! Actually...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 14, 2018
Tony Aiazzi of ChouxBox.com...helping to keep your money RIGHT!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 13, 2018
Creating your Brand, Digital Cameras & a new iPad?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 11, 2018
Scatterbrained?! ??
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 9, 2018
CONTROL freak?!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 5, 2018
“Yep, gonna be slow...it’s August you know!?”
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Sep 3, 2018
Get off your butt and REPRESENT!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 22, 2018
Get out once in a while!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 21, 2018
Get your money right... ya never know.
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 14, 2018
Share great news with the BOH too...here's how
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 12, 2018
Don't Practice Self Limiting Beliefs...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 12, 2018
Realize Your True Impact...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 9, 2018
Restaurant Business = Problem Solving
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Aug 2, 2018
Mid Year update-how is YOUR business
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jul 31, 2018
Learn something 24/7/365...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jul 25, 2018
Perfect sucks.
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jul 25, 2018
Crush your fear about bad reviews!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jul 13, 2018
Authenticity ALWAYS wins.
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jul 11, 2018
How to cook for people with allergies...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jul 10, 2018
How can we get this thing to fit?!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Jun 14, 2018
We must innovate!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Apr 25, 2018
Technical Listen: New Recording (bear with me)
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Apr 10, 2018
How do you stay inspired??
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Apr 9, 2018
The Podcast is growing...want to be a guest?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Apr 8, 2018
How does this sound...can I get some feedback?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 31, 2018
How important the right ENERGY is to your business...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 31, 2018
What's all this SOCIAL MEDIA?!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 27, 2018
Reservations Part II + "Pick your battles"
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 25, 2018
How do you handle Reservations?! and we have a problem.
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 24, 2018
What do you do on a SNOW day?? Here are my ideas...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 23, 2018
What is YOUR inspiration for being in the hospitality biz?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 23, 2018
Best ways to hear feedback from your guests...and a recent "interesting" dining experience for me!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 20, 2018
Why exactly are you listening?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 20, 2018
It took 8 YEARS??!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 16, 2018
How are you creating digital media for your restaurant?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 9, 2018
Do you use takeout services like Uber Eats? why or why not?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 6, 2018
Quick tip 836:find a handy woman...
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 4, 2018
Quick Tip #237:switch seats!
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 4, 2018
Beta Episode, how do we handle promotions?
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 3, 2018
Restaurant Owner Lessons:the Podcast
Restaurant Owner Lessons Podcast: • Mar 2, 2018
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