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Listen "Elevate Yourself Episode 8 with Andrew Abrahamson of Pouring with Heart Hospitality Group"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 8 with Andrew Abrahamson of Pouring with Heart!
Andrew is the Chief Operating Officer of the acclaimed hospitality group, helmed by celebrated innovator Cedd Moses, they have elevated hospitality through its diverse collection of over twenty venues, connecting their communities through, very simply, the utmost respect for its staff and customers.
Andrew & I Discuss:
-How growing up in the Pacific Northwest was an idyllic childhood.
-How playing outside and overcoming obstacles as a kid provided a richness of preparedness for life as an adult.
-Why we both agree that we love the quote, “When I die I hope it’s late in the afternoon after I’ve worked a full hard day.”
-How children remind us that “The grass is always greener...when you water it.”
-How a mistake in judgment at 14 years old changed the trajectory of his life.
-How he found his “entrepreneurial spirit” when he went to Europe in high school.
-Why the Bar world spoke to him and why the “Cocktail” is America’s original art form.
-How watching an episode of “Inside the Actors Studio” with Russell Crowe ultimately led him to Los Angeles.
-How he took the Wednesday LA Times “Food & Beverage” Section and 4 hours later was in downtown Los Angeles at 7 Grand Whiskey bar.
-How the “Cocktail Revolution” that was happening in Los Angeles satisfied what he was looking for in the world.
-Why he believes “A great bar is living history”
-Why he trusted his gut with his first GM Bonus from 7 Grand.
-Why being obsessive is a good thing if you are aware
-Power of Freedom in moving on gives you.
-Acceptance-the quicker you can register in your mind.
-Why doing hard things ultimately brings us happiness.
-Why as a leader it’s important to have “genuine heart”
-How “Pouring with heart” is building careers in an industry that didn’t do that.
-Goal to build 2,030 careers in the hospitality industry by 2030.
-The difficulties of running a business amid COVID-19
-Why a boss or owner needs to “appreciate what the team is going through”
-How to create “weight and urgency” for your team
-The importance of doing work for someone else and how “you can go a little further outside of yourself.”
-The 2 things he asks of a new employee: 1.) Decency & Hustle 2.)Never ask you to do something I haven’t done myself
-If something goes wrong it’s either the people or the system
-How he implements “Huddles” with his team to maximize productivity.
-Why the “rocks in your bag are always the heaviest as the leader”
-His 80/20 rule
-Why “The Score Takes Care of Itself”
-And much much more...
-Follow Pouring with Heart @pouringwithheart www.pouringwithheart.com and Andrew @andrewabrahamson
Andrew is the Chief Operating Officer of the acclaimed hospitality group, helmed by celebrated innovator Cedd Moses, they have elevated hospitality through its diverse collection of over twenty venues, connecting their communities through, very simply, the utmost respect for its staff and customers.
Andrew & I Discuss:
-How growing up in the Pacific Northwest was an idyllic childhood.
-How playing outside and overcoming obstacles as a kid provided a richness of preparedness for life as an adult.
-Why we both agree that we love the quote, “When I die I hope it’s late in the afternoon after I’ve worked a full hard day.”
-How children remind us that “The grass is always greener...when you water it.”
-How a mistake in judgment at 14 years old changed the trajectory of his life.
-How he found his “entrepreneurial spirit” when he went to Europe in high school.
-Why the Bar world spoke to him and why the “Cocktail” is America’s original art form.
-How watching an episode of “Inside the Actors Studio” with Russell Crowe ultimately led him to Los Angeles.
-How he took the Wednesday LA Times “Food & Beverage” Section and 4 hours later was in downtown Los Angeles at 7 Grand Whiskey bar.
-How the “Cocktail Revolution” that was happening in Los Angeles satisfied what he was looking for in the world.
-Why he believes “A great bar is living history”
-Why he trusted his gut with his first GM Bonus from 7 Grand.
-Why being obsessive is a good thing if you are aware
-Power of Freedom in moving on gives you.
-Acceptance-the quicker you can register in your mind.
-Why doing hard things ultimately brings us happiness.
-Why as a leader it’s important to have “genuine heart”
-How “Pouring with heart” is building careers in an industry that didn’t do that.
-Goal to build 2,030 careers in the hospitality industry by 2030.
-The difficulties of running a business amid COVID-19
-Why a boss or owner needs to “appreciate what the team is going through”
-How to create “weight and urgency” for your team
-The importance of doing work for someone else and how “you can go a little further outside of yourself.”
-The 2 things he asks of a new employee: 1.) Decency & Hustle 2.)Never ask you to do something I haven’t done myself
-If something goes wrong it’s either the people or the system
-How he implements “Huddles” with his team to maximize productivity.
-Why the “rocks in your bag are always the heaviest as the leader”
-His 80/20 rule
-Why “The Score Takes Care of Itself”
-And much much more...
-Follow Pouring with Heart @pouringwithheart www.pouringwithheart.com and Andrew @andrewabrahamson
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