Am I The Problem In My Business?

20/10/2025 27 min Episodio 38
Am I The Problem In My Business?

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Episode Synopsis

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with restaurant employees, blamed the economy, or wondered why your restaurant's profitability isn’t improving - this episode will challenge you to look in the mirror. Because it turns out, there’s a high chance you are the problem in your business.But that's actually the best news you could receive.Join Andrew Scott (Founder of Owner Shift) as he shares how restaurant systems, processes, and leadership skills directly impact restaurant growth.Tune in to learn:✅ Why every restaurant owner is both the problem and the solution in their business✅ How to identify whether an issue is a people problem or a process problem✅ Practical ways to improve restaurant training systems and accountability✅ How to take full leadership responsibility and stop blaming external factors✅ The mindset shifts that separate struggling operators from thriving multi-unit ownersThrough real examples, like the "streaky mirror incident" that plagued multiple locations, you'll discover how seemingly small changes in your approach can eliminate problems you've blamed on everything and anything.Key Moments:00:01:40 The Core Question00:04:40 Business Growth Equation00:06:00 Everything Falls On Leadership00:08:00 System vs People Problems00:11:20 Anonymous Team Surveys00:13:40 Asking Different Questions00:15:00 Inaction Is Action00:18:20 The Mirror Story00:21:00 Common Sense Isn't Common00:24:20 Changing The InputsIt doesn’t matter if you're running one location or multiple units - this episode will help you reflect on your role, upgrade your skills, and ultimately unlock new levels of restaurant growth and profitability.-✅Tools For Restaurant Owners✅Thinking of opening another restaurant? Avoid costly mistakes with my free guide: 👉https://hs.ownershifttraining.com/optin-mupb-✅About Us✅The Restaurant Growth Accelerator Podcast is hosted by Andrew Scott - founder of OwnerShift Training. Andrew Scott successfully scaled his restaurant business to 4 locations while working a handful of hours each week. He’s since helped over 1,000 restaurant owners increase their sales, profits, and free time - and he’d love to help you too.✅For Restaurant Owners✅Interested in growing your restaurant business while working less? Book your free assessment call:👉 Restaurant Assessment Call✅Connect With Us✅https://www.facebook.com/groups/multiunitempirebuilders/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewrichardscotthttps://ownershifttraining.com/

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