#409 Chris Simms CEO Lazy Dog Restaurant

Alan Fox is the founder, editor, and publisher of Rattle, one of the most respected literary magazines in the United States, and he sits on the board of directors of several non-profit foundations. *PEOPLE TOOLS: 54 Strategies for Building Relationships, Creating Joy, and Embracing Prosperity* is the distillation of his experience in accounting, law, real estate, poetry, three marriages, and raising six children, two step children, and one foster child . Alan shares why he started his groundbreaking magazine, how you can benefit from it, and lessons you can learn and use everyday in your life!Chris Simms is the CEO and Founder of Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, a leading innovator in the upscale casual dining space with twelve locations throughout Southern California and one location in the Bay Area. Chris explains just how hard it can be to open a restaurant, what steps you can take, and how you can make your menu stand out from the rest! Here is an example; The first Lazy Dog restaurant opened in the Huntington Beach area in 2003, showcasing an eclectic menu of memorable family favorites reinterpreted with bold new flavors and served with small-town hospitality. If you are in the culinary industry you won't want to miss this interview!Andy Abramson calls in to give our listeners tips and tricks to all things Tech in the business world!