Episode 152: Holistic Hospitality: Paul Pruitt, founder of New School

To call Paul Pruitt a restaurant consultant fails to describe who he is and his contributions to our industry. Paul is a hospitality futurist who, in the 10 years I've known him, has predicted every major evolution that our industry has faced. Today Paul and I chat about the present and the future of our industry and how holistic hospitality could be the solution to all that ails us. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [2:30] Catching rising stars: [3:58] Kickin' it New School: It's not always about reinventing wheels. [6:25] The importance of exploring what you can control, what you cant, and what will last. [10:19] Horrible cupcakes on beautiful plates: The value of The Fun Sponge [14:45] Tempering the algorithm: The balance contemporary thinking and innovation [18:40] From concept to execution: Leaning into process, building a foundation, and creating cooperation. [20: 40] Scaling a business is easy. Scaling culture is hard. [26:17] Holistic thinking: Embracing a nonbinary perspective in your business. [30:27] Exploring shades of grey: appreciating nuance, and refusing black and white decisions. For more on New School go to http://newschoolconsulting.com FULL COMP is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time. ________________________________ CLICK HERE to Chat with Josh Free Download: 5 Steps to Achieve a 15% Net Profit We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out the FULL COMP media universe by visiting: FULL COMP Restaurant Marketing School The Playbook Industry Town Halls