Episode 161: The Barron of Brooklyn: Serial Entrepreneur André Hueston Mack

I'm sure everyone ascribes to the philosophy of being the change you want to see in the world, but what does that look like in practical application? As hospitality professional, we have a unique opportunity to shape our neighborhoods by influencing what they consume and how they consume it. André Hueston Mack is doing exactly that. Never in my life have I seen someone invest so much of themselves into their community and today we talk about the risks and rewards associated on betting on your neighbors to create a better neighborhood. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES [2:20] Learning the standards of self-expression [5:00] Leaving Thomas Keller: Where uncertainty meets determination [7:09] The slow burn of getting rich: "It was hard, but it was mine". [9:22] Making the wine was the easy part [11:02] Knowing who to impress: the key to success in salesmanship [13:28] Running toward discomfort: Understanding your own strengths [14:04] Pushing boundaries: Priorities, time management, and opportunity [16:06] How hard could it be?: Scaling an empire outside your front door [20:56] Ensuring a profitable ecosystem: The demerits of peaking early [22:53] It's all about the neighborhood: Keeping it personal [24:35] Preparing for the moment you're in the way [26:10] What Albert Einstein, distillation, and For Dummies books have in common [29:00] Choosing from a thousand options [30:10] Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of your fear. 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