Lessons in Ownership and Leadership: How Vanessa Walker Made Money On Her First Pub Without Operating It

Vanessa went from corporate HR executive to pub owner. She joins us today to discuss the lessons she’s learned, and the structures she put in place to turn a failing business around in less than 24 months. We discuss how to lead staff as a team rather than just managing them, get everyone onboard with making the business as successful as possible, and when necessary, make the hard decisions.You’ll hear:00:00 - 70% staff quit in month one06:29 - Why throwing out corporate structures was a big mistake10:16 - How the break even point removed all stress14:08 - Numbers over feelings: The number one rule in business19:43 - Delaying staff decisions costs tens of thousands of dollars28:19 - The importance of sharing data with the team36:59 - Young manager's nightclub idea gets approved39:19 - Advice for new business ownersAnd so much more…You can find more from Vanessa on LinkedInWatch the YouTube Version of the Podcast hereIf you're currently struggling or you want to build a business you love and get more time back, book a Call with our team here so we can help you work through your biggest problem right now.  Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld