Running Restaurants (and Laughing Through It) with Drew & Jess | Life Currency Podcast

What happens when honesty hurts, ego checks you, and life shifts seasons? In this comeback episode from the TRA show floor, Drew and Jess unpack a career pivot at 40, the rule of “first three minutes/last three minutes,” and why the Rio Grande Valley’s community is their unfair advantage. From “use your best judgment” leadership to letting mistakes fuel growth, this is a masterclass in vulnerability, culture, and building something that lasts. 00:00–00:35 — “Back…for real.”  Light chaos, playful blame, official comeback. 01:12–02:02 — Honesty That Stings  “Love you, don’t like you today” → why the pause happened. 02:50–03:34 — New Career at 40  From LLS to commercial insurance—betting on relationships. 06:02–07:18 — Speak Last, Learn More  The meeting rule that kills ego and boosts signal. 07:59–09:05 — Best Judgment = Better Mistakes  Decision-making, autonomy, and post-mortems that teach. 11:09–12:40 — 3-Minute Rule for Leaders  First/last three minutes: connection as KPI. 14:10–15:44 — Valley Roots, Real Wins  The 956 effect: warmth, trust, and instant doors opening. 35:22–36:58 — Community is the Moat  “There’s no business without our community.” About us: Bob Lozano is the CEO of F&P Group, a company involved in restaurant management, commercial real estate, and digital marketing.  Coming from a family of franchise owners, he's a passionate entrepreneur who builds successful businesses and creates positive company cultures. Bob is dedicated to exceeding expectations and making a positive impact. Interested in starting, growing, or improving your work with multi-unit franchises? Learn more below. 💻 Watch now and start earning Life Currency 📚 Learn More: https://lifecurrencypodcast.com 👍 Follow Us On Facebook: https://facebook.com/lifecurrencypodcast 📸 Follow Us Instagram: https://instagram.com/lifecurrencypodcast/ 🎶 Follow Us TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lifecurrencypodcast  🎙️Follow Us on Amazon Podcast: https://amzn.to/3XCgUID  🎧Follow Us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41uBoEf Subscribe to: FOOD & PEOPLE https://facebook.com/WeAreFoodAndPeople https://instagram.com/wearefoodandpeople https://tiktok.com/@wearefoodandpeople https://linkedin.com/company/wearefoodandpeople F&P BRANDS https://facebook.com/DQRGV https://instagram.com/fandpbrands/ https://tiktok.com/@fandpbrands BOB LOZANO https://instagram.com/bobl_fpg/ https://www.facebook.com/BobL.FPG