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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 53 MIN

The Little Changes That Could Save You MILLIONS Annually, with Bruce Kalman

from Make Restaurants Profitable · host Foodie Coaches

Las Vegas chef Bruce Kalman runs multiple successful restaurants and today we’re breaking down why a restaurant isn’t just about cooking great food. We investigate the small money leaks you don’t even see draining your business of profit, as well as the importance of treating your team right.He shares his advice on hiring good people, creating memorable experiences that keep customers coming back, and why you need to take care of yourself first before you can run a profitable restaurant.You’ll hear:00:00 - Intro07:18 - From Broke to Corporate: Why His First Restaurant Failed11:09 - Speed vs. Hospitality: Running a Stadium Burger Stand vs. Fine Dining14:00 - The Birthday Card Hack That Creates Lifetime Customers18:19 - From 330lbs to Success: Why Self-Care Saved His Business20:47 - The $100 Bucket Test: How Much Money Your Team Throws Away Daily28:13 - Stop Spending on Marketing If Your Restaurant Is Broken32:04 - Learn to Hire Good People or Stay Broke49:16 - Ditch the Script: Hire Ambassadors, Not ServersAnd so much more…Watch 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. You can find more about Bruce on Instagram Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld

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