PODCAST · business
Build A Better Restaurant with Peter Harman
by Peter Harman
My goal is to help you Build a Better Restaurant by focusing on Eight Basic Fundamentals that lead to a better life and financial freedom. Each week I will share valuable ideas and insights that'll help you grow as a business person and a leader.
Episodes
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412. Success is Like Perfume
After winning the Super Bowl in 2024Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni – told his players "Treat praise like perfume. Sniff it, BUT… don't drink it—it's poison."
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411. Your Money
Today we are going to talk about YOUR Money… I promise this will be an eye opening experience… It might even make you cringe!
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410. Food Guru Wisdom
On this podcast – and in my books – and in my coaching business I teach – The Eight basic fundamentals of the restaurant business and The Six Sales Pillars… These are The nuts and bolts that are absolutely critical to success. Knowledge is Important. Skills are Important. AND - The Wisdom of how...
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409. A+ Attitude & C+ Talent
A+ ATTITUDE and C+ TALENT & SKILLS – are all you need to build a restaurant dynasty
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408. You and Your People
You and your people are doing some things - we need to talk about….
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407. You Are on Your Own
You came into this world for a specific reason… There is something IMPORTANT that you must do… That thing is your MISSION… EVERYONE HAS A MISSION… Your only job is to ACCOMPLISH YOUR MISSION…
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406. Master Yourself
I have found when it comes to training people - especially people who are new to the management and supervision and leadership roles We focus a lot on - how to handle and manage OTHER PEOPLE… and that is certainly important – BUT it is NOT the most important part… The most Important Part – The...
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405. Build an Asset Not a J.O.B.
Here’s The Oldest Story Ever Told…. in Seven Words… Nothing… Chaos – Order – Rebellion – Judgement – Redemption – Restoration and That’s what we are going to talk about today!
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404. Turn Your People Into Gold
TODAY WE ARE GOING TO DISCUSS ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT YOUR LABOR COST… This is part 3 of a three part mini series… If you haven’t listened to episodes #402 and 403 – I recommend that you do…
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403. How Do You Pay Your People
This pep talk will open your eyes – to some new ways to pay your people… You will most likely NOT agree with me… and that is GOOD – Because It will make you think about - what you believe instead… and that is what I want to happen… The is part two of a mini-series on labor cost… if you haven’t...
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402. Labor Cost is Fixed
Labor Cost and the Acquisition of talent has always been one of the hardest parts of building a successful restaurant. Today that is more important than ever, AND It’s about to get even harder… In today’s pep talk – I’m going to share some insight to help you see your labor in a different way
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401. The Uncomfortable Truth
Today we will discuss 12 Uncomfortable Truths about People, Power & Leadership… This pep talk will definitely cut against the grain of what most people are being taught in 2026. and it just might help you break through the wall - that you have been banging your head against…
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400. The Magic of Thinking Big!
Today we are going to talk about a special type of MAGIC The type of magic that takes a boy from poverty - to the White House The type of magic that - put a man on the moon and the type of magic - that can completely transform your life…
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399. The Turning Point
Today is the turning point in your life… The day that you WILL point back to and say – THAT WAS THE MOMENT - THAT WAS THE DAY THAT EVERYTHING CHANGED – THE DAY I MADE - THE BIG DECISION…
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398. 100 Doors
You have something very valuable – people want it… Your job is to find the people who want what you sell…
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397. Je Ne Sais Quoi
Have you ever seen something or gone somewhere or met someone… and you find yourself attracted to it or them in a strange unexplainable way… You just can’t put your finger on why or what it is about it… But – YOU want it – you desire it - you gotta have more of it… Have you ever noticed how one...
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396. Mental Discipline & Strength
Millions of people go to the Gym. They work their bodies – they build BIG Muscles… Some people run or jog or walk outside - others swim or play sports All of this to keep in good physical shape – PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE is a GOOD Thing BUT – what about MENTAL DISCIPLINE – HOW MUCH EFFORT do you put...
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395. Focus is Everything_mixdown
Today we are going to talk about one of the most powerful things in the world… Something that can move mountains… Put a man on the moon… and make you millions of dollars This thing can change your life and literally accomplish anything. The best part is – you already have the thing; but you…
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394. Restaurant Performance Scorecard
Today we are going to talk about something New and Exciting at Food Guru .com
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393. Labor Arbitrage
Today’s we are going to take a look into the near future… I am going to talk about AI - and the impact I think it will have on the short term job market - and how that can help your restaurants…
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392. Life Balance is a Curse
392. Life Balance is a Curse by Peter Harman
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391. Restaurant Evolution
Today we are going to take a look into the future of your restaurant…
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390. Set Your Spirit Free
Today we are going to talk about what is really holding you back from achieving your goals… and what you can do to change it…
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389. It's Just a Game
If you are a restaurant owner or business owner who tends to complain about the stress and ridiculous effort it takes to keep your business on the road ... Today’s pep talk is for you.
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388. Six Levels of Growth and Success
Every great restaurant goes through 6 levels of growth… Today I am going to discuss each level so you can see where you are… and I’ll give you some ideas to help you set new plans to move up to the next level…
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387. The A-Team
As long as you are green and growing – you are good… BUT – the minute you turn RIPE… You start to Rot!
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386. The Stream of Life
Row, Row, Row YOUR Boat Gently DOWN The Stream Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, MERRILY Life is but a DREAM..! Today I’m going to show you how to use this simple little poem to change your life…
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385. Leaders & Followers
Most people have a goal… They start that special or important project… Then as soon as they hit a wall - they stop..! Completely Change directions and start doing something else… WHY do we do this… The simple answer is - DOPAMINE…. New projects and new things are exciting… Fun! Think of your new...
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384, Rewards & Compensation
In the Old days – mighty industrialists – The Robber Barrons, took advantage of the labor force – the people Today – it’s the opposite - The People – are taking advantage of the Small Business Owner… Restaurant Owners are being held hostage by underperforming employees!
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383. Memento Mori
There’s an ancient Roman phrase that most people don’t like to think about… but - the people who do think about it - tend to live different lives, than the average person… The phrase is Memento Mori. - It means: Remember—you will die.
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382. Introvert or Extrovert
Today we are going to talk about introverts and extroverts This will not be what you expect…
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381. Alignment
In todays episode we will discuss how the process of ALIGNMENT helps you achieve your goals.
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380. The Next Ten Years
Today I will talk about the next ten years of restaurant-ing. A lot is going to change. Technology, food prices, labor and politics. How people eat… and even what restaurants look like. Some of these ideas may sound a little crazy; but if you look back just ten short years, what felt crazy and...
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379. Don't be a Luddite
It was late – the moon had been up for hours - Ned Ludd and his friends felt deep hungry pains As they walked slowly through the town where they grew up – the town they loved. And quietly snuck into the factory – where they used to work Then, they smashed the NEW – ALIEN - machines… that stole...
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378. YES or NO
Today I am going to turn you on to three questions that have the power to change your life…
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377. How to Add Value to Your Restaurant Brand
There are two types of restaurants One is engaged in a battle with the guy across the street – in a race to the bottom The other is creating – a grand dining experience in the minds of their loyal guests - and raving fans! Which one describes you… ??
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376. Double Your Take Home Pay
What IF – you could DOUBLE YOUR INCOME in the next year..? Would that get you fired up..?
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375. What If
What would you attempt to do – if you knew you could not fail..? That’s what we are going to talk about today!
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374. THINK BIGGER
Today I am going to pull your strings and TRY to help you - think bigger
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373. Building Your Brand
If a customer buys once - you make a sale. If the customer comes back - You’ve build Trust. If they come back AGAIN - and bring their friends - You’ve built a Brand! Today we are going to talk about how to do that.
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372, The Statue of David
The Great Michelangelo was once asked - how he created the statue of David. He didn’t say: “I’m a great artist.” Or I did something special… NO He said: I removed everything that wasn’t David. Michelangelo knew something – most people never understand The masterpiece was already inside the stone....
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371. Six Sales Pillars 2026
Let’s get something straight right out of the gate. Restaurants don’t fail because owners are lazy. They fail because owners are focused on the wrong things. Most restaurant people work harder than almost anyone I know. Long hours. Thin margins. Constant stress. And yet, after all that effort…
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370. Why You Don't Achieve Your Goals
Today we are going to discuss three reasons why YOU – HAVE NOT - ACHIEVED YOUR GOALS And - what you can do to turn it around…
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369. Things That Start with B.
Two weeks ago we discussed the 5 C’s… Five things to avoid – five Things - to NOT do… Today I want to turn the table – I am going to talk about THINGS - We Absolutely MUST DO… and the fun part is – they all begin with the letter B.
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368. What If You are Wrong
We all have a core philosophy – a way of seeing the world - a set of ideals that shape what we believe. These beliefs – guide how we think - how we act and what we do… Our beliefs become our philosophy - we use this philosophy – to make every decision Our lives are determined by our philosophy…
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367. The Five C's
Do you ever feel that there is never enough time in a day to do all the things you need to do? Do you feel like you are behind and will never catch up? What if I could show you a way – that you could free up 50% of your entire day. You heard me – 50% OF YOUR DAY! And have more CREATIVE TIME TO...
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366. A Worthy Goal
Personally, I think about Goals… A LOT! What they should be – and How to set them - and how to achieve them. Today we will be talking about Goals... So buckle up… This will be FUN!
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365. SILENT KILLERS
Today we are going to talk about things that are sapping your strength and killing your business… If you are struggling to get to then next level Or – if your restaurant is circling the drain… Today’s PEP TALK is for you…
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364. Gratitude
This is Thanksgiving week and I want to take a few minutes to walk you through an exercise of Thanksgiving…
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363. Four Types of Management
Today we are going to talk deeply about TEAM BUILDING This is a MUST Listen for every restaurant owner in America…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
My goal is to help you Build a Better Restaurant by focusing on Eight Basic Fundamentals that lead to a better life and financial freedom. Each week I will share valuable ideas and insights that'll help you grow as a business person and a leader.
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Peter Harman
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