Restaurant Leadership Podcast: The Show for Multi-Unit Operators Ready to Scale

Welcome to the Restaurant Leadership Podcast...the show for independent restaurant owners who are done surviving and ready to scale.Your host, Christin Marvin, founder of Columbine Hospitality and creator of the Independent Restaurant Framework (IRF), has spent over two decades in the industry...from line cook at 15 to managing partner by 30. She knows what it takes to build a restaurant group that runs without you in it.Each week, Christin brings you real conversations and straight talk on the three things that actually move the needle in a multi-unit restaurant group: People, Process, and Profit.This podcast is for you if you're ready to stop putting out fires and start building a business that scales with intention.This podcast will help you answer:How do I build a leadership team I can actually trust?How do I create systems that run without me?How do I scale to multiple locations without burning out?How do I increase profitability as I grow?How do I go from operator to CEO?Grab your copy of Multi-Unit Mastery at irfbook.com and follow Columbine Hospitality on LinkedIn.Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:L. Connor Voice - LConnorvoice@gmail.comLconnorvoice.comArtwork by Solstice Photography, Tucson, AZ. https://solsticephotography70.pixieset.com/

Restaurant Leadership Podcast: The Show for Multi-Unit Operators Ready to Scale is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 118 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #118

  118: Stop Saying Yes, Start Leading

  Jul 6, 202621 minS1

  <p>The people pleaser saboteur is one of the most common — and most costly — patterns in hospitality leadership. In this episode, we break down why saying yes to everything is burning you out, what boundaries actually look like at every level of your organization, and how to start protecting your time and your team today.</p> <p>IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:</p> The people pleaser saboteur thrives in hospitality — and it's costing you in burnout, turnover, and inconsistent culture. Boundaries start with clarity: schedules built in advance, expectations in writing, and a culture where "no" is respected. You can't expect...

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  Episode #117

  117: Succession Planning

  Jun 22, 202645 minS1

  <p>Guests: Jeff Keesel (Outgoing CEO, Restaurant Technologies) & Alyssa Partee (Incoming CEO, Restaurant Technologies)</p> Episode Summary <p>This episode tackles one of the most requested topics from restaurant operators: succession planning. Not the glossy version, but the real one where founders have to look in the mirror and ask, "Am I still the right person to lead this business?" Jeff Keesel shares his 21-year journey building Restaurant Technologies and the intentional process of transitioning leadership to Alyssa Partee, who spent four years building the people and culture infrastructure before stepping into the CEO role.</p> Key Takeaways <p>1. Don't...

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  Episode #116

  116: How to Grow a Successful Consulting Business

  Jun 8, 202638 minS1

  <p>Here's a punchy episode summary:</p> <p>Episode Summary: The Blueprint for Restaurant Operators Ready to Build Something New</p> <p>Ever hit that five-year itch wondering what's next after restaurants? You're not alone.</p> <p>In this episode, I sit down with Jim Taylor, founder of Benchmark 60 and creator of the Blueprint program—a framework designed specifically for restaurant professionals who want to transition out of operations and into consulting, coaching, or advisory work.</p> <p>We get real about:</p> Why your experience alone won't generate business (and what actually does) The mindset shift from "hire me ba...

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  Episode #115

  115: What's Next - Columbine Hospitality is Taking Over the Blueprint

  May 25, 202628 minS1

  Episode Summary <p>Christin Marvin announces that Columbine Hospitality is officially taking over The Blueprint — a coaching program originally built by Jim Taylor of Benchmark 60. This program helps hospitality professionals turn their operator experience into a consulting or coaching business. Christin shares her personal journey from terrified first-time entrepreneur to successful business owner, crediting The Blueprint for giving her the roadmap, community, and mindset shifts she needed. This episode is a call to action for former operators wondering "what's next" and current operators who know someone ready for a new chapter.</p> Key Takeaways <p>The Blueprint is now part of...

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  Episode #114

  Episode 114: Stop Repeating the Same Meeting

  May 11, 202626 minS1

  <p>Your manager meeting keeps circling the same issues because nobody leaves with a real commitment that can be measured, owned, and finished. We tackle one of the most expensive leadership gaps in restaurants: goal setting that actually gets executed, not just discussed. We walk through the SMART goals framework, where it came from, and why it matters so much in high-pressure restaurant operations where urgent tasks crowd out important work. You will hear exactly how vague statements like "improve communication," "reduce turnover," or "work on training" quietly kill momentum, waste meeting time, and chip away at manager credibility. </p> <p...

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