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

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

著者： Christin Marvin
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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/© 2026 Restaurant Leadership Podcast: The Show for Multi-Unit Operators Ready to Scale マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • 118: Stop Saying Yes, Start Leading

    118: Stop Saying Yes, Start Leading
    2026/07/06

    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.

    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:

    1. The people pleaser saboteur thrives in hospitality — and it's costing you in burnout, turnover, and inconsistent culture.
    2. Boundaries start with clarity: schedules built in advance, expectations in writing, and a culture where "no" is respected.
    3. You can't expect your team to set boundaries if you don't model it yourself — it all starts at the top.

    Get the book — Multiunit Mastery: www.irfbook.com
    Connect + learn more: www.columbinehospitality.com

    P.S. Ready to take your restaurant to the next level?

    • Get the Independent Restaurant Framework that's helped countless owners build thriving multi-location brands. Grab your copy at https://www.IRFbook.com

    Here is my calendar link so you can book time with me:

    • https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/christin-marvin-personal-calendar-r1jjarmnw


    Podcast Production: https://www.lconnorvoice.com/
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    21 分
  • 116: How to Grow a Successful Consulting Business

    116: How to Grow a Successful Consulting Business
    2026/06/08

    Ever hit that five-year itch wondering what's next after restaurants? You're not alone.

    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.

    We get real about:

    • Why your experience alone won't generate business (and what actually does)
    • The mindset shift from "hire me based on my resume" to "here's the result I can get you"
    • How Blueprint members collectively signed over $1 million in consulting engagements last year—most starting from zero

    Key takeaways:

    → Imposter syndrome is a signal you're leveling up. Lean into it instead of running from it.

    → There's no magic bullet. Business is an experiment—content, conversations, workshops, podcasts—you won't know what lands until you try.

    → Independent consultant is now the 7th fastest-growing entrepreneur title in the US. The market is there. The question is: are you positioned to capture it?

    → Fractional roles are exploding. Rising restaurant costs mean owners need expertise without full-time payroll.

    We also announce that I'm taking over the Blueprint program—bringing it under Columbine Hospitality with Jim's continued partnership.

    If you're considering the leap: Grab a free copy of Jim's book at BoldConsultingBook.com or reach out at ColumbineHospitality.com/contact to explore the program.

    P.S. Ready to take your restaurant to the next level?

    • Get the Independent Restaurant Framework that's helped countless owners build thriving multi-location brands. Grab your copy at https://www.IRFbook.com

    Here is my calendar link so you can book time with me:

    • https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/christin-marvin-personal-calendar-r1jjarmnw


    Podcast Production: https://www.lconnorvoice.com/
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    38 分
  • 117: Succession Planning

    117: Succession Planning
    2026/06/22
    Guests: Jeff Keesel (Outgoing CEO, Restaurant Technologies) & Alyssa Partee (Incoming CEO, Restaurant Technologies) Episode Summary 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. Key Takeaways 1. Don't Fall in Love with Yesterday What got you here won't get you there. Change readiness and adaptability are essential. The business that worked last week might need a different approach this week. 2. Start Succession Planning Before You Think You Need To Jeff began thinking about succession before their 2022 sale process concluded. The first question from the new board: "Are you going to continue as CEO into your late 60s and early 70s?" That conversation accelerated everything. 3. Look Inside Before Looking Outside They spent 18 months interviewing external candidates before realizing the right leader was already in the building. Internal successors bring institutional knowledge, cultural alignment, and established trust that external hires can't replicate. 4. Develop Leaders by Treating Them as They Should Be Jeff's philosophy: "I'll treat you as you should be, not as you think you are." The most talented people rise to higher expectations. Throw them in the deep end with a safety net. 5. Collaborative Tension Builds Better Decisions Jeff and Alyssa want the same outcomes but often disagree on how to get there. That healthy tension, grounded in trust and transparency, produces better decisions than constant agreement. 6. Hire for Grit Jeff's go-to interview question: "What's the hardest thing you've had to overcome? How'd you do it? What'd you learn?" People who have overcome real struggles bring resilience that can't be taught. 7. The Transition Should Be Invisible When they announced the change internally, the response was cheers and excitement. No surprises. The team had watched Jeff and Alyssa work side by side for years. Where Jeff was, Alyssa was. The handoff felt natural because it had been happening gradually all along. Timestamps [00:00] Introduction: Why succession planning matters for independent restaurant owners[03:15] Jeff's story: When succession planning became real[08:42] The external search: 18 months of interviews and what they learned[14:30] Alyssa's journey from CPO to operations to CEO[21:15] Collaborative tension: How healthy disagreement builds better leadership[28:00] Identifying grit in the hiring process[35:45] How to know when your organization is ready for change[42:30] The emotional side of stepping back as a founder[48:00] Advice for restaurant owners: What Jeff and Alyssa wish they'd known earlier Questions for Reflection Who are you developing right now? And do they know it?If you stepped away tomorrow, would your business survive without you?Are you building something that can outlast your daily involvement?When was the last time you had healthy tension with a leadership partner that led to a better decision? Resources Mentioned Episode 90: Alyssa Partee on "Do You Know Your Business Well Enough to Change It?"Book: Multi-Unit Mastery by Christin Marvin (free copy at IRFBook.com) Connect Christin Marvin: christinmarvin.com/contactRestaurant Technologies: restauranttechnologies.com About the Podcast The Restaurant Leadership Podcast coaches independent multi-unit restaurant operators to build systems that drive profitability and reclaim time, so they can scale with confidence and spend their energy where they want to, not where they have to.P.S. Ready to take your restaurant to the next level? Get the Independent Restaurant Framework that's helped countless owners build thriving multi-location brands. Grab your copy at https://www.IRFbook.comHere is my calendar link so you can book time with me: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/christin-marvin-personal-calendar-r1jjarmnwPodcast Production: https://www.lconnorvoice.com/
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    45 分
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