I was reluctant at first when I became aware of the book I’m featuring on today’s show.
I wasn’t convinced there was much for me to learn about business from someone running a successful restaurant company.
Call me narrow-minded, but I had doubts about whether the success traits in what I see as a cutthroat industry could possibly be universal. Boy, was I wrong.
Today, author and restaurant success story, Cameron Mitchell, visits the guest chair to discuss his brand new book Yes is the Answer. What is the Question?: How Faith in People and a Culture of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company.
Cameron succeeded against all odds, having dropped out of school and run away from home as a teenager. His story is truly a “dish room to boardroom” tale.
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In today’s episode, Cameron and I discuss:
- How someone with his troubled upbringing managed to turn things around
- How he maintains excellent employee retention rates in an industry notorious for high turnover
- His advice on achieving success and longevity in business
- …and plenty more!
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Cameron’s Book
You can order Yes is the Answer. What is the Question?: How Faith in People and a Culture of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company right now!
Books Cameron Recommends
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Lead and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
Dave’s Way by Dave Thomas
Nuts! Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success by Herb Kelleher
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