Episodes 40
Avg. Duration 43m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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1 in 4 restaurants ran at a loss last year. And if you’re honest? You’ve probably felt just one bad month away from being part of that stat. I’ve recorded a few episodes for this podcast now and after speaking with some of the best restaurant owners in Australia … nearly every single one of them has been through the same stuff that you’re facing right now. Whether it's finding staff, 80 hour weeks, rising supplier costs, struggling to balance family, no money left to pay yourself, fires, floods … you name it - the guests I’ve spoken to have seen it all. Some of them are now industry leaders and experts, with successful restaurants, franchises, turning over millions in revenue, and even stocking their products in supermarkets This podcast is about what really made the difference. The stuff no one talks about. The mindset shifts, the messy moments, and the moves that actually worked. So if you’re:  Sick of grinding with nothing to show for it  Ready to finally pay yourself properly  Wanting a business that runs without you there 24/7 Then this is for you. Every week, we’ll break down how to make restaurants profitable again Not just with theory, but real strategies that are working right now. If you need help right now head over to foodiecoaches.com and book a call with our team otherwise hit follow or subscribe wherever you’re tuning in and I’ll see you every Wednesday Check out the behind the scenes over at @foodie_coaches and @tim.kummerfeld

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S1E39 Fired, Broke & Starting Again: How Tony Kelly Rebuilt from Scratch

Mar 24, 2026 1h 6m

Tony Kelly had multiple restaurants across three states. Then one day, he walked into work and was handed a letter. He was out. In this episode, Tony breaks down the real story behind the comeback —…

S1E37 From Single Mum to 140 Staff: How Jenna Sanders Built Kenilworth Bakery

Mar 17, 2026 56m

Jenna Sanders was 21 years old, a single mum with two kids… And decided to buy a bakery. No systems. No tech. No real plan. Just grit, fresh product, and a vision to turn a small country bakery into…

S1E36 Restaurants Closing, Supply Chain Disruptions & Rising Costs: What's Coming for Hospo | March Hospo Update

Mar 16, 2026 17m

Welcome back to our monthly Hospitality Industry Update, where Tim sits down with Wes Lambert from ARCA to break down what’s happening behind the scenes in Canberra — and what it means for…

S1E35 He Closed His Restaurant After 10 Years: How to Know It’s Time with Peter Gunn

Mar 10, 2026 1h 4m

After 10 years running one of Melbourne’s most respected restaurants, Peter Gunn made a decision most owners struggle to make: He closed it. Not because the restaurant failed. Not because the food…

S1E34 How AI Is Reshaping Hospitality (And What You Need to Change) with Bianca Brady

Mar 03, 2026 1h

AI isn’t coming for hospitality. It’s already here. From missed phone calls costing you reservations… to real-time dynamic pricing… to AI agents handling guest conversations 24/7 — the gap between…

S1E33 How Justin Newton Came Back From Burnout to Build His Most Profitable Venue Yet

Feb 25, 2026 1h 6m

Justin Newton had it all on paper—multiple venues, awards, a booming reputation—but behind the scenes, he was burned out, emotionally exhausted, and quietly unraveling. In this brutally honest…

S1E32 Toxic Staff, Weekend Roster Drama & Broken Training Systems (Q&A Special)

Feb 17, 2026 7m

Staff showing up late (or not at all), demanding flexibility but giving none back, forgetting everything you trained last week—and that one toxic "rockstar" who's quietly destroying your team? You're…

Wage Hikes, Surcharge Bans & Rate Rises: What's Coming for Hospo | February Hospo Update

Feb 16, 2026 29m

This is the first of our new monthly hospitality industry updates-where Tim sits down with Wes Lambert from ARCA to break down what's happening behind the scenes that every venue owner needs to…

S1E31 How Tara Saved Her Business, Rebuilt Her Identity, and 5Xed Her Revenue

Feb 10, 2026 46m

At one point, Tara felt like she had completely lost control—not just of her business, but of who she was. Burnt out, drowning in debt, and facing bankruptcy, she found herself isolating,…

S1E30 How 1 Viral TikTok Nearly Destroyed Their Business (And What Saved It)

Feb 03, 2026 40m

Watch the full CHEFS HAT CALCULATOR TRAINING here: https://discover.foodiecoaches.com/chefs-hat-calculator-v1 Richard and Jade’s food truck went viral overnight. Massive lines, booming sales,…

S1E30 From Broke Bouncer to Michelin-Recognized Restaurateur: How CK Chin Built a Hospitality Empire

Jan 27, 2026 1h 11m

CK Chin didn’t plan on becoming a hospitality powerhouse. He just needed a night job. But what started as bouncing at a nightclub became the beginning of a remarkable journey—one that now includes…

S1E29 Lessons in Ownership and Leadership: How Vanessa Walker Made Money On Her First Pub Without Operating It

Jan 20, 2026 42m

Vanessa went from corporate HR executive to pub owner. She joins us today to discuss the lessons she’s learned, and the structures she put in place to turn a failing business around in less than 24…

S1E27 How to Manage Quiet Periods, Promoting Staff to Supervisory Positions, and Being Fully Booked But Broke (Q&A Special)

Jan 13, 2026 11m

From dealing with staff not respecting their friend turned superviser, to having a fully packed restaurant that still isn’t making money, today we’re answering YOUR questions in this special Q&A…

S1E26 From Rock Bottom to $300K Months: How You Can Turn It All Around in 6 Months, with Mack Bowers

Jan 06, 2026 52m

Mack went from depression, substance abuse, and losing $10K per month, to completely turning both his life and sandwich shop around in JUST 6 MONTHS. He shares how he fixed his numbers, went viral on…

S1E25 3 Things Every Business Owner Needs To Do Coming into 2026

Dec 30, 2025 15m

80% of people quit their New Years resolutions by January 19th. Don’t become another statistic. Let’s lay out the framework to make sure that by the end of 2026, you’re looking at the exponential…

S1E24 Running a 93 Year Old Business: How To Honor Tradition While Looking Forward, with Barrett Black

Dec 23, 2025 41m

Barrett Black, fourth generation pitmaster at Black's Barbecue (est. 1932), joins us to discuss managing a family business across 4 locations with his dad and brother, how a $30 beef rib they thought…

S1E23 How McDonald's Went From Bottom 5% To #1 In The World In Just 5 Years (The Training Secret)

Dec 16, 2025 43m

Peter Richie, the first CEO of McDonald's Australia, shares the origin story of losing $15 million over 7 years before turning profitable. From opening the first McDonald’s Australia using a…

S1E22 The Fastest Way To Double (Or Triple) Your Revenue, with Eric Gladstone

Dec 09, 2025 55m

Las Vegas marketing expert Eric Gladstone reveals why most restaurant owners are leaving massive money on the table and shares the important secrets behind social media, influencer marketing, and…

S1E21 How To End and Prevent Burnout in Hospitality, with Vesna Hrsto

Dec 02, 2025 53m

Restaurant owners are working themselves to death while their businesses suffer—but burnout expert Vesna Hrsto reveals it's not about working harder. Learn the simple morning habit, sleep strategy,…

S1E20 How to Make a Million Dollar Empire Without Screwing Over Your Customers, with Nick Palmeri

Nov 25, 2025 49m

After 43 years in the restaurant business, Nick Palmeri reveals his industry secrets. Why his employees stay for 10+ years while most restaurants have high staff turnover, how he can spot a bad…

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