Episode 169 – From Struggling to Savage with Michael Kontras

March 18, 2025PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, TRC Conquest, TRC Method, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

Most restaurant owners think they can figure it out on their own… until they hit a wall. HARD.

Michael Kontras from Bailey’s Seafood was grinding day and night, drowning in the chaos, and stuck in the same endless cycle.

Then he made a game-changing move—he got a coach. And everything shifted.

In this episode, Michael gets real about what it took to break free from the struggle, the brutal truths he had to face, and how having a coach gave him the clarity, systems, and strategy to scale his restaurant like never before.

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want a REAL plan to turn your restaurant into a powerhouse, head over to www.TheRestaurantCoach.com and book a complimentary 1:1 strategy session with me personally.

Let’s get your restaurant (and life) where it’s meant to be.

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Episode 168 – From Special Ops To Restaurant Coach

February 5, 2025PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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From combat zones to restaurant battlefields.

As a former Air Force Pararescueman, I will teach you how to improve your restaurant’s survival strategy.

Warrior-level restaurant leadership strategies that cut through the chaos.

No fluff, just hardcore tactics to stop spinning your wheels and start dominating your market. Military precision meets restaurant management.

Learn how to lead your team, build unbreakable systems, and scale your business without burning out.

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Episode 167 – Stop Running From The Pressure

January 22, 2025PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, podcast, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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Think pressure is just pain?

Let’s break that mindset.

Pressure is a privilege – it’s the fire that forges greatness.

Embrace the grind, push through the doubt, and let pressure transform you into an unstoppable force.

In this episode, I will reveal how the top players in the game leveraged pressure to build legendary careers and legacies.

It’s time to step up and embrace what separates the warriors from the weak.

Are you willing to step up and dominate, or will you let pressure crush you?

The choice is yours. If you want the full playbook on growing your restaurant to 4X revenue and finally spending your time working on the business rather than in it, then…

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Episode 166 – Broken Bonds Broken Life

January 15, 2025PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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Is your restaurant running you instead of you running it?

Your life is like a car with four crucial tires: body, being, balance, and business.

When even one tire is underinflated, everything falls apart.

I will break down why most restaurant owners are heading for a crash by neglecting these key areas.

From physical health to spiritual well-being, relationships to financial growth.

Get the hard-hitting truth about what it takes to thrive in the restaurant game.

Stop the wobble before it’s too late.

Join the 8-week Restaurant Growth Challenge and build systems that give you your life back while creating consistent profits.

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Episode 165 – Being Married to The Restaurant Is Killing You

January 3, 2025PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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Is your restaurant taking a toll on your family?

Discover the true cost of being “married to your restaurant” – and how to finally create the balance and success you deserve.

This powerful coaching session lays it all on the line, pulling no punches about the sacrifices restaurant owners often make at the expense of their families.

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Episode 164 – This Is WHY Your Restaurant Is Stuck

December 24, 2024PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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Evolve or die.

It’s not just a catchy phrase—it’s God’s law for restaurant success.

The world has changed, and if you’re clinging to outdated strategies, you’re on a fast track to extinction.

In this episode, I will explain why adaptability is crucial in today’s fierce restaurant industry.

I will share my insights on overcoming resistance to change and offer actionable steps to transform your mindset and business.

This is a no-nonsense guide to identifying what’s holding you back and embracing innovation to thrive in our rapidly evolving market.

Don’t get left behind—I’ll show you how to stay ahead of the curve and secure your restaurant’s future.

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Episode 163 – Reinvent or Get STUCK

December 16, 2024PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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The version of you that got you this far?

It’s not enough to take you further.

In this episode, I explain why your current habits and mindset might be holding you back from reaching new levels of success in the restaurant industry.

I’ll share my insights on the importance of continuous growth, facing your fears, and embracing change to evolve into your best self.

Get ready for practical strategies on self-awareness, identifying what’s limiting you, and creating a plan for personal and professional transformation.

It’s time to overcome stagnation and advance your restaurant business.

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Episode 162 – The Shift and Drift

December 10, 2024PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, TRC Method, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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Break free from the cycle of hype and disappointment in your restaurant business.

In this episode, I will share the reasons why temporary motivation fades and how to create lasting change.

Get actionable strategies to overcome fear, commit to daily progress, and build a fail-safe system for success.

Stop drifting back to old habits and learn how to transform your restaurant for good.

This episode cuts through excuses and shows you how to face your challenges head-on.

Don’t miss out on the keys to genuine, lasting transformation for your restaurant.

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Episode 161 – The 4 Demons Destroying Your Restaurant

December 6, 2024PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, restaurants, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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Running a successful restaurant is about more than just menus and marketing.

It’s about defeating the four demons holding you back: ego, pride, denial, and mediocrity.

In this episode, I will expose these sneaky obstacles and give you the weapons to conquer them.

Embrace failure as a teacher, stay flexible with your plans, and live by your core values.

Break free from burnout and unlock your restaurant’s full potential.

Don’t settle for average—it’s time to thrive!

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Episode 160 – From Restaurant Hell To Prosperity

November 18, 2024PodcastDonald Burns, Embrace the Suck, Leadership, marketing, masterminds, Outstanding Mindset, podcast, profits, restaurant business, Restaurant Coach, Restaurant Growth, restaurant masterminds, Restaurant Owner Bootcamp, Restaurant Success Summit, Savage Restaurant Success, The Restaurant Coach, Warrior Restaurants, Your Restaurant Culture Sucks, Your Restaurant Still Sucks, Your Restaurant Suckstherestaurantcoachpodcast

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I’ve got the 5 principles to turn it around.

I will share how to tap into your potential, redefine prosperity, shift your perspective, harness your power, and boost production.

These no-nonsense strategies will help you climb out of the pit and reach the peak of success.

Whether you’re scraping by or looking to scale, these principles apply to all stages of restaurant ownership.

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