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

Christin Marvin
Leadership
Core Values
Hospitality
Restaurant Industry
Columbine Hospitality
People
Process
Technology
Profit
Independent Restaurant Framework
Restaurant Leadership
Time Management
Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coaching
Quarterly Planning
Leadership Alignment
SMART Goals
Gen Z
Multi-Unit Mastery
Danny Meyer

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 tha... more

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Latest Episodes

Non-alcoholic drinks stopped being a “nice to have” and started becoming a measurable profit lever. We sit down again with Dana Bonelli to pressure-test what’s changed since 2024, what’s accelerating right now, and what restaurant operators should do... more

I didn’t plan to get emotional talking about sobriety, but one question on a recent guest interview hit me right in the chest: what was the hardest part about deciding to stop drinking? Five years later, my answer is clear. It wasn’t the alcohol itse... more

The quickest way to weaken a restaurant isn’t a bad week of sales, it’s the quiet decision to tolerate what you know needs to change. We start with a real quarterly planning story where an owner does something rare: he names the negativity; eye rolls... more

Turnover after the holidays can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when it hits key leaders and you’re already tired from the busiest shifts of the year. We step back and look at the real issue most restaurant operators miss: hiring without a c... more

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Dana Bonelli
Beverage industry professional and distributor at The Wine Company
The Wine Company
Episode: 125: Build A Profitable Non-Alcoholic Beverage Program - with Dana Bonelli
Brandon Sharp
Owner of three restaurants in Chapel Hill, Hawthorne and Wood, Bluebird and Proximo
Three-restaurant operator, North Carolina
Episode: 121: From Chaos to Choice - Lead with Presence
Katy Goshtasbi
Coach who helps women identify and negotiate their value in work
Purist Consulting
Episode: 120: How to Negotiate Your Salary
Marcus Steer
Owner of MarketSteer, a Santa Fe restaurant
MarketSteer
Episode: 119: How to Deliver an Exceptional Dining Experience in Today's Market
Jeff Keesel
President and CEO of Restaurant Technologies (at time of discussion)
Restaurant Technologies
Episode: 117: Succession Planning
Alyssa Partee
Chief People Officer turned CEO designate then CEO
Restaurant Technologies
Episode: 117: Succession Planning
Jim Taylor
Founder of Benchmark 60, expert in coaching operators to build scalable consulting practices
Benchmark 60
Episode: 116: How to Grow a Successful Consulting Business
Danny Meyer
Celebrity restaurateur and author of Setting the Table
Union Square Hospitality Group
Episode: 111: Danny Meyer
Andrew Mangan
Partner and COO
Columbine Hospitality
Episode: 109: Breaking The Bottleneck

Host

Christin Marvin
Host of the show, restaurant coach, author of Multi-Unit Mastery; founder of Columbine Hospitality; expert in scalable restaurant leadership and coaching.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Love all the tip’s and stories

    Going out to eat has become less enjoyable. This podcast offers valuable tips to enhance your guest experience.

    Audible
    5
    Molly
    United States9 months ago
  • Going out to eat has become less enjoyable. This podcast offers valuable tips to enhance your guest experience.

    Audible
    5
    Molly
    United States9 months ago
  • You don’t have to go through this alone!

    What a great space Christin has built to honor some of the hardest workers in hospitality. Tune in for tips, stories, and so much more…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Messeroff
    United Statesa year ago
  • Christin is a master coach

    Masterful approach to restaurant leadership which is such a niche, a must binge!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LisaGuillot
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    Really enjoying this podcast. Very insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twhite_1
    United States2 years ago

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125: Build A Profitable Non-Alcoholic Beverage Program - with Dana Bonelli
Q: What advice do you give restaurant operators who want to add value to their beverage programs?
Bonelli recommends offering both adult non-alcoholic and low-ABV options, considering packaged single-serve drinks to reduce labor and waste, and combining them with standout in-house offerings. Thoughtful glassware, ice and garnish can elevate the experience and support premium pricing.
125: Build A Profitable Non-Alcoholic Beverage Program - with Dana Bonelli
Q: Who is drinking non-alcoholic beverages, and how are they drinking them?
Bonelli says adult non-alcoholic consumers span generations and occasions, and 94% also consume alcohol. Guests commonly alternate between alcoholic, low-ABV and non-alcoholic drinks during the same meal.
121: From Chaos to Choice - Lead with Presence
Q: What are you taking away from this conversation today?
The importance of making self-realizations stick, moving from sporadic practice (like a few minutes of meditation) to consistent, ongoing leadership changes that allow him to be present and effectively delegate.
120: How to Negotiate Your Salary
Q: What should someone do when faced with an offer letter they want to counter, and how should they handle timing?
Pause, acknowledge the offer, request time to review goals, and come back with a well-framed counter that ties to specific responsibilities and outcomes; avoid appearing desperate and keep the discussion neutral.
120: How to Negotiate Your Salary
Q: Why do you think women don't negotiate as often as men, and how did your own experience illustrate this?
Women tend to lead with gratitude rather than data, and they're conditioned to preserve relationships rather than state terms; changing this requires owning value, leveraging data, and practicing concise, confident asks.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets independent restaurant owners and multi-unit operators who want to scale with intention. Episodes consistently center on people, process, and profitability through leadership development, scalable systems, succession planning, and coaching-enabled growth. Guests range from operators scaling multi-unit groups to consultants and industry leaders sharing practical frameworks for delegation, alignment, and culture. Noteworthy is the emphasis on turning operational experience into repeatable, accountable frameworks, often backed by coaching programs and community-based resources. This blend of hands-on hospitality wisdom with scalable business practices makes it a practical listen for operators aiming to grow without burning out... more

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7. Jim Taylor
8. Danny Meyer

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