I started in restaurants as a teenager and never really left. I’ve worked every role — front-of-house, back-of-house, multi-unit management — and I’ve always loved the energy, the food, and the people who make this industry what it is. There’s nothing like the teamwork, the rush of a great service, or the quiet pride of creating something meaningful for your guests.

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But I’ve also seen the other side of it. Restaurants are notorious for becoming 24/7 jobs that drain even the most passionate operators. I’ve lived that life — the long hours, the constant pressure, the feeling that the business can’t function unless you’re the one holding it all together.

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My mission has always been to stay in this industry I love without sacrificing my quality of life — and now I help other operators do the same. I want owners to build the restaurant they dreamed of, not the one that consumes them. You shouldn’t have to choose between doing what you love and having a good life outside of work.

 

That’s why I do this. To show owners that with the right support, leadership, and systems, independence doesn’t have to mean overwhelm. You can grow, thrive, and enjoy your business again.

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Rooting For You!

-Colby