Month: November 2013

Riverside Market is one of the most unique restaurants I’ve ever stepped foot into

Last week we filmed for our video series at Riverside Market & Cafe in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I’ll never forget the experience. Rather than following conventional wisdom, first-time restaurant owners Julian and Lisa Siegel have trusted their instincts all along. And contrary to what any restaurant veteran or consultant may have predicted, they have turned […]

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Daikaya owners didn’t create a concept, they built their dream restaurant

Sometimes in sports the most amazing, awe-inspiring feats are captured best when the announcers stop talking and let the moments speak for themselves. I’d say the same goes for posting amazing videos to a blog. (pausing to let you soak that in…..) … (still pausing) … (almost there…….) Thanks for watching. The next video will […]

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Why no advertising? Why no selling?

We frequently get asked why we don’t try more advertising (or traditional marketing) to spread the word about our software. We get curious looks by friends, family (and other people who hear about our business) when they hear we don’t go out and sell it. We don’t call anyone or meet with anyone or pitch […]

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Three things a rock star reminded me about how to create rabid fans for your business

Ben Bridwell and me Monday night I was fortunate to have the opportunity to watch Ben Bridwell play a solo show to no more than 75 people at a small bar here in Charlotte, N.C. Ben is the lead singer of Band of Horses, and he’s currently doing a short tour on his own. Not […]

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Daisuke Utagawa on the value of partnerships

Here’s some quick raw footage of Daisuke Utagawa of Daikaya in D.C. talking about why he is proud of his partnership with his co-owners… More from Daisuke and the guys at Daikaya coming soon.

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Katsuya Fukushima on cooking with happiness (new video)

Katsuya Fukushima of Daikaya in Washington, D.C. shares his thoughts on cooking with happiness… Here are his comments from the video… “I always tell my cooks, ‘You have to be in a good place. You have to be happy and positive, because if you’re not it’s going to relay into the food. A happy cook […]

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