Kay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their parents quit their careers and “bet it all” to buy a tiny breakfast restaurant in a California ski town. These sisters instantly gained a front row seat to the drama of American entrepreneurship, all while bussing tables and working the new family business on the daily. As they became adults, they joined the ownership and helped grow the business into a national brand featured on Food Network and in the New York Times. With Mom and Dad now retired, Kay and Shila lead the business as it serves millions of guests across multiple states each year. Often recognized for their unique marketing strategies and dedication to development Kay and Shila find that their love for each other fuels their drive and success.
Since 2015 Kay and Shila have shared their stories and strategies as speakers and podcasts hosts, and as the marketing faculty for leadership expert and bestselling author John Maxwell’s global team of speakers, coaches and trainers. They love to serve delightful experiences with results-oriented focus and simple, actionable takeaways. Kay and Shila now channel their learnings into their daily 5 minute podcast and blog: The Mentorship Quest and add value daily through their social channels.
- Growing up in the restaurant business
- Throwing down with Bobby Flay on the Food Network
- Building the marketing system for the John Maxwell Team
- Invaluable marketing tips
- Thinking outside the box to help the community
- … and so much more!!!
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Resources, Books, and Links
- Website: KayAndShi.com
- Facebook: Facebook.com/KayandShi
- Twitter: @KayAndShi1
- Instagram: @KayAndShi
- Mentorship Quest 5-Minute Podcast: KayAndShi.com/Podcast
- MarketSmart Sales: Johnmaxwellgroup.com/marketsmart/
- From Rags to Restaurant by Misty Young
Articles of Interest . . .
- Culture Beyond Parties and Perks
- Squeeze In Restaurant keeps it local keeps it real
- Shila Morris and Kay Salerno Make Room For Everyone to Squeeze In and Soar to Success
- Squeeze In: Our Story
Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . .
- Laura Gassner Otting (Author of “Limitless”) – Episode 125
- Melissa Agnes (Crisis Preparedness Expert) – Episode 091
- Bernard Robichaud (Trailer Park Boys) – Episode 086
- Ken Coleman (host of the Entre Leadership podcast) – Episode 072
- Ed DeCosta (Sales Expert & former John Maxwell Faculty) – Episode 050
- Kevin Harrington (original shark on “Shark Tank”) – Episode 024
- Betsy Butterick (communication specialist) – Episode 013
- Greg & Julie Gorman (authors of “Two are Better Than One”) – Episode 012
- Misty Young (from Rags to Restaurant) – Episode 005 (THEIR MOM!!!)
Kay & Shi in Action
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