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Nov 17 2020

Episode 158: Kay and Shi, Dynamic Entrepreneurial Sister Duo

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.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • 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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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Bobby Flay, Ed DeCosta, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, Franchise, Gormans, Greg Gorman, Jeff Raver, JMT, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Kay and Shi, Kay Salerno, Kevin Harrington, marketing, misty young, Nevada, Restaurant, Restaurant Smart, Rick A. Morris, Shila Morris, Social Media, Squeeze In, SqueezeIn

Jul 09 2017

Episode 005: The Restaurant Lady Misty Young

Misty Young is the best author of the best-selling book “From Rags to Restaurants: The Secret Recipe”. In 2003, she leveraged everything she owned and bought the “cutest little hippie restaurant” north of Lake Tahoe, California. The Squeeze In restaurant north of Lake Tahoe was her family’s favorite restaurant so in 2003, she leveraged everything she owned and bought the “cutest little hippie restaurant”. Since then they have grown sales from half a million to more than $5 million. Misty personally owns 5 restaurants and is a partner in 8 others. Her family and the Squeeze In restaurant was featured on Food Network’s Bobby Flay Throwdown. The Restaurant Lady is the creator of the Restaurant Smart program and teaches people how to grow their business and franchise their restaurants.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How systems and processes can make all the difference in your business
  • Her experience working in politics
  • When her 19-year old daughter introduced her to John Maxwell’s leadership principles
  • The time that she was the Master of Ceremonies at a conference until she was replaced by Miss America
  • Work-life balance as she is constantly surrounded by family at work

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: 10x, Bobby Flay, From Rags to Riches, G-Suite, Google, Grant Cardone, Harvard Business Review, HostGator, John C. Maxwell, John maxwell team, leaders growing leaders, misty young, Podcast, Restaurant Smart, Rush Reader, Squeeze In, Success is a Choice, The Rebel Desk

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