1190: Workers' Compensation Deep Dive with David DeLorenzo

1190: Workers' Compensation Deep Dive with David DeLorenzo

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee June 5, 2025 Duration: 1:26:47

David DeLorenzo is the CEO and Owner of Bar and Restaurant Insurance. David DeLorenzo specializes in bar and restaurant insurance, but he is also a speaker, author, coach, as well as host of a mastermind and more than one charity organization. On top of all this, he has been an owner of 13 restaurants in his career. David was previously on the show for episode #1087 about a year ago!

This workshop covers Workers' Compensation Deep Dive and Best Practices with expert David DeLorenzo. Workshops can be found every Thursday in the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast feed or on YouTube. Most have a visual component, so consider watching the video version here. Join the RUNetwork to take part in workshops and ask the experts YOUR questions!

Join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network TODAY!

Restaurant Unstoppable - EVOLVE! - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve

Today's sponsors:

Marqii - Marqii helps restaurants manage online listings, menus, and reviews from one platform. It saves time, improves SEO, ensures menu accuracy across channels, and boosts customer trust. With automated updates and reputation management, Marqii streamlines digital presence and enhances discoverability. All listeners get 15% off the sticker price of any Marqii package - that's more than a month free! Only when you use our links: http://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/Marqii 

Franchise Law Solutions - Thinking about franchising your restaurant? Success doesn't have to mean 100 units overnight. With the right plan, you can build a profitable, local or regional franchise brand. The team at Internicola Law Firm — franchise lawyers and franchise development experts — will show you how.  Visit www.franchiselawsolutions.com.

Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more.

Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. 

Let's make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives.

Guest contact info: 

  • Instagram: @iamthedelo
  • Website: https://barandrestaurantinsurance.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddelorenzo1/

Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share! 

We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable


Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 1000

Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore
Podcast Episodes
570: Sharon Watkins on Never Being Above Asking For Help [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:50
In 1988, Sharon Watkins closed her Austin ad agency and purchased a defunct little dive, Chez Fred. Her vision was to combine the delectable delights of an old-world bakery with the convivial cuisine of an American-style…
569: David Denney on What To Know Before Entering a Partnership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:35
Today we're here to discuss partnerships. Specifically, how to enter partnerships and protect everyone's interests. We'll explore two verticals: 1) strictly financial partners; and 2) partners who will be working in the…
568: Nic Yanes on Managing Your Managers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:24
Originating from Cypress, TX, Chef Nic Yanes kicked off his hospitality career working FOH while in high school. It wasn't until college when the transition to BOH was made. Yanes went out to study Culinary Arts at Weste…
567: Matthew Bolick on The Power of an "Us" Mentality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:50
Hailing from Fort Worth, TX Matthew Bolick eventually found his way to Austin were he began working in cafes. While working as a barista at Frank Restaurant, Bolick met Matt and Grady Wright, who were working in the tech…
566: Nathan Lemley on Taking Over a Brand and Making it Your Own [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:48
Nathan Lemley grew up in Katy, TX and attended the The Art Institution of Houston. After graduation, Lemley worked in some of Houston finest restaurants before making the move to Austin where he accept the position of Ch…
565: Ben Sabin on Growing Your Network Before Growing Your Brand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:02
Hailing from Houston, TX, Ben Sabin is a Graduate of Edwards University where studied Communication, Advertising, PR, and Marketing. A few years after graduation Sabin did some independent contracting before bartending a…
564: Sarah Heard on a Building a Company of Managers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:31
Sarah Heard split her time growing up between Conroe and Lockhart, TX. In high schools a way to pay for her first car, she started working at a local restaurant and immediately fell in love with the industry. A few years…
563: Harland Scott on Building Your On-Boarding Standards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:19
Today, we're here to do a deep dive into the on-boarding process and why standards are so important. By the end of this conversation you'll know what the on boarding process done right looks like. To lead the discussion…
562: Travis Tober on Attention to Detail, Service, and Programming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:11
Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Travis came to Austin, TX by way of West Palm Beach, FL and Los Vegas, NV. It was in West Palm Beach where he truly become a professional while working at TGI Fridays. Tober Settled in Austin fo…
561: Philip Speer on Bouncing Back After Losing It All [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:58
Hailing form Austin, TX, Chef Philip Speer fell in love with cooking sweets at a young age. His professional career built momentum at Jean-Luc's Bistro, and Jean George Vongerichten's Bank. In 2005, Speer took the role o…