832: Rich Brooks on the Remarkability Formula

832: Rich Brooks on the Remarkability Formula

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee September 30, 2021 Duration: 1:10:55

Rich Brooks Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast

With excitement allow me to introduce to you today's guest, host of the Agents Of Change podcast, and president of  Flyte New Media, Rich Brooks. Rich Brooks is founder and president of flyte new media, a web design and Internet marketing firm in Portland, Maine. His monthly flyte log email newsletter and web marketing blog cover topics such as search engine optimization, blogging, social media, email marketing, and building websites that sell.

Show notes…

Calls to ACTION!!!

Favorite success quote or mantra:

  • "Luck favors the prepared."
In today's workshop with Rich brooks we will discuss:
 
The 4 lenses:
  1. Find
  2. Focus
  3. Fashion
  4. Frame

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Contact info:

Flyte New Media website

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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.
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