Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates
An ad free resource for restaurateurs! Over 100 episodes and a new episode every Monday. Listen in to learn from industry leaders how to grow your restaurant, improve your guest experience, turn your customers from strangers to friends, and to leverage data and marketing tools to increase your revenue.
Podcasting since 2020 • 377 episodes
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack Oates
Latest Episodes
From 16 to 75 Locations: Eric Robison’s Growth Journey at Rock N' Roll Sushi
Eric Robison, developer and multi-unit owner at Rock N' Roll Sushi, joins this episode of Give an Ovation to break down how the brand has grown from 16 to 75+ units and what it takes to get guests back through the doors. From creating a fun, hi...
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Barry McGowan of Fogo de Chão on Climbing the Ranks in Hospitality
Barry McGowan, CEO of Fogo de Chão, joins Zack to share his incredible rise from washing dishes to leading a global hospitality brand. With over 40 years in the industry, Barry dives into what real value means for guests, why customizatio...
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Inside 3Natives: Anthony Bambino’s Guide to Sustainable Growth
Anthony Bambino, founder and CEO of 3Natives, joins Zack Oates to share how he grew a 900-square-foot juice bar into a 50+ location health-focused brand. With no outside investment, Anthony emphasizes why slow, steady, and personal growth beats...
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How Savory Fund Powers Guest Experience at Scale with Josh Boshard
Josh Boshard, COO of Savory Fund, joins Zack Oates to talk about what it really takes to scale great restaurant brands. With a background in tech and an obsession for operations, Josh shares how momentum, team empowerment, and data-driven decis...
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Creating Guest Loyalty from the Inside Out with Amy Hom of Barcelona Wine Bar
Amy Hom, CEO of Barcelona Wine Bar and a powerhouse leader in hospitality, joins Zack to share how she’s created strong cultures and top-tier guest experiences across some of the industry’s most iconic brands. From reducing turnover to building...
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