Cooking Dinner

Several weeks ago, I watched a video about a chef that owns and operates a three star Michelin rated restaurant. His preparation was impeccable. He checked every order as it arrived. He met with vendors and inspected their goods before agreeing to place an order. He spoke with each team member to ensure they knew their responsibilities for the day. Next he gathered his ingredients and began prepping for his main course for the day. When all courses for the meal were finished, he and his staff held a tasting to determine if any changes were needed. Once he was completely satisfied, the menu was approved.

With business similar steps must be made. Owners must be prepared. We prepare by gathering our ingredients. Nurturing relationships with our vendors, making sure what we ordered is what’s delivered. Making changes when those things aren’t delivered. Frequently communicating with our team, soliciting feedback, continuously training to enhance efficiency, and checking their production. Testing the completed product with our team, gathering more feedback, but ultimately making the decision to go to market falls on the owner. Making changes when needed and finally going to market with our finished product or service.

There are so many steps to the successful preparation of a meal in an upper echelon establishment. Should you wish to build an organization of impeccable status, as the owner, you must monitor all aspects of your endeavor. Possessing an intimate knowledge of the organization is vital. Nothing will undermine your efforts more than marketing a substandard or even average service or product.

Today, Monday, June, 27, 2022, I am grateful that:

John and I communicated over the last week. He’s agreed to mentor me in my business endeavors. It’ll be great to learn from someone that’s been performing exceptionally within his space for decades.

Pat and I got a chance to grab lunch yesterday. We met at the mall, had a great meal, and a delightful conversation.

Aaron and I got a chance to have dinner and catch up. He’s building his business and so am I. We don’t really have a bunch of time to catch up and hang out so it was good we both had a bit of time to do so last night.

How do you surround yourself with people vibrating on the same frequency?

What do you do to nurture those relationships?

What steps are needed to go to market with your service or product?

Have you mapped out those steps?

If you’re already launched, what steps are required to acquire more clients?

Have you mapped out those steps?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!