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So You Want to Run a Restaurant?
Back of House
52 episodes
4 weeks ago

So You Want to Run a Restaurant is a podcast from Back of House that goes behind the scenes with restaurant owners and operators across the country to talk candidly about the realities of the restaurant business.  Each episode dives into the unfiltered realities of running a restaurant - the wins, the challenges, the late nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you work in hospitality or are simply restaurant-curious, you’ll hear real stories and candid insights from the people who live the business every day.

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So You Want to Run a Restaurant is a podcast from Back of House that goes behind the scenes with restaurant owners and operators across the country to talk candidly about the realities of the restaurant business.  Each episode dives into the unfiltered realities of running a restaurant - the wins, the challenges, the late nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you work in hospitality or are simply restaurant-curious, you’ll hear real stories and candid insights from the people who live the business every day.

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Jon O'Connor: So You Want To Build a Booming Craft Distillery?
So You Want to Run a Restaurant?
28 minutes 10 seconds
1 month ago
Jon O'Connor: So You Want To Build a Booming Craft Distillery?
In this episode, recorded live at the Gordon Food Service Food Show in Grand Rapids, Claudia and Spencer sit down with Jon O’Connor, the co-founder of Long Road Distillers - the first distillery in Grand Rapids built on a grain-to-glass, no-shortcuts philosophy. Jon shares how a few late-night whiskey conversations turned into a full-scale distilling operation, built on Michigan agriculture, craftsmanship, and a commitment to transparency. He talks about the leap from real estate to spirits, partnering with friends, and transforming a rundown historic building into a cornerstone of a now-thriving neighborhood cluster of breweries, restaurants, and makers. This episode dives into: 🍽️ The origin story of Long Road Distillers and why Grand Rapids needed a distillery 🍽️ Michigan’s unique agriculture and how it shaped their approach 🍽️ The realities of risk-taking, failing fast, and building something from scratch 🍽️ Community building, neighborhood investment, and civic involvement 🍽️ The early make-or-break moments they survived 🍽️ How the craft spirits industry is evolving and where Jon sees it headed If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, hospitality, spirits, or the behind-the-scenes of building a beloved local brand, this one’s packed with insight and heart. ------------------------- 🔗 Learn More Back of House: www.backofhouse.io 🎧 Listen to more episodes of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, powered by Back ofHouse.io, a Gordon Food Service brand, wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @wearebackofhouse for more insights and stories from restaurant founders, owners, and operators. ------------------------- 🔗 Sponsored by Localizer Manage reviews, boost visibility, and get more guests in the door. Listeners get 25% off the first 3 months: localyser.com/podcast ------------------------- ⭐ Follow Us Podcast: https://linktr.ee/soyouwanttorunarestaurant Claudia: https://www.instagram.com/claudia.saric/ Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/restaurantspenny/
So You Want to Run a Restaurant?

So You Want to Run a Restaurant is a podcast from Back of House that goes behind the scenes with restaurant owners and operators across the country to talk candidly about the realities of the restaurant business.  Each episode dives into the unfiltered realities of running a restaurant - the wins, the challenges, the late nights, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you work in hospitality or are simply restaurant-curious, you’ll hear real stories and candid insights from the people who live the business every day.