Restaurant Leadership Podcast: Overcome Burnout, Embrace Freedom, and Drive Growth
Welcome to the Restaurant Leadership Podcast, the show that teaches you how to overcome burnout, embrace freedom, and drive growth
Your host, Christin Marvin, of Solutions by Christin.
With over two decades of extensive experience in hospitality leadership, Christin Marvin has successfully managed a diverse range of concepts, encompassing fine dining and high-volume brunch.
She has now established her own coaching and consulting firm, collaborating with organizations to accelerate internal leadership development to increase retention and thrive.
Each week, Christin brings you content and conversation to make you a more effective leader.
This includes tips, tricks and REAL stories from REAL people that have inspired her-discussing their successes, challenges and personal transformation.
This podcast is a community of support to inspire YOU on YOUR unique leadership journey.
This podcast will help you answer the following questions:
1. How do I increase my confidence?
2. How do I accelerate my leadership?
3. How do I lower my stress as a leader?
4. How do I prevent burnout?
5. How do I improve my mental health?
So join the conversation and listen in each week on spotify and apple podcasts and follow Christin on LinkedIn.
Voice Over, Mixing and Mastering Credits:
L. Connor Voice - [email protected]
Artwork by Solstice Photography, Tucson, AZ.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 96
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
96: From Pay-What-You-Can to Farm-to-Table: How Two Denver Organizations Are Using Food as a Force for Social Change
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What happens when food becomes more than sustenance—when it transforms into a vehicle for social change?
In Denver's vibrant culinary landscape, two …
95: Master Culinary Success Now: Top Time-Saving Tips
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Imagine having the power to reclaim your time in the chaotic world of professional kitchens.
That's exactly what Chef Adam Lamb offers in this illumi…
94: How to Boost Guest Retention for Massive Growth
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Restaurant owners, are you struggling to maintain steady growth despite your marketing efforts?
The answer might be simpler than you think. In this e…
93: The Smart Restaurant Playbook: Using Tech Without Losing Hospitality - EdTalks 2025
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Are you struggling to balance technology and hospitality in your restaurant?
You're not alone. This eye-opening speech from this year's EdTalks revea…
92: The Number One Chicken Sandwich in Chicago: Joe Fontana's Journey from Failed Meatball Concept to Fast-Casual Empire
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Joe Fontana, founder of Fry the Coop, is redefining what it means to build a fast-casual chicken empire with heart. From his Chicago-based restaurant…
91: Restaurant Growth Strategy: Building a Multi-Unit Bakery Empire Through Self-Improvement and Smart Expansion
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Ever wondered what happens when a corporate executive trades the boardroom for the bakery kitchen?
Neman Popov's story of launching Roggenart Europea…
90: Do You Know Your Business Well Enough to Change It? Leadership Lessons from Restaurant Technologies
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"Do you know your business well enough to change it?" In an era of economic uncertainty, this thought-provoking inquiry challenges all leaders to dee…
89: The Retention Secret No One Talks About: A Restaurant Leadership Coaching Session
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What if the secret to reducing restaurant employee turnover wasn't about higher wages or better perks, but instead about how you show up as a leader?…
88: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Restaurant Leadership
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Ever felt like you're faking it despite working incredibly hard to get where you are? This deeply personal coaching conversation with Nokkie Lipsey, …
87: Think Like an Investor: How a Denver Restaurant Owner Creates Profitable Concepts in a Challenging Market
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Ever wonder what happens when you shift from thinking like a chef to thinking like an investor? Kevin Morrison, owner of Fish N Beer and Tacos Tequil…
86: How to Turn Slow Restaurant Nights Into Revenue-Driving Opportunities
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Every restaurant faces the challenge of slow nights—but what separates the average from the exceptional is how leaders respond. In this powerful coac…
85: From Comfort Zone to Growth Zone: Tackling Restaurant Sales with Consistency and Strategy
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What happens when a successful restaurant operator with stellar operations faces the uncomfortable challenge of driving sales growth? Jesse Hanson, A…
84: How to Successfully Navigate the Gap from Restaurant Operator to Owner
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The gap between restaurant operator and owner is vast, profound, and often misunderstood—something Austin Carson describes as the difference between …
83: Lead Without Losing Yourself: The Boundary Every Restaurant Owner Needs
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What happens when a restaurant owner's identity becomes completely consumed by their business?
In this intimate coaching session, Christin Marvin wor…
82: How to Create Convenience Without Sacrificing Hospitality
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What happens when convenience collides with hospitality? In this episode, industry expert Chris Tripoli breaks down how restaurants can deliver fast,…
81: 9 Hidden Risks That Could Sink Your Restaurant (And How to Avoid Them)
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What does it really take to make a restaurant successful in today’s challenging market? Giles from Blue Pan Pizza pulls back the curtain on the hidde…
80: People Over Process: The Leadership Shift That Changed Everything
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The gap between chaotic success and sustainable excellence often comes down to one thing: intentional leadership.
In this episode, Brett Russell, Dire…
79: Why Non-Alcoholic Options Are The Future of Dining
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Curious about how restaurants can effectively implement NA beverage programs?
Join us for a transformative conversation as Dana Bonelli, a veteran in …
78: How to Attract and Retain Gen Z Talent in the Food Industry
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Struggling to hire and keep Gen Z employees? You’re not alone. This generation thinks differently about work—and if you’re not adapting, you’re losin…
77: Unlock the Secrets to Becoming a Clear and Confident Leader in Restaurants
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Have you ever wondered how mastering transparent communication and purposeful leadership can transform your team’s productivity and morale?
In this e…