FULL COMP: Restaurant Tactics, Tools, & Strategies

8. Dezember 2023

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Karen Akunowicz on the linear path to success

What are you chasing? Is it the money, the fame, or maybe the acclaim that comes with being a successful restaurant owner? Deep down, I think we all know that if we follow our passions, we’ll get all three. Few stories illustrate this more beautifully than today’s guest Chef Karen Akunowicz. In our conversation, she shares her evolution from chef to restaurateur and how momentum is as much an asset as it is a liability.

For more information on the chef and her concepts, visit https://www.karenakunowicz.com.

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