In this episode, we discuss becoming a person of value by learning a unique skill that can serve someone else, why Kevin took the pay cut to transition to a management role, the approach Kevin took to becoming a bar owner, catering to what your customers want, how you can create a promotion out of anything, staying clean, functional and relevant, how to market a modern day restaurant or pub.
Artist. Bar Owner. Comic Book Shop Owner. Entrepreneur. Hustler. Husband & Father. Bednarz wears a lot of hats, but the one thing that he always manages to accomplish in all of his passions is having fun. Kevin is the Owner / Operator of The Ashburn Pub, Northern Virginia’s original neighborhood pub. With over 20 years in business, the Pub is a landmark restaurant that features amazing food, a full bar, craft beers, 11 TVs and exciting monthly events.
Show notes…
Favorite Success Quote or Mantra.
“If you fail to plan you plan to fail.”
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Career Challenge or Failure
Kevin was responsible for running a promotion at a bar he was working for. The promotion was a flop. Kevin attributes the failure to being more interested in hanging out with his bartender friends that he flew in for the promotion than being interested in creating a truly great promotion.
Knowledge bombs
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Which “it factor” habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?
- 100% positive attitude.
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What is your biggest weakness?
- Hates confrontation. Kevin genuinely likes making people happy, and it is very uncomfortable for him to make someone unhappy.
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What is one piece of advice you have for leading others?
- Lead by example. No one will work harder than you do for your business.
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What’s one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?
- Find out if these people are teachable.
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What’s a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?
- Needs more space. He’s handling it by getting more creative.
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What’s one thing (besides food) your restaurant does well and separates you from other restaurants?
- Strong on “off nights” Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.
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What’s one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?
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What’s one piece of technology you’ve adopted in your restaurant and how has it influence operations?
- Facebook Live.
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With all the knowledge you have now if you could go back in time and give your past self one piece of business advice, What would it be and why?
- Do it sooner.
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What is one question you think should be added to this interview?
- Q: If you weren’t in this industry what do you think you’d be doing?
- A: Artwork, painting, acting.
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