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121: Marketing FAQs with Malia Part 3

Third in a three part series on Social Media Marketing with Malia at Millenial Marketing. Malia, the owner of Millenial Marketing, and Martha, host of Holy Guacamole, talk through the most Frequently Asked Questions Malia receives regarding social media. Chances are you have asked some of these questions yourself, and know that social media is forever shifting and changing, and you might need an update. Want to know more, and talk to Malia about your project, here is the website, and if you want to see how they present themselves in social media, here is their IG . This episode reflects the Sixth Pillar of the Six Pillars of a successful Business. The Sixth Pillar is about hospitality. Social Media is like an invitation to come in to a restaurant, cafe or business. Whether you create your own content of need help with a marketing plan, or if you wish to turn over the project to professionals, this episode will satisfy curiousity with the voice of an expert. 

120: Prostart Explained by Tom Schuch

Continuing our series on experts in our field, today we have on Tom Suchuch to discuss the NM high school culinary program, ProStart. This is a national program with state level programs.  ProStart is part of a necessary conversaton about our current hiring challenges in the restaurant industry. The difficulty in finding and retaining either experienced and/or trainable staff is our latest challenge The industry business model is evolving quickly and restaurant owners have to adapt. Tom Schuch is a perfect choice -- his expertise as the Education Director in New Mexico's chapter of the National Restaurant Association can allow us to think about other avenues to find for hiring people.  Tom Schuch has extensive experience. Tom has been in the food and beverage industry for over twenty years, is a ServSafe instructor with NMRA for the last 3 years and now is leading the ProStart progam. He leads other educational initiatives including ServSafe, Alcohol Server, and ManageFirst certifications.   He also serves as the Executive Director of the Hospitality Industry Education Foundation. Links mentioned in this episode: education@nmrestaurants.org https://www.nmrestaurants.org/prostart-program/ https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/restaurant-ready/ https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/prostart Here is their links mentioned in the show. This episode is intentionally making and effort to seed this information to food and drink businesses around the country. 

119: Marketing FAQs with Malia Part 2

Second in a three part series on Social Media Marketing with Malia at Millenial Marketing. Malia, the owner of Millenial Marketing, and Martha, host of Holy Guacamole, talk through the most Frequently Asked Questions Malia receives regarding social media. Chances are you have asked some of these questions yourself, and know that social media is forever shifting and changing, and you might need an update. Want to know more, and talk to Malia about your project, here is the website, and if you want to see how they present themselves in social media, here is their IG . This episode reflects the Sixth Pillar of the Six Pillars of Business. The Sixth Pillar is about hospitality. Social Media is like an invitation to come in to a restaurant, cafe or business. Whether you create your own content of need help with a marketing plan, or if you wish to turn over the project to professionals, this episode will satisfy curiousity with the voice of an expert. 

118: Sura Korean BBQ and Tofu House

Claire and Brandon, owners of Sura Korean BBQ and Tofu House on Long Beach are our guest today. They have a long and lusterous history with this place. Claire and Brandon took on the project of giving Korean BBQ a refreshed and contemporary feel. It included improving from within, adding a patio, and improving the kitchen. They faced challenges, and do not stop! This episode is for you if you need a shot of confidence with a side of awareness that you can make improvements and be happy with them. We are starting a new thing on the show. In our episode with Cajou Creamery, Nicole Foster sent the following question to Claire and Brandon, "Tell a time when you were very afraid of doing something , and you did it anyway, and tell us what the outcome was?" This episode was chosen to give examples from two pillars of the Six Pillars program -- First Pillar and Third Pillar. The first pillar is about branding and strategy. Know your niche, and continue to refine your definition of your niche in the language you use on your website, in social media. The third pillar is about operations. Sura has revised and tidied up their systems and renovation , and know that it takes time, happens slowly and cannot be rushed. Want to know more about Sura Korean BBQ and tofu house? Hop over to Sura's website. Their IG is packed with good, consistent messaging. Enjoy listening. We appreciat you listening, and would love a reiew when you are inclined.

117: Marketing FAQs with Malia Part 1

First in a three part series on Social Media Marketing with Malia at Millenial Marketing. Malia, the owner of Millenial Marketing, and Martha, host of Holy Guacamole, talk through the most Frequently Asked Questions Malia receives regarding social media. Chances are you have asked some of these questions yourself, and know that social media is forever shifting and changing, and you might need an update. Want to know more, and talk to Malia about your project, here is the website, and if you want to see how they present themselves in social media, here is their IG . This episode reflects the Sixth Pillar of the Six Pillars of Business. The Sixth Pillar is about hospitality. Social Media is like an invitation to come in to a restaurant, cafe or business. Whether you create your own content of need help with a marketing plan, or if you wish to turn over the project to professionals, this episode will satisfy curiousity with the voice of an expert.