I sat down with Matt Schweitzer, VP of Revenue at Hopdoddy, an Austin-based burger restaurant chain. Matt shares how he leveraged his business background to turn his burger concept into a rapidly growing restaurant chain that sources high-quality beef from humanely raised cows.Matt discusses the challenges of scaling up a business with integrity when it comes to sourcing quality ingredients. He also shares creative ways Hopdoddy gives back to the community, from fundraising events to paying above minimum wage. Additional topics we cover include Matt's insights on hospitality, cultivating company culture, and bringing out the best in people. He also shares his perspective on the future of fast casual dining and Hopdoddy's expansion plans.This episode shares some great behind-the-scenes insights into Hopdoddy's success and provides some excellent frameworks on navigating business and life, while pursuing your passion.Connect with HopdoddyWebsiteInstagramFacebookConnect with MattInstagramSPONSORS

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