In this episode of the Repertoire podcast, host Justin Khanna shares his excitement about the return of solo episodes. Khanna highlights some of the most popular stories covered in past episodes, including a Twitter thread by startup founder Nick Huber, about the reality of running a profitable restaurant. The thread features a cautionary tale about a chef turned restaurateur who failed after opening a restaurant for selfish reasons and not being prepared to handle the responsibilities of running a business. Khanna gives his take on the lesson of the story, which is that starting a successful business is not about doing what you love, but rather about doing what gives you the best odds of making great money while managing the less fun aspects of the business. The episode also includes topics such as hostility in hospitality, Oreo’s product release strategy, smart ovens, and checklist for fire spots. Get next week's newsletter in your inbox : https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter Powered by 7shifts: https://www.7shifts.com/signup/?signup_coupon=JUSTINKHANNA3— Show Notes: From chef to owner - a thread by Nick Huber : https://twitter.com/sweatystartup/status/1635304028677472262?s=12&t=izTIHZ8Xxt58dnbjEDIGMQ5 Factors That Determine a Fire Spot : https://www.thesupersonic.blackbird.xyz/p/5-factors-that-determine-a-spotWhen Did Hospitality Get So Hostile? : https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/10/t-magazine/restaurants-hostile-eating-out.htmlToast Teams Up with Google to Launch a New Ordering Channel : https://pos.toasttab.com/news/toast-order-with-google-integrationOreo’s Product Release Strategy : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/style/oreo-flavors.htmlAre Smart Ovens Legit? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKCB1VBypWsPodcast on "1% Diners" - https://www.youtube.com/live/jdlLRAQemyI?feature=share&t=625Fine Dining 101 (see: Justin's call out about Cirque de Soleil) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmtA39qkx4M You can read my take on other such stories, in-depth, from the past newsletters here: https://support.justinkhanna.com/  — If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make this Show Notes better! — ? To learn more about courses, community, and coaching for hospitality creators: https://www.joinrepertoire.comJoin Repertoire Pro Community: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership — What's next? ?   Share the Podcast: https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast Get on my Email Newsletter: https://geni.us/AEGhGSZ Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership Support the show: https://geni.us/patr for just $5 a month - join the Community! My latest upload on YouTube: https://geni.us/nFX4AaH Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-emulsion-podcast/id1225091020 Get in touch with Justin: http://geni.us/site Tweet at Justin: http://geni.us/twit Follow along on Instagram: http://geni.us/instag Sign up for one-on-one Coaching with Justin: http://geni.us/coach Browse the gear used to create this: http://geni.us/kitpage  ?Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725