Scott Groves sits down with Tony and Allie Festa, the husband-and-wife duo behind Me Gusta Tacos in Henderson's District at Green Valley Ranch.
If you've ever thought about owning a restaurant—or you're just trying to figure out how to not suck at customer service—this one's for you. Tony and Allie don't sugarcoat it.
They'll tell you exactly why owning a restaurant can feel like getting kicked in the nuts while handing over your life savings. But they'll also show you how buying an existing business (instead of starting from scratch) gave them a head start most restaurant owners never get.
You'll learn how to hire staff that actually cares, how to keep customers coming back without gimmicks, and why creating a memorable vibe matters more than perfecting your Yelp response strategy. They also break down the power of community events—like their car show that raised over $5K for charity—and how being genuinely involved in your neighborhood can be your best marketing strategy.
Plus, Tony spills on why franchises aren't always the golden ticket, how working at the legendary Hard Rock Hotel shaped his approach to hospitality, and why slowing down during the chaos is the key to not screwing everything up.
Scott keeps it real, asking the questions most people are too polite to ask—like how you deal with nightmare customers, what it's like working with your spouse 24/7, and whether the joy of owning a taco shop comes from unlimited free tacos. (Spoiler: Not as much as you'd think.) Whether you want to open your own spot, work in hospitality, or just appreciate a darn good shrimp burrito, this episode's got something for you. Find all the show notes and links here: https://podcast.hendersonhq.com/10
Grab some amazing tacos at Me Gusto Tacos: https://megustatacos.com/
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