784: Thomas Kelly Co-Founder of Mexicue

<p>With excitement allow me to introduce today's guest, the Co-Founder of <a href="https://www.mexicue.com/">Mexicue</a>, Thomas Kelly!</p> <p>Check out <a href= "http://www.restaurant365.com/unstoppable">Restaurant365</a> as mentioned in today's episode.</p> <p>Check out <a href= "https://restaurantunstoppable.com/bruce-irving-smart-pizza-marketing-podcast/"> episode 774 with Bruce Irving</a> as mentioned in today's episode!</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://www.joinclubhouse.com/">Clubhouse: Drop-in audio chat</a> as mentioned in today's episode.</p> <p>Check out <a href= "https://restaurantunstoppable.com/page/12/?s=toast">Toast POS</a> as mentioned in today's episode!</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <h3>Favorite success quote or mantra:</h3> <ul> <li>"The key to success is finding value in collaboration.."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In today's episode with Thomas Kelly we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Digital marketing</li> <li>Fast-casual</li> <li>Fine dining</li> <li>Staging in NYC</li> <li>Setting new, more reasonable, standard for our industry</li> <li>Operations</li> <li>Food trucks</li> <li>Catering</li> <li>Commissary kitchens</li> <li>The people behind the brand</li> <li>Pivoting early on</li> <li>Finding the right collaborators, investors, and partners</li> <li>You NEED a partner</li> <li>Inventory</li> <li>Labor management</li> <li>Instagram marketing/branding</li> </ul> <h3>Today's sponsor:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.7shifts.com/unstoppable">7shifts</a> is a modern labor management platform, designed by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs. Effectively labor management is more important than ever to ensure profitability and restaurant success. Trusted