Episode 38

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Published on:

23rd Aug 2023

Savoring Success: Dropout Multi-Millionaire Brian Will's Recipe for Restaurant Profits

In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Brian Will, a renowned entrepreneur, author, and titan in the world of business and sales management. He has an impressive track record of success, having co-founded and led seven highly successful companies across diverse sectors that reached a valuation of over half a billion dollars at their peak. Brian shares insights from his exceptional acumen for innovation and growth and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He shares how agile processes and principles from multiple perspectives can set companies apart. Brian also discusses the importance of community and his commitment to its growth.

TIMESTAMPS

04:30 Brian Will’s entrepreneurial journey

12:24 Tracking metrics for growth and success

18:46 Understanding the numbers

30:04 Brian’s role within City Council 

39:18 Overcoming objections before the client has them

43:02 The Triple Failure

51:56 Advice for young entrepreneurs



RESOURCES

Portillo Sales



CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theforcemm/

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About the Podcast

Titans of Foodservice
Nick Portillo shares with you the things he has learned on his own journey of building a successful business in the food service industry.

About your host

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Seth "Creek" Creekmore

Seth Creekmore, or “Creek,” as he is known by most of his friends has been studying the Enneagram for almost 10 years now. Having completed training under Lynda Roberts & Nan Henson, he continued learning the Enneagram through a smattering of other teachers and books and eventually completed the Awareness to Action program. He was one of the original founders of the popular Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast and now serves as the resident Millennial for the Awareness to Action Podcast. He creates Cinematic Folk music under the name Creekmore and enjoys, hiking in cold places, cooking in warm places and traveling to all the places.