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The podcast market in Australia has grown by an impressive 700,000 since 2015 and represents a fascinating way to learn about pretty much anything. If you’re a restaurateur, podcasts could hold the key to insight and advice that will help you run a more efficient and profitable establishment.
We’ve picked out five of the best to get you started, but we’re confident this will be the start of a very special relationship with this addictive form of content.
1. A Deeper Dive
Produced by Restaurant Business Magazine, A Deeper Dive is hosted by Jonathan Maze, their executive editor.
On each episode, he interviews some of the most prolific and inspiring figures in the restaurant business, from both local chains to those that stretch across the world. Expect deep-dives into the latest trends and plenty of advice for restaurateurs of all kinds.
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2. The Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast
If you like your restaurant tech, this is a podcast that should definitely be on your subscription list.
Scheduling apps, POS systems, mobile payments and more are regularly covered on this podcast. They also look at the latest trends in social media, marketing and more. If you want to know what’s hot in the world of restaurant technology, it’s a great listen.
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3. Opening Soon
As the name might suggest, the Opening Soon podcast is perfect for anyone who is looking to get into the restaurant biz or who has recently opened their first establishment.
Some pretty big names in the world of dining have been on the show already, therefore it’s worth a scoot through the episode archive to see what you can learn.
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4. Secret Sauce – The Restaurant Marketing Podcast
The name says everything you need to know about this show. From search engine optimisation (SEO), to Instagram, yield utilisation and ‘menu engineering’, Secret Sauce is a great resource for all things restaurant marketing. We know how important it is for restaurateurs to take marketing into their own hands, therefore a subscription to this show is a must if you want to find out just how much fun – and effective – it can be.
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5. Restaurant Unstoppable
One of the most regular and respected podcasts in the industry, Restaurant Unstoppable was started by Eric Cacciatore, and aims to help independent restaurant owners find “the tools, knowledge, and attitude to happily and successfully live out their purpose and passion”.
You’ll hear about the characteristics and habits that make for a successful approach to being a restaurateur, but there are some fascinating guests on each show, too. Expect insight from award-winning chefs, industry authors and marketing experts.
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What have we missed?
Have you got a favourite restaurant industry podcast we’ve missed above?
We’re always looking for new recommendations for our own listening pleasure, so get in touch and let us know which podcast is your favourite, and we might feature it on a future blog!
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