It’s more than just smiles and optimism. A positive mindset enables you to handle the ups and downs of the hospitality industry with more confidence and certainty, and with less strain. Problems aren’t so overwhelming, and a clear path for business growth becomes more apparent. You’ll be less focused on what your competitors are doing, and focus on the improvements that can be made at your own cafe or restaurant.

In this interview Ken Burgin talks with restaurant business coach Donald Burns. He works with a wide range of restaurant owners, showing them how to tackle business challenges, quieten the ‘inner critic’, improve employee culture and of course, boost the bottom line. Many people are attracted to hospitality for the lifestyle and profits – a positive mindset gives you the power and focus to achieve that.