Thought Leadership

At its core, food is a cultural experience. Bryan Dayton wants to bring that experience to his patrons with each of his five Colorado restaurants.

His interest in food and the restaurant world began at an early age. He washed dishes, mopped floors, and even bartended later on. This experience, accompanied with an impressive travel résumé, gave him the foundation he needed to start his own businesses. In this episode, we discussed the need to share these experiences with others and how that coincides with our inherent need for social interaction.

How does Bryan make time for travel, work, and everything in between? By making Zero Excuses and bringing humility and perspective to his work. 

Key Takeaways:

– Traveling provides a way to connect to other cultures and yourself

– Having a wide array of interests gives perspective

– Humility enriches your outlook on business 

Things to listen for: 

[02:54] How Bryan dealt with a fire at work

[06:32] Finding the confidence to expand your business [08:03] What inspires Bryan as a restaurateur [10:37] How the restaurant industry is adapting post-COVID

[15:21] The social draw of public dining

[17:02] Perspective gained by international travel

[20:38] Applying work experience to parenting 

After You Listen: 

Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-dayton-989a154 

Learn more about OAK at Fourteenth: https://www.oakatfourteenth.com 

Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/ 

Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

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