363: Blaming yourself with Xavier Mariezcurrena and Tony Aiazzi

Xavier (“X”) Mariezcurrena, aka Mr. FOH hospitality, and Chef Tony Aiazzi are restaurant dudes and longtime compatriots. Together they have over 32 years experience in hospitality and have worked under names such as Bobby Flay and Charlie Palmer. Today they serve as Co-Founders of ChouxBox, the industry's first web-based "point of purchase" service that helps everyone organize their paperwork, understand purchases, and save time.

In this episode we will discuss: Helping people. Partnerships. Don't try to do too much too fast. Blame yourself if your staff can't succeed. You need to able to see yourself married to your potential partners. The restaurant industry as less effort and more reward. Work-life balance. The importance of time management.