Episode 345

Chris Tripoli, Restaurant Specialist

Published on: 9th December, 2024

Welcome to Your World of Creativity, the podcast that uncovers insights, ideas, and innovations from creative professionals across industries.

Today's guest is Chris Tripoli, highlighting his extensive 45+ years in the hospitality industry, with his achievements in restaurant concept development, consulting, education, and podcasting.

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Here's a guide to our discussion --

1: The Art of Concept Development

You've developed award-winning restaurant concepts and consulted on a diverse range of projects. What key elements do you think make a hospitality concept stand out in a competitive market? Could you share an example?

2: Consulting in a Changing World

You’ve worked on food service programs for airports, parks, arenas, and even medical centers. How do you adapt your strategies to meet the unique demands of such varied environments? What emerging trends do you see shaping the future of hospitality consulting?

3: Supporting Entrepreneurs

Through your work with RestaurantOwner.com and the Foodservice Consultants Society International, you’ve been a mentor to many. What are the most common challenges you see aspiring restaurateurs face, and how do you guide them through? What advice would you give someone with a great idea but limited resources or industry experience?

4: Lessons from "Corner Booth"

As the host of the "Corner Booth" podcast, you’ve interviewed many in the industry. What have been some of the most memorable or surprising lessons you’ve learned from your guests?

5: Creativity in Hospitality

This podcast focuses on creativity across disciplines. From your perspective, how does creativity drive innovation in the hospitality industry?

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Your World of Creativity
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On YOUR WORLD OF CREATIVITY, best-selling author and global brand innovator, Mark Stinson introduces you to some of the world’s leading creative talent from publishing, film, animation, music, restaurants, medical research, and more.

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Mark Stinson has earned the reputation as a “brand innovator” -- an experienced marketer, persuasive writer, dynamic presenter, and skilled facilitator. His work includes brand strategy and creative workshops. He has contributed to the launches of more than 150 brands, with a focus on health, science, and technology companies. Mark has worked with clients ranging from global corporations to entrepreneurial start-ups. He is a recipient of the Brand Leadership Award from the Asia Brand Congress and was included in the PharmaVoice 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life-Sciences Industry.