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#119: Restaurant Owner’s A-ha Moment and How She Took Back Control

March 5, 2025 by David Scott Peters

Running a restaurant is no small feat — especially when life throws unexpected challenges your way. In this episode of The Restaurant Prosperity Formula podcast, I sit down with Tina Wary, owner of Dixie Grill Barbecue and Crab Shack in Hawaii. Wary shares her powerful journey from working behind the scenes in her family’s restaurant to stepping up as the owner after the sudden passing of her husband in 2020.

Her story is one of resilience, leadership and the power of systems.

After struggling with financial inconsistencies despite a great team and excellent food, Wary attended my seminar in Las Vegas. She left with the tools to transform her restaurant, and in this episode she shares her journey putting those systems in place and the other tools she’s found since. If you’re a restaurant owner struggling to get control of your business, this episode is packed with real-world lessons and inspiration.

Listen in and learn how to take control of your restaurant — and your life.

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