People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality
“Proverbs 14:23: All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” Don't be afraid to shake up the status quo just because business is hard! In order for the hospitality industry to achieve the impossible, it needs more visionaries who want to build teams and cultures. People bring profits. Every Tuesday People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality will bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry. Join hosts Chris Olexa, Kim Olexa, and Justin Smith of Aspire2B Hospitality Group to cash...
How Politics Can CRUSH Your Business (POLITICS VS BUSINESS)

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Challenges Business Owners Face In The Franchise Business

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What does it mean to "Fumble" In Business?

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Business Partners & Relationships - People Bring Profit Podcast | S3 E1

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Pros & Cons of Building a Business - People Bring Profit Podcast | S2 E12

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The Journey From Employee to Employer - People Bring Profit | S2 E11

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Building a MULTI MILLION Dollar EMPIRE - People Bring Profit

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How to BUILD a Business from SCRATCH - People Bring Profit | S2 E9

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How To EXPAND Your Business The RIGHT WAY - People Bring Profit

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Delayed Gratification & Living Below Your Means - People Bring Profit

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How ChatGPT & AI Will IMPACT Businesses - People Bring Profit | S2 E3

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The Truth About Tipping in the Serving Industry - People Bring Profit | S2 E5

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How to LEVEL UP Your Business - People Bring Profit | S2 E4

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How to Find REAL ESTATE for your Business - People Bring Profit | S2 E3

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Managing a Franchise - People Bring Profit | S2 E2

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BLAZIN HOT WING CHALLENGE... KICKSTARTING SEASON 2 - People Bring Profit Podcast | S2 E1

Don't be afraid to shake up the status quo just because business is hard! In order for the hospitality industry to achieve the impossible, it needs more visionaries who want to build teams and cultures. People bring profits.
Every Tuesday People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality will bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry.
Join hosts Chris Olexa, Kim Olexa, and Justin Smith of Aspire2B Hospitality Group to cash in on their golden nuggets...
GOODBYE SEASON 1 - People Bring Profit

SEE YOU ALL IN SEASON 2!
Don't be afraid to shake up the status quo just because business is hard! In order for the hospitality industry to achieve the impossible, it needs more visionaries who want to build teams and cultures. People bring profits.
Every Tuesday People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality will bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry.
Join hosts Chris Olexa, Kim Olexa, and Justin Smith of Aspire2...
What Just Happened For Us in 2022? | Ep 12

You have the predict the unpredictable. Today, we’re reflecting back and wrapping up what happened to us during 2022, the grand slams we’ve achieved, and the lessons we learned that aspire us to be better and continue to move forward!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(2:43) - one of the biggest achievements we had was growing during a recession
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Our Motivators | Ep 11

What drives you to become better? Today, we’re sharing something a little more personal: things that motivate us to be better leaders in our field. We also share things that inspire us to be better people to others, and most of all… be better today than we were yesterday!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(3:19) - The things that motiva...
The "Isms" We Live By | Ep 10

Do you have your own “ism” you share? Today, Chris, Justin, and Kim are sharing with us what are “isms”, why they matter as a leader or entrepreneur, and how isms not only reflect your personal values but also motivate others to aspire to be more!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(2:08) - As a leader, you should find ways to share y...
Grinding vs. Building Machines | Ep. 9

“We don’t grind, we have grit.” Today, we’re getting to the bottom of telling you the difference between grinding versus building a system within your company, why you need to level up your innovative thinking as a leader, and overall how to work smarter AND harder.
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(1:44) - The difference between “grinding” vs. “building” machin...
Into the Storm | Ep 8

Improvise, adapt, overcome. Today, we’re sharing the meaning behind our team’s motto “Into the Storm”, what it means, how it promotes our cultures and values, & how we’re able to practice this resilient mentality in and out of the business and through one of our biggest storms to date. After all, at the end of every storm comes a beautiful rainbow
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to...
Systems | Ep 7

Work smarter, not harder. Ever since we transitioned our systems from pen & paper to technology, it’s helped us boost not only numbers but also morale within our company. Buckle up as we dive into how we do systems here at Aspire2B, why it has become an important piece in our company, and how we use technology to work for us instead of against us.
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and...
Why Franchise? | Ep 6

Just because you have a franchise doesn’t mean you own it. Today, we’re talking about everything you need to know when it comes to owning a franchise and why it’s more than just an “investment”. (Hint: it requires a lot of hard work and passion!)
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(2:05) - Getting started with franchising & our 1st Quiznos<...
Who is Kim? | Ep 0C

No is just an obstacle, it’s never finite. It’s just an obstacle. Today, we’re sitting down to get to know a little bit more about who Kim Olexa is. From the hardships she had faced early on in her life, her path to self-development, and how her relationship with the Lord has strengthened through the years!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Tim...
Inflation | Ep 5

How do you keep inflation from rocking the boat? Listen to what we have to say about how to balance your business & your customers, especially during these hard times of inflation. (Tip: it involves going back to the basics & attacking from both sides.)
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(4:59) - Getting back to the basics by focusing on our people
...Who is Chris? | Ep 0B

I never focused on the wins. I always focused on the losses.. Today, we’re sitting down to get to know a little bit more about Chris Olexa, the CEO of Aspire2B. Listen as we’re taken back to his humble beginnings, how he got into the hospitality industry, and how he truly lives by the motto “into the storm”!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new height...
Retention | Ep 4

It’s about quality over quantity. Nowadays, we live in a world where it’s difficult to hold the retention of employees. You can’t just expect them to stay as long as they want, you have to start getting creative and show them the true value of working for your company. So, what do you do to keep them hooked?
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heig...
Who is Justin? | Ep 0A

When you’re young and got aspirations, you have to have a specific goal in mind and be versatile. Today, we’re sitting down to get to know a little bit more about Justin Smith. From his early beginnings, his journey from Buffalo Wild Wings to being COO of Aspire2B, and the life lessons he’s learned in-between!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Tim...
Social Media | Ep 3

Like, share, and celebrate the good things. Today, we’re diving into why social media plays a huge factor in not only increasing your company’s online presence but also serving as an inspiration for others of the kind of culture and values you live by.
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(1:41) - Having a social media presence is important for you...
Coffee with the Bulls | Ep 2

Sometimes you need to take a step back to see the bigger picture. In Aspire2B, we’ve instilled a very special way of communication that just involves sitting down for a cup of coffee and talking about anything under the sun. Find out what and how “coffee with the bulls” greatly improves communication in the company both internally and externally!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heig...
Culture | Ep 1

They say birds of the same feather flock together. Does this apply to business as well? Find out why culture became one of the core values for Aspire2B’s and what spreading culture looks like for them!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(1:42) - Why did Chris and Kim start thinking about bringing in culture to the business?
(7...
Who We Are | Ep 0

Eight brands, three hosts, and one goal in mind: to aspire others to be better than they were today. Find out the early beginnings of Aspire2B, how each of us got into the hospitality game, and where we are today!
Join us as we bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in their golden nuggets, and bring your business to new heights!
Timestamps:
(1:30) - What does “Aspire2B” even mean? Where did it come from?
(8:2...
Welcome to People Bring Profit: Into the Storm of Hospitality

“Proverbs 14:23: All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
Don't be afraid to shake up the status quo just because business is hard! In order for the hospitality industry to achieve the impossible, it needs more visionaries who want to build teams and cultures. People bring profits.
Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts Chris Olexa, Kim Olexa, and Justin Smith of Aspire2B Hospitality Group bring you inspirational stories and industry-tested practices that will give you the confidence to walk INTO the storm of the hospitality industry cash in thei...