Jason Odio: Building a Successful Hospitality Business - #95

In this episode, you will be taken on a captivating journey through Jason Odio’s evolution as a businessperson and the fascinating trajectory of his ventures. Get ready to hear directly from the man behind these ventures as he takes us through his remarkable story.

Wisdom Nuggets

• What it takes to build a successful hospitality business: Jason shared some of the main things that helped build a successful business. He emphasised the significance of three primary elements: Word of mouth (build your community), Social media, and Community building (Collaborating with some other business owner or company). 

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• Know your audience: Jason revealed his initial policies for one of his businesses, such as not having a TV and DJ stationed there. However, he had to make some adjustments based on his customers’ interests. Recognizing the importance of meeting their needs and ensuring their comfort, he embraced change rather than turning a blind eye to their preferences. Knowing your audience/customers helps you to know how to serve them better.

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• Start with the end in mind: If you start with the end in mind from the beginning (organizing, structuring, implementing), you're going to be set up for success. This proactive mindset ensures that you lay a solid foundation, enabling you to navigate challenges more smoothly and achieve your desired outcomes earlier rather than finding yourself in a state of scrambling to figure things out down the line.

Episode Outline

[00:04] - Guest Intro

[00:27] - Jason’s career history

[02:43] - Brief backtrack on the mentorship episode

[05:56] - A dive into Jason’s businesses (Sidebar)

[08:40] - Restaurant in Coconut Grove

[09:32] - Opening of Baby Jane in Brickell

[09:58] - Opening of Bebito’s

[11:12] - From Sidebar to La Otra

[12:01] - Location change of La Otra from South Beach to Wynwood

[14:34] - New place in Paraiso Estereo

[17:26] - Steps to running a successful business from a marketing perspective

[21:30] - Restaurant Marketing

[23:35] - Business Framework

[28:41] - Story behind Mezcal

[33:39] - If not hospitality business, what else would Jason do? 

[34:44] - Business Franchising

[36:55] - How do you want to be remembered?

[38:58] - Closing comments

Power Quotes

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"Understanding your business wholly is so rewarding" - Jason Odio.

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"Start with the end in mind" - Jason Odio on starting your business

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"In business, it's not only about the product, but it's also about the person” - Alex Quin

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Resources Mentioned

Hustle Inspires Hustle Podcast

The Power of Mentorship

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Meet Our Guest

Jason Odio Instagram

Bebito's Instagram

Bebito's Website

Mezcal Sacrvm Instagram

Baby Jane Instagram

La Otra Instagram

Paraiso Estereo

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