Danielle Rosse was just 22 and recently widowed when she first opened Oceans 234 in 2001. In 2013 She purchased the restaurant to become the sole owner of the establishment and in 2015 she underwent a massive $1.8-million-dollar renovation on the property elevating the guest experience.

In addition to Oceans 234 in 2007, Rosse launch The Whale Raw Bar, A neighborhood New England Raw bar in Parkland. After six years of successful business ownership she sold in 2013.

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Favorite success quote or mantra:

"A goal without a plan is just a wish."

In today's episode with Danielle Rosse we will discuss:

Mentors
Budgeting
Labor costs
Recipe costs
Relinquishing control of aspects of your business
The 2008 recession
Preparing to sell your business
Inventory best practices
Toast POS and why she uses it
Hand-held tablet ordering and how to integrate it into you restaurant
COVID-19 reactions and plans; transitioned into a grocery store
We must stay relevant, especially during COVID-19
Ground Zero Bootcamp; what is it?

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Knowledge bombs

Which "it factor" habit, trait, or characteristic you believe most contributes to your success?
- "Sense of responsibility"
What is your biggest weakness?
- "My people skills"
What's one question you ask or thing you look for during an interview?
- "Sense of responsibility"
What's a current challenge? How are you dealing with it?
- "Being open with down revenue"
Share one code of conduct or behavior you teach your team.
- "Everything matters"
What is one uncommon standard of service you teach your staff?
- Empathy
What's one book we must read to become a better person or restaurant owner?
1. The Culture Solution by Matthew Kelly
2. Restaurant Prosperity Formula by David Scott Peters
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What's one thing you feel restaurateurs don't know well enough or do often enough?
- Budgeting
Name one service you've hired.
- The Largo Group - accounting
What's one piece of technology you've adopted within your restaurant walls and how has it influenced operations?
- Seven Rooms - Restaurant Reservation Systems
- Bevinco (now Sculpture Hospitality)
If you got the news that you'd be leaving this world tomorrow and all memories of you, your work, and your restaurants would be lost with your departure with the exception of 3 pieces of wisdom you could leave behind for the good of humanity, what would they be?
- Use time, talent, and resources to give back to your community
- Care about your team
- Create the life you want for yourself

Contact info:

Email: danielle@oceans234.com

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