The Shotmaker Podcast

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Shotmaker is the podcast for entrepreneurs and operators who know that mindset is everything. While there’s plenty we can’t control, this show focuses on what we can — hearing from business owners, operators, and thought leaders who’ve built success from the inside out. If you’re ready to level up mentally and operationally, this is your playbook. Dive deeper with the Shotmaker book: Shotmaker: An Owner’s Guide to Creating a Winning Business by Anne Gannon – Amazon Kindle Store

Episodes

  1. 07/11/2025

    Shotmaker Podcast Show #3 "Winning the Week"

    In this follow-up to “Winning the Day,” Anne and Scott explore what it truly means to “win the week” in your hospitality business. They unpack how setting weekly sales targets, aligning food and labor budgets, and establishing clear accountability can drive profitability and clarity—especially when the month feels too long and the economy is unpredictable. This episode is a masterclass in blending operations with accounting, and in building systems that empower your team to report up instead of relying on owners to constantly manage down. Highlights: Why monthly data is too slow—and weekly targets are where growth happens How to bridge the gap between ops and accounting (without drama) Setting realistic weekly sales goals using trend-based forecasting The checklist that turns your chef or manager into a fiscal partner Labor scheduling tips to flex smartly—without overcutting or overspending How even 1% losses in food or liquor can quietly kill your margin What should be on a weekly owner checklist vs. a GM checklist Why a 30-minute weekly manager meeting can make or break your bottom line

    32 min

  2. 07/04/2025

    Shotmaker Podcast Show #2 "Inventory is your Money Maker"

    Inventory Isn’t Just a Number—It’s Your Cash Flow In this episode of the Shotmaker Podcast, we flip the script on how you think about inventory. Host Anne Gannon challenges business owners to see inventory not as a tedious task—but as the key to unlocking better margins, smoother cash flow, and stronger decision-making. You’ll learn how to assess your current inventory in dollar terms, determine what you should be holding, and use that insight to take control of your financial flow. Whether you're overwhelmed or just avoiding it, this episode will help you make inventory work for you—not against you. It’s time to think like a Shotmaker. Let’s go.

    9 min

  3. 06/26/2025

    Shotmaker Podcast Show #1 "Winning the Day"

    In the season premiere of the Shotmaker Podcast, we dive into what it really takes to "win the day" in the hospitality industry. Hosts Anne and Scott draw sharp parallels between game day preparation in sports and the daily operations of a restaurant. From setting clear revenue targets and sharing them with your team, to leveraging checklists and reviewing comps in real time, this episode is packed with actionable insights. If you're a restaurant owner or GM wondering how to bring more accountability and control to your business—without burning out—this is your playbook. Highlights: Why daily revenue targets should be known beyond the owner The role of game tape mindset in planning for tomorrow How checklists reduce drama and boost accountability Reviewing comp and discount data daily to spot red flags early Creating a culture of proactive leadership and reporting up Empowering GMs to run the shift like a quarterback runs the team https://www.thelargogroup.com

    25 min
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Shotmaker is the podcast for entrepreneurs and operators who know that mindset is everything. While there’s plenty we can’t control, this show focuses on what we can — hearing from business owners, operators, and thought leaders who’ve built success from the inside out. If you’re ready to level up mentally and operationally, this is your playbook. Dive deeper with the Shotmaker book: Shotmaker: An Owner’s Guide to Creating a Winning Business by Anne Gannon – Amazon Kindle Store

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