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The Cutting Onions Podcast

The Cutting Onions Podcast

By: Bobby Shaw
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 On the Cutting Onions Podcast, restaurant executives Bobby Shaw and Myles Gift celebrate leaders and organizations that build strong people cultures that develop other leaders.

Bobby and Myles interview leaders who have built amazing cultures in their organizations through developing great leaders who produce amazing results, the right way.Copyright Bobby Shaw Economics
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  • 100. On our 100th episode today, we highlight Myles Gift's new role and leadership journey.

    100. On our 100th episode today, we highlight Myles Gift's new role and leadership journey.
    Oct 18 2025


    Today, this little podcast is turning 100 episodes old! Thank you all for your support of Cutting Onions over the years. From our little corner of the interweb, we do our best to highlight leaders across all industries who have built amazing people cultures that have fueled organizational success.

    We have been so honored to have amazing thought leaders on our podcast who have been so gracious in sharing what they have learned over the years in building companies, scaling culture, and telling the brand story.

    On our 100th episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we highlight Myles Gift's new role and the impact he has had in the industry over the years. It has been an honor to have Myles next to me on this podcast for the last 4 years.

    We also highlight my announcement that dropped this week about my next move, which is why we took so long to drop this episode.

    Culture matters, friends. Don't ever forget that.

    Enjoy this episode!
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    54 mins
  • 99. Leaders Who Stay In The Fire: The Cost of Consistency

    99. Leaders Who Stay In The Fire: The Cost of Consistency
    Jul 10 2025
    On today's episode, Episode 99, we’re talking about something rarely celebrated but always essential: consistency, especially when it’s hard. Especially when you’re in the fire.We all know what the fire is: • Pressure. • Repetition. • Crises. • Cultural fatigue. • Emotional burnout. Today, we share stories and ideas that can help us be more consistent as leaders to be the leaders our teams need.
    Call to Action:Where are you tempted to tap out when you need to lean in?What would it look like to stay in the fire this week?
    Call to Reflection: What’s one consistent behavior you can recommit to?
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    35 mins
  • 98. Bobby and Myles discuss Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner Program

    98. Bobby and Myles discuss Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner Program
    May 24 2025
    In today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we take a look at Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner program and how it fuels their results. We also look at the difference between a traditional GM role and a Managing Partner, and how Texas Roadhouse has built its company on this foundation.Congratulations to Texas Roadhouse on being named the #1 Casual Dining restaurant in the United States.Behind the Numbers: ▪ Each Texas Roadhouse averages 5,000 guests a week, which is one of the highest in the industry. ▪ They serve 300,000 meals per day. ▪ The average Texas Roadhouse is 6,700 - 7,500 square feet and seats 291 guests. ▪ Ice-cold draft beer is served at 36-degrees Fahrenheit. ▪ They offer 15 varieties of Legendary Margaritas. ▪ The #1 seller is the 6-ounce USDA Choice Sirloin. ▪ Steaks account for 44% of the menu. #CuttingOnions #Leadership #Growth #PeopleDevelopment #Managing Partner #TexasRoadhouse #MylesGift #BobbyShaw
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    49 mins
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