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The SHIT YEAH! Show

The SHIT YEAH! Show

By: Chris Smith
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THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY SUCKS AND WE’RE HERE TO CHANGE IT! Welcome to the SHIT YEAH! Show, hosted by Chris Smith, Founder/CEO of Zunzi’s + Zunzibar. He’s asking the real questions to the real stakeholders… Starting with: “What makes you say SHIT YEAH?” Chris will be joined weekly by some of the company’s 6 stakeholders: Team Members, Fans, Community Members, Franchisees, Vendors, and Investors. From navigating the chaos of franchise life to pushing for big changes in an industry that isn’t always easy to love, this podcast always GETS WEIRD! So whether you're in the restaurant biz or you just want the inside scoop, GRAB SOME SAUCE and tune in!© 2024 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales Politics & Government
Episodes
  • SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 22 with Kellen Powers
    Jun 18 2025

    Musician-turned-entertainment-director Kellen Powers joins the SHIT YEAH! SHOW to talk about transforming the live music experience inside Zunzibar. From managing over 100 musicians to improving restaurant operations and guest experiences, Kellen shares how better booking systems, communication, and culture can elevate both the hospitality and music industries.

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    28 mins
  • SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 21 with Tony Lang
    Jun 11 2025

    In this episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith chats with Tony Lang, a hospitality pro helping lead Zunzibar’s Florida expansion. From growing a scratch kitchen concept to navigating post-COVID restaurant challenges, Tony shares what it takes to build strong teams, deliver great guest experiences, and grow a restaurant brand with purpose.

    They cover everything from staffing stress and franchise growth to the power of onboarding, culture, and innovation in the hospitality space.

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    25 mins
  • SHIT YEAH! SHOW Episode 20 with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke
    May 14 2025

    In this milestone episode of the SHIT YEAH! SHOW, Chris Smith sits down with Sam Case and Tyler Cooke to celebrate the new podcast studio and unpack how Zunzibar and Zunzi's redefine the restaurant industry through innovation, hospitality culture, and next-level guest experiences.

    The team dives into the challenges of launching a podcast while growing a brand, the power of building in-house marketing, and why investing in your restaurant team and service industry support creates long-term success. They explore the role of franchise growth, creative branding, and what it means to be a company that leads with purpose-driven hospitality.

    Packed with insights on restaurant marketing, franchise development, guest loyalty, and using content to build community, this episode is a must for restaurant operators, founders, and brand builders alike.

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    21 mins

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