Talking Chocolates
Talking about our favorite chocolates, as well as motivation & mindset for entrepreneurs, leaders, hospitality professionals, and all self-improvers..Founder of Serve Up Strategies, Vince Lanni, has been a sought-after bar & restaurant leader for over 10 years.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Tip Culture, Service, Italy vs America (opens the original)
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Vince takes on tip culture, service standards, and the expectations we place on restaurant employees in America. Drawing from his recent dining experiences in Italy, he compares the two approaches to hospitality and explores how tipping influences service, guest expectations, and the relationship between restaurants, employees, and customers. Is American service actually better? Should American restaurant owners pay higher wages & eliminate tipping?
New Title, Same Great Stuff! (opens the original)
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In this introductory episode, Vince shares why he is rebooting his podcast, and what listeners can expect moving forward. From restaurant operations, profitability, and hospitality to tipping, inconsistent income, financial stability, and personal growth, this show will bring together the perspectives of owners, managers, employees, and guests. If you own a restaurant, work in the industry, or simply love restaurants, this show is for you.
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