Michael Schwartz and Bobby Rutter, the dynamic leaders behind Forward Hospitality Group, have transformed the Midwest’s entertainment scene. With 12 distinct concepts spanning multiple states and nearly 1,000 employees, their journey is a testament to adaptability, vision, and resilience.
Watch now to learn about transforming the entertainment scene in the Midwest and reinvention as a business model.
Chapters:
[01:32] – Why the Restaurant Industry?
[08:53] – Forward Vision
[12:45] – Building a Hospitality Group
[20:43] – C.S.A.L.T.S.
[30:11] – Story Branding for Business
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Episode Links:
Forward Hospitality Group: https://www.forwardhg.com/
FWD Day + Nightclub: https://www.fwdnightclub.com/
Forward Hospitality Group on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardhospitality
Forward Hospitality Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forward-hospitality-group/
Takeaways:
Customers First – Forward Hospitality Group’s success stems from blending entrepreneurial grit with a customer-first philosophy.
Lasting Impact – Seasonal reinvention has kept their flagship venue, FWD Day + Nightclub, winning for nearly a decade.
Trying New Ideas – Strategic pivots, like launching niche concepts during the pandemic, are their secret weapon.
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ABOUT FORWARD HOSPITALITY GROUP —
The Forward Hospitality Group operates unique dining and nightlife concepts in addition to producing popular events. Their diverse portfolio of concepts includes the FWD Day + Nightclub in Cleveland, The Boneyard, 3 Palms Pizzaria, and SeeSaw Kitchen.
ABOUT RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS —
Restaurant Influencers is a weekly video podcast series presented by Entrepreneur Media and Cali BBQ Media. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) talks with business leaders like Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Dyrdek, Emeril Lagasse, Mayim Bialik, Jon Taffer, Robert Irvine, Toast co-founder Aman Narang, and more, about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling, marketing, branding, and how to show up where customers are engaging online.
Published by Entrepreneur Media – https://entreprenuer.com
Produced by Cali BBQ Media – https://betheshow.media
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