This week Nick Portillo welcomes Javier Vasquez, CEO of Miguel’s Jr. Restaurants. Born into the restaurant industry, Javier shares his experiences of working in a family-owned business for over 50 years. Javier talks about the importance of finding a company that aligns with your values and the value of communication Nick and Javier discuss the value of having an advisory board to guide entrepreneurs, how to scale up your business, and the importance of being willing to make changes as a leader.

QUOTES

• “When we make big decisions, it's a family decision. For example, we're opening two restaurants this year. It is a family decision. We ask: Do we want to do this or not? But this business is built to survive and outlast us. That's the intent.” -Javier Vasquez [15:10]

• “Thinking outside of the box is more important than thinking about building the box.” -Javier Vasquez [39:14]

TIMESTAMPS

00:31 Running a Family Restaurant Business

10:55 Restaurant Expansion and Family Support 

20:53 The Impact of Technology on Restaurants

38:14 Thinking Outside the Advisory Box

45:23 Overcoming Career Obstacles

54:16 Adapting Training for Millennials

RESOURCES

Portillo Sales

CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com