Episode 069 – Yanni Dionisopoulos – getting down to business
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Yanni Dionisopoulos built a hip, modern club on the foundation of his family’s 45-year-old restaurant in Detroit’s Greektown by staying busy and focused on the outcome.
For more than a decade the second-generation owner/operator of the Golden Fleece Restaurant and owner/co-creator of the new EXODOS Rooftop & Lounge has been navigating the delicate balance of respecting tradition while on a mission to stay relevant and in-demand. In this episode, Yanni talks about the value of good customer service, the struggles of leading a team and how Detroit is putting its own unique stamp on today’s reinvention space.
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QUOTE IT
““I was never comfortable sitting down. If it’s busy or not busy, there’s still a what’s next.” (10:15)
“All the districts in Detroit have been there forever, but now they’re finally being revamped and refurbished…any way you look at it there’s potential.” (17:25)
DIG IN
- At 12:55 Yanni talks about one of his biggest struggles as a leader while juggling the operations of two well-known, very popular businesses in Detroit’s historic Greektown.
- Jump to 15:35 to hear Yanni describes in his own words why Detroit is the definition of reinvention.
TAKEAWAYS
- Learn from your everyday routines.
- Explore different ways to give additional responsibilities to employees and co-workers that want to help improve outcomes.
- Busy is not an excuse. There is always time to make happen what you want to happen.
- Consistent deliverables and solid customer relationships are the foundation of long-term success.
- Think long-term and do the work to get there.
