Nine out of ten people who are failing blame their failure on somebody else. And that is the common denominator of failure. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Sometimes people go into my business because they like to drink, which - that's insane. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
The fact of the matter is that the most important responsibility a bar owner has is public safety and the safety of… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Most people who get into the business are social animals by nature, but do they have the financial abilities to manage a… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Great negotiations happen when people are relaxed, so a relaxing environment is important. A high-energy environment tenses people up. It closes them… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
When I meet with people who are ineffective managers with failing businesses, I can't change what they do - I have to… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Bars are about experience and interaction; so often, the people make the bar. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Failure is an extremely personal thing, and so is success. The problem with people is they don't own their failure, and if… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
The fact of the matter is: when you're doing a project, you try to make it better every moment. And a lot… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
I think success is a relative term. If you're a caveman, success is capturing an elephant. Success is achieving better than the norm. Success… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
In my extensive experience, I can honestly say that Sculpture Hospitality's inventory solutions are world class and, by far, the most comprehensive in the… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
In the bar and restaurant industry, you're always one idea away from your next quarter-million. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
I think everybody thinks they can have the next $100 million venue. I think there is a bit of arrogance in that. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
A bar is a factory, a marketing organization, and a service organization all in one. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Honestly, if I could be anything, I'd love to be a small-business authority type of person. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
In the worst of our recession, bars were making money. Every bar can make money. If they're failing, it's not because of the president… — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
Leadership cannot be taught. Either you're a leader by the time you're 12 years old, or you never will be. — Jon Taffer Copy Share Image
