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Building Community, One Table at a Time: Ken Stemke, Main Street Social, Libertyville, IL

·55 min·5 clips

Ken Stemke says he got into restaurants because he lost a bet, exposing the tough realities of the industry.

Host Will interviews Ken Stemke, owner of Main Street Social in Illinois, about his journey from banking to restaurant ownership. They discuss the challenges of the industry, including financial management, tip credit policies, economic headwinds, and the importance of community building and staff empowerment for independent restaurants.

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