Make
Restaurants
Profitable
Make
Restaurants
Profitable
Your go-to podcast for turning busy restaurants into profitable, sustainable businesses.
This podcast unpacks WHY top restaurant owners succeed...
and WHAT they’re doing differently.
We’ve helped over 1300 restaurant owners over the past 8 years. In this podcast, you’ll hear real stories and actionable strategies that actually work.
Want deeper insights outside the podcast?
Our YouTube channel dives into the strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership tools that are changing the game for restaurant and café owners across Australia and beyond.
Each video is built for busy operators who want real results. So if you’re tired of running on fumes but know you can’t keep doing the same thing, this is where you start changing the game!
Latest Episodes
Tune in to ‘Make Restaurants Profitable’ podcast and learn how the best owners turn passion into profit
Latest Episodes
Hosted by Tim Kummerfeld, the Make Restaurants Profitable podcast brings together industry leaders and hospitality owners who are building businesses that actually work.
Listen to real stories, proven strategies, and expert advice.
Fresh episodes dropping soon! You’ll hear from owners who’ve walked through the fire, and figured out how to rebuild something stronger.
The Man Behind Brisbane's Best Bars on What It Actually Takes to Build Them with Martin Lange
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How John Rivera Built His Dream Restaurant Without Sacrificing Time With His Kids
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From Food Truck to Full Restaurant: The Kings of the Wings Share 13 Years of Hard Lessons
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About the Show
Hosted by TIM KUMMERFELD, Australia’s go-to hospitality coach, this show cuts through the noise to tackle what’s keeping owners stuck and what’s possible on the other side.
Whether you’re bleeding margin, struggling with staff, or just tired of feeling like you’re always behind, this is where the clarity starts.
Each episode brings practical coaching, lived experiences, and proven strategies to help you:
Fix broken systems and regain control
Lead your team without losing your mind
Turn the chaos into clarity
And finally, take home real income
You’ll learn from real people doing the work, including:
Interviews with restaurant owners who turned it all around
Stories from Foodie Coaches members now taking home real income
Live Q&As answering the hard questions most owners don’t talk about
Solo coaching from Tim on the simple shifts that drive massive profit
If you’ve been telling yourself there’s got to be a better way, there is. And this podcast shows you how others are doing it, step-by-step.
"Growth doesn’t come from taking every opportunity. It comes from taking the right opportunities."
TIM KUMMERFELD
FOUNDER OF FOODIE COACHES
& HOSPITALITY COACH
Need more than just a good listen?
We get it! Sometimes you want to dive deeper, press pause, and actually map things out. That’s where the blog comes in. Every post breaks down the big ideas from the podcast into real, practical steps you can use in your business today.
How to Beat Shiny Object Syndrome in Your Restaurant
Shiny object syndrome keeps café, restaurant, bar and takeaway owners stuck on a loop. Here’s how to spot it, break it, and finally get free. ...more
Profit ,People
July 16, 2026•4 min read
How to reduce no-shows without upsetting customers
A no-show isn't a time problem in hospitality, it's a money problem. Tim Kummerfeld on the three costs of an empty table, and how to stop carrying them. ...more
Profit
July 09, 2026•4 min read
Should You Open a Restaurant With Your Spouse? (2026 Reality Check)
The two rules that decide whether a family café, restaurant, bar or takeaway business builds the relationship or destroys it. Read before you sign the lease. ...more
Hospitality
June 01, 2026•12 min read
Are Restaurant Loyalty Cards Worth It? (2026)
Why most café, restaurant, bar and takeaway loyalty programs lose money instead of building loyalty, and what to do instead to keep your regulars coming back. ...more
Hospitality
May 01, 2026•10 min read
How to Upsell in a Restaurant Without Being Pushy
How one café, restaurant, bar and takeaway operator added $35K a year from a single line. The three-step upsell system that doesn't feel like selling. ...more
Hospitality
April 01, 2026•11 min read
Real Hospitality Staff Incentives That Work in 2026
Visa gift cards and pizza Fridays aren't the answer. What actually retains café, restaurant, bar and takeaway staff in 2026, from operators who've done it. ...more
Hospitality
March 01, 2026•10 min read
