<p>In this episode, Shawn Soole sits down with Christin Marvin — hospitality leadership coach, author, and founder of Solutions by Christin — to unpack the realities of leadership in modern restaurants and bars. From opening multiple venues to coaching multi-unit operators, Christin shares hard-earned lessons on how leaders grow, how teams scale, and why burnout is often a leadership systems issue rather than a personal failing. </p><p>This conversation dives into what it actually takes to lead people well in hospitality today — from self-awareness and communication to building teams that can thrive beyond the founder.</p><p><br></p><p>🧠 What You’ll Learn</p><p>• Christin’s journey from starting as a line cook at 15 to opening multiple restaurants and becoming a leadership coach. </p><p>• Why many hospitality leaders struggle with burnout — and the systems that can prevent it.</p><p>• The leadership mindset needed to scale teams and multi-unit operations successfully.</p><p>• Why communication, self-awareness, and boundaries are critical leadership skills.</p><p>• Live Q&amp;A: leadership development, training frameworks, and navigating industry change.</p><p><br></p><p>⏱ Timestamp Highlights (Approximate)</p><p>• 00:02:30 – Christin’s origin story and early hospitality career</p><p>• 00:14:00 – The leadership gap in hospitality training</p><p>• 00:28:00 – Burnout, boundaries, and sustainable leadership</p><p>• 00:42:00 – Live Q&amp;A: managing teams and scaling operations</p><p>• 00:58:00+ – The future of hospitality leadership and personal growth</p><p><br></p><p>🎯 Who It’s For</p><p>Restaurant owners, bar operators, general managers, and hospitality leaders who want to build stronger teams, reduce burnout, and lead with clarity rather than chaos.</p><p><br></p><p>✅ If You Loved This Episode</p><p>• Hit Like</p><p>• Subscribe and tap the 🔔 for more conversations about leadership, culture, and hospitality business</p><p>• Share your biggest takeaway or leadership challenge in the comments</p><p>• Share this episode with your managers, partners, or anyone leading teams in hospitality</p>