Building Resilience in Business | Geordy Murphy

In this engaging conversation, Anthony Amunategui and Geordy Murphy delve into the challenges of building a successful company, particularly in the restaurant industry. Geordy shares his experiences with fundraising, the importance of identifying and solving problems, and the journey from idea to reality in software development. They discuss the significance of mentorship and the realities of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for resilience and forward momentum in business. Geordy also highlights the innovative solutions offered by his company, Fobesoft, to help restaurants manage their finances effectively. Special Guest:  Geordy Murphy is a seasoned restaurateur and consultant with over 30 years in the hospitality industry. He has opened more than 30 restaurants, including Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio and his own award-winning establishment, Geordy’s. As the founder of FobeSoft, Geordy provides daily profit and loss insights to help restaurant owners optimize operations and increase profitability. He is also the author of “Opening a Restaurant: From Inception to Reception,” offering guidance on launching successful dining establishments.  Chapters: 00:00: Building a Tough Company 02:54: The Journey of Fundraising 05:41: Identifying and Solving Problems 10:57: From Idea to Reality 20:11: Creating a Minimum Viable Product 24:02: The Pain of Entrepreneurship 32:52: Finding a Mentor 36:05: Connecting with Phobesoft GEORDY'S INFO: Website:  https://www.fobesoft.com/us LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geordy-murphy-055b855/ Email: Geo@fobesoft.com PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast