Welcome to The 86 Reason podcast
Real Stories & Strategies for Restaurant Operations & Growth
The 86 Reason Podcast by Over Easy Office gives voice to hospitality leaders and innovators. Hear the unfiltered stories of resilience, from starting as a dishwasher to founding multi-unit empires. Get expert insights on optimizing restaurant technology, mastering specialized accounting, achieving financial clarity, and building sustainable operations. This is the essential resource for restaurant owners focused on smart, profitable growth.
Episode 2: How Michael Beck's Personal Loss Sparked a Mission to Transform Restaurant Tech Sales
When Michael Beck's father lost everything due to poor financial management, it sparked a 15-year mission to transform how restaurant technology is sold and delivered. As CEO of Inc Tank GTM, Michael advocates for a revolutionary approach: stop pitching and start asking powerful questions. Discover why the team behind the technology matters more than features, how to achieve real product-market fit, and the proactive philosophy that drives both business success and environmental conservation.
Episode 1: How Matt Wampler Came to Revolutionize Restaurant Operations with ClearCOGS
From sleeping on aprons in a failing franchise to co-founding a cutting-edge AI company, Matt Wampler's journey exemplifies how the grittiest beginnings can lead to industry-changing innovation. As a self-described "ADD dyslexic kid," Matt transformed a train wreck Jimmy John's location from $400,000 to nearly $1 million in revenue within the first year. After years of intensive restaurant operations and an MBA at Duke, Matt identified the industry's biggest challenge: demand forecasting. In 2022, he co-founded ClearCOGS, an AI platform that helps restaurants predict customer volume, optimize staffing, and reduce waste.