Sorry, We're Closed

In this episode of the "Sorry We're Closed" podcast, hosts discuss various challenges and experiences in their entrepreneurial journeys. They share a humorous anecdote about a misprinted brochure leading to an unexpected request for nudes, illustrating the unpredictable nature of business mishaps. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating efficient systems and the role of key books like "Richest Man in Babylon" and "Principles" by Ray Dalio in understanding business strategies. They highlight the struggle with maintaining staff efficiency, particularly in the restaurant industry, and the need to adapt and streamline processes rather than just adding more labor. The episode concludes with reflections on the consistency required in social media management and how to generate lasting content assets . YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Intro 2:30 The Brochure 7:00 Staffing Properly 27:00 Importance of Social Media 38:00 Detailed Look at The Starbucks Strategy

Marketing can make or break your business so for this episode we looked at a trending topic this week around the club in NYC that will only allow people in if they can prove they have $50,000 in their bank account. Thoguths about that aside people are talking about it aka good marketing. So join us for an awesome episode around the world of marketing on a larger scale and how Pat and Sean are attacking marketing in their own businesses. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Intro 5:00 The $50,000 Club 23:00 Marketing an Art or Science? 32:00 Business Pat's Marketing Outlook

If you could teach your kid 1 thing about business what would it be? This week’s episode dives into that question in the form of if you could write a book and teach your kid 1 thing what would it be. It led to an awesome conversation around what we think are the mist important skill sets to be successful in the world we live in. We also breakdown the bankruptcy of Red Lobster on the reports that the $20 all you eat shrimp made them go belly up. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Intro 3:00 Red Lobster Bankruptcy 28:00 The #1 Skill You Would Teach Your Kid 60:00 Grant Cardone Thrives with Hate

Derby Pat and Sean recap a family filled weekend at Churchill down for the Kentucky Derby. Learn what is is like to experience the weekend as a VIP at The Derby and we dive deeper into how the experience could be one of the best networking opportunities out there. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Derby Intro 6:00 RUN DMC Cookies 50:00 The Opportunity at the Derby 75:00 How Bad Do You Want Success

In this Kentucky Derby preview episode Pat and Tevo discuss networking in all its different forms. Whether is is a local meetup or the Kentucky Derby we look into strategically breaking down each opportunity and the barrier to entry for some. Pat sets the table for his Derby Weekend and we have some fun hypothetical situations you don't want to miss. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Intro 22:00 How to Network 33:00 Would You pay $100k for this? 50:00 Derby Pat's Weekend Plans

A philosophical episode of the pod where Sean and Pat breakdown a number of interesting topics starting with Left Brain vs Right Brain of how people think. We breakdown some business on the recent end of non-competes with a recent FTC decision. And on the back half of the show we get pretty philosophical with a discussion around the Flammarion Engraving. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00- Intro 13:00 Left Vs Right Brain 39:00 Non Compete 60:00 Flammarion Engraving

Awesome episode jam packed with fun topics. We start out with the Caitlin Clark effect going over her impact on Woman's basketball and engage in some freidnly debate of how this could continue to grow the game after a record shattering draft viewership. Then for all you Pat Light baseball fans out there we have a deep dive into how confidence affects peoples lives and jobs. Pat goes in depth into how he ended his baseball career and the discussion broadens out to how your own success can be tied to the confidence you have in yourself. We end with a little baseball debate of the difference between the Majors vs the Minor Leagues. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00- Intro 8:00 Pat vs Jamel Hill 10:00 Caitlin Clark Debate 40:00 Confidence in Life 48:00 Confidence in Baseballl 60:00 The difference between the Big Leagues and the Minors

Pat and Sean dive into the unknown costs of running a business and how to go about setting your prices. Each business is different and it was a great convresation on discussing different pricing structures, how to leverage your brand, and why you should never compete in the "race to 0" pricing model. on the back half we talk about the high end gym model and debate how many strokes you would need to win The Masters. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00- Intro 5:00 Cost of Doing Business 29:00 Information is Power 44:00 Your Brand is Your Business 55:00 High End Gyms 64:00 The Masters

Another episode that brings a lot of variety. Pat was fascinated with the radio segment War of The Roses and Tevo explains how he has been involved in the past and teaches the guys a little about the radio business. Pat revisits the Las Vegas F1 conversation as new statistics continue to show a strong event on all business metrics. The conversation continues as the Oakland A's plan to move there and continue to build Las Vegas as a real power of growth in the US. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00- Intro 16:00 War of the Roses 33:00 Las Vegas F1 Stats 45:00 Las Vegas New Top City? 52:00 Caitlin Clark To The Big3?

Happy Opening Day week! Topic filled episode where we speculate on the Ohtani gambling saga. We also dive into some of Pat's memories working with Scott Boras which gave some unique insights into how that side of the business works. Sean takes us through the Andrew Huberman drama and Pat has some interesting stats on how Bud Light might be back! YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Ohtani 8:00 What would you do with a Billion Dollars 27:00 Working with Scott Boras 46:00 Andrew Huberman Drama 56:00 Is Bud Light Back?

This week Pat breaks down the drama from the Hubbard Inn a Chicago Bar that is involved in a defamation case where a female patron got a viral video claiming you was assaulted by the bouncers and the bar responded with the security footage refuting the case. It is an interesting case study in making sure you manage your brand's image on all fronts! We also discuss the Elon Don Lemon interview and try to solve all the worlds issues in one podcast! YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Intro/Hubbard Inn 18:00 Elon Musk Interview 48:00 NJ Transit is a Mess

In this episode we give an A Block dedicated to the potential landmark ruling of banning TikTok is the United States. There are so many business angles of this from the US Government forcing a sale of the business to a US Operator all the way to how this will affect small business owners and content creators Pat and Sean break it all down. On the back half Sean gives some sales lessons and Pat talks about some redevelopment visions for Hoboken as he compares it to an up and coming Nashville. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 0:00 Intro 5:00 TikTok Ban 41:00 Sales by Sean 62:00 Hoboken Redevelopment Plan

Pat breaks down the success he continues to have marketing his brand and our show across the TikTok platform. From there we dive into the digital marketing lessons that Sean has learned over the years and how Tevo is involved with a business that is a 7 seven figure business following these techniques. Finally, Sean tells us about his new book "Athletes Heal Faster" and his plans to be more active on social media! YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod

Business Pat breaks down how the business of exclusivity can be done right and bring unlimited benefits to your customers or, in the case of SoHo House, you can lose your way and create an overexposed "club" where your customers start to feel like the benefits are no longer there. We break down Pat's personal experience with clubs like this, why SoHo House is seeing bad press, and the idea of Pat starting his own. We also look at the heat Wendy's is getting for announcing their new pricing system. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 00:00 Opening TikTok Questions 19:00 Pat's Club 23:00 Why SoHo House if Failing 41:00 Tevo's Bumble Rant 46:00 Wendy's New Pricing System

Pat and Sean start this episode out talking about how the little things add up when running your business if you are trying to continue to grow! Pat talks his marketing strategy as he plans to put more money behind his business and this show! We wrap up with a new segment where we look at bizbuysell.com at a business for sale and break down the numbers as a potential investment opportunity. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 5:00 The Little Things Add Up 15:00 Psychology in Business 20:00 How to Navigate Business Decisions 50:00 BizBuySell Segment

In a jam packed episode we talk about how Pat looks at his personal brand as well vs the brand of his business. We gain more traction on our TikTok live skills as Jared Carrabis was in the comments all episode, Pat uses AI for the first time and we break down break down the best commercials from the Super Bowl. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 12:00 Did Pat Make Jared Carrabis Rich? 15:00 Super Bowl Halftime Show 41:00 Personal Brand VS Business Brand 53:00 Pat Uses AI 62:00 Super Bowl Commercial Rankings

On the first ever LIVE podcast on TikTok, Pat had some lessons learned from the Light Group Bar Crawl this past weekend and breaks down the science of giving free drinks. We also dive into the topic around McDonalds being the same price as mid grade restaurants and discuss everyones favorite drink. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 00:00 Giveaway Recap 38:00 How to Discount Drinks 63:00 Fast Food Prices 73:00 Favorite Drinks

With Dry January completed Pat gives us an update on how his focus on the Light Group has primed it for a successful year. He breaks down his VIRAL TikTok success and we game plan on our continuation to grow our content strategy. Sean has an awesome update with a mystery client and we discuss how we enjoy middle of the road discussion where you get takes like the All In Podcast on both sides of the isle. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 00:00 Dry January Recap 16:00 Sean's Mystery Client 21:00 Viral TikTok Pat 52:00 All In Podcast

Pat and Tevo did it. 72 hours...just water. We are joined with our friends Fish and Kev aka Olive Oil who joined us on the fast. We break down the fast, the results, and branch out on some health and wellness talk. On the backend we breakdown the food side of the Pat's bars and a breakdown on the "tipping"culture debate. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 00:00 Fast pt 1 20:00 Fast pt 2 55:00 The Light Group Food Breakdown 63:00 Tipping Culture

We have punted on the Michael Jordan conversation again because we got a full update on Business Pat around dhow the businesses are doing, how the content is going, and a Dry January update. The guys also sign up for the Dana White 72 hour fast for next week so enjoy a look into the fellas talking shop and an insight into Pat's enlightenment from not drinking. YouTube and Socials https://mtr.bio/sorry-were-closed-Pod 10:00 Water Fast Signup 36:00 Isnide TikTok Advertising 53:00 The Magic of Dry Janaury