842 Building a Hospitality and Wellness Empire with Eugene Remm

Published: Aug. 28, 2019, 4:01 a.m.

b'PLAY MORE CHESS AND LESS CHECKERS. We always make fun of dogs chasing their tails. It\\u2019s funny to watch- they spin and spin and spin trying to catch the impossible. They eventually flop onto the ground exhausted. What\\u2019s the \\u201ctail\\u201d you are chasing? You probably think something will change when you finally catch that thing that is just out of reach, but the reality is that it probably won\\u2019t. I\\u2019ve accomplished so many goals that ultimately left me feeling empty. Stop spinning around reaching for things that won\\u2019t ultimately bring you happiness. Instead, focus on the process and the impact you have on others. On today\\u2019s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about figuring out what really matters with a King of New York hospitality: Eugene Remm. Eugene Remm is an entrepreneur and wellness expert whose companies include Catch Hospitality Group (Catch Restaurants, Lexington Brass) and the boxing-inspired group fitness concept Rumble. Forbes Magazine dubbed him one of the \\u201cNew Kings of New York Hospitality.\\u201d Eugene has been able to leverage social media in truly innovative ways by staying ahead of trends and being authentic. He had to learn through failure to be a team player. He now teaches that looking out for the benefit of all benefits you as well. So get ready to learn how to play big and stay humble on Episode 842.\\nSome Questions I Ask:\\nWhat happened to your nightclubs? (27:00)\\nHow do you handle relationships when their investments are lost? (28:00)\\nWhat was the moment you had the biggest ego slap? (34:30)\\nWhy does a nightclub guy think he can start a fitness company? (47:00)\\nHow do you attract such high profile investors? (52:00)\\nHow do you manage 1000 people? (1:04:00)\\nIn This Episode You Will Learn:\\nWhy you should focus on the process and not the goal (7:00)\\nWhy it\\u2019s important to know your limit (21:00)\\nThe power of taking accountability for your failures (25:00)\\nWhy you need a balance of gut instincts and data (38:00)\\nThe three things you need to be successful (40:00)\\nWhen to lean into a trend and when to go against it (42:00)\\nWhy paying people isn\\u2019t the number one thing (1:06:00)\\nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/842 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes'