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Shoot to the TopSam becomes the guest as Marcus asks him about his past.In this show, Marcus interviews Sam.Marcus asks Sam to start at the beginning, and Sam splits this in two and starts sharing his photography story. Sam’s Dad was a professional photographer who shared his interest in photography with Sam. He had cameras from a young age and an SLR from a young age. Sam says that after university, he was travelling. One thing he did was photograph white water rafting trips in Nepal. He sold images to the rafting clients of their trip. Sam also talks about his kayaking trips to the UK, the Alps, and Ne...2025-05-0618 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsIntroducing The Big Ideas For Restaurant's Customizable Scratch Off GameIn this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young reveals how restaurant owners can use a Digital Scratch-Off Game to drive foot traffic, boost check averages, and create direct customer communication—all without expensive ads or deep discounts.
✅ Turn slow nights into high-profit rushes
✅ Give customers a reason to order more
✅ Create viral, user-generated content that promotes itself
✅ Build an SMS & email list—so you’re not dependent on ads
🚀 Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Guests scan a QR code to play the game during slow, non-peak times.
2️⃣ They have a 1-in-6 chance of winning a BIG prize—like a free meal.
3️⃣ The oth...2025-03-1111 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsHow Boca Raton Restaurants Can Use Gamification to Increase Revenue & Build Loyalty—Without Ads or Deep Discounts💡 What if you could boost revenue, pack your restaurant on slow nights, and build a VIP list—all without spending a dime on ads or running deep discounts?
In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young reveals how Boca Raton restaurants can use the exclusive Big Ideas Digital Scratch-Off Game to:
✅ Increase the average ticket size—by making guests order more
✅ Fill seats during slow times—by creating a fun, exciting experience
✅ Create direct SMS & email communication channels with guests
✅ Generate buzz & social shares—without deep discounting
🚀 Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Guests scan a QR code at the table when their chec...2025-03-0406 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsHow to Gamify Your Restaurant & Make Dining More Fun While Driving More Sales!Based on listener interest, we're expanding upon gamification in restaurants. Welcome to episode 7: How to Gamify Your Restaurant & Make Dining More Fun (While Driving More Sales!). Want to boost customer engagement, increase repeat visits, and drive more sales—without relying on discounts or ads? In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young sits down with Eric Herman, founder of Big Ideas, to talk about gamification in restaurants and how a Digital Scratch-Off Game can help you: Grow your SMS, email, and VIP list—on autopilot. Turn one-time guests into repeat customers with fun, interactive rewards. Increase sales with...2025-02-2610 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsHow a Digital Scratch-Off Game Builds Your Restaurant’s SMS, Email & VIP ListHow Restaurants Are Using a Digital Scratch-Off Game to Build SMS, Email & VIP Lists – Without Ads or Third-Party Fees.
💡 Want more customers coming back—without relying on Facebook, Google, or expensive third-party apps?
In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young sits down with Eric Herman, founder of Big Ideas, to discuss how restaurants and bars can use a Digital Scratch-Off Game to build their SMS, email, and VIP membership lists on autopilot.
✅ Turn casual visitors into repeat customers
✅ Capture direct customer data without relying on ads
✅ Boost engagement and excitement with gamification
✅ Send exclusive offers, promotions & VIP perks—direc...2025-02-1909 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsHow to Get More Customers Without Spending More on AdsWelcome back to Big Ideas For Restaurants! I’m your host, Sam Young, and today’s topic is one every single restaurant owner cares about—how to get more customers without spending a fortune on ads.
Now, if you’ve ever felt like you’re throwing money at Facebook, Google, or third-party delivery apps—only to see little to no return, then this episode is for you.
The best restaurants aren’t the ones spending the most money on marketing—they’re the ones who have smart, cost-effective customer attraction strategies that work without a massive budget.
I’m going to show you how to i...2025-02-1211 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsWhy the Smartest Restaurants Are Using Automation to Crush Their CompetitionThe restaurant industry is changing fast—and the smartest restaurant owners are leveraging automation to save time, cut costs, and dominate their market. Are you keeping up?
In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, host Sam Young reveals:
✅ 10 restaurant tasks you MUST automate today
✅ How automation reduces labor costs & boosts efficiency
✅ The secret to faster service, better reviews & repeat customers
✅ Why automation isn’t just for big chains—and how independent restaurants can use it to compete & win
PLUS: Get the free checklist – "10 Restaurant Tasks You Should Automate Today"!
Download it now at 👉 BigIdeasForRestaurants.com/automation
🚀 Want expert help setting up automation...2025-02-0511 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsBest Restaurant POS System? SkyTab vs. Clover vs. Toast – Find Out Which One Wins!Best Restaurant POS System? SkyTab vs. Clover vs. Toast – Find Out Which One Wins!
Looking for the best POS system for your restaurant? In this episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants, Sam Young compares SkyTab, Clover, and Toast to help independent restaurant owners choose the right POS system to increase profits, improve efficiency, and streamline operations.
Discover why SkyTab POS is the #1 choice for restaurant owners who want:
Zero upfront costs & lifetime hardware warranty
Lower processing fees & built-in marketing tools
Tableside ordering, online reservations & takeout integration
PLUS: Listener-Only Offer – Process more than $30,000 per month Claim thousands in Incentives if you qual...2025-01-3010 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsHow an AI Hostess Can Transform Your Restaurant: A Game-Changer for Independent Restaurant OwnersHow an AI Hostess Can Transform Your Restaurant – A Game-Changer for Independent Restaurant Owners
Are you an independent restaurant owner looking for a game-changing solution to increase efficiency, improve guest experience, and boost revenue?
Running an independently owned restaurant comes with endless challenges—missed calls, staffing shortages, rising food costs, and keeping customers coming back. What if there was a way to solve all of these problems while increasing revenue and improving guest satisfaction?
Enter the AI Hostess—your front-of-house powerhouse that never calls in sick, never puts customers on hold, and ensures every guest interaction is flawless, professional, and effici...2025-01-3014 min
From Stuck to Started: Executive Function & ADHD Coaching to Take Action015: How Strength-Based Education & Community Transforms the Lives of Neurodivergent and 2E Students with Sam YoungI chatted with Sam Young, M.Ed, the Head of School at Young Scholars Academy, about what it means to be “twice-exceptional,” the challenges neurodivergent students face, and how community and leaning into strengths builds confidence and sets students up for success. This is a great conversation for educators, parents, neurodivergent adults, and anyone who’s passionate about supporting unique learners. Connect with Sam Young & Learn more about Young Scholars AcademyWebsite: https://youngscholarsacademy.org/ Facebook: Young Scholars Academy Instagram: @youngscholarsacademy BONUS: Podcast Listeners Save 10% on all classes when you use my code YSALOVELL10Connec...2025-01-2950 min
Big Ideas For RestaurantsWelcome to The Big Ideas For Restaurants Podcast Featuring The Delectable Dozen for Restaurant SuccessWelcome to the very first episode of Big Ideas For Restaurants! If you’re an independently owned restaurant owner or bar operator looking for practical strategies to grow your business, you’ve just found your new favorite podcast.
I’m Sam Young, your host and fellow advocate for restaurant success. This podcast is designed to deliver big ideas in bite-sized portions, packed with actionable tips you can digest in just 5 to 10 minutes—perfect for your commute, a quick break, or even while prepping for service.
Why You Should Tune In Every Week
✔️ Exclusive Listener-Only Offers – I’ll drop special discounts and promo codes...2025-01-2905 min
YoungEntMagGoosebumps: The Vanishing season two stars Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy talk playing siblingsYoung Entertainment is back with an exclusive interview with actors Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy, who star as Cece and Devin in the second season of Goosebumps: The Vanishing. The second season premiered on Disney+ and Hulu on January 10!
We asked both Jayden and Sam what it was like to work with Friends star David Schwimmer and to describe each other’s characters and they had so much fun answering during the interview. If you want to learn more about Jayden and Sam’s characters and what to expect from the series, be sure to watch or list...2025-01-1009 min
The Thoughtful Realtor PodcastEpisode 62: Networking and Cultivating Connections with Cliff and SamBuilding a network isn’t about transactions; it’s about cultivating connections and authentic relationships that will last. In this episode, co-host Cliff Tsang and Willowmar Real Estate agent Sam Young share their secrets to creating a strong, reliable community and the strategies they use to maintain genuine interpersonal connections and offer refreshing takes on growing a meaningful, lasting network. Whether you're in real estate or any other industry, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!2024-12-1812 min
What a LawyerS2, Bonus Track - Sam & Sarah Review the New Zealand Legal Job Market of 2024Join Sarah and Sam as they discuss the legal job market of 2024 and bring the year to a close with this bonus track.
In the final episode of Season 2, Sam is joined by his business partner, Sarah Wilson, Co-Director of Chisholm Clarke. While Sam typically interviews legal professionals, Sarah brings a fresh perspective from her experience in legal search. Although early in her career, Sarah has quickly made her mark after spending nearly two and a half years at a global recruitment agency and becoming her own boss in January this year. In this episode, Sam and Sarah delve into th...2024-12-1154 min
Empower LEP PodcastEp 48 | Revolutionizing Education for Twice-Exceptional Students Sam Young on Strength-Based LearningIn this episode of the Empower LEP Podcast, I sit down with Sam Young, M.Ed., the incredible founder and Head of School at Young Scholars Academy. Sam has built something truly special—a virtual enrichment school designed to help twice-exceptional, gifted, and neurodivergent students feel understood, supported, and genuinely excited about learning.Sam brings such an inspiring perspective to this conversation, shaped by his own experiences as a neurodivergent person and his dedication to flipping the script on traditional education. He shares the journey of starting Young Scholars Academy, including how the challenges of the pandemic pu...2024-11-2940 min
Speak Out Stand Out by Green Communications{Encore} Unconventional Learning: Sam Young's Vision for Twice Exceptional StudentsHave you ever wondered how to support neurodivergent children who struggle in a traditional school setting? Does the term "twice exceptional" leave you curious? This episode with Sam Young, founder of Young Scholar Academy and a dedicated advocate for neurodivergent education, is just what you need to learn more. Young, also a twice exceptional learner diagnosed with ADHD, contributes his invaluable experience and insights to our discussion about the unique challenges and immense potential of these exceptional learners.We discuss recognizing and nurturing the distinct abilities and interests of twice exceptional students, without trying to shoehorn them...2024-11-2631 min
The Quest for SuccessHow The Pandemic Changed My Life - Big Sam YoungIn this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Sam Young shares his journey from a blue-collar family in Hong Kong to becoming a successful chef and entrepreneur in Australia. He emphasises the importance of determination and hard work in achieving success. Sam's success is defined by the freedom to do what he wants and provide for his family. He started his business during the COVID-19 pandemic and adapted to the challenges by offering take-home meals and private dining experiences. Sam's organic approach to building his following on Instagram and his dedication to delivering quality food and service have...2024-08-1459 minYoungEntMagSam Song Li on starring in The Brothers Sun and working with Michelle Yeoh | Young Entertainment ExclusiveYoung Entertainment returns with an exclusive interview with Sam Song Li, who plays Bruce Sun in the brand new Netflix series The Brothers Sun. In the show, Bruce’s life is turned upside down when his older brother Charles visits California from Taipei, Taiwan and his family secrets are uncovered. We talked to Sam about his experience working with Michelle Yeoh, who plays his mother in the series, and how much he learned from her as an actor. If you want to hear more about his thoughts on the series and his character, be sure to check out the vi...2024-01-0814 min
The Girl Dad Show: A Professional Parenting PodcastEp #105 | Sam LaRobardiere | Brewing SuccessIn this episode, Young interviews Sam LaRobardiere, a father of three and Founder and CEO of Theory Coffee Roasters in Redding, California. Sam shares his captivating journey in the coffee-roasting world and how experiences in the coffee world parallel his insights into parenting and entrepreneurship. From the constraints that fuel creativity to the shifting focus of business owners as their companies grow, Sam shares valuable wisdom. He also reflects on the importance of providing emotional security to children and the need to prioritize love and connection over financial success. Listen & discover:- Sam's entertaining first a...2023-10-0249 min
The Ten Thousand ThingsAre the blokes ok?This week we listened to a Mamamia podcast where Mia Freedman interviews Caitlin Moran on her latest book "What about men?" and discuss our thoughts.We acknowledge we are all victims of the patriarchy, but what tools do men have to help dismantle it? Why don't they identify with feminism and why are the gravitating towards extreme figures?Ali explains why feminism has been helpful in plight of women, however men are not identifying with these strategies. Why can't men post photos of themselves and not be ridiculed? Joe felt the interview was...2023-08-201h 02YoungEntMagYEM Exclusive Interview | with Sam Vartholomeos from The Crowded RoomYEM returns with an exclusive interview with Sam Vartholomeos in the Apple TV+ miniseries, The Crowded Room! For those who need a refresher on the film, the series tells the story of Danny Sullivan, who was arrested for his involvement in a shooting in 1979.
We briefly asked if Sam knew anything about The Crowded Room before becoming cast in it. Sam mentioned that he didn't get much from the breakdown he received, and talked about how supposedly you'll receive the first, three episodes to help bring someone into the correct mindset of the show. But Sam mentioned that he didn...2023-07-1930 min
Chaos and Coffee: Homeschool for Working MomsBuild Executive Function Skills for Learning Independence | Sam Young MEd, Young Scholars Academy | The Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms, SE2 E81About the Episode
On the Strike a Balance Podcast for Working Homeschool Moms this week, I welcome Sam Young MEd from Young Scholars Academy. Mr. Sam, as his community calls him, is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy teacher of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate.
Sam is a neurodivergent educator himself and has committed his life to supporting twice-exceptional /neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, and lead with their strengths, talents, and unique interest.
If you're...2023-06-2135 min
ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and ThoughtsInterview with Sam Young of Young Scholars AcademyToday I had a wonderful conversation with Sam Young! Sam Young, M. Ed, or Mr. Sam, as his community members call him, is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy which is a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck! Sam is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy educator of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate. He is a neurodivergent person himself and has committed his life to supporting neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, an...2023-06-1943 min