There's two ways to approach your career, to approach your life.

You can do what everyone else is doing and do it better,

or you can do what nobody else is doing and don't have to invite comparison.

Welcome to the next episode of What's Next with Eric Wood.

Our next guest earned his fame in the city of Cincinnati and is one of the most outspoken

restaurant owners in the entire country, and that's my good friend,

Jeff Ruby. Jeff is an Ivy League graduate from Cornell University and is one of the hardest

working people I know. His journey from overcoming a rough childhood to building a restaurant empire

is synonymous with the American dream. Today on the show, Jeff and I get

into several different topics, including his journey and business, his multiple near-death experiences,

the current state of the restaurant business, and the times of COVID-19, and much more.

I have known Jeff for many years, and I know you will really enjoy our conversation spanning

topics from business, family, to faith, and more. A recent review came in from Gary C-line and I'll read it.

He says, I love these podcasts. The thing I like the most is that football is secondary. Obviously,

most of the guests are in football, but love the conversations

that are about the person, not the player. Really appreciate that feedback, Gary, and I really

appreciate everyone who has left comments. I try to read all of them, and I just truly appreciate

the feedback, good or bad. I want to learn from this. I want to grow in this. And I truly appreciate that.

And finally, remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. It really does go a long way

in helping us produce content for you. Now, enjoy the show. Jeff, welcome to the show. Can't

thank you enough for your time. I appreciate Eric. Good to see you again.

Yeah, likewise. It's fun having the man who built the empire, the Jeff Ruby restaurants, my favorite

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