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The Greatness Machine

TGM Classic | Will Guidara | Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Education, Entrepreneurship, Business

5.0135 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

How can we foster a culture of "unreasonable hospitality" and go above and beyond conventional standards to deliver exceptional experiences? Will Guidara, a distinguished figure in the world of hospitality and fine dining, has not only earned numerous accolades but has also revolutionized the way people perceive dining experiences.  His journey teaches us that creating a culture of "unreasonable hospitality" is all about pushing the boundaries, rewriting the script, and delivering extraordinary experiences. It is a testament to the idea that success transcends ordinary standards and is marked by a relentless commitment to exceeding expectations. Will is recognized for his role as a co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, which under his leadership, earned the title of the "World's Best Restaurant" in 2017. Beyond his restaurant endeavors, he is a passionate advocate for the 'extra mile' mentality, inspiring individuals and businesses to prioritize people and deliver exceptional experiences. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Will joins Darius to share insights on his inspiration for prioritizing others, drawing from his experiences with Danny Meyer. He underscores the importance of financial management in the restaurant industry and creating a culture of unreasonable hospitality. Will also touches on personal growth, leadership, and lessons learned from pursuing excellence in the culinary world and writing a book. Topics include: What inspired Will to embrace the idea of serving and prioritizing others Will looks back at his experience working with Danny Meyer Will discusses the importance of managing your finances carefully Creating a culture of unreasonable hospitality The importance of owning up to your mistakes and vulnerabilities as a leader Will talks about their pursuit of becoming the number one restaurant in the world The importance of separating one's identity from their work Will shares the lessons he learned while writing a book And other topics…  Connect with Will: Website: https://unreasonablehospitality.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willguidara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wguidara/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wguidara Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillGuidara/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Huel: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code GREATNESS at https://huel.com/GREATNESS (Minimum $75 purchase). ExpressVPN: Secure your online data today with ExpressVPN. Go to expressvpn.com/darius. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.  Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Think of a breakfast muffin with sausage and egg. Yep, that's the one. You can see it, can't you? Deep in your mind.

0:09.1

Sausage, egg, cheese, muffin. I don't even need to say its name, do I? Breakfast, done properly.

0:18.6

Served until 11am.

0:20.1

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0:22.2

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0:25.8

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removing friction and frustration for your employees,

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0:47.9

slash UK slash AI for people.

0:58.4

What's up, gang? Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host, Darius from Shazday. I'm so pumped to have you here with me. And listen, the Greatness Machine were about two things. Number one,

1:03.4

people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the world

1:07.2

and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders,

1:13.6

telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now.

1:17.6

Why?

1:18.6

So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career.

1:22.6

Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself, more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business.

1:34.2

So, come be a fly on the wall, enjoy the conversation, and I'm stoked to have you here with me. Guys, welcome to this episode of The Greatest Machine.

1:50.3

I'm your host, Darius Meshazza.

1:51.4

And boy, do we have a special guest.

1:52.7

My man, Will Gwydara is in the house.

1:55.2

Will.

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