GREAT ADVICE

JOHN McDONALD

Restaurateur & Media Entrepreneur

From his foodie-favorite restaurants — Lure Fishbar, MercBar and B&B Winepub — to Tasting Table and EBOOST, John McDonald just wants everyone to eat and live well. We spent 10 minutes with the restaurant and media entrepreneur.

WHEN STARTING A COMPANY YOU MUST...

Love 110% what you are about to do because without that passion, failure is much more likely.

THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I'VE RECEIVED IS...

Nothing is free, nothing.

I LOVE WHAT I DO BECAUSE...

Every day is unique with constant chaos and challenges.

NEVER BE AFRAID OF...

Risk — too often people never get their shot because fear takes them out before they start.

MY GREATEST TALENT IS...

Knowing what I can not do well and filling the void with those who do.

MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE IS...

Staying focused because I am always coming up with new ideas but should stay focused on what I have on my plate.

I OVERCOME THAT CHALLENGE BY...

Trying to project what I would really get out of the idea at the end and be honest with why I need it or truly want it.

I HOPE TO ONE DAY...

Remain as busy and active as I am today. My goal is not to slow down or make things easy.