Dean Neff didn’t set out to build the biggest seafood restaurant—he set out to build the most meaningful.At Seabird in Wilmington, North Carolina, Dean’s created a model where purpose isn’t a marketing angle—it’s the operating system. From sourcing to storytelling to team education, his restaurant is a case study in how to scale impact without sacrificing profitability.In this episode, Dean breaks down the systems that support a values-driven business, the importance of teaching staff to connect the dots between product and purpose, and why his restaurant runs on more than just service—it runs on story. For any operator wondering if deeper meaning can lead to stronger margins, this episode says yes—and shows you how.To learn more about Seabird and the work he’s doing in Wilmington, visit <a href="https://www.seabirdnc.com/">https://www.seabirdnc.com</a>.____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:<a href="http://restaurants.yelp.com/fullcomp">Yelp for Restaurants Podcasts</a><a href="https://restaurants.yelp.com/restaurant-resources/industry-town-halls/">Restaurant expert videos & webinars</a>

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