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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Successful Life Podcast, Corey Berrier sits down with chef and restaurateur Scott Crawford for a direct conversation about recovery, leadership, and building a business with real standards. Scott shares how addiction nearly cost him his life, what finally pushed him to get sober, and how that decision changed everything from his creativity to his career trajectory. They talk about Scott’s journey from humble beginnings in the restaurant industry...
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In this episode of The Successful Life Podcast, Corey Berrier sits down with chef and restaurateur Scott Crawford for a direct conversation about recovery, leadership, and building a business with real standards. Scott shares how addiction nearly cost him his life, what finally pushed him to get sober, and how that decision changed everything from his creativity to his career trajectory.
They talk about Scott’s journey from humble beginnings in the restaurant industry to owning multiple restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina, including Crawford and Son, Jolie, Brodeto, Sous Terre, Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, and Crawford’s Genuine at RDU Airport. Scott also explains how he built a workplace culture centered on professionalism, safety, accountability, and team buy-in in an industry often known for chaos and substance abuse.
This conversation also highlights the importance of support systems, mentorship, and giving back. Scott discusses Ben’s Friends, a support network for people in the hospitality industry, along with Healing Transitions and the work being done to help people find recovery and long-term support. This episode is a strong listen for anyone interested in sobriety, entrepreneurship, leadership, hospitality, and personal transformation.
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Key topics covered: recovery, addiction, sobriety, restaurant leadership, chef life, hospitality industry, workplace culture, entrepreneurship, Raleigh restaurants, Ben’s Friends, Healing Transitions, personal growth, team building, accountability, overcoming adversity
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