I would like to think that less and less I am un- becoming a people person. Some people have so many issues, problems and wow! The dramas people can spin!
Several months ago a friend of mine asked me if I would partner with him in turning a failing restaurant around. I know nothing about the restaurant business, but I know quite a bit about people and marketing and I do have style.
Anyway I was crazy and said yes. It was a failing Persian restaurant and I suggested we make it a French Bistro and appeal to the largest market possible. He said ok and then we began. The vision I had for my role was to do all the interior design after the previous interior was demolished (bars etc). Then I would focus on marketing etc.
Well, major snag. Yes, the people. I would love to share the details, but I must be discrete. I will say that I have discovered that restaurants tend to be divided. The kitchen and the floor have power struggles and perhaps most of the time the kitchen comes out on top.
Anyway I am trying my best to keep everyone focused on shared positive intentions, but the truth is I prefer to be an artist who has an excuse to be crazy myself.