# Stop fixing light bulbs and start delegating with Avery Ward | 058

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Podcast: [The Pre-Shift](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pre-shift-3009561)
Published: 2025-03-19T10:00:00+00:00
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Breaking free from being the "superhero" operator can transform your restaurant's future. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we talk with Avery Ward, third-generation CEO of Little Italy Ristorante in Groveport, Ohio, about how he turned around his family's struggling business. Avery shares how his tech background helped him implement smart systems that let him step back from daily operations. He breaks down exactly how he delegates tasks, documents processes, and builds accountability...

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