Inside 3Natives: Anthony Bambino’s Guide to Sustainable Growth
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Anthony Bambino, founder and CEO of 3Natives, joins Zack Oates to share how he grew a 900-square-foot juice bar into a 50+ location health-focused brand. With no outside investment, Anthony emphasizes why slow, steady, and personal growth beats fast cash. He shares insights on creating memorable guest experiences, leading a tight-knit team, and empowering employees to deliver service that stands out.
Zack and Anthony discuss:
- How 3Natives grew with zero private equity
- The secret to keeping franchise culture strong
- Why happy employees create loyal customers
- What Anthony learned from Unreasonable Hospitality
- Why handwritten notes still matter in 2025
Thanks, Anthony!
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-bambino-a60b45315/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3natives/
https://www.instagram.com/3natives/
https://www.3natives.com/
Chapters
1. Introduction to Anthony Bambino (00:00:00)
2. Three Natives Origin Story (00:01:28)
3. Slow Growth Philosophy (00:04:00)
4. Customer Service Philosophy (00:07:25)
5. The Value of Service Recovery (00:13:46)
6. Book Recommendation and Final Thoughts (00:16:32)
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