Bio
From the bustling dining rooms of renowned restaurants to the demanding intricacies of business consulting, Kasey Anton embodies the quintessential tale of grit, tenacity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Marketing, Kasey was already clear about her life's ambition—to own a restaurant. Brimming with anticipation and excitement, she took her first bold step into the Chart House Administrative Management Program (C.H.A.M.P.), a highly reputable training program. But the move to Boston was anything but simple. Alone in a city where she knew no one, she was thrust into grueling, back-to-back shifts. Yet, the experience wasn't merely laborious; it was formative, laying the groundwork for a fulfilling career in the restaurant industry that she had dreamt of since childhood.
Switching gears from her long-standing restaurant career to consulting was fraught with self-doubt and anxiety. With the inception of Spark Business Consulting, she was diving into unfamiliar territory, uncertain about the skills and experience she could bring to businesses beyond the restaurant sector. The internal struggle was real, but as she soon realized, the trials faced in the restaurant industry had hardened her for almost any business challenge. Her openness to learning and listening was her most valuable asset.
When it came to writing her debut book, "Profit First for Restaurants," the hurdles were internal rather than external. Entrusting her team with the responsibilities of running Spark, she took a calculated step back to focus on her literary endeavor. It was a test of her company's ability to function independently, and it passed with flying colors.
On the home front, her career ambitions weren't without sacrifice. Two marriages fell apart; the second, she believes, crumbled under the weight of her growing success—a poignant reminder that personal growth can sometimes come at a relational cost.
What sets Kasey apart is her commitment to adaptability. Her firm specializes in a myriad of industries—from restaurants to construction and law firms. Learning the 'language' of each industry was no small feat, yet it's a challenge she and her team revel in.
Finally, books have served as both her sanctuary and salvation. From business books that offered strategies and perspectives to fiction that offered an escape, her love for reading has been a steady source of strength through all ups and downs.
Today, Kasey continues to thrive, embodying a rare blend of tenacity, adaptability, and unwavering optimism. From her roots in restaurant kitchens to her flourishing consulting firm, her journey is a testament to what can be achieved when passion is backed by resilience.
