Made From Scratch

"Every once in a while, you meet someone over a beer or a meal who is so full of wonderful stories and great wisdom that you just want to stay there until closing time drinking in everything that person has to share. For me, Kent Taylor was that guy, and now that experience exists in book form. Made From Scratch is more than a tribute to a fine human being, it’s an education: an MBA, a PhD in psychology, and a brilliant course in non-fiction writing all rolled into one. Made From Scratch is positive proof that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life."—Jim Koch, Brewer & Founder of The Boston Beer Company, Brewers of Samuel Adams Boston Lager

“An inspiration to all who have had a dream. These pages tell the moving, funny, and instructional story of Kent Taylor, who built one of the world’s most powerful restaurant brands by putting his people first. Not only is the story a rollicking read, but you will be moved and inspired to do something legendary yourself.”— Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker in the World and New York Times bestselling author 

“An incredible story about an inspiring and humble leader.’” — Darcy Verhun, President at FYidoctors 

A delightful, in-the-trenches read by an iconic entrepreneur. Kent Taylor is a textbook disruptor! — Whitney Johnson, Bestselling author of Disrupt Yourself and LinkedIn 2020 Top Voice 

“Legendary Service, Legendary Food. These aren’t just words at Texas Roadhouse, they are the driving force that has made this company the envy of the restaurant and business world! Kent Taylor set the standard for Legendary in everything he built. In this amazing book, he shows how you can do it too!” — Garry Ridge, Chairman & CEO, WD-40 Company 

"Kent Taylor's story is about a compelling vision of service and a comprehensive strategy and relentless implementation plan to deliver it with a high performance team and culture that includes all the stakeholders. Leadership counts and lessons for us all!"—Alan Mulally, former CEO Ford Motor Company

“Made From Scratch is the story of how a leader can build a culture that is truly legendary. Kent Taylor shares all his failures and successes, and in turn shows how to create workplaces where people are empowered, encouraged, and rewarded for delivering exceptional service. The Roadies at Texas Roadhouse are proof that it works!”—Dr. Tasha Eurich, Organizational Psychologist & New York Times bestselling author of Insight and Bankable Leadership

“Anyone interested in leadership or entrepreneurship really should check it out.”— Business First Louisville

"[Made From Scratch] is the blueprint Taylor left behind. . . . There are stories and measures of Taylor that can’t be replicated." — FSR Magazine 

"This is the story of a business run unconventionally, written by the guy who did it first. Part memoir, part business tale, this book also includes some helpful hints that anyone can use." — The Tennessee Ledger 

"With top recommendations from leaders I admire, including Marshall Goldsmith, this practical and often irreverent, contrarian, and hilarious book is worth your time."  —John Pearson, Your Weekly Staff Meeting

"This book will teach you everything you need to know about leadership . . . MADE FROM SCRATCH gives readers confidence that embracing nonconformity can transform their dreams into their reality." —Life with Heidi