Episodes

  • This Coffee Company CEO is Leading a “Bad Ass” Experiential Brand

    This Coffee Company CEO is Leading a “Bad Ass” Experiential Brand
    Oct 1 2024
    CEO Scott Snyder's journey with Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii began as a mission to help the brand regain its footing, but it quickly evolved into a larger vision. Brought in initially to assist with turning operations around, he soon saw the incredible potential the brand held. Listen now to learn more about revamping Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, building an experiential brand, and marketing to a diverse fanbase. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
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    37 mins
  • Big Diesel to Big Chicken: How Shaquille O’Neal is Leading his Restaurant Empire to Victory

    Big Diesel to Big Chicken: How Shaquille O’Neal is Leading his Restaurant Empire to Victory
    Sep 24 2024
    After a prolific 20 year NBA career that saw Shaquille O’Neal also release platinum-selling music and star in box office smash movies, he brings his championship mentality and larger-than-life persona to new heights with Big Chicken. Listen now to learn about being resourceful in marketing, Shaq’s social media strategy, and becoming a part of the Big Chicken team. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc • WALMART BUSINESS: https://business.walmart.com/
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    26 mins
  • is Chicago Native Wants To Build the In-N-Out of Tacos

    is Chicago Native Wants To Build the In-N-Out of Tacos
    Sep 17 2024
    Taylor Mason, CEO/founder of Taylor's Tacos, is on a mission to create the “In-N-Out of Tacos”. She’s transforming her beloved taco concept into a streamlined experience that caters to the modern customer’s craving for convenience. Listen now to learn about growing a restaurant business, using community resources to build a business, and the Good Morning America effect. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc • WALMART BUSINESS: https://business.walmart.com/
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    37 mins
  • “The Billionaire Chef” Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World

    “The Billionaire Chef” Wants To Bring West African Cuisine to the World
    Sep 10 2024
    Gourmet Foods, founder/CEO of Cookie Jar Bakery, and creator of gourmet Nigerian restaurants, including iLÉ EROS. Listen now to learn about becoming “The Billionaire Chef”, his collaboration with Michael B. Jordan and Chase Sapphire, and the differences between West Africa and the US. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc • WALMART BUSINESS: https://business.walmart.com/
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    38 mins
  • Food Trucks Drive the Culinary Passion for this Food Network Star

    Food Trucks Drive the Culinary Passion for this Food Network Star
    Sep 3 2024
    Celebrity Chef Eddie Jackson, known for his appearances on the Food Network, has successfully transitioned his culinary talents into a thriving business model that blends creativity, mentorship, and efficient operations. Listen now to learn about the advantage of food trucks, being mentored by Bobby Flay, and streamlining operations with restaurant technology like Toast. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc • WALMART BUSINESS: https://business.walmart.com/
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    38 mins
  • Creating a New Podcast Network for the Restaurant Industry

    Creating a New Podcast Network for the Restaurant Industry
    Aug 27 2024
    Sam Oches, editorial director at Informa Connect’s Restaurant & Food Group, shares insights into the role new media plays in the restaurant industry in this interview live from the 2024 National Restaurant Show. As the largest event management company in the world, Informa has become an invaluable host of major industry happenings and content. Listen now to learn about hosting the National Restaurant Show, social media strategy, and creating a podcast network for the hospitality industry. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
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    25 mins
  • Popmenu Started With Digital Menus. Now it's Using AI to Help Restaurants Flourish.

    Popmenu Started With Digital Menus. Now it's Using AI to Help Restaurants Flourish.
    Aug 20 2024
    If there’s one commonality among restaurant operators, it’s that there is just too much to do with too little time. That’s why Popmenu is using AI and other new technologies to help restaurants get back more of life’s most precious resource: hours in the day. Listen now to this interview with Popmenu co-founders Brendan Sweeney and Tony Roy about buying into restaurant tech, the benefits of industry events, and AI tools. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
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    31 mins
  • This Legendary Fish Market Sold $30 Million In One Year Thanks To Storytelling

    This Legendary Fish Market Sold $30 Million In One Year Thanks To Storytelling
    Aug 13 2024
    San Pedro Fish Market became famous thanks to storytelling. Michael Ungaro and Henry Ungaro Jr. from the fish market are guests on this episode to talk about how the family business has persisted across multiple generations and leaned into video content to grow their brand. Listen now to learn about creating the Kings of Fish reality show on Amazon Prime Video, going viral, and running a profitable family business Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc
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    47 mins