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  • 90. Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison joins us to talk about the power of Local Store Marketing

    90. Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison joins us to talk about the power of Local Store Marketing
    2024/09/08
    Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast we are honored to feature our conversation with Certified Coach and Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison. Jessica is a certified Executive Coach (ICF-ACC) and consultant focusing on coaching others to find greater balance, navigate transitions and leverage their unique talents. She studied leadership coaching at Brown University's School of Professional Studies. She is also one of my favorite humans on the planet! Before coaching and consulting, she spent over 12 years in marketing leadership roles with Chipotle (where she and I met) in field marketing, promotions and roll-outs where she was part of the journey with the brand from unknown start-up to household name. Previous brands supported include Red Bull, New Line Cinema, Old Navy and De Beers. Jessica started Ivy & Scout in 2017, and offers executive, career and college exploration coaching along with strategic marketing consulting for start-ups, consumer product companies, hospitality companies and individuals. Past and current clients supported include Randy’s Donuts, Equip, Steel Series, Yogurtland, LEAP, Noodles & Company, Blaze Pizza, Time Timer, and McCormick & Schmick’s. We know you are going to love this conversation! Enjoy it wherever you consume your podcast content! #jessicaharrison #ivyandscout #chipotle #localstoremarketing #lsm #marketing #grassroots #burritos #stpatricksdayparade #california #kansascity
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  • 90. Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison joins us to talk about the power of Local Store Marketing

    90. Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison joins us to talk about the power of Local Store Marketing
    2024/09/08
    Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast we are honored to feature our conversation with Certified Coach and Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison.

    Jessica is a certified Executive Coach (ICF-ACC) and consultant focusing on coaching others to find greater balance, navigate transitions and leverage their unique talents. She studied leadership coaching at Brown University's School of Professional Studies. She is also one of my favorite humans on the planet!

    Before coaching and consulting, she spent over 12 years in marketing leadership roles with Chipotle (where she and I met) in field marketing, promotions and roll-outs where she was part of the journey with the brand from unknown start-up to household name. Previous brands supported include Red Bull, New Line Cinema, Old Navy and De Beers.

    Jessica started Ivy & Scout in 2017, and offers executive, career and college exploration coaching along with strategic marketing consulting for start-ups, consumer product companies, hospitality companies and individuals. Past and current clients supported include Randy’s Donuts, Equip, Steel Series, Yogurtland, LEAP, Noodles & Company, Blaze Pizza, Time Timer, and McCormick & Schmick’s.

    We know you are going to love this conversation! Enjoy it wherever you consume your podcast content! #jessicaharrison #ivyandscout #chipotle #localstoremarketing #lsm #marketing #grassroots #burritos #stpatricksdayparade #california #kansascity


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    1 時間 5 分
  • 89. Christine Schindler, CEO of Pathspot Technologies Talks Food Safety and Serving Others

    89. Christine Schindler, CEO of Pathspot Technologies Talks Food Safety and Serving Others
    2024/08/29
    On this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Christine Schindler, CEO and Co-Founder of PathSpot. A Duke-alum and Biomedical Engineer, Christine's innovative approach has revolutionized health and safety in the restaurant industry through PathSpot’s HandScanner technology, protecting 1.7 million meals last year alone and boosting handwashing frequency by up to 80% in partner locations.
    Under Christine's guidance, PathSpot has forged partnerships globally, ensuring employee and customer safety while enhancing profitability. Beyond her impactful work at PathSpot, she mentors young entrepreneurs with the Clinton Global Initiative and advocates for female empowerment through initiatives like Aunt Flow and Girls Engineering Change.
    Christine's contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning her accolades such as Forbes 30 Under 30 and Time Magazine Top Inventions. Her commitment to advancing STEAM fields and creating a safer, more efficient industry exemplifies her dedication to making a difference. Congratulations to Christine on being named a Rising Star in Hospitality Technology Magazine's 2023 Top Women in Restaurant Technology Awards. #WomenInTech #Innovation #Leadership #CuttingOnions #ChristineSchindler #Pathspot #Culture #BobbyShaw #MylesGift
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    45 分
  • 88. Founder/CEO Kevin Cochran talks to us about his amazing vegan concept, Jackie Mays Burger.

    88. Founder/CEO Kevin Cochran talks to us about his amazing vegan concept, Jackie Mays Burger.
    2024/08/19
    On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we talk to entrepreneur and founder, Kevin Cochran for an inspiring conversation on the restaurant industry, technology in restaurants, and his new concept, Jackie Mays Burger.
    After ten years of working in restaurants at the beginning of his career, and as the first GM and on the startup team of Freebirds World Burrito, Kevin then gave up the food business over two decades ago for the high-tech world, and worked most recently in clean technology.
    Kevin made his return to the restaurant industry in 2020 as founder of Jackie Mays Burger, a 100% plant-based, fast-food franchise concept for consumers desiring healthier and sustainable choices on the go.
    In his previous role as Chief Operations Officer for an emerging energy management company, Kevin led programs to track energy and carbon footprints for organizations like HP, Tesla, and the City of Sacramento. Trained in the US and Europe with an MBA and a certification in Sustainability, Kevin also served as a Director on the Board of the Sustainability Management Association for four years until 2021.
    You can follow Kevin on his BLOG at www.SustainabilityX.com and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincochran
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    1 時間 3 分
  • 87. Jen Wherrell from Benetrends talks all things Franchising!

    87. Jen Wherrell from Benetrends talks all things Franchising!
    2024/07/31
    Jen is currently a Senior Funding Consultant at Benetrends financial. Jen was the proud CEO, President and CF of My House Fitness Franchise. In 2004 after the birth of her first child, Jennifer put her lifelong passion for fitness to the test and began her position as Group Fitness Coordinator for LA Fitness in Florida. Success at LA and her desire to correct what she saw was wrong with the large fitness chains lead her to open up her own community-based Fitness studio. With the help of her husband, in August of 2010 her dreams became a reality. And the first My House Fitness Studio opened! The success of the studio was so fast and wonderful that she and her husband decided to expand. They opened My House Fitness Franchise Inc in the fall of 2011. They expanded to 2 corporate and 29 franchise locations in 10 states in a few short years. Jen has spent her professional career as a franchisor and is an avid proponent of entrepreneurship today. She wants to share her experience and passion for franchising with you. As a wife and a busy mom of 3 she understands the kind of quality life business ownership brings. If you are passionate and excited about starting a business or expanding into franchising and are looking for funding options, she can help bring your vision to life!
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    48 分
  • 85. Chick Fil A Owner/Operator Justin Lindsey Joins Us Today to Talk About the 3-Day Workweek

    85. Chick Fil A Owner/Operator Justin Lindsey Joins Us Today to Talk About the 3-Day Workweek
    2024/06/21
    Today we welcome Justin Lindsey to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Justin has been a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator for nearly 14 years. He is currently the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Kendall located in Miami, Florida. Chick-fil-A Kendall is one of the Top 5 busiest restaurants in the entire Chick-fil-A chain, out of nearly 3,000 total restaurants. Justin employs a staff of over 160 team members & 17 leaders. Justin is an innovator at heart. He lives by a personal mission of “leading with generosity.” That mission was at the center of Justin creating a first-of-its kind 3 Day Workweek for full time team members & leaders in his business. This 3 Day Workweek has been featured in media interviews & news publications all around the country. It was even featured in international news markets for its revolutionary approach to restaurant scheduling. The 3 Day Workweek has positively transformed Justin’s business & granted his team the precious gift of time. Team members have more time available to focus on school, take care of children, & travel. Of all the benefits that can be offered to team members, there are few as impactful as a 3 Day Workweek. Justin has helped many other Chick-fil-A locations & even businesses in other industries (i.e.: Casinos, Full-Service Restaurants, & Hotels) to implement 3 Day Workweeks. A 3 Day Workweek can be executed in nearly any environment utilizing Justin’s approach to scheduling. To assist in the implementation of a 3 Day Workweek, Justin has collaborated in the development of a mobile app called Shift Fish that can be found on the Apple App Store & Google Play. It provides the flexibility & framework necessary to successfully roll out a 3 Day Workweek. This was an absolutely incredible conversation, and we cannot wait for you to hear it!
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  • 86. Subway Franchisee and Entrepreneur Kristen Chandler joins us on the podcast today!

    86. Subway Franchisee and Entrepreneur Kristen Chandler joins us on the podcast today!
    2024/06/21
    We are so proud to bring you this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast where we interview Subway Franchisee and Entrepreneur, Kristen Chandler. This was an incredibly inspiring conversation that we are sure you will enjoy. Kristen gave us a masterclass in what it means to display grit in the face of adversity. We appreciated Kristen's tenacity and the opportunities that she has created for her part-time team members to be able to work and contribute to their families while still having time for the things that were important to them outside of work. We are pretty darn sure that this conversation will inspire you as much at it inspired us!
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    45 分
  • 84. David DeSantis joins us today to share how he blended Ops with Tech

    84. David DeSantis joins us today to share how he blended Ops with Tech
    2024/06/19
    David DeSantis is a well-known name in the pizza industry. With 27 years of experience in the restaurant business, he has created six successful brands and owned 17 restaurants. However, his latest venture sets him apart from others in the industry: the creation of a cutting-edge supplier relationship management platform.
    David’s passion for the restaurant business started at a young age. He grew up in a family of food lovers and learned the art of cooking from his grandmother. At eight years old, his family introduced Dunkin Donuts to Atlanta, and David was frying donuts by the age of ten. David was a Domino’s Pizza delivery driver at sixteen and was managing the location by eighteen.
    David and his brother Richard started their first pizza restaurant in Atlanta during the Olympics in 1996, and while operating what became a four-unit chain, David achieved his Executive Master’s in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University. David subsequently started the brands Peace Love & Pizza, The Jammin Pie, Bulldawg Pizza & Wings, Bring the Smoke BBQ and others.
    After becoming a successful restaurateur, David realized there was a market gap when it came to managing relationships with suppliers. He needed an efficient way for restaurants to communicate with their suppliers, quickly manage inventory, automate price changes, consider rebates, bring transparency to contract negotiation, and audit supply chain contracts. This led to him starting Wook.ai.
    But at the end of the day, Dave is an operator with a heart for helping other entrepreneurs be able to manage their business with transparency and real time data.
    We think you will enjoy this episode very much. Here we go!
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    52 分