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Erik Oberholtzer: Founder of Tender Greens & Author

Listen in to this convo with Chef, Author and Co-Founder of Tender Greens Erik Oberholtzer.  
With a Culinary Expert in every Tender Greens, the chef-driven. fast-casual salad brand has grown across the West Coast.
Erik now finds himself in a new role, guiding startups in sustainable practices. He also authored the Ten Year Plan. 

Wisdom from Wahoo’s Co-Founder, Wing Lam

Wing Lam, along with two of his brothers, co-founded the legendary Wahoo's Fish Tacos, a fast-casual fish taco shop with Chinese-Brazilian-Mexican flair. Covered in stickers and surf apparel, the locations are uniquely SoCal inspired which is where Wahoo's was born.
During the Pandemic, Wing also co-founded California Love Drop, which supports and fuels healthcare workers and first responders.
 
 

Roy Rogers Revival: Adam Klaers

Roy Rogers Restaurants, a historic brand founded in 1968, has had its shares of ups and downs.  Now in a strong comeback phase, they hired Adam Klaers to lead the charge.Adam has 20 years of leadership experience in the restaurant industry, with brands like Taco Bell and Chipotle, Adam is a seasoned executive passionate about driving business growth and fostering strong relationships with both customers and employees. 
As the Executive Vice President at Roy Rogers Restaurants, he oversees and guides marketing, franchise development, operations, and training. 

Scaling Hospitality with Mark Lavalle

Mark Lavalle embodies everything that a well-executed restaurant should be. His charismatic journey to hospitality virtuoso weaves through some of the most transformative moments in brand development and management over the last 30 years. In this episode we chat "scaling hospitality" with Mark! Website: https://www.trainingsimplified.com/ Email: info@trainingsimplified.com

Troy Hooper: Pepper Lunch CEO

In this episode we interview Troy Hooper, CEO of Pepper Lunch. Pepper Lunch is a Japanese "fast-steak" restaurant franchise popular in the Tokyo area and Troy is leading the charge in expanding in the United States. Troy has an aggressive goal of rapid expansion and he discusses how they'll make it happen.

Live From Docebo Inspire

Welcome to “simplified,” the podcast where we pull back the curtain on what fuels success in the restaurant industry and how to simplify complex trends.
 
Join us on today’s episodes with your hosts, Matt and Sam, live from Docebo Inspire, in conversation about how to find and keep good employees while evolving a company.
 
Whether you're a restaurant owner or simply someone who appreciates the artistry and dedication that goes into every meal, “simplified” offers you a seat at the table. Subscribe and tune in weekly as we shed light on the behind-the-scenes world of the restaurant industry, where passion, business, and work ethic collide to create unforgettable culinary experiences.
 
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GRIT in Restaurant Managers (Convo w Matt & Sam)

Welcome to “simplified,” the podcast where we pull back the curtain on what fuels success in the restaurant industry and how to simplify complex trends.
Join us on today’s episodes with your hosts, Matt and Sam, to discuss their perspectives on grit, work ethic, and perseverance in the restaurant industry and how to build a talented and committed team.
Whether you're a restaurant owner or simply someone who appreciates the artistry and dedication that goes into every meal, “simplified” offers you a seat at the table. Subscribe and tune in as we shed light on the behind-the-scenes world of the restaurant industry, where passion, business, and work ethic collide to create unforgettable culinary experiences.
 
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simplified Full Interview: Corban Nichols

Full Length Interview with Corban Nichols, Head of Training at Piada Italian Street Food. Hear about the experiences that shaped him as a Training Leader, how he’s developed his In-Training Principles and why he chose to invest in Hospitality in a world moving toward full automation.

Piada’s 4 Principles of Being ”In-Training”

Corban leads training and L&D at Piada Italian Street Food, which was recently featured on the cover of Nation's Restaurant News 100 under 100 issue. In 2023 he launched a massive effort to revive the spirit of Genuine Hospitality at the brand, which has quickly led to amazing results. To learn more about how Piada improved their Guest Experience scores by 50% in 6 months check out this case study: https://www.trainingsimplified.com/piada-case-study

simplified: Full Interview Diana Blass

Diana brings a fresh perspective to this year's National Restaurant Association Show. As a journalist and content producer with a background in technology news and analysis, she dives into the world of Restaurant Tech and shares her experience about attending this year's show.
To connect with Diana visit her at https://www.dianablassproductions.com/