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Scaling Restaurant Operations: James Walker’s 30-Year Path to Digital Innovation
In this inspiring episode, James Walker, CEO and Board Member at Lunchbox, shares his remarkable 30-year journey from pastry chef to restaurant technology leader.
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Monte Silva Champions People-First Restaurant Philosophy Through Coaching and Management
In this inspiring episode, Monte Silva, CEO of 10 Tables Hospitality and Monte Silva Coaching, shares his remarkable journey from dishwasher to Wolfgang Puck protégé to restaurant industry innovator.
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Mike Garrett’s Evolution from career change to COVID to AI to the box behind door number three
In this inspiring episode, Mike Garrett, Vice President of Human Resources at American Healthcare, shares his remarkable journey from factory floor cushion stuffer to rock band performer to senior care executive leading 2,000+ employees across 16 Virginia facilities.
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From Private Equity to Hotel Cleaning: David Grossman’s Unexpected Entrepreneurial Journey
In this inspiring episode, David Grossman, CEO of Renue Systems, shares his transformation from Wall Street finance executive to franchise business owner after being laid off three times.
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Why Human Connection Matters Most in Modern Home Care with Lori Franzo
In this inspiring episode, Lori Franzo, owner and founder of Comfort Care Senior Services in Slidell and New Orleans, Louisiana, shares her remarkable 23-year journey from working at the Council on Aging to building a premier home care franchise specializing in dementia care.
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Mitch Waks’ 39-Year Journey: From Elementary School Entrepreneur to Healthcare Industry Pioneer
In this inspiring episode, Mitch Waks, CEO and Founder of Cooperative Home Care, shares his remarkable journey from childhood entrepreneur to healthcare industry pioneer.
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Tim Evankovich’s Franchise Mastery: From Cleaning Authority to Senior Care Revolu
In this inspiring episode, Tim Evankovich, CEO of Oasis Senior Advisors, shares his remarkable 35-year journey in franchising from co-founding The Cleaning Authority to revolutionizing senior care guidance.
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From Business School Professor to Venture Capital CFO: Steve Glover’s Leadership Journey | Venture Capital Series
In this compelling episode, Steve Glover, Chief Financial Officer and Administrative Partner at Pelion Venture Partners, shares his remarkable transition from decades as a respected business school professor and auditing expert to becoming a key leader at one of Utah’s most established venture capital firms.
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Innovation in Private Equity: Taylor DeHart’s Operator-First Approach to Restaurant Investing | Venture Capital Series
In this compelling episode, Taylor DeHart, Principal at Mercato Partners Savory Fund, shares his remarkable journey from turning down a full-time offer at Apple to building one of the most successful restaurant investment firms in the country.
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Building Glowforge: Dan Shapiro’s Journey from Personal Crisis to Reinventing an Industry | Venture Capital Series
In this inspiring episode, Dan Shapiro, CEO and co-founder of Glowforge, shares his remarkable journey from early entrepreneurship failures to creating one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in history.