Category: Podcast
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Starting with Vibe: How bartaco Flipped the Restaurant Playbook | Restaurant & Franchise Series
How can restaurant leaders transform traditional dining experiences while maintaining genuine hospitality? Anthony Valletta shares his journey from restaurant beginnings to President of bartaco, drawing on lessons from athletic competition, leadership evolution, and personal growth through feedback.
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Family, Food & Growth: Ric Gruber’s Billy Bricks Story | Restaurant & Franchise Series
How can restaurant leaders transform traditional dining experiences while maintaining genuine hospitality? Anthony Valletta shares his journey from restaurant beginnings to President of bartaco, drawing on lessons from athletic competition, leadership evolution, and personal growth through feedback.
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From Tour Bus to C-Suite: Building The Ōnin Group’s People-First Culture | Staffing Series
How can business leaders transform personal setbacks into organizational success? Jim Weaver shares his journey from aspiring musician to CEO of The Ōnin Group, drawing on lessons from early career disappointments to build an innovative staffing company focused on empowering both employees and clients.
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The Mentality Manager: How Rachael Camden Transforms Restaurant Culture | Restaurants & Franchises Series
How Can Restaurant Leaders Build Strong Teams While Maintaining High Standards? In this inspiring episode, Rachael Camden, General Manager at The Dodo, shares her transformational journey from a rebellious bartender to a respected hospitality leader.
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Breaking the Restaurant Mold: Ji-Hye Kim’s Mission to Transform Workplace Culture | Restaurants & Franchises Series
How can restaurant leaders innovate traditional cuisine while honoring its roots? Ji-Hye Kim shares her journey from corporate healthcare to founding Miss Kim, drawing on both her Korean heritage and Michigan ingredients to create a unique dining experience.
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Creating Safe Spaces: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Mental Health Treatment, with Dr. Ryan Drzewiecki | Healthcare Series
How can mental health leaders innovate while maintaining compassionate care? Dr. Ryan Drzewiecki shares his journey from English major to Chief Clinical Officer at Sierra Tucson, following his path through special education and behavioral health.
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Building Better Lives: Heather Tussing’s Aspenwood Story | Nursing Home Series
How can senior living communities evolve to meet changing expectations while maintaining exceptional care? Heather Tussing traces her journey from small-town Ohio to President of Aspenwood Company, managing 20 luxury senior living communities across the Southeast.
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Servant Leadership in Senior Care: Andy Buiciuc’s Vision | Nursing Home Series
How can senior care combine kindness and innovation to enrich lives? Andy Buiciuc traces his journey from Romanian refugee to CEO of VillaCare Senior Living, sharing how his family’s escape from communism instilled values of hard work and purpose.
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Pushing Rocks Uphill: David Schnitt’s Journey from Deloitte to Global Innovation | Tax Series
How can businesses leverage global talent and technology to transform their back-office operations? David Schnitt traces his journey from Deloitte consultant to co-founding Resources Global Professionals, which grew from scratch to $150M in revenue in just four years before a successful IPO.
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Beyond the Classroom: Abby David and Erin Nealy’s Vision for Autism Education | Healthcare Series
How can specialized education transform lives while staying true to quality over quantity? Abby David and Erin Nealy trace their journey from therapists to co-founders of Bridgeway Academy and Bridgeway Therapy Center, providing comprehensive educational and therapeutic services for people with autism in central Ohio.