• The Cutting Onions Podcast

  • By: Bobby Shaw
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The Cutting Onions Podcast

By: Bobby Shaw
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  • On the Cutting Onions Podcast, restaurant executives Bobby Shaw and Myles Gift celebrate leaders and organizations that build strong people cultures that develop other leaders.

    Bobby and Myles interview leaders who have built amazing cultures in their organizations through developing great leaders who produce amazing results, the right way.
    Copyright Bobby Shaw
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  • 92. Entrepreneur Bennett Maxwell shares his thoughts on Entrepreneurship through the lens of Wellness

    92. Entrepreneur Bennett Maxwell shares his thoughts on Entrepreneurship through the lens of Wellness
    Oct 24 2024
    Bennett Maxwell is a multifaceted entrepreneur renowned for his innovative approach to business and commitment to enhancing the entrepreneurial landscape. He is currently the driving force behind Dirty Dough Cookies, a fast-growing national cookie brand with over 80 stores open and dozens more set to launch this year. Maxwell’s career spans diverse industries, from real estate in Utah to co-founding and successfully selling Switch to Solar. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he is a sought-after speaker who regularly shares insights with the media. Bennett also hosts the Deeper Than Dough podcast, launched in 2023, where he explores finding joy and fulfillment in life through entrepreneurship and beyond.
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    52 mins
  • 91. Entrepreneur and Franchise Advisor Paul Tran joins us for a conversation on all things Franchising

    91. Entrepreneur and Franchise Advisor Paul Tran joins us for a conversation on all things Franchising
    Oct 13 2024
    Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast. On today’s episode Myles and I welcome Paul Tran back to the podcast for another great conversation around franchising in the restaurant industry. Paul is a great friend to the podcast and we are excited to host him once again.
    Paul is a serial entrepreneur and has quite a list of accomplishments he has achieved over the years including:
    1. Co-founded his first restaurant in 2005, and was acquired in 2008.
    2. Became the largest franchisee of The Halal Guys (with 9 stores in Southern California and $15 million in annual revenue), and was acquired in 2023.
    3. Sold over 1,000 franchises
    4. Jumpstarted the franchise program for a brand that ended up going public
    5. Scaled restaurants in over 15 countries
    6. Helped a one-unit mom-and-pop business get acquired by a public company; and
    7. Enabled companies become more profitable and enjoyable
    ‍ Today, he:
    1. Consults emerging restaurant chains on growth;
    2. Invests in construction, data, business services, and other food startups.
    3. Hosts a YouTube and podcast channel called the Unfocused Show
    4. Posts memes (and sometimes helpful insights) on LinkedIn and 𝕏 (formerly Twitter)

    Paul is currently helping Pepper Lunch grow across the country, and am a multiunit franchisee himself - and building stores in Southern California.
    Pepper Lunch is the original DIY Teppanyaki restaurant and aspires to turn ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences by empowering their guests to experience the joy of crafting their unique culinary journeys.
    Through a blend of tradition and innovation, Pepper Lunch aims to offer a dining escapade that's as delightful to the senses as it is to the soul, while fostering a community united by the love of flavors.
    Enjoy this conversation with Paul Tran! #cuttingonions #pepperlunch #culture #mylesgift #paultran #leadership #franchising #bobbyshaw
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 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
    Sep 8 2024
    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 hr and 5 mins

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