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June 23, 2022

#164 Tommy Yionoulis, Founder of OpsAnalitica, on Checklists, Operati…

As you know, I’m a big fan of checklists, so it was great having a like-minded guest on today’s show – Tommy Yionoulis – to explore all things Operations Management and ticking things off your list. Tommy is the founder …

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June 16, 2022

#163 Ari Weinzweig, CEO of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, on Vi…

Joining me on the show for the second time is Ari Weinzweig, the co-founder of Zingerman's Community of Businesses. You have probably heard me reference Zingerman’s on the show about how they are true trailblazers when it com...

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June 9, 2022

#162 Peter Georgiou, Founder at Supper, on a Different Approach to De…

Peter Georgiou is the Founder and CEO of Supper, a platform which delivers exceptional food in London, from quality casual to Michelin starred, straight to your home or office by their custom-built fleet. They are now known a...

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June 2, 2022

#161 Mats Lederhausen, Founder and CEO at Be-Cause, on Impactful Capi…

With over 30 years of innovating and leading, Mats Lederhausen has a strong belief and commitment to a more long term and more impactful capitalism. Born in Sweden, Mats began his career with McDonald's and worked for The Bos...

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May 26, 2022

#160 Paul Hargreaves, Founder and CEO at Cotswold Fayre, on B Corps a…

Paul Hargreaves is the CEO at Cotswold Fayre and Flourish, and author of two inspirational books – ‘Forces for Good’ and ‘The Fourth Bottom Line’. As a B Corp Ambassador, he often speaks to leaders who want to change the …

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May 19, 2022

#159 Matt Rolfe, Leadership Coach, on Leadership Development and Grou…

What does winning look like for you this year? Today’s guest, Matt Rolfe, invites you to reflect on how you can work on yourself before you work on your team. Through his leadership coaching, Matt helps hospitality leaders an...

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May 17, 2022

Hospitality and The Infinite Game #009: Net Positive

Creating a green and equal world needs to be a mission for all companies, not a side project. But it’s a courageous mission that can feel overwhelming, so there is a great book that can give you that much-needed direction …

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May 12, 2022

#158 James Geier, Founder and President at 555, on Entrepreneurial Ho…

Our guest today shares how hospitality is at the foundation of many great businesses. James Geier is the Founder and President of 555 International, an interior design and specialty manufacturing firm. With over 40 years in l...

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May 5, 2022

#157 Thom Elliot, Co-Founder of Pizza Pilgrims, on Business Momentum

I’m super excited to speak with Thom Elliot co-founder of Pizza Pilgrims, who makes authentic Neapolitan pizzas in Central London and beyond. Pizza Pilgrims started life in 2011, after Thom and James drove a three-wheeled Pia...

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April 28, 2022

#156 Roland Horne, Founder and CEO at WatchHouse, on the Introspectiv…

Roland Horne’s approach to the pursuit of mastery is fascinating. He entered hospitality because he was a disgruntled customer. Fast forward to today, he is the founder and CEO of the Central London specialty coffee chain Wat...

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April 21, 2022

#155 Mark Cribb, Director of Urban Guild, on Being Better Not Bigger

Mark Cribb is the host of Humans of Hospitality podcast and Director of Urban Guild – a local, independent hospitality company based in his hometown Bournemouth, UK. From his travels on the road, it’s been his mission to brin...

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April 14, 2022

#154 David Dressler, Founder of Quiet Advisory, on Creating a Soulful…

What makes a place ‘special’ to work at? I’m excited to share with you a conversation I had with an expert in this field. David Dressler is a leadership coach, strategic advisor to purpose-driven entrepreneurs, author of ‘Ten...

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April 7, 2022

#153 Mel Miller, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Path…

How can you involve your people in building a better culture? Find out from Mel Miller, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Pathfinder Hospitality, about how they do this by operating as a people-first company. Th...

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March 31, 2022

#152 Jordan Ekers, Co-founder and COO of Nudge, on the Frontline Staf…

Today’s guest is obsessed with solving business problems and helping organizational leaders rethink the connection between employee and customer experiences. He is the co-founder and COO of Nudge, an employee communications p...

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March 24, 2022

#151 Will Beckett, CEO of Hawksmoor, on Teaching Skills, Not Techniqu…

Hawksmoor is a British steakhouse and cocktail bar chain founded by Will Beckett and Huw Gott in 2006, after they set out in search of the perfect steak. Fast forward to today, they run nine steakhouses based in London, with …

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March 17, 2022

#150 Carly Trisk-Grove, Co-Creator of OPOP, on On How Restaurants Cat…

I love speaking with guests who find different ways of building a business, and today’s guest is no exception. Carly Trisk-Grove is the Co-creator of OPOP (One Plate One Price), a social enterprise restaurant that offers a ne...

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March 10, 2022

#149 Julie Kleeman and Yeshi Jampa, Founders of Taste Tibet, on Conne…

Today’s guests – with no prior experience in hospitality – have excelled in their food business. Born and brought up in rural Tibet, Yeshi Jampa learned to cook nomadic food outdoors at a young age. He found his way to …

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March 3, 2022

#148 Anese Cavanaugh, CEO of Active Choices, on Intentional Impact

“We don't need to be as busy as we need to be” – Anese Cavanaugh makes a great point in this episode to be conscious of where we spend our time and energy. Anese is the CEO of Active Choices, …

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Feb. 24, 2022

#147 Ashish Tulsian, Co-founder and CEO of POSist, on Being a Tech Co…

Calling in from India, Ashish Tulsian is the co-founder and CEO of POSist – the first company to provide a complete online POS solution for restaurants. Ashish kickstarted his entrepreneurial journey in 2007 by founding a tel...

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Feb. 17, 2022

#146 Samantha Clarke, CEO and Author of ‘Love It Or Leave It’, on the…

It’s time to build some robust changes. Today’s guest, Samantha Clarke, is on a mission to create the next generation of change-makers, carving out a happier way of working with more purpose, meaning and intention. Having bee...

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Feb. 15, 2022

EPS 5 Digital Titans - Nick Popovici CEO and Co-Founder Vita Mojo - S…

In this conversation, we get some great insights and advice on digital transformation from Nick Popovici the CEO and Co-Founder of Vita Mojo, In this conversation, Nick and Michael discuss the massive opportunity for operator...

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Feb. 10, 2022

#145 Brooks Kirchheimer, Co-Owner at Hearth and Hill, on Asking For H…

What’s it like to run a business with your closest family members? Brooks Kirchheimer, Co-Owner at Hearth and Hill, shares their approach to growing the business and building a unique culture that people want to support and j...

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Feb. 3, 2022

#144 Monika Linton, Founder of Brindisa, on Open-Book Management

Brindisa has been the home of Spanish food in the UK for over 30 years. It was set up by Monika Linton in the 1980s to share her love for quality Spanish produce to the UK, and her aim has …

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Jan. 27, 2022

#143 Dino Joannides, Advisor and Senior Executive at Bizimply and rez…

Dino Joannides is a Senior Executive with over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and general management. He has developed skills in creating a number of high performance teams as well as key relationships with custom...

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