Best Networld Media Group Podcasts (2025)

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Video verification improves security, saves money 19:47

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ATM crimes aren't slowing down in intensity. If anything, they are increasing, and banks need to be able to contact law enforcement quickly and have them arrive on the scene fast enough to stop the crime. However, traditional security systems can cause big problems for ATM and branch security, especially due to false positives. In some jurisdiction…

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How Papa Murphy's '$10 Tuesdays' promotion evolved 20:48

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In our most recent Pizza Marketplace Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talked to Dallas Massey, senior vice president of Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza. Massey discussed the brand's $10 Tuesdays promotion and how it has evolved over the years. In the beginning, consumers could purchase any pizza in any size for $10 on Tuesdays…

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Newk's Eatery CEO discusses tech, its food quality and third-party delivery 25:47

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb.com, chats with Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's Eatery. Tech plays a big role in Newk's growth strategy, with the brand leveraging self-service kiosks and partnerships with third-party delivery. "We continue to try to meet the guests where they…

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Breaking Boundaries: Derrick Hayes on Purpose, Power, and Building Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks 46:22

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I have been inspired by Derrick Hayes and Big Dave's Cheesesteaks starting as an Instagram follower and then as a customer. I actually drove from Tampa to Orlando to try his Classic Dave's Chicken — wow — was it worth the drive and the many more drives I will continue to make to Big Dave's. Hopefully, Tampa is on the list for new locations! Derrick…

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Mooyah VP of operations talks quality of food, consistency and those milkshakes 14:38

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Mooyah Burgers Fries and Shakes launched in 2007 and now has 75 locations, of which 73 are franchised. The brand just started building out its corporate market earlier this year. Mooyah is all about the better burger business, with buns baked in house and hand-punched fries. Ingredients are prepped daily in house and the brand uses certified Angus …

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OAAA chief talks OOH growth, advertising trends 21:31

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast Anna Bager, president and CEO of the Out of Home Advertising Association of America, shares insight on what's driving robust OOH growth and revenue as well as the trends taking root in the OOH industry. Digital OOH was a prime driver in OOH ad spend hitting a revenue landmark in 2024 — $1.98 bill…

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From Maine to Milan: The global journey of Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls 27:35

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How do you take a Maine lobster roll—yes, the classic, buttery, delicious kind—and build a brand that stretches from the East Coast to the heart of Milan, Italy? That's the kind of breakthrough story we love to feature at Founderology: Built to Breakthrough. And it's exactly what unfolds in this powerful episode with Dan Beck, Founder of Mason's Fa…

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How Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs great food, service with mega pavilions 21:15

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Michigan-based Saroki's Crispy Chicken & Pizza pairs delicious chicken and pizza in a mega gas station setting. However, it wasn't always this way. The brand, which has 19 location, used to have good pizza, but not great pizza. Owner Todd Saroki went to California to study under master pizzaiolo Tony Gemignani. What he brought back was a pizza prod…

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Combatting criminal innovation with ATM software security 21:40

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The biggest evergreen issue in the ATM industry is of course security. Criminals are always ready with innovative methods to steal cash from ATMs faster than the industry can put up protective barriers. This is true of both the ATM hardware and software. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Kit Patte…

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How Slutty Vegan Founder turned $20M in debt into a $100M comeback 42:42

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I have been a fan and follower of Pinky Cole Hayes and Slutty Vegan since her first opening in Atlanta. Her entrepreneurial drive is unmatched. She has built a brand that reimagines vegan food, empowers her community and sets a new standard for Founder-led success. I recently visited her latest opening in Tampa and enjoyed a Chik'N Head sandwich wi…

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Cree LED talks LED solutions for digital displays, IP infringement challenges 14:03

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Judy Mottl, editor of Digital Signage Talk, talks with Jeff Van Houten and Jovani Torres from Cree LED. Cree LED is a well-known leader given its 30-plus years in the OEM LED market and its technology can be found in a wide range of applications, from portable l…

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A&W marketing leader's diverse background plays role in brand strategy 18:13

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Amanda Potts, vice president of marketing and innovation for A&W Restaurants, about Potts' diverse background and how she returned to a foodservice career after working in the automotive industry. Potts has more than 30 years …

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Keeping the Maine Thing the Main Thing: How Two Cousin’s Built a Global Brand 37:25

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What do late-night drinks, a lobster roll, and a cross-country cousin connection have to do with building a national brand? Everything. In this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough, Sabin Lomac—co-founder of Cousins Maine Lobster—shares how one wild night idea with his cousin Jim Tselikis, turned into a Shark Tank deal, 100+ locations, in…

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Digital signage is a game changer for banks 22:51

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It's no secret that banks are renegotiating how they manage branches. Many are scaling back the number of branches, but others are also transforming the spaces with technology such as digital signage. According to research from Markets.US, the digital signage banking market is expected to grow to $9.4 billion by 2034, up from $3.5 billion in 2024. …

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Bright Penny Brewing Co. pairs signature craft beer with pizza 22:25

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, chats with Tory Williams, general manager of Bright Penny Brewing Co. in Mebane, North Carolina. The brand has three locations, all of which operate differently. The main restaurant and brewery is in downtown Mebane where the brand does all its beer …

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How Fry the Coop founder traded everything for freedom (and fried chicken) 37:23

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How far would you go to escape a life that's crushing your spirit? Would you: Walk away from a steady paycheck? Sell your house? Move across the country with a newborn? Start a restaurant… with no sign, no money, and no guarantees? One Founder — Joe Fontana, Founder of Fry the Coop — did all four. And what happened next? You'll have to hear it to b…

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Taco John's CEO talks balancing innovation with brand's rich history 16:06

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb.com and Pizza Marketplace, chats with Heather Neary, president and CEO of Taco John's which has nearly 400 units in 23 states. Neary took her leadership role last year, but Taco John's has been serving up tacos and its signature Potato Oles since 1969. "We're …

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Blue Moon Pizza ready to take center stage 27:24

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, chats with Jordan Krolick, president of Blue Moon Pizza and Jeff Goldt, chief operating officer of Blue Moon Pizza. The Atlanta pizzeria brand, known for its unique hybrid pizzas and passionate customer base, is ready to expand wi…

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From Teen Entrepreneur to Hospitality Powerhouse - Daniella Senior’s Mission to Scale the Colada Shop 40:05

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What if the key to scaling a great brand was reconnecting with your roots? This week on Founderology, I sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniella Senior — the Founder and CEO of Colada Shop, Bresca, Serenata and Zumo. You'll hear Daniella share how her journey began at just 13 years old, when she launched a holiday bakery business out of her p…

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Examining the changing world of community banking 22:14

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Between evolving customer expectations and pressure from other financial providers, community banks have struggled to maintain relevance in recent years. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience Podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace, spoke with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, president of Shikatanai Lacroix Design and Marbue Brown, foun…

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Jeff's Bagel Run founder says training key to franchisee success 26:11

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Jeff's Bagel Run founder Jeff Perera. Perera and his wife, Danielle, call themselves bagel fanatics. When Perera lost his job in 2019, he began making bagels for his wife at home. He then spread the love to family and friends, who …

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From Founder to Franchisee: How Chronic Tacos Built a Brand That Still Breaks Through 36:41

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What happens when a visionary Founder and a passionate franchisee come together to build something bigger than burritos? You get a conversation packed with insight, real talk, and game-changing strategies that every restaurant Founder needs to hear. In this episode of Founderology, I sit down with Randy Wyner, Founder and franchisor of Chronic Taco…

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Examining the powerful role music plays in the in-store customer experiencehttps://youtu.be/tWdRZDvGrSA 20:59

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Music plays a pivotal role in the retail customer experience as well as retailer's success. As Ola Sars, CEO of Soundtrack Technologies, shares with Judy Mottl, editor of Retail Customer Experience, in this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, music has become a CX strategy that can drive customer loyalty as well as revenue. Sars was a co-founder …

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Pollo Campero vice president talks competition, standing out 21:15

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, podcast host Mandy Detwiler, editor Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, chats with Blas Escarcega, VP of franchise development for Central American chicken chain Pollo Campero. Here, flavor is king and development is ripe for the picking. Escarcega, one of the first employees hired in the U.S., has been…

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Crazy Pita: From $30 to scaling a legacy 24:41

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What does it take to build a lasting brand from the ground, and turn a single idea into a multi-brand growth engine? This week on Founderology – Built to Breaktrough, I sat down with Medhi Zarhloul, the powerhouse Founder of Crazy Pita, Chicken Genius and Salad Madness. His journey began in Casablanca, Morocco, where at just 15 years old, he came t…

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Deep dive into digital signage installation at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo 20:26

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, Judy Mottl, editor of Digital Signage Talk, talks with Rob Meiner, a senior solutions engineer with Peerless-AV, about the digital signage project at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Peerless-AV's discussions with the zoo revealed the zoo wanted to boost its vis…

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&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth 22:27

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Mike Burns, CEO of &pizza based out of Washington, D.C. The brand was founded in 2012 by Michael Astoria who's still involved with the brand today. Astoria traveled the country and found D.C. was a blank slate and ripe for a gourmet pizza br…

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Haven Hot Chicken founders find room for Nashville hot chicken brand 21:24

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Jason Sobocinski and Etkin Tekin, co-founders of Haven Hot Chicken out of Connecticut. While the chicken market may be saturated, Sobocinski and Tekin found a niche for hot chicken, and the rest is history. Tekin and Sobocincki …

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How to prevent check fraud without harming the customer experience 20:54

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Despite the rise of digital payments, checks remain a valid form of payment, especially for businesses and individuals. With mobile deposit and ATM deposits, it's more convenient than ever to deposit a check. However, this brings with it a risk for fraud. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper spoke with Scott Fi…

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How Red Chickz founder went from dishwasher to national brand builder 41:30

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Paths to Success: Achieving the American Dream What if your next breakthrough came from a dishwasher-turned-Founder or a tech innovator who transformed chaos into a scalable business? This episode of Founderology – Built to Breakthrough is packed with real-world insights for Founders building bold growth for lasting impact. In “Paths to Success: Ac…

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How Gen Z is driving change in the retail customer experience 12:17

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In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast Judy Mottl, editor of Retail Customer Experience, talks with Dr. Steven Stovall, Ph.D., associate professor of management at Southeast Missouri State University, on how the Gen Z consumer is impacting the retail customer experience strategy. Stovall is former corporate executive who managed a global sale…

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Here comes virtual AR-powered digital signage 16:39

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The traditional approach to digital signage may soon take a big turn given the advent of virtual AR-powered signage. The leader driving the change is Skidattl, a start up led by Randy Marsden who serves as CEO. Marsden is known for numerous successful ventures including the onscreen keyboard Swype , which was acquired by Microsoft, and Dryft, which…

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Discovering the tools to food truck success 20:23

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The food truck industry has continued to expand at a rapid pace. In 2023, there were over 52,600 food trucks in the U.S., according to data from IBISWorld. However, it is not an easy business to enter, as it requires careful planning to select the right truck, equipment, and branding. In today's episode of the Restaurant Operator podcast, Jordan Sc…

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From a Closet to a Scaling Franchise System: Meet Evonne and Don Varady of Clean Eatz 25:47

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Responding to new ATM security threats 17:47

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Keeping ATMs secure from attacks is a never-ending battle. Just when one area of attack is shut off, criminals discover a different vulnerability. One such vulnerability is Man in the Middle attacks, which can be difficult to detect as they imitate a legitimate transaction. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper,…

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Donatos Pizza president, CEO wants it to be the household name in pizza 20:09

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Kevin King, who recently took over Donatos Pizza last October as president and CEO. Under King's leadership, the brand is embracing strategies to keep it relevant for both new and existing customers amidst rising pricing wars in the pizza in…

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CORE Gives helps restaurant employees in need 11:27

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In our latest episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, talks to Jill Chapman, director of corporate partnerships with CORE Gives, an organization that helps restaurant employees in need. "CORE is a national non-profit," Chapman said. "We provide financial support to food and beverage s…

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Bun Mee: From One Bite to Best in the World 25:42

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Every once in a while, you meet a Founder who reminds you why you started in the first place. The passion. The purpose. The powerful vision that you just can't let go of no matter what. That's exactly what happened when I sat down with Denise Tran, founder of Bun Mee, on this episode of Founderology: Built to Breakthrough. And I'm telling you right…

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CEO Chris King defines Monster Mini Golf's 'philosophy of fun' CX strategy 14:42

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In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Chris King, CEO of Monster Mini Golf; shares insight on how the indoor family entertainment brand fulfills its 'philosophy of fun' and why it's the center piece of the brand's customer experience strategy. Monster Mini Golf is an indoor family entertainment brand with 30-plus franchise locations across …

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GRUBBRR Guarantee gives kiosk users peace of mind 28:47

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In this day and age, offering a guarantee with your business plan is nearly a given. For kiosk brand GRUBBRR, the GRUBBRR Guarantee is an integral part of the brand's ethos. In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace and QSRweb, speaks with GRUBBRR Chief Revenue Officer Parrish Chapman about…

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Examining the evolution of digital signage 22:28

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In this episode of the Digital Signage Today podcast, Judy Mottl talks with Ricardo Belmar, director partner marketing for retail and consumer goods at Microsoft. In this role, Belmar helps Microsoft Cloud for Retail partners grow their business by delivering cloud-based AI solutions and services to retailers and consumer goods brands, solving thei…

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Two Broke Bartenders to Upstream Hospitality Group 21:39

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Two Broke Bartenders Turn Big Bet Into Thriving Hospitality Group What happens when two broke bartenders take a big risk, bet on themselves and turn a handshake deal into a booming restaurant brand? That's the story of James Bonanno, founder and CEO of Upstream Hospitality Group, the company behind Tap Room, Bango Bowls and a growing portfolio of w…

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How do branches score on customer experience? 20:32

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Despite decreases in bank branch numbers, they have hit a bit of a plateau recently, hovering just shy of 70,000 total in the U.S. In the past several years, there has been a major push to modernize bank branches and turn them into more experiential centers that deliver financial advice rather than simply push transactions. But how are bank branche…

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Pizza Factory CEO talks acquisition of company, future of brand 19:39

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In this episode of the Pizza Marketplace Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of Pizza Marketplace, talks to Mary Jane Riva, CEO of California-based Pizza Factory. The brand was founded in 1985 in two small California towns and will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year. Riva and her husband, Bob, came aboard as franchisees in 1990 and opened fi…

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Scaling Success Through Innovation & Leadership 33:30

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On this episode of Founderology - Built to Breakthrough, Kathleen Wood chats with Ellis Winstanley about his entrepreneurial journey through the hospitality industry and beyond. Starting with his passion for revitalizing distressed restaurant brands in college, Ellis has built an impressive portfolio of ten unique businesses. He shares his insights…

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UltronAI founder on how AI, computer vision enhance retail checkout, reduce shrink, optimize operations 25:48

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In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Marios Savvides, founder, chairman and CTO at UltronAI, offers insight on how AI and computer vision can educe retail shrink, optimize operations and improve the customer experience Savvides is a leader in AI computer vision, having spent decades working on AI models that solve complex identification ch…

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Lion's Choice CEO offers secrets to brand's success 16:32

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In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, editor of QSRweb and Pizza Marketplace, talks with Fred Burmer, CEO of roast beef brand Lion's Choice. Lion's Choice got its start in 1967 and is a legacy brand in St. Louis with 30 restaurants. The brand uses top round roast beef that is hand-trimmed and slow roasted for at l…

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Lessons from a 'Mac and Cheese Millionaire' 21:21

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What does it take to go from an unhappy lawyer to a trailblazing entrepreneur transforming a childhood recipe into a thriving restaurant business? Erin Wade, founder of Homeroom Mac+Cheese and the author of "The Mac and Cheese Millionaire," Kathleen Wood on the Founderology podcast to share her story. "The episode highlights the power of resilience…

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Smart cameras keep ATMs, branches safe 20:39

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Cameras are a common and necessary component of ATM and branch security. However, older cameras have issues ranging from poor quality recordings to weak points. In today's episode of the Bank Customer Experience podcast, Bradley Cooper, editor of ATM Marketplace spoke with Joseph Parrillo, leader in the security solutions division, and Cody Anderso…

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Instacart leader talks Caper Cart and why it may be the game-changer for grocery retail 23:38

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In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Nick Nickitas, general manager, local independent grocery, at Instacart, gives the scoop on Instacart's AI-powered Caper Cart innovation and all the wins the smart cart technology provides to shoppers, grocers, retailers and brands. Caper Carts are equipped with cameras, sensors and a built-in scale, wh…