Thoughts That Rock

In this episode, we talk with DAVID BAILEY, the President of Southern States Material Handling, a Toyota Industries Company, that provides material handling solutions to its customers. THOUGHT #1 Connect with your people; then connect them to each other. THOUGHT #2 Working together without alignment is cooperation, not collaboration. – Alan Schaefer CONNECT: Website: www.sstlift.com Email: dbailey...

In this episode, we talk with STEPH GRANT, who is the owner of Steph Grant Studios, a digital agency operated by a powerhouse team of female creative, specializing in executive media shots and conferences and the Founder of the Promote Love Movement.   THOUGHT #1 With a large following comes great responsibility; use your platform for good. THOUGHT #2 Give without expectation - Gary Vaynerchuk CON...

This episode is going to be a bit different. You’re still going to get an awesome piece of advice, but it’s going to be delivered in the natural human phenomenon known as ASMR, which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. (HEADPHONES ARE A MUST) Caution: This episode may cause a low-grade sensation of euphoria.  THOUGHT #1 Some people will believe anything if you whisper it to them - Mig...

In this episode, we talk with a total rock star in the philanthropic world, BILL SHORE, the Co-Founder and Executive Chair of Share Our Strength, which is the parent company of campaigns like No Kid Hungry & Cooking Matters; Billy chats with us about picking the right battles. THOUGHT #1 Pick battles that are big enough to matter but small enough to win - Jonathan Kozol THOUGHT #2 We are kept keen...

In this episode, we talk with Florida's "Tourism Person of the Year (2011), KEITH OVERTON, the President & COO of Tradewinds Island Resorts in beautiful St, Pete Beach, FL.   THOUGHT #1 Perseverance trumps all other attributes and skills. THOUGHT #2 What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple. Whether you are willing to do it, that’s another matter. – Peter Drucker CONNE...

In this episode, we talk with DAVID CANTU, the Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of HotSchedules, which is a revolutionary restaurant technology company, supporting over 31,000 different businesses comprised of over 3 million users and one of the greatest internal cultures we know. THOUGHT #1 Be the same person you are at work and at home. THOUGHT #2 Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work...

In this episode, we talk with SERAH MORRISSEY, the current President of CHART (an association of hospitality trainers); she talks about being transparent and helping others deal with a wide range of issues, including mental health, homeless youth, sexual assault and huge life changes.  THOUGHT #1 What would happen if you let things be as easy as they want to be? THOUGHT #2 Your inner critic can ha...

In this episode, we talk with COL. LARRY BROADWELL, who works at the Pentagon, currently serving as the Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, but was recently promoted to Brigadier General-Select. He talks about leaders who understand that purpose and people define organizational cultures. THOUGHT #1 Focus on purpose and people, rather than objectives and outputs. THOUGHT #2 A...

In this episode, we talk with PHIL GERBYSHAK, a phenomenal Sales speaker & coach, social media guru, author of 5 books, podcast host of "Conversations with Phil" and a real life pinball wizard. Currently the VP of Sales Training at Vector Solutions, Phil chats with us about being your true self. THOUGHT #1 Be More YOU - Steve Farber THOUGHT #2 Being Original Starts with Playing Your Favorite Cover...

In this episode, we talk with one of the most influential people in the country, DAWN SWEENEY, the President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association; the 2nd largest industry in the U.S., representing 15 million people and $863 Billion in sales. THOUGHT #1 Life is a juggling act of glass and rubber balls; a great ‘juggler’ knows which ones can easily bounce and which ones to prevent from fall...

In this episode, we talk with ALLISON TROWBRIDGE, author of the book, Twenty-Two, and the Founder and CEO of Copper, a platform helping people gather in meaningful community through book clubs. THOUGHT #1 When you don't know what to do, do the next right thing THOUGHT #2 Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. - John Maxwell CONNECT: Copper Website: www.meetcopper.com Website: www. AllisonTrowbr...

In this episode, we talk with CHRIS TOMASSO, former CMO for Hard Rock International and Cracker Barrel, and currently the President & CEO of First Watch: The Daytime Cafe, which is the fastest growing breakfast concept in the country. THOUGHT #1 It's not your Life and it's not your Wife. THOUGHT #2 My Life has Been Filled with Terrible Misfortunes, Most of Which Never Happened. - Michel Montaigne...

In this episode, we talk with DANIEL BOTERO, who is an International speaker, host of the top-rated podcast called “Mastering College to Career”, amazon bestselling author of the book of the same name, and Founder of the Mastering College to Career Academy. THOUGHT #1 The best way to reach any goal is to learn from someone who has already done it. THOUGHT #2 Improving on Someone Else’s Idea is a N...

In this episode, we talk with JOHN JANTSCH, the founder of the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network and an author with several books, including Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine and his newest work, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur. He is commonly known as the world's most practical small business marketing speaker and expert. THOUGHT #1 Celebrate being fired. THOUGHT #2 Change before you ha...

In this episode, we talk with BOBBY WILLIAMS, the Chairman of Lizard’s Thicket, a South Carolina based, family-oriented restaurant concept, who lays out why it is more important to give than to receive. THOUGHT #1 Givers Gain; Takers Lose THOUGHT #2 There is a Huge Difference Between Intentional and Deliberate Intention. CONNECT: Website: www. LizardsThicket.com Twitter: @LizardsThicket Instagram:...

In this episode, we talk with NOAH GLASS, the software developer and visionary founder & CEO of Olo…the leading provider of digital ordering and delivery solutions for the restaurant industry. THOUGHT #1 Predicting Rain Doesn’t Count; Building Arks Does - Warren Buffet THOUGHT #2 To Achieve Great Things, Two Things Are Needed: a Plan and Not Quite Enough Time. – Leonard Bernstein CONNECT: Website:...

In this episode, we talk with the Executive Director of the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, TERESA MILES, who is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the rights of women and girls. THOUGHT #1 Do What You're Good at, Not What You Would Love to Do. THOUGHT #2 There is No Passion to Be Found Playing Small; in Settling for a Life that is Less than the One You Are Capable of Living.  - Nelson Mandel...

In this episode, we talk with MOLLY FLETCHER, who is an extremely popular keynote speaker (the master of storytelling), an accomplished author with 5 books, and was initially one of the world’s first female sports agents…commonly referred to as the “Female Jerry Maguire.” THOUGHT #1 Negotiation is Just a Conversation. THOUGHT #2 If We Can Share Our Story with Someone Who Responds with Empathy and...

In this episode, we talk with veteran, professional stand-up comedian, LOUIS RAMEY, who is regularly featured on TV shows like “Last Comic Standing”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Comics Unleashed w/ Byron Allen”. THOUGHT #1 Put Blinders On and Don't Compare Yourself to Others. THOUGHT #2 Imitation Doesn’t Require Courage, Innovation, Risk or Vision…Be Original. CONNECT: Website: www.louisramey.c...

In this episode, we talk to MELISSA WIGGINS, the founder of an awesome non-profit called, Cannonball Kids' cancer Foundation, which funds innovative, accessible research for children fighting cancer with better treatments, quality of life and options for those told they have run out of options. THOUGHT #1 Highlight & Delete - Don't Spend Energy on Stuff that Doesn't Deserve It. THOUGHT#2 Hope Deal...

In this episode we talk with our friend, KT BLOEDORN, a Global Opening Restaurant Trainer for Hard Rock International, a competitive Roller Derby Skater and the Community Manager for Thoughts That Rock. THOUGHT #1 Everything Will be Okay in the End; if it’s Not Okay, it’s Not the End.– John Lennon THOUGHT #2 We are Created for Adventure, and if We Cannot Find One, We Start Blowing Things Out of Pr...

In this episode, we talk with DON YAEGER, a keynote speaker, business leadership coach, 11-time New York Times best-selling author and a long-time writer and Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated. THOUGHT#1 You Will Never Outperform Your Inner Circle.– Coach John Wooden THOUGHT #2 Position Your Business to be Tattoo-Worthy. CONNECT: Website: www.donyaeger.com BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS: Shaquille...

In this episode, we talk with our dear friend, KATHLEEN WOOD, a keynote speaker, author, executive growth strategist and Co-Founder/CEO of Suzy’s Swirl, a frozen dessert concept based in Chicago. THOUGHT #1 It’s Easy to Say "Faith Conquers Fear" in Business, Yet it is So Powerful and Challenging to Teach and Live it. THOUGHT #2 The Key to Powerful Change is Commitment and Forgiveness. CONNECT: Web...

In this episode, we talk with restaurant industry veteran, DON FOX, the CEO of Firehouse Subs, one of America’s leading fast casual restaurant brands and one of the greatest internal cultures around. THOUGHT #1 Take Every Advantage of the Opportunities You Have at Any Given Point in Time; Even if it is Not What You Envisioned for Yourself. THOUGHT #2 Every Time Someone Joins or Leaves the Band (or...

In this episode, we talk with AMANDA HITE, Co-Founder & CEO of Be The Change Revolution, a media agency based in DC, listed by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, and which helps companies maximize their impact on the business & society…getting them to think differently about social media, marketing & workplace engagement. THOUGHT #1 Be the Authentic, Unapologet...