Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast!

Topics Discussed: ⚡ Intentional NRA networking  ⚡ Booth strategy essentials  ⚡ Being smart with lead follow-up  ⚡ Foodservice relationship building  ⚡ Industry trends evolving

Topics Discussed: 💡 Building Through CPG Failures  💡 Reinventing Trade Show Economics   💡 How Brands Win Trade Shows  💡 The Power of Consistent Follow-Up  💡 Service-Driven Business Mindset

Topics Discussed: 🍬 From startup employee to founder 🍬 Building a better candy brand 🍬 Supply chain challenges in CPG 🍬 Hiring and team building lessons 🍬 Candy first, health second philosophy

Topics Discussed: ⚾ Reinventing stadium food experiences  ⚾ Global fusion menu innovation ⚾ Social media driving food trends ⚾ Balancing cost and quality ⚾ Creative vegetarian menu options

Topics Discussed: 🍽️ Operator Mindset Over Features 🍽️ Premium Products as Solutions 🍽️ Smarter Sample Experience Design 🍽️ Versatility vs Strict Recipes 🍽️ Protein Trends Driving Menus

Topics Discussed: 🎯 Foodservice Prospecting Evolution 🎯 CRM Without Data Entry 🎯 Cold Email That Converts 🎯 Menu-Driven Targeting Strategy 🎯 Automation Meets Attribution

Topics Discussed: 🔥 Retail Is Not Inevitable 🔥 Private Label Runs Retail 🔥 Foodservice Is Underrated 🔥 Taste Beats Brand Stories 🔥 Feedback Scales Faster

Topics Discussed: 📧 Crafting Effective Subject Lines 📧 Follow-Up Strategies for Cold Emails 📧 LinkedIn vs. Email Outreach 📧 Leveraging AI in Cold Outreach 📧 Sales Pet Peeves and Best Practices

Topics Discussed: 👉 Data-driven foodservice sales strategies 👉 Selling premium against private-label 👉 Building multi-stakeholder relationship depth 👉 Discovery calls that uncover truth 👉 AI tools improving sales efficiency

Topics Discussed: 🔹 The Role of Thought in Coaching 🔹 Common Challenges for Founders 🔹 Urgency and Decision Making 🔹 Implementing Effective Systems 🔹 The Importance of Trust and Communication

Topics Discussed: 🎧 Sales Strategies for Food Operators 🎧 Trends in Convenience Stores 🎧 Exploring Hidden Channels: Commissaries and Senior Living 🎧 Food Trends and Consumer Preferences 🎧 The Future of Mocktails and Beverage Pricing

Topics Discussed: 🎤 Leadership and Development 🎤 Marketing in Food Service vs Retail 🎤 Effective Marketing Assets 🎤 Cold Selling Strategies 🎤 Trade Shows: Strategies and Insights

Topics Discussed: 📖 Introduction to Leadership and Collaboration 📖 The Journey of Growth and Learning  📖 The Importance of Feedback and Communication 📖 Hiring for Success: Building a Legacy 📖 Leadership Aspirations and Transformative Experiences

Topics Discussed: 🌮 The Fast Casual Dining Landscape 🌮 WTF: Weekly Taco Features and Innovation Process 🌮 Operational Challenges and Ingredient Sourcing 🌮 Supplier Relationships and Best Practices 🌮 Building Strong Partnerships with Suppliers

Topics Discussed: 📌 Understanding Sales Strategies in DOT 📌 Building Relationships with Business Development Managers 📌 Best and Worst Practices for Brands 📌 Communicating Changes in Operator Volume 📌 Maximizing the Partnership with DOT

Topics Discussed: 💼 Building a Foodservice Team 💼 Interviewing for Foodservice Sales 💼 The Art of Foodservice Selling 💼 Navigating Challenges in Foodservice 💼 FOMO with Trade Shows and Networking

Topics Discussed: 👶 Navigating Maternity Leave and Sales Management 👶 Best Practices for Parental Leave Planning 👶 Traveling as a Working Parent 👶 Empowering Conversations Around Parenthood 👶 Building Community and Support in the Workplace

Topics Discussed:  🍽️ Dining Experience at the University  🍽️ Innovations in Campus Dining  🍽️ Student Engagement and Dining Culture  🍽️ Trends in Food Preferences and Ingredients  🍽️ Advice for Brands in the C&U Space

Topics Discussed: 🌱 Journey to Sobriety: Personal Stories and Insights  🌱 Navigating the Foodservice Landscape  🌱 Resources and Strategies for Foodservice Success  🌱 Preparing for Trade Shows: Best Practices and Insights

Topics Discussed: 🤝 Introduction to Negotiation Dynamics  🤝 The Cringe Factor in Negotiation Approaches  🤝 Real-Life Salary Negotiation Strategies  🤝 The Importance of Context in Negotiation  🤝 Cultural Differences in Negotiation

Topics Discussed: 🍯 How hot honey became a category, not just a condiment 🍯 Creative strategies that are working right now in foodservice 🍯 Why brand recognition matters at the menu level 🍯 The role of operator feedback in innovation 🍯 How retail + foodservice can (and should) work together

Topics Discussed: - Understanding the Right Time to Partner with Dot Foods - Maximizing Partnerships with Dot Foods - The Unique Experience of the Dot Show - The Game-Changing Role of Dot Foods in Foodservice - Marketing Strategies and Brand Visibility at Dot Foods

Topics Discussed: - Navigating the Foodservice Channel - Understanding Beverage Strategies in Foodservice - Trends in the Beverage Industry - Engaging with Quick Service Restaurants - Building Relationships in a Virtual World

Topics Discussed: - The Importance of Team Engagement and Innovation - Rethinking Trade Shows and Events - Building Trustworthy Relationships - Effective Outreach Strategies for Sales - Understanding Industry Trends and Needs

Topics Discussed: - Gen Z & Gen Alpha Food Trends - Inclusivity & Allergen-Friendly Offerings - Global Flavors & Culinary Exploration - Partnering with Sodexo - Staying Inspired & Trend-Focused