Sam Talks Pizza and More

You know about Wowing the Concern and the Three Easy steps. We learn that there's an opportunity to add a fourth step!

Kat joins the pod and we chat about the importance of having open conversations. There's a chance we go on a tangent or two, but hey, it's fun!

Movies we love and leadership lessons we need. We dive into some of the messages from the 2006 Blockbuster, The Devil Wears Prada

Sam and Emily Dunn sit down to talk about what steps you can take to make your store run at its best, even when you are not there. 

Jeremy joins the podcast for another great topic. Jeremy tells us the two things you are in control of. We talk about avoiding being in the Fraternity of the miserable. 

Art not only talks about the importance of open and honest communication, he also demonstrates it! After mispronouncing Art's last name, which he kindly corrected, we get into some amazing stories of our newest Chairman's Circle inductees, Art Hurteau and Marty Prather.

Movies we love and leadership lessons we need. We dive into some of the messages from the 2011 movie Moneyball. What leadership lessons can we learn from Billy Beane?

Adam Lambert joins the podcast and talks about the missing ingredient in our secret sauce. Why soft skills, human interaction and knowing your people along with your customers can be the BIG differentiator!

World's Fastest Pizza Maker competitor Jimmy Ruedlinger joins the pod and makes a bold prediction. We also talk about things to think about if you'd like to be a future contestant!

Christian comes back on and we talk more about hospitality and how that leads to better OSAT, better tips, and more fun!

With more and more orders coming in via the internet or phone centers, how do you get your new team members answering the phones AND giving world class service?

420? People? Six/Seven. Listen and find out what we really talked about!

Jacob rejoins the pod. We talk about training Assistant Managers and being on Broadway!

Sam sits down with district Manager Joseph Ochoa. We talk about taking over new stores as a GM and the most challenging transition in Domino's, going from a single store operator to a multi-unit manager.

Mark and Sam talk about strategies to become both competent and confident in your next role.

Sam talks with Training Director Jacob Berlanga. Jacob shares his Domino's journey and some tips to help you on yours.

Mark and Sam talk about what to do because you want to succeed and the calvary absolutely is NOT coming. What you need to do to be competitive and employable.

Sam sits down with Stan Gage and Tim McIntyre to talk about Stans's new book, "Don't Get Fired! … and Don't Quit. Email Stan for your very own copy: stan@pizza21.net  or look for his new website soon to order there: stangage.com

Mark and Sam talk about the ever-changing world and your need, no, your responsibility to keep yourself relevant. Self-development and staying in the mix, it's what's on tap in this episode.

Mark and Sam dive into a 1960s social experiment that's so relevant still today!

Sam and Mark talk about how you can make you and your team successful, even if you have been the underdog in the past. It starts with you, though, and Mark is going to give you three steps to get there. 

Alignment and Clarity. Things that make your organization free of ambiguity, have the ability to make decisions faster, and deliver consistency on all fronts.

It is that time of year to spread holiday cheer. Sam is taking a couple of weeks off for the holidays, but still wanted to get you some great content to help you along your journey. Enjoy part two of an interview from the Drew and Sam Talking Training podcast with former CEO Patrick Doyle. 

It is that time of year to spread holiday cheer. Sam is taking a couple of weeks off for the holidays, but still wanted to get you some great content to help you along your journey. Enjoy an interview from the Drew and Sam Talking Training podcast with former CEO Patrick Doyle. 

It's been 3 months since Mark Watkins has been on the pod. Let me be clear! We talk about clarity and how clarity aligns Team effort, builds trust and engagement, and simply helps the organization thrive.