The Randall Osché Podcast

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Chef JJ Johnson , a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and cultural tastemaker who was recently named to the Time 2026 Closers list. JJ shares his journey from standing on a milk crate in his grandmother's kitchen to breaking away from rigid, uniform Eurocentric fine dining to build his own fast-casual culinary empire. We talk openl...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Chef Nick Liu , a Toronto-based executive chef and owner of the award-winning restaurant DaiLo and cocktail bar Lo Pan. Nick shares his incredible journey from being a troubled, undiagnosed dyslexic kid who fell through the cracks of the school system, to completely hitting rock bottom, living out of his car, and moving back in with his paren...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Pádraic Óg Gallagher , chef, restaurateur, Irish food champion, and founder of Gallagher’s Boxty House. Pádraic Óg shares the story behind building one of Dublin’s most iconic Irish restaurants and how a simple potato pancake helped spark a lifelong mission to preserve and celebrate Irish food culture. From washing pots in Venezuela to surviv...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Richard Erskine, a Cambridge PhD turned enterprise information management consultant, as he shares his journey from science into the “real world” and the lessons he learned along the way. Richard opens up about walking away from a lifelong dream, navigating uncertainty, and building a 30-year career grounded in curiosity, trust, and human con...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Helinka Carr , founder of Unspoken Rosebud, who shares her journey from a diagnosis of bowel cancer to building a business that empowers women living with a stoma. What started as a personal challenge became an opportunity to create something to help others. Helinka opens up about her treatment decisions, the emotional and physical realities...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Karan Khiani, founder of Enablism, to talk about value, sales, and why most companies are missing the mark when it comes to communicating what actually matters. We unpack how buyers think, why value is often misunderstood, and what it takes to align teams around a clear, consistent message that wins. What you’ll Learn: What value really means...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Christie Peters, a real estate professional who left the corporate world in the US to build a new life and business in Portugal. Christie shares what it really looks like to start over in a new country, the mindset required to navigate uncertainty, and why growth often comes from stepping into the unknown. This is a conversation about expansi...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Lenis Moye, a full-time executive administrator, mother of two, and entrepreneur behind LJC Cleaning & Garden Enterprise, LLC. She opens up about her journey from Panama to the U.S., the values that shaped her, and how she learned to start over with purpose and resilience. What you'll Learn: How Lenis rebuilt her life after major set...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I talk with Joe Orlando , a longtime entrepreneur and president of Joseph Orlando Clothier. From owning a bar at 19 to running a men’s clothing store for over 40 years, Joe shares how relationships, reinvention, and humility have kept him grounded through every business change. What you'll Learn: Why every business thrives on relationships How to pivot...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with John Hodgson, founder of Bright Dynamics, a recruitment agency specializing in pre-sales hiring for enterprise technology firms. From traveling the world to taking a leap of faith after leaving SAP, John shares how curiosity, detachment, and small daily innovations built the foundation for his business and philosophy on work. What you'll...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Mari Mushku , founder of Mamali NYC, a Georgian bistro in New York City’s West Village. Mari opens up about how a rude customer tried to mock her accent, and how that moment turned into 3.5 million views, global support, and a thriving café built on courage and culture. What you’ll Learn: From Hate to Hope -   How one negative encounter turne...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Kayla Wright , a teacher, single mom, and breast cancer survivor. Kayla opens up about how self-screening saved her life, the importance of mindset during treatment, and the community that carried her through. What you’ll Learn: The Power of Self-Advocacy - Why Asserting Yourself Is Essential—and completely valid. Mind Over Matter – How resil...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Todd Caponi, award-winning author, sales historian, and keynote speaker. Todd shares how a failed venture became his MBA, why buyers crave the negative, and the science-backed frameworks that help sales teams sell with honesty and win with trust. What you’ll Learn: Faster With Honesty – Why transparency sells better than perfection. The Four...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with David Koppe, Director of Value Marketing at MinIO. David’s career spans GE, ThoughtSpot, and MongoDB, where he’s built global value selling practices. We talk about why organizations struggle to articulate value, how to embed value into sales and marketing, and what executives actually care about when making buying decisions. What you’ll Lear...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Josh, co-founder of ExpatsEverywhere . From Spain to South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Portugal, Josh shares how living abroad shaped his life and inspired him and his wife, Kaylee, to create a thriving community that helps others navigate expat life. What you’ll Learn: Small Town USA – How Josh’s small-town roots sparked a lifelong p...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Erick Prince, founder of Minority Nomad. From growing up in Cleveland, serving 10+ years in the U.S. Air Force, to building a career as a travel journalist across 95 countries, Erick shares the hard truths about life, privilege, and building resilience. What you’ll Learn: Life Isn’t Fair - Embracing struggle can become your greatest strength....

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Hyacinth Tucker, founder of The Laundry Basket. Hyacinth shares how a friend’s laundry pile sparked a business idea that grew into a multi-state company. What you’ll Learn: Starting Before You're Ready - Why execution beats endless planning. From Idea to Income - Turning a friend's laundry dilemma into a business model. Building wit...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Jake Hissit, founder of Stob. AI, to uncover how disruption can become your greatest advantage. From running global tech conferences to working inside China's e-commerce boom, Jake has witnessed industries change overnight. When AI threatened his own business, he used it to build something even bigger. In this conversation, he shares how...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Erica Rivera, a career strategist who left the U.S. to give her family a different kind of life in Spain. We talk about navigating culture shifts, creating community, and how moving abroad transformed her perspective on work, family, and what’s truly important. What you'll Learn: From Dream to Reality - Moving abroad years ahead of sched...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Craig Carlson, the founder of Breakfast in America . From a small town in Connecticut to film school at USC, and ultimately to creating Paris's first American diner, Craig’s journey is one of risk-taking, resilience, and reinvention. What you’ll Learn: Creating Paris’s First American Diner: How Craig turned a craving for pancakes into Br...

Another amazing year has passed, and I want to thank everyone who followed the Randall O'Shea Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. As we wrap up 2024, the podcast will take a short break to plan for 2025. We've already recorded episodes to release soon, and I’m deeply grateful for your support. In 2025, I’m excited to share more inspiring interviews. Wishing you a happy, heal...

On this episode of The Randall Osché Podcast , I sit down with Sultan Semlali, a Value Engineer and expert in creating customer-centric sales strategies. Sultan shares his journey from selling software to redefining what it means to deliver value in every customer interaction. This conversation dives into the importance of aligning sales strategies with customer outcomes, building trust, and foste...

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Alex Terry, a former investment banker turned boutique hotel owner in Mallorca, Spain. Alex shares his incredible journey from the high-pressure corporate world to creating a fulfilling life as an entrepreneur. Learn how he and his wife, Susan, boldly decided to leave London and move to Mallorca to build a business and new life from scratch....

In this episode of The Randall Osché Podcast, I sit down with Customer Success expert Lara Barnes to discuss the essential role of Customer Success and the value of “human-first” leadership in business. Lara shares her experiences in scaling customer success teams, developing customer-centric strategies, and building strong renewal processes. With a focus on supporting team growth and aligning com...

Join us on this episode of Business Bites as Chris Taplin and I explore the essentials of effective hiring practices and talent assessment. We discuss why competencies often outweigh experience and examine the pros and cons of various recruitment techniques. Learn about the importance of continuously prospecting for potential hires, even without immediate openings. What You'll Learn: Balancin...