Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast!
Talking through the challenges, joys and all the daily topics that are part of our Food Sales world!!
Episodes
119 episodes
Mastering Modern Cold Outreach with AJ Cassata, Co-Founder & CEO at Revenue Boost
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
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23:52
AI, Discovery Calls & The New Sales Playbook with Preston Simon, VP of Sales, Away From Home at Generous Brands
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 e...
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25:39
From Chaos to Clarity: Coaching Founders with Dan Crothers, Founder at Upstream Coaching Solutions
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
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31:55
Smarter Foodservice Outreach with Tim Powell of Foodservice IP
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 an...
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25:17
Marketing Beyond Retail: Foodservice Strategies with Levon Kurkjian, Brand Strategy Director at Opus Design
Topics Discussed:🎤 Leadership and Development🎤 Marketing in Food Service vs Retail🎤 Effective Marketing Assets🎤 Cold Selling Strategies🎤 Trade Shows: Strategies and Insights
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31:27
Lessons in Leadership with Lance Luegers
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 Aspira...
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37:22
Patience, Partnerships & Bold Flavors with Chef V, Director of Culinary at Velvet Taco
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...
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Round 2! Talking Shop With The Boys of Dot, CJ Pilliod and Billy Bell
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 th...
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Mastering Foodservice Sales with Clay Lichterman, Vice President of Business Development at Sol-ti
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
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29:49
Challenges & Best Practices for Parental Leave in a Sales Role with Kristin O’Connell & Melissa Ninegar from Once Upon a Farm
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...
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26:57
Inside Campus Dining, a Conversation with Chef Ty from University of Nebraska
Topics Discussed: 🍽️ Dining Experience at the University 🍽️ Innovations in Campus Dining 🍽️ Student Engagement and Dining Culture 🍽️ Trends in Food Preferences and Ingredients 🍽️ Advic...
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28:15
Chatting Foodservice Strategy & Growth with Ray Goulbourne, Foodservice Director at Runamok
Topics Discussed:🌱 Journey to Sobriety: Personal Stories and Insights 🌱 Navigating the Foodservice Landscape 🌱 Resources and Strategies for Foodservice Success 🌱 Preparing for Trade Shows: Best ...
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30:41
Mastering Your Sales Negotiation with Saad A Saad
Topics Discussed:🤝 Introduction to Negotiation Dynamics 🤝 The Cringe Factor in Negotiation Approaches 🤝 Real-Life Salary Negotiation Strategies 🤝 The Importance of Context in Negotiation 🤝 ...
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23:40
Getting a Brand on Menu with Frank Speranza, Foodservice National Sales Manager at Mike's Hot Honey
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 ...
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25:11
Talking Shop With The Boys of Dot, CJ Pilliod and Billy Bell
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 Stra...
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23:39
The Beverage Boss: Nicola Luce-Guillemette on Vita Coco, Poppi & Foodservice
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...
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27:24
Foodservice Wisdom and Insights with Bruce Reinstein, Partner at Kinetic12
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
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25:40
Campus Dining Uncovered: Trends & Insights with Rob and Jenn from Sodexo
Topics Discussed:- Gen Z & Gen Alpha Food Trends- Inclusivity & Allergen-Friendly Offerings- Global Flavors & Culinary Exploration- Partnering with Sodexo- Staying Inspired & Trend-Focused
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27:23
Nuggets of Wisdom on the Foodservice Sales Game from Ian Navarro, Foodservice Distribution Sales & Marketing Expert
Topics Discussed:- Trade Show Insights & Industry Trends- Getting Noticed in Distribution- Sales & Incentive Strategies for Food Brands- Navigating New Distributor Relationships- The Importance of Tran...
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29:44
The Art of Genuine Connections with Lindsay Benedict, Founder/CEO at Connection Point VIP
Topics Discussed: - Building Authentic Relationships in Business- The Importance of Long-Term Connections- Transparency in the Food Industry: Building Trust and Loyalty- Navigating Distributor Relationships- Sales St...
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26:08
Founder & CEO Luke Abbott, of VDriven Consulting, Sharing Wisdom and Authenticity
Topics Discussed:- The Role of a Life Coach in Personal Development- Embracing Masculinity and Personal Transformation- Understanding Gender Dynamics in the Workplace- The Importance of Play in Work-Life Balance- Producti...
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24:30
Building a Plant-Based Brand with Hailey Swartz, Co-Founder of Actual Veggies
Topics Discussed:- Family and Team Dynamics- Consumer Trends in Plant-Based Foods- Advocacy for clean, whole foods that taste good- Balancing entrepreneurial work with personal life.- Staying focused with multiple tasks ...
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22:30
Talking with the OG of Organic, Matt McLean, Founder & Chief Uncle at Uncle Matt's Organic
Topics Discussed:- The Impact of Citrus Greening Disease- Unwavering Commitment: Fanatical About Flavor and Excellence- Uncle Matt's 25-Year Organic Juice Journey: Challenging Industry Giants- The Decline of Florida's Citrus...
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29:14
Talking Coffee Shops & Sales with Specialty Beverage Wiz, Heather Kelley, CEO/Founder at Beverage Business Consulting
Topics Discussed: - Emerging Trends in Specialty Coffee- Heather's Top Coffee Picks- Gen Z's Impact on Iced Drinks- Best Approach & Titles to be Aware of When Prospecting Coffee Shops- Indonesia, Africa, and Cen...
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21:36
Talking Shop & Working with Distributors with Becky Harrison; Distribution Development Manager for Away From Home, Vending, and Convenience at Hain Celestial
Topics Discussed: - Building Strong Distributor Relationships: Showing Up and Listening - Breaking the Ghosting Cycle: Building Rapport Over Email and Phone Calls- Navigating Plant-Based Startups: Overcoming Language B...
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