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Christopher & EricEp. 306 – Christopher & Eric’s True Crime TV Club Serves Up “Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare”Christopher and Eric bring Social Media Mayhem Month to a shattering close with this excruciating Netflix documentary about one woman's descent into longing and deception. SWEET BOBBY: MY CATFISH NIGHTMARE takes us across the pond to the UK where marketing executive and radio host Kirat Assi finds herself captivated and romanced by a man who can never quite make the time to see her in person. A murder attempt, witness protection, a series of strokes – the list of excuses for why handsome Bobby Jindu can't manage to propose marriage in person grows longer and more outlandish by the day, week, mo...
2025-10-191h 01
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR513 - Bobby Owsinski - AI, Mastering, Songwriting and the Future of Music Production Is AI changing the future of music production? In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Owsinski, renowned producer, author, and music industry expert, to explore the evolving role of AI, mastering, and the creative process. We dive into the latest edition of Owsinski's Mastering Engineer's Handbook, the importance of reference tracks, and the challenges of self-mastering. Our conversation covers the adaptability of professional songwriters, the resurgence of traditional song structures like bridges, and essential mixing techniques. We also discuss the significance of mono mixing, the roles of engineers and producers, and how the legacy of the music...
2025-07-041h 54
The Cutting Onions Podcast98. Bobby and Myles discuss Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner ProgramIn today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we take a look at Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner program and how it fuels their results. We also look at the difference between a traditional GM role and a Managing Partner, and how Texas Roadhouse has built its company on this foundation.Congratulations to Texas Roadhouse on being named the #1 Casual Dining restaurant in the United States.Behind the Numbers: ▪ Each Texas Roadhouse averages 5,000 guests a week, which is one of the highest in the industry. ▪ They serve 300,000 meals...
2025-05-2449 min
Small Business Answer ManBuilding a Strong People Culture and Finding Top Performers in Your Business| EP: 358 Bobby ShawBobby Shaw is an influential, collaborative and high-energy restaurant executive recognized by FastCasual.com as a Top 25 Executive. Bobby authored the best-selling book, "Cutting Onions: Leadership Lessons Learned from the Restaurant Industry" in 2020 and hosts The Cutting Onions Podcast. What problem do we solve? In this podcast, helpful advice is offered on dealing with important issues that business owners face. Methods for assessing and enhancing employees' abilities, which benefit the company's expansion as well as the growth of its employees are discussed. The importance of a productive workplace that aligns with the ideals of younger generations, such...
2024-11-2532 min
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR458 - Bobby Owsinski - Tips From Musician's Ai Handbook to Enhance And Promote Your Music With Artificial Intelligence Will Ai ever understand emotion in music? Bobby talked about writing the Musician's Ai Handbook on how to write lyrics, chords, melodies, and beats, generate vocal tracks, mixing and master, create lyric videos, and market your music easily using Ai. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobby Owsinski a Producer/engineer and one of the best-selling authors in the music industry with 24 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Social Media Promotion For Musicians, a...
2024-06-141h 57
The Cutting Onions Podcast81. Bobby and Myles talk with Daniella Sardi at SoundHound about AI Voice Technology and it's Growing ImpactToday we chat with Daniella Sardi from about AI Voice Technology. Daniella Sardi is the Head of Enterprise, Restaurants at SoundHound, specializing in strategic territory development and fostering collaborative teams.
She brings extensive experience as a successful sales leader across multiple verticals and has a track record of building winning cultures, which as you know is so important to us at The Cutting Onions Podcast.
Daniella also previously held key roles at Doma and TriNet, bringing a wealth of expertise to drive voice AI innovation in the restaurant industry.
There is so much...
2024-05-0653 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast80. Bobby and Myles talk about AB 1228 and the impact on the restaurant industry.In this week's episode we talk about the new California law, AB 1228 which raises the minimum wage to $20.00 as of April 1, 2024 at all fast food restaurants with 60 units or more in their portfolio.
We take a look at both sides of this issue and try and gauge the impact this new law will have on restaurant companies in California and talk about what this could mean for the industry overall if other states follow suit.
2024-04-0741 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast78. Bobby and Myles talk Ramping Up for Spring and all the things that come with it!Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 78! In today's conversation Myles and Bobby talk about ramping up in the hospitality and retail business and all the things that need to be in place for that to happen successfully.
We also talk about team communication, scheduling, deployment, and how to take a fresh look at our businesses. We also dive into some leadership lessons from the late, great Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel.
We think you will enjoy this episode and would love to hear your feedback.
2024-03-1141 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast77. Bobby and Myles continue the conversation about how to take over a challenging operation and protect your most important asset. Your people.On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I continue the conversation we started last week around what it looks like to enter into a situation that is at best a struggle, and at worst broken, in the restaurant industry.
We get super granular in this episode building on the ideas we shared in Part One of this conversation in last week's episode. We talk about some important ideas including how important it is to bring your team alongside you as you begin rebuilding the shop, restaurant, district, or company.
We also talk...
2023-10-2650 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast72. Bobby & Myles talk sticking the landing when entering an organization and discuss a few ideas in the classic book Great By Choice from Jim Collins.In this episode we discuss how to enter an organization regardless of the level of leadership you are coming in at, and also some key principles from Great By Choice by Jim Collins, which we think is incredibly underrated. The two ideas we unpack today are the 20-mile march and firing bullets before you fire a cannonball. Enjoy this conversation around some timeless principles!
2023-08-2540 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast69. Talking Scaling Culture, Interviewing Skills, & Skills Based Hiring with Talent Strategist, Stephanie CramerOn today’s episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast we are excited to present our amazing conversation with Stephanie Cramer. Stephanie is an incredible talent strategist who has a passion for scaling culture and an expert in skills-based hiring. For the last 3 months, we have read everything Steph has posted and shared and every single thing has rang so true it is still ringing in our ears. Including this conversation.
One particular resource she shared actually came at the perfect time for me as I was in the midst of my job search and was a huge he...
2023-06-2547 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast68. Recapping our amazing two-part conversation with Organizational Psychologist, Jay TimmsIn this week's episode, Myles and I take a step back to process our amazing two-part conversation with Jay Timms. Jay shared some incredible information, concepts, and coaching with us over the last two episodes and it was so good that we felt like it deserved a full episode just unpacking the wisdom that Jay shared with us, and what resonated with us the most. We really enjoyed our time with Jay and look forward to reconnecting with him again on future episodes.
2023-06-2048 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast67. Talking Employee Engagement, KBI's, and the 4 Important Questions to Ask Yourself with Jay Timms.On today's episode we dive in for another conversation with Organizational Psychologist Jay Timms on The Cutting Onions Podcast. Last week we got to know Jay and talked about how important self-awareness is as a leader, picking a direction versus a destination, how we leave our fingerprints as leaders. In today's conversation, Myles and I talk with Jay about stepping stones and stumbling blocks, what failure actually is, the 4 important questions every leader needs to ask themselves, KBI's versus KPI's, and the 3 things you must do as a leader.
We are super excited to share this conversation...
2023-06-0958 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast66. Going Deep with Organizational Psychologist Jay TimmsWelcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Today we feature Part 1 of our conversation with Organizational Psychologist, Employee Engagement Guru, and Hospitalitarian, Jay Timms. In this episode we talk about Jay's journey through university to hospitality to his dream of helping people become more self aware of who they really are and what they should be doing for their life's work.
Jay has developed and presented leadership training, consulted for, and been a keynote speaker to Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, EA Games, and Chipotle Mexican Grill to name a few. Over the past 25 years, Jay has enhanced businesses, teams...
2023-06-0142 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast65. Diving into The Great Game of Business by Jack StackWe recently learned about The Great Game of Business and absolutely believe the principles it teaches, so we thought we would dive deeper into the content here and highly encourage our listeners to do the same. In The Great Game of Business the core principle is to engage your teams with transparency, share your critical metrics, help them keep score and know if they are winning or not, help them own their results, and provide them a stake in the outcome. This was a fun conversation and we would like to invite you along for the ride in learning...
2023-05-2647 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast64. Summer is Coming! And How We Engage Our Teams to Own Their ResultsIn this episode we discuss some basic core principles around how we get ready for summer in the hospitality industry and how we engage our teams to own their results. We riff a bit on the amazing book Great Game of Business and we just scratch the surface of this book and the philosophy and we look forward to unpacking more of this content in the weeks to come on The Cutting Onions Podcast. Enjoy!
2023-05-1942 min
SHAW STRENGTH PODCAST38. GROWING THE SPORT OF STRONGMAN FT. EVAN SINGLETON, TREY MITCHELL, BOBBY THOMPSON AND KEVIN FAIRESIN THIS EPISODE BRIAN SITS DOWN WITH AMERICAN STRONGMAN COMPETITORS EVAN SINGLETON, TREY MITCHELL, BOBBY THOMPSON AND KEVIN FAIRES TO ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS AND TO GET THEIR PERSPECTIVE ON HOW TO CONTINUE TO GROW THE STRONGMAN SPORT IN AMERICA AS WELL AS WORLDWIDE. THIS WAS AN INTERESTING DISCUSSION BETWEEN ALL OF THE CURRENT TOP AMERICAN STRONGMEN.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR BRIAN TO ANSWER OR GUESTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ON THE PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO:ASKBRIAN@SHAWSTRENGTH.COM
2023-04-071h 01
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR395 - Bobby Owsinski - Answers All Your Mixing Questions Mix with your ears closed! Bobby talked about mixing using only visual meters, why playlist mixes are the new radio mixes, immersive audio, simple home studio sound treatments, mixing in headphones, and how to take your mix from muddy to magnificent. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Bobby Owsinski a Producer/engineer and one of the best selling authors in the music industry with 24 books that are now staples in audio recording, music, and music business programs in colleges around the world, including The Mixing Engineer's Handbook, Social M...
2023-03-312h 04The Cutting Onions Podcast63. Counterpunch: What does a great interview process look like? In this episode we share some personal stories about our interview experiences and contrast the two extremes.What does a great interview process look like? In this episode we share some personal stories about our interview experiences and contrast the two extremes...those organizations who handle the interview process beautifully and those that don't. We hope you enjoy this episode and we would love to hear your feedback!
2023-02-191h 00
The Cutting Onions Podcast62. The Job Search Struggle, What the Restaurant Industry Could Do Better, and Staying Positive Throughout the ProcessWelcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast! It's been a minute but we are so excited to be back! On this episode we dive deep into the restaurant industry job search struggles, what we believe the industry could do better, and the importance of staying positive throughout the process. We leave no stone unturned in this conversation and we air it all out, including our own personal struggles in finding our next role. We hope you enjoy this conversation and find some inspiration for your journey.
2023-02-181h 01
True House Stories interview podcast hosted by Lenny FontanaBobby Shaw interview podcast hosted by Lenny Fontana # 103TRUE HOUSE STORIES® W/ BOBBY SHAW # 103
Bobby Shaw's start in dance music began in 1977 as a bartender in the highly successful discotheque, The Barefoot Boy.
There he became close friends with DJ Tony Smith and was fortunate to experience and hear the likes of disc jockeys Roy Thode, Vince Michaels, Larry Sanders, and Wayne Scott, to name a few. During this tenure, he also got to know dance promoters such as Ray Caviano, Ken Friedman, Billy Smith, Alan Mamber, Starr Arning, and Rita Heyer. In 1978, Shaw's passion for music led him to seek a job within the d...
2023-02-162h 02The Cutting Onions Podcast61. Bobby and Myles talk about the Key Points Around Supply Chain From the Q2 2022 Kinetic 12 Deck.Thanks for joining us today on The Cutting Onions Podcast! This is Episode 61 and today we dive into the topic of Supply Chain and the key points from the Q2 2022 Kinetic 12 Deck. This was a great conversation and it was helpful for us to tackle this topic and do a deep dive on it, and we hope it helps you just as much! Please feel free to weigh in with your thoughts as well. We would love to engage in a conversation with our listeners. We would also appreciate you sharing this episode on your networks and let's keep...
2022-09-0146 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast60. Bobby and Myles introduce the Emergence Kinetic 12 Deck highlighting Emerging and Growth Chain insights along with our commentary.In this episode, Bobby and Myles begin to unpack the excellent Emergence Kinetic 12 Q2 2022 Report that shares Emerging and Growth chain insights, operator connections and live regional roundtables on important subjects like Supply Chain, Technology, Automation, Inflation, Labor Retention and so much more. Bobby and Myles provide their insights and commentary on the data found in the report and over the next several weeks will tackle all of the data in the deck and continue the conversation, as well as invite special guests to the podcast to share their insights.
Our thanks to Tim Hand and Bruce...
2022-08-1951 minSHAW STRENGTH PODCAST23. NEVER LET CHALLENGES HOLD YOU BACK FT. BOBBY THOMPSONIN TODAY'S EPISODE BRIAN TALKS TO BOBBY THOMPSON WHO HAS COMPETED IN WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN 3 TIMES AND IS THE CURRENT AMERICAN LOG PRESS RECORD HOLDER. BOBBY TALKS ABOUT SOME OF THE CHALLENGES HE HAD TO OVERCOME IN HIS PATH AND HOW THOSE CHALLENGES SHAPED HIS MINDSET THAT HE HAS NOW.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR TOPICS YOU WANT TO HEAR BRIAN TALK ABOUT ON THE PODCAST OR GUESTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO:ASKBRIAN@SHAWSTRENGTH.COM
2022-07-191h 28The Cutting Onions Podcast59. Bobby and Myles chat about what they have been up to the last six weeks or so...OPENING NEW RESTAURANTS!Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast! Myles and I have been gone for a bit, getting the opportunity to put into practice so many of the core beliefs we both have around culture building, people development and operational excellence. We have been able to do all that through the process of opening new restaurants! That's right, NRO's are back folks!
It was great to connect with each other and share our learnings over the last few months around opening new stores and being on the front lines of the process and working shoulder to shoulder with...
2022-07-1535 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast58. Patti Rother, President of Frios Gourmet Pops, join Bobby and Myles to talk about her journey in Franchising and Hustling Happiness with Frios.Welcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 58! On today’s episode we are super happy to feature our conversation with Frios Gourmet Pops president Patti Rother. It was so fun to chronicle Patti’s journey through the restaurant space from her time at two iconic brands, Panera and Noodles & Company, into Franchise Sales and Development, into her current role. But rooted in all of that is Patti’s desire to develop people and build high performing teams.
Frios Gourmet Pops, serving gourmet popsicles, started in a tiny garage years ago and the goal of the company is simple...
2022-05-2559 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast57. Bobby and Myles talk with Cherryh Cansler, Editor of Fast Casual and VP of Events for Networld Media, about the Restaurant Industry and the Future.Today we feature a super fun conversation with Cherryh Cansler. Cherryh is the Editor of FastCasual.com and the VP of Events for Networld Media. Cherryh leads some of the most attended events in the restaurant industry and provides opportunities for leaders from every restaurant segment to get together, learn from each other, share best practices, and have a whole lot of fun while they are doing it.
In this conversation Cherryh shares her unique insights into the restaurant industry, how things have evolved over the pandemic, and what’s next for fast casual. We also debate wh...
2022-04-2944 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast56. Chef Essi Tadrus of Southern Luv BBQ joins Bobby & Myles for a conversation on being an Entrepreneur in the Restaurant Industry!Welcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 56! Today we are featuring our conversation with Chef Essi Tadrus. Essi got his start in restaurants at the age of 14 years old and became an entrepreneur very, very fast. After working in kitchens in his teens and developing his craft, he took the plunge and bought a cell phone/pager shop and it was a huge success!
Realizing his love for restaurants, Essi got back in the game and started developing his own concepts to rave reviews of everyone who dined in his restaurants. These restaurants include Rib Shack and...
2022-04-221h 01
The Cutting Onions Podcast55. Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's, joins Bobby & Myles to talk about Road Trips, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership.We are thrilled to present this conversation with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's (during National Pecan Month) and it really was a masterclass on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the lessons she has learned along the way, how she ended up as CEO of Stuckey's, and the advice she would give any would be entrepreneur! We also had a great time chatting about the Great American Road trip, which Stephanie is super passionate about!
We talked about the challenges of buying the family business, raising capital, and charting the future of the 85 year old brand...
2022-04-151h 03
The Cutting Onions Podcast54. Bobby and Myles chat with Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm for an inspiring conversation!We are so excited to present our conversation with Duck Donuts CEO Betsy Hamm this week on The Cutting Onions Podcast!!! Betsy has such an inspiring leadership journey, including her time at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts and then joining Duck Donuts as Marketing Director, becoming COO, and then being named CEO at Duck Donuts right before COVID changed the world. She talked about how she navigated and led through the last couple of years and built relationships that thrived during a very difficult season, which helped the entire Duck Donuts team and franchise community adjust to all the challenges that...
2022-04-0847 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast53. Bobby and Myles talk with Moe's Southwest Grill Chief Brand Officer, Tory BartlettToday on The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles Gift and we have a terrific conversation to share with Tory Bartlett, MBA who serves as the Chief Brand Officer for Moe's Southwest Grill! Tory told some amazing stories about his growth as a leader, how it all started on a basketball court and in the dish pit at Hooter's, not quitting when things get tough, and how his journey has continued on as a senior executive for some iconic brands.
Tory also shared the competitive advantage that Moe's has over its competitors and how they are trying to leverage...
2022-04-0141 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast52. Bobby and Myles talk with Ali Kraus, Director of Franchise Marketing for Entrepreneur MediaWe are so excited for you to listen in to this conversation with Ali Kraus, Director of Franchise Marketing for Entrepreneur Media. This was a super fun and informative conversation where Ali shared her incredibly inspiring story as she transitioned from teaching into being a full-time entrepreneur. She shared her passion for Women in Franchising, what true mentorship looks like, and her desire to help brands of all sizes leverage their resources and accomplish their hopes and dreams as an entrepreneur through developing new tools and resources at Entrepreneur Media.
As an 1851 Franchise Report 2021 Young One To...
2022-03-1148 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast51. Heather Hakes: The Power of Positive MindsetToday on The Cutting Onions Podcast we talk with Author, Podcast Host, and Mindset Coach Heather Hakes. Heather challenged so much of the conventional wisdom about what it takes to live a great life. She walks us through the cycle of Thoughts, Emotions, Actions and Results, as well as talks about the 80/20 rule but it is not what you think. It's 80 percent Mindset and 20 percent Strategy. Not the other way around.
Heather is a champion of positive mindset and and believes, as we do, that mindset is everything! She’s reached tens of thousands of people through her...
2022-03-0445 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast50. Bobby & Myles discuss the QSR Magazine article "Why the Pandemic Only Made Fast Casual Stronger" by Danny KleinWelcome to a milestone on The Cutting Onions Podcast! This is Episode 50 and we could not be happier to still be hanging around trying to create meaningful content and engage in conversations that help us all get better, together. Today's conversation is centered around Danny Klein's excellent article "Why The Pandemic Only Made Fast Casual Stronger" where he touches on some incredibly important learnings from the pandemic including Drive-Thru's, Culinary, Labor, Technology, and Restaurant Design. About 2/3 way through the conversation Myles and I started thinking about the technology aspect and wondered out loud if the industry is doing enough...
2022-02-2549 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast49. Ernie Villarreal of Meat & Bread in Austin, TX joins Bobby & Myles for an Amazing ConversationToday we are thrilled to have Meat & Bread Owner/Operator Ernie Villarreal on the Cutting Onions Podcast! We had a fantastic conversation talking about Ernie's incredible restaurant journey over the years. From his start as an Assistant Manager at Chipotle, to GM, to Restaurateur and wrapping up a successful 12-year career there, to his time as a Managing Partner with Raising Cane's to a stint at Velvet Taco where he honed his culinary skills, and now onto his journey as an Owner/Operator with Meat & Bread where he is about to open his first restaurant in Austin, TX where...
2022-02-191h 24
The Cutting Onions Podcast48. Bobby & Myles talk all things Recruiting with Chris Wunder from LEAP HospitalityWe are thrilled to have Chris Wunder from Leap Hospitality on The Cutting Onions Podcast where we talk about all things recruiting! There is not a topic more important right now in the restaurant and hospitality industry than recruiting and staffing and we can’t wait for you to hear the conversation with Chris.
A little background first. Leap Hospitality is an executive recruiting firm specializing in the multi-state operational companies with expertise within Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Retail, Cannabis, and Health & Wellness Industries with strong relationships within private equity, venture capital and family offices. Leap supports public co...
2022-02-121h 00
The Cutting Onions Podcast47. Is It Possible For Restaurants To Incorporate A Touchless Experience Without Losing Their Soul?In this episode Myles and Bobby tackle the question of incorporating a touchless experience in restaurants that virtually eliminates all human interaction and the effects that might have on a restaurants ability to build true loyalty. The reason for moving in this direction is all in the name of streamlining operations, but are there better ways to do that without eliminating the human equation and making it just a transaction?
We would love for you to weigh in with your thoughts. Enjoy the episode!
2022-02-0638 min
Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 406 – Nashville Home Studio Defender Lij ShawPLUS: why the CD sales increase was just a mirage, and the end of the smart speaker era.My guest this week is engineer Lij Shaw, who’s the owner of the Toy Box Studio in Nashville and host of the great podcast Recording Studio Rockstars. Lij has also been battling with the Nashville Metro Council since 2015 on behalf of home studio and home business owners in the city to keep their businesses open. The city of Nashville, which ironically has the moniker of “Music City,” had a zoning ordinance on its books claiming that a home studio or business is in...
2022-02-0140 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast46. Bobby and Myles talk with LEAP Hospitality founder Pat Phelan. In this episode Pat shares his thoughts on culture, relationships and how to pivot.We hope you enjoy this conversation with LEAP Hospitality founder Pat Phelan as much as we did. Pat did an amazing job talking about how to build culture, create relationships, and work through adversity. Pat shares the story of how he founded LEAP in 2006 and then immediately battled through the recession, and then how he made the pivot from providing furniture, fixtures, and equipment to recruiting services and how that pivot helped catapult LEAP into the industry leader it is today.
2022-01-141h 12
The Cutting Onions Podcast45. Saying Goodbye To 2021 and Embracing 2022 As We Ride the Wave of New Tech Trends!Thanks for joining us for this fun conversation where Myles and Bobby talk about what they learned in 2021 and what some of the Tech Trends are in 2022 that we can all leverage to help us serve our guests and our teams in the restaurant and hospitality industries. Happy New Year!
2022-01-0750 min
The Plan B CRNA PodcastFlashback Monday - From Chief CRNA to the CBD Market with Devin ShawHave you ever considered your plan B to be in the CBD market? Do you know what CBD is? Have you ever tried CBD products? Devin Shaw gives the run down on how he made CBD his side hustle and the success he found within that market.To learn more and Connect with Devin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-shaw-3a7a12189/https://www.instagram.com/thedevinshaw/h...
2021-11-1529 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast44. Bobby and Myles talk Coffee and Culture with Brian Jackson, founder of Mighty Missouri Coffee Co.Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast we are so excited to feature our conversation with Brian Jackson, founder of Mighty Missouri Coffee Company in Bismarck, North Dakota! Brian is an entrepreneur through and through and in this conversation we cover his journey from a marketing executive to starting to Mighty Missouri Coffee, roasting coffee, opening his own storefront coffee shop, and creating Barista Party which provides everything coffee shops need to succeed in their business and in their communities.
Brian shares the valuable lessons he learned along his 10-year entrepreneurial journey and some behind the scenes history...
2021-11-1152 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast43. Bobby and Myles talk about Conscious Competence and the Art of Asking Great QuestionsToday's topic on The Cutting Onions Podcast is Conscious Competence, which is all about being aware of the things that have made us successful so that we are able to teach the next generation how to achieve great results. We loved this conversation because so many times in the restaurant industry learning happens by osmosis and we are not as intentional as we should be when we are developing our teams.
Myles and I had a great time discussing how we can be more conscious as we teach, the four levels of teaching, and the art of...
2021-11-0548 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast42. Bobby and Myles talk Culture and Ask a Very important QuestionIn this episode, my co-host Myles Gift and I have a spirited conversation around culture in the restaurant industry, and ask and attempt to ask a very important question from Joel Barker's excellent 1992 book Paradigms.
"What do I believe is impossible to do in my field...but if it could be done, would fundamentally change my business?"
We would love your feedback, comments, and input on how we attempted to answer this question on The Cutting Onions Podcast.
2021-10-2839 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast41. Bobby and Myles discuss the Labor Shortage, How The Customer Isn't Always Right, and Better Supporting Our TeamsThis was my first episode with my new co-host Myles Gift and it was an amazing conversation. We discussed the labor issues we are all experiencing in the restaurant and hospitality industry, how the customer is not always right, and how to better support our teams by checking in on them with intentionality and truly making sure they are doing as well as they can. We discussed the excellent August 2021 report from Blackbox Intelligence titled "The Post Pandemic Employee: Who Wants to Work and Why" and dug deep into some of their data and research. It was very good...
2021-10-2055 min
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The Cutting Onions Podcast40. Q&A with Matt Peppes, Founder of Cuvee KCJoin me today for a special bonus episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast this week as I talk with Matt Peppes, founder of Cuvee KC, a full-service digital marketing agency that transforms ordinary websites and social media channels into engaging, relationship-building assets. I have had the privilege of working with Matt for the last three years at Sheridan's Unforked, the Kansas City-based fine casual restaurant concept, and he has created some amazing content that has helped our little brand tell the story of what makes Unforked special in some incredible unique ways.Matt’s agency wor...
2021-09-211h 01
kbob899.comA conversation with ShawWednesday 6pm A conversation with Shaw on the Bobby Eaton Show. Doc Shaw and sons Lester Shaw L2,Retsel Shaw talk about their incredible musical journey. Dial 646 716-5525 and press the 1 button to talk to Shaw.
2021-08-121h 56
The Cutting Onions Podcast39. Q&A with Matt Plapp, CEO of America's Best RestaurantsI am so excited to have Matt Plapp, CEO of America's Best Restaurants, on The Cutting Onions Podcast today! Matt and I had a great conversation about his new book "Restaurant Marketing That Works: Back to the Basics" which talks about restaurant marketing before, during, and after the pandemic.
Matt's book is excellent and is jam packed with real-life examples of tactical strategy that Matt has deployed with his clients. He shares some great success stories of clients who not only sustained their sales through the pandemic, but actually grew their sales! He shares the lessons from...
2021-08-1151 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast38. 5 Ways To Attract And Retain Top TalentOn today's episode I share the audio from my first webinar where I discussed 5 Ways To Attract And Retain Top Talent. This is a message we need more than ever as restaurants, hotels, and many other service companies are reopening dining rooms and facilities as we emerge from the global pandemic. The 5 things I talk about in this podcast will help you take an honest look at where your organization is and what you can do to create or recreate the culture you want to have that supports your mission, and bring your team along with you. If you...
2021-07-0732 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast37. Best of Cutting Onions, Volume 2Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast! As promised here is a second volume of solid gold wisdom that has been shared on my podcast during these last couple of years. As I was getting this episode ready and listening back, I am just incredibly grateful that these amazing leaders shared some of their valuable time to have a conversation with me about culture and leadership.
Here are the incredible leaders you will hear from on this episode:
Former McDonald's franchisee Art Phillips
HR Manager Chris Cargill
Crack'd Owner/Operator Danny Azzarello
Restaurateur, Hotelier, and Non-Profit F...
2021-06-2444 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast36. Bobby Talks About Generational DifferencesToday I am circling back to a conversation I had with Matt Plapp, CEO of America's Best Restaurants, on his podcast a few weeks ago. Matt was gracious and had me on to talk about a few key concepts of my book "Cutting Onions: Leadership Lessons Learned From the Restaurant Industry". One of those ideas was the concept of Generational Differences and we had a great conversation about that and I wanted to unpack it a bit more on this short podcast. I hope you enjoy it.
2021-06-2408 minThe Cutting Onions Podcast35. Best of Cutting Onions, Volume 1Welcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast! In this episode I go into the archives from the past 34 episodes and pulled some amazing wisdom that some of the various guests I have had on the show over the last 18 months. It was fun to go back and listen to these incredible leaders. They inspired me all over again, and I think they will inspire you too! If you hear something that grabs you, make sure to go back and listen to the full episodes wherever you consume your podcast content. I will be doing another Best Of compilation soon so...
2021-06-0730 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast34. Q&A with Dan Fogarty, Founder of Call Fogarty & former Chipotle Marketing ExecThis episode of The Cutting Onions podcast features my conversation with Dan Fogarty, Founder of Call Fogarty, an agency that helps cool companies become cult brands. Dan was also one of the earliest Marketing executives at Chipotle, first on the agency side, and then working directly for Chipotle for many years creating the iconic brand voice we had in those early days. He was responsible for leading the team that created the legendary advertising and branding messaging that resonated with our guests in ways we could have never predicted, and connected marketing directly with the culture we were building. And...
2021-05-261h 22
The Cutting Onions Podcast33. Q&A with Tim Hackbardt, CMO of Del TacoThanks for joining me for this episode where I speak with Restaurant CMO Tim Hackbardt.Tim is a 25+ year restaurant industry veteran who has served 25 restaurant chains across QSR, Fast Casual and Full Service Restaurant categories. A few of these brands include Del Taco, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rubio’s, Pieology, Steak ‘n Shake, Johnny Rockets, and Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que.He is currently Chief Marketing Officer for Del Taco where he oversees brand strategy, marketing and menu strategy. Del Taco (NASDAQ: TACO) is the second largest Mexican quick service restaurant chain with over 600 locations in 16 states.
2021-05-051h 34
The Cutting Onions Podcast32. Q&A with Max Kotin, Chief Storyteller of Dodo BrandsHere is my amazing conversation with Max Kotin, Chief Storyteller for Dodo Brands. Max shared so much great information about Dodo Brands, how they started, and how they have created the fastest growing pizza concept in the world according to Technomic. Dodo Pizza now operates more than 700 pizza shops in 14 countries, including its first US unit located in Oxford, Mississippi. But Dodo is so much more than pizza. They have developed a portfolio of digital-first QSR brands including DrinkIt, Doner42, and Dodo Pizza.
2021-04-211h 04
The Cutting Onions Podcast31. Q&A with Chef Jeremy BarlowWelcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast! Please enjoy my conversation with Chef Jeremy Barlow. Jeremy has been an innovative force in Nashville's chef scene for over 18 years and has several amazing concepts including Tayst and Sloco. Jeremy has also been a champion of food sustainability and creating accountability around sourcing and how the supply chain is managed. He walks us through the evolution of the food system. As he says, everything happens around the table. I loved hearing about what Jeremy has been doing in Nashville over the last several years!We had an amazing conversation...
2021-04-141h 02
The Cutting Onions Podcast30. Q&A with Jason BrooksWelcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast! In today's episode I chat with Jason Brooks, Chief Operating Officer of Zalat Pizza in Dallas, Texas. My conversation with Jason was so inspired and I think you will be too. Zalat Pizza is committed to not only serving amazing hand-crafted pizza out of their ghost kitchen model, but also to creating a strong culture for his employees.
2021-04-0754 minThe Plan B CRNA PodcastProvider Spotlight - From Chief CRNA to the CBD Market with Devin Shaw, CRNAHave you ever considered your plan B to be in the CBD market? Do you know what CBD is? Have you ever tried CBD products? Devin Shaw gives the rundown on how he made CBD his side hustle and the success he found within that market. To learn more and Connect with Devin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-shaw-3a7a12189/ https://www.instagram.com/thedevinshaw/ https://www.facebook.com/devin.shaw.526 thedevinshaw@gmail.com Cell: 813-480-5669 ...
2021-03-3129 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast29. Be True To YourselfAbout a year ago I found a picture of myself as an employee of the McDonald’s in Blue Springs Missouri back in 1984. Since then I have been thinking about my sixteen-year-old self and what I was dreaming about back then. Where I thought I was going. Who I thought I would become. What I thought my life would be like.My life since that picture taken at age sixteen has been working in my chosen profession: the restaurant industry. And it has changed my life in so many wonderful and profound ways. It created opportunities for me th...
2021-03-1604 min
UNFOCUSED ShowEP023 - Being interviewed by host Bobby Shaw of the Cutting Onions PodcastPLEASE NOTE: This episode is part of the discontinued Sow What Podcast. We are now the Honey Badger Seller (www.honeybadgerseller.com).
A few months ago, I was interviewed by a former executive at little-known company Chipotle *queue the sarcasm*, host of the Cutting Onions Podcast, and restaurant consultant and principal Bobby Shaw of Bobby Shaw Consulting.
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Cutting Onions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cutting-onions-podcast/id1477676026 (subscribe to learn from top-performers and executives of iconic restaurant companies that we love).
He's a wonderful...
2020-07-271h 28Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #324 – Save Home Studios In Nashville With Lij ShawGUEST: Lij ShawSign the petition at SaveHomeStudios.comIf you live in Nashville, send an email directly to the city council at balancenashville.orgImagine that it was illegal for you to record anyone except yourself in your home studio. Imagine that you werenât allowed to have students over to your house for lessons. Image that it was illegal to go to the home of the hairstylist down the street to get your hair cut.There actually is a pace where thatâs really happening and believe it or not that place is Nashville. Yes, the Music City isnât being bei...
2020-06-3040 min
The DTALKS PodcastEpisode 126 - The Cost of Greatness (ft. Bobby Warshaw)On this episode of the podcast Bobby Warshaw returns to discuss the cost of greatness. This conversation starts in sports but quickly evolves into a full-fledged philosophical discussion around life. Bobby brought it this episode. We cannot wait for you to hear it! No "Ask the Birth Guy" this week but Brian will return soon! ***** If you have a specific question you want Brian to answer be sure to email the show and we'll have Brian answer it in an upcoming episode! The DTALKS Podcast: A parenting po...
2020-05-2647 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 126 - The Cost of Greatness (ft. Bobby Warshaw)On this episode of the podcast Bobby Warshaw returns to discuss the cost of greatness. This conversation starts in sports but quickly evolves into a full-fledged philosophical discussion around life. Bobby brought it this episode. We cannot wait for you to hear it! No "Ask the Birth Guy" this week but Brian will return soon! ***** If you have a specific question you want Brian to answer be sure to email the show and we'll have Brian answer it in an upcoming episode! The DTALKS Podcast: A parenting po...
2020-05-2647 min
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR244 - Bobby Holland - Pro Mixing on a Console and Pro Tools at Pentavarit StudiosMy guest today is Bobby Holland a Grammy-nominated producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist from Nashville, Tennessee with a career spanning many genres and over 15,000 songs. Based out of Studio A at Pentavarit Studios in Berry Hill, Bobby has produced, recorded, and mixed records for Kesha, Maggie Rose, ZZ Ward, Sean McConnell, Vaudeville Smash, Them Vibes, and countless others. Bobby was a guest on the podcast for episode RSR079 when we talked about his background and production. Today we're going to focus on mixing and learn what we can about getting great mixes in the box. ...
2020-05-082h 05
The Cutting Onions Podcast28. Bobby reads the Introduction to Cutting OnionsIn this short episode I do something a little bit different. Instead of interviewing someone in the industry, I read the introduction to my new book, Cutting Onions. It was super fun to do and there's a fun story in there about one of my early leadership influences and it may surprise you to hear who it was. Hint: It was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer!
2020-03-2705 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast27. What Does This Make Possible?One of the questions I like to ask in the midst of a challenge is: “What does this make possible?”That’s an important question to ask during times like these, when the media is bombarding us with all of the negative around COVID-19.
2020-03-1803 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 119 - DTALKS Rewind (ft. Bobby Warshaw)Come listen to this rewind episode ft. Bobby Warshaw former professional soccer player and author of "When the Dream Became Reality."
2020-01-2949 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast26. Q&A with Chris CargillWelcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast, where we celebrate culture that develops leaders. This is Episode 26.In this conversation I sit down with Chris Cargill. Chris is a long-time HR professional with a passion for creating strong people cultures and connecting with people in a genuine way to help them accomplish their hopes and dreams.The work Chris has done in Human Resources has covered retail, restaurants and professional services and he has made an impact everywhere he’s been. He has razor sharp instincts and intuitively understands people, which has helped him build strong relationships wi...
2020-01-091h 13
The Cutting Onions Podcast25. Q&A with Libby BalsigerWelcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast where we celebrate culture that develops leaders.In today’s episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast I sit down with Libby Balsiger, founder of Chica Communications, where she is passionate about advancing socially conscious efforts that underscore corporate integrity and global responsibility. Libby was also one of the early marketing leaders at Chipotle when it was all about grassroots and field marketing strategies. She did some incredible work in building the brand in those early days when sales weren’t great, there was doubt about whether we’d make it in Cal...
2019-12-261h 04
The Cutting Onions Podcast24. Q&A with Steve ManganoWelcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, where we celebrate culture that develops leaders. This is Episode 24. In this week’s conversation I sit down with entrepreneur, hotelier, and restaurateur, Stephen Mangano.Steve is a passionate leader known for his ability to bring a creative perspective to business and seeing value where others do not. He is a disruptor and challenges the status quo across the wide range of ventures he is involved in.Steve founded CurEat, an app that allows diners across the country to post pictures and what they love about their favorite restaurants. It’s a...
2019-12-1954 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast23. Q&A with Luay RahilWelcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast, where we celebrate culture that develops leaders. This is Episode 23!In this conversation I speak with Leadership and Business Coach, Luay Rahil, who lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Luay started his career washing dishes in small restaurants before joining IHOP where he washed dishes, became a server and then a restaurant manager.Luay went to college and graduated as a health inspector. From his experience in restaurants Luay recognized that the relationships between health departments and restaurants were strained. He wanted to change that. He wanted it to...
2019-12-121h 07
The Cutting Onions Podcast22. Q&A with Priscilla MendozaWelcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 22. In this conversation I sit down with Priscilla Mendoza, a multi-unit operator for Chick-Fil-A in Austin. Priscilla's journey with Chick-Fil-A started at 16 years old and she recently opened a second location in the Austin, TX market.Priscilla has developed high performing teams and a strong people culture that has allowed her to expand her influence within the Chick-Fil-A brand and in the lives of countless people that have worked in her organization.Priscilla has an amazing story, personally and professionally, and I am excited to share it with you.
2019-12-0557 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast21. Q&A with Art PhillipsHappy Thanksgiving! Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 21. In this special episode I sit down with the person responsible for me giving me my first opportunity in the restaurant business, Art Phillips.
Art is a legend in the McDonald’s system. His accomplishments are too numerous to mention but we discuss a few of them here, including the order by number system. Yep, that was an idea Art shared in a meeting over three decades ago ended up getting pitched to McDonald’s Corporation upper management and the rest is history.In this podcast interview we had...
2019-11-281h 06
The Cutting Onions Podcast20. Q&A with Erin LevzowWelcome to Episode 20 of The Cutting Onions Podcast. In today's conversation I interview Erin Levzow, VP and CMO of Marcus Hotels and Resorts. She has such an inspiring story and her journey of how she got to where she is today will encourage you to chase your dreams!An aspiring actress, Erin started her career in HR, transitioned into Internet Marketing, and then became a highly sought after expert in the realm of social and digital media. Erin's career has taken her all over the country and she has used her influence to make an impact across many...
2019-11-2152 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast19. Bonus: The Evolution of Leadership DevelopmentFor this bonus episode, I go back to 2017 and the talk I gave at the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit in Dallas, TX. In this short talk, I talk about the evolution of leadership development, how we develop leaders, and who is developing you as a leader?I hope you enjoy this bonus episode and that it challenges you to look at the topic of leadership development in a new and different way.
2019-11-1717 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast18. Q&A with Jake ShawWelcome to Episode 18 of The Cutting Onions Podcast. I am super excited to sit down on the podcast today with my son, Jacob Shaw. Jake is a GM for Raising Cane’s in the Kansas City Market. I love talking to GM’s about their passion for the business, how they develop leaders, and why culture matters. The icing on the cake is when that GM happens to be your oldest son.In this hour long conversation, Jake and I cover a lot of ground. He talks about systems and routines that help him be successful. Jake also talk...
2019-11-1458 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast17. Bonus: Cutting Onions Preview with Bobby Shaw & Jim HowardThis is the first in a series of bonus episodes where Jim Howard, of Renegade Authors, interviews me about my upcoming book, "Cutting Onions". In this first conversation leading up to the book release in March 2020, we do a deep dive into how the book title came to be and the correlation between cutting an onion and leadership.
2019-11-1218 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast16. Q&A with Dan LoweI recently had the chance to have a conversation restaurant executive Dan Lowe. I had the privilege of working with Dan for over 10 years at Chipotle Mexican Grill. During those 10 years, Dan grew into the position of Operations Director where he operated 65 restaurants in Minnesota & Wisconsin as well as restaurants in New York and New England where he grew sales to over 100MM. As you can tell from those numbers, Dan had an incredible impact on the Chipotle brand.After leaving Chipotle, Dan took the VP of Operations role for Luna Grill in San Diego, where...
2019-11-0749 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast15. Bonus: Q&A with Dan Haseltine, Grammy Award Winning Artist and founder of Blood:WaterIn this bonus episode I travel to Nashville for a conversation with Blood:Water Development Officer and Grammy-award winning musician Dan Haseltine.You may be asking yourself, “What does a Grammy award winning musician and a non-profit organization have to do with leadership development and building a strong culture?” Well, as you’ll hear in this wide ranging conversation, they have a lot to do with those two things.Dan is lead singer of the band Jars of Clay, who is known for songs like “Flood”, “Worlds Apart”, “Crazy Times”, and “Inland”. The band, who has won 3 Grammys...
2019-11-031h 19
The Cutting Onions Podcast14. Q&A with Dee Ann TurnerI recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with Dee Ann Turner. Dee Ann is a Communicator, Consultant and Coach and began her own consulting company after serving 33 years at Chick-fil-A, Inc. An early architect and advocate for Chick-fil-A's well-known culture and talent systems, she was Chick-fil-A's first female officer. Dee Ann served as the Vice President, Talent/Human Resources, for nearly 20 years. We talk about the selection process for franchisees and how Chick-Fil-A has achieved such great success around choosing the right people to operate their restaurants.Her first book, It’s My Pleasure: Th...
2019-10-3158 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast13. Q&A with Mo HaqThis is Episode 13. Today I sit down with restaurant executive, culture builder, and entrepreneur, Mo Haq. Mo has an amazing background in the restaurant industry that goes back to his early teen years when he took a job to help support his family when his father fell ill. From those early morning subway rides in New York to his start at Taco Bell and ascension to multi-unit leadership, to a VP of Ops role just a few years later, and then onto Chipotle and beyond, Mo exemplifies GRIT, HUSTLE, INTENTIONALITY, and DETERMINATION.A proven developer of...
2019-10-241h 18
The Cutting Onions Podcast12. Bonus: Building Culture, Higher Expectations, and Why Mediocrity is DangerousIn this bonus episode, I go way back to 2010 to the Chipotle All Manager Conference in Las Vegas where I spoke on how important it is to have the right people on the team, building a strong culture, and how to eradicate mediocrity. I am just as passionate about this talk as I was when I gave it 9 years ago and it is a message I refuse to let die.Keep chasing excellence and don't allow mediocrity to derail your pursuit.
2019-10-1916 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast11. Q&A with Andrew Craig (Part 2)This is Part 2 of my conversation with author, chef, and hospitality consultant Andrew Craig. We ended Part 1 talking about how important being inclusive is, investing in the next generation, and developing those leaders at a high level. We pick up Part 2 discussing why culture is important and we have such a great conversation about leadership, core values, living your vision, and also what Andrew is curious about. You don't want to miss this!
2019-10-1754 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast10. Bonus: Emergent Leader Initiative...or I Love To TeachThis is a bonus episode where I highlight a meeting I co-lead once a month with a group of leaders in Austin, TX. This short teaching piece is from the Emergent Leader Initiative where we work with leaders who are building something and creating economic value. Using the Builder Profile curriculum from Gallup, we are trying to help change the national dialogue from “What do you do? (The question almost everyone asks a person they’ve never met before) to “What are you building?” That question elicits a very different response.This is my 2nd year of partn...
2019-10-1522 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast9. Q&A with Andrew Craig (Part 1)Welcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast with Bobby Shaw, where we Celebrate Culture that Develops Leaders. This is Episode 9. In today’s episode I sit down with author, chef, and hospitality consultant, Andrew Craig for Part 1 of a great conversation. From working as a prep cook to General Manager, to business owner and successful hospitality consultant, Andrew has built a career with a proven track record of culinary skills, business acumen, leadership and hospitality that has helped business owners and leaders to build their business by getting ensuring you have S.I.C.K. in place.Ba...
2019-10-1055 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast8. Q&A with Myles GiftToday’s interview is with Myles Gift, Director of Operations of a Five Guys Franchise in Las Vegas. Myles is all about people development and understands team building at such an organic level. He embodies the people first philosophy that all great leaders have.Myles grew up in Mid-Missouri at the Lake of the Ozark’s where he was heavily into sports and that is where his leadership attributes started to form. Myles went on to graduate from Central Methodist University with a double major in Accounting and Business Management. After college he bought into a Midwes...
2019-10-031h 03
The Cutting Onions Podcast7. Q&A with Paul TranWelcome to the Cutting Onions Podcast with Bobby Shaw, Episode #7. In today’s podcast I speak with founder, owner, consultant, and restaurant expert, Paul Tran.Paul has an amazing background from starting his first restaurant, The Cajun Corner, as a college student in 2005 to his 10 year run with Fransmart as Senior Director of Development, to his 5 years as an exclusive franchisee for the Halal Guys, Paul is truly making the magic happen.Over the last 2.5 years, Paul has been working with business owners and investors, creating opportunities on both sides of the transaction and using his st...
2019-09-261h 27
The Cutting Onions Podcast6. Q&A with Damon Biggins (Part 2)This episode is Part 2 of the conversation with Damon Biggins. We ended the conversation with Damon last week as he was opening Paris for Chipotle.
This week we pick up with Damon’s return to the US, how that transition looked for him, finding his passion again after leaving Chipotle, and the cosmic reset that helped him realize that everything he had learned, taught, and done still mattered.
2019-09-1947 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast5. Q&A with Damon Biggins (Part 1)In this week’s episode, I sit down with Damon Biggins for Part 1 of a two-part conversation where we discuss his amazing career, creating a culture, reproducing that culture internationally, and why culture matters.In this wide-ranging conversation, Damon discusses his start in the restaurant business with McDonald’s and how that took him to a little known burrito joint in Austin, TX back in 2003.We also talk about becoming a Restaurateur at Chipotle and the meeting I was in as a new Regional Director where I nominated him to open Canada as a part of Chip...
2019-09-1240 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast4. Bonus: Bobby Explains Why He Created the Cutting Onions PodcastAs I began to interview leaders for my Cutting Onions Podcast, my wife wisely told me I should explain why I am doing this podcast. So, three interviews in, here we go. This is a 3-minute explanation about why I started this podcast and what I hope happens a result. Early feedback has been good and I'm grateful to have this platform to elevate other leaders who have done amazing work around building a culture that has created high performing teams.
2019-09-0503 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast3. Q&A with Kyle HamiltonI had a chance to sit down with Kyle Hamilton at Rye Leawood for a great meal and great conversation. We talked culture, how restaurant leadership skills are transferable to any industry, how he could put the right person with a hotdog stand out on Johnson Drive in Mission, KS and make a million dollars (I believe him!) and a whole lot more. Kyle talks about the moment he realized he wanted to be a leader and I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat.I had the pleasure of working with Kyle at McDonald's, Chipotle and...
2019-09-0553 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast2. Q&A with Danny AzzarelloI had a great time chatting with Danny Azzarello, co-founder of CRACK'D Kitchen & Coffee in Andover, MA. Danny's restaurant story started at age 10 when he worked in his aunt's restaurant, which is where he fell in love with the business. For Danny, restaurants are family and in this conversation, you will hear his commitment to building culture organically, creating opportunities for his team and his passion for this business. Danny's family, his upbringing, and his commitment to excellence have fueled his desire to create a culture that is positioning CRACK'D Kitchen & Coffee to do great things.
2019-08-3058 min
The Cutting Onions Podcast1. Q&A with Matt MitchellMatt Mitchell, a 37-year burger flipper, former McDonald's executive, and current Culver's franchisee, shares inspiration and real-world experience around a wide range of topics, including building a strong people culture, why culture matters, working a lifetime in restaurants and chasing excellence.
2019-08-241h 242019-08-2300 min
Tech and Mortar0020 Bobby Shaw, Bobby Shaw Consulting3 Takeaways: What went wrong when introducing Chipotle in Jacksonville that led to Bobby’s biggest insight? How $8 and 10 minutes can facilitate creating culture at a Whataburger Know the difference between good and great performers - if you can’t define it you can’t find it Bio: Recognized in 2016 by Fast Casual in their annual Top 100 report as a Top 25 Executive, Bobby Shaw has held senior leadership roles with several restaurant companies including Freebirds World Burrito, Chipotle, and McDonald’s. Bobby got his start in the restaurant business at McDonald’s where he sp...
2019-06-1200 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 73 - Dream vs Reality (ft. Bobby Warshaw)On this bonus episode of the podcast Joe talks to former Professional Soccer player and current MLS analyst Bobby Warshaw. Joe and Bobby cover a wide variety of topics, most of which are covered in his book When The Dream Became Reality. However, the main topic of discussion throughout this episode is simply this: Is it worth it? When the dream becomes reality, when everything you've worked your whole life is finally here is it actually worth it? What follows is a fascinating journey into a former professional player's psyche throughout his...
2019-01-1649 minThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 73 - Dream vs Reality (ft. Bobby Warshaw)On this bonus episode of the podcast Joe talks to former Professional Soccer player and current MLS analyst Bobby Warshaw. Joe and Bobby cover a wide variety of topics, most of which are covered in his book When The Dream Became Reality. However, the main topic of discussion throughout this episode is simply this: Is it worth it? When the dream becomes reality, when everything you've worked your whole life is finally here is it actually worth it? What follows is a fascinating journey into a former professional player's psyche throughout his...
2019-01-1649 min
Jesse & Wilder's Guide to LifeBACKWARDS STAR GALACTICA: Bobby Flay's Death CampBackwards Star Galactica was a show where we watched Battlestar Galactica for the very first time, but in reverse chronological order, and tried to figure out what the show was about. It was the absolute worst idea for a podcast that anybody has ever had. Thus, we've decided to preserve it here for absolutely nobody. Enjoy!!POINTS OF INTEREST THIS WEEK INCLUDED:• Beat Bobby Flay• Pegasus• The ugly little hot dog boy• MeemaBattlestar Galactica Season 3, Episode 22, "Razor, Part 2"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
2018-08-2028 minBobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode #202 – The Legal Spotify Scam, Amp Sim Tips, And Engineer Lij Shaw NEWS This legal Spotify scam made over a $1 million in royalties Amplifier simulator tipsGUEST Engineer and Recording Studio Rockstars host Lij Shaw describes his lawsuit against the city of Nashville for having a studio in his houseExplore The Mixing Engineer’s Handbook (6th Edition), the go-to guide for modern mixing: https://a.co/d/eEEpPrLThis edition adds chapters on intelligent processor plugins, saturation and distortion, and mixing in small studios. Learn to use reference tracks, mix in Dolby Atmos and Sony 360RA, and master modern techniques like MS processing, frequency-based panning, and sidechain compression, all to make y...
2018-02-2751 min