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Foodservice for ThoughtExtending the Life of your Commercial Kitchen Equipment with Mike SnyderSend us a textMike Snyder is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the restaurant and facility management industries. Recently, Mike left his position as Chief Operating Officer at Ecotrak Facility Management Software, Mike was a a driving force in transforming the company’s approach to asset and facility management. Since co-founding Ecotrak in 2015, Mike has helped build one of the most comprehensive cloud-based platforms in the industry, ensuring key performance indicators are efficiently managed and optimized. With nearly six years as COO, Mike continues to lead with a focus on inno...2025-03-2551 minFoodservice for ThoughtSustainability & SO much more: Learning with Founding Member of Better for All Raegan Kelly: Part 2Send us a textIn this jammed packed part 1episode, Karey and Justin are thrilled to welcome Raegan Kelly of Better for All.As Head of Product at Better for All, Raegan Kelly collaborates with biomaterial innovators and process engineers to create a unique line of certified home compostable party and event cups made from a pure PHA. With her cofounders, Kelly has built a leading brand that has sparked the interest of notable partners like University of Southern California, Coca-Cola, Rock the Ocean / Tortuga Music Festival, and Skyy Vodka. The product has successfully diverted...2025-02-0422 minFoodservice for ThoughtSustainability & SO much more: Learning with Founding Member of Better for All Raegan Kelly: Part 1Send us a textIn this jammed packed part 1episode, Karey and Justin are thrilled to welcome Raegan Kelly of Better for All.As Head of Product at Better for All, Raegan Kelly collaborates with biomaterial innovators and process engineers to create a unique line of certified home compostable party and event cups made from a pure PHA. With her cofounders, Kelly has built a leading brand that has sparked the interest of notable partners like University of Southern California, Coca-Cola, Rock the Ocean / Tortuga Music Festival, and Skyy Vodka. The product has successfully diverted...2025-01-2133 minFoodservice for ThoughtRestaurant Design, Storytelling and More with Rebecca Kilbreath of the Zoomba Group: Part 2Send us a textPart Two of our convo with Rebecca Kilbreath of the Zoomba Group on how restaurants show up in the design space. From interior design to lighting and noise levels, Rebecca drops all sorts of knowledge. Zoomba Group:https://zoombagroup.com/Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WThings...2024-10-0133 minFoodservice for ThoughtRestaurant Design, Storytelling and More with Rebecca Kilbreath of the Zoomba Group: Part 1Send us a textOh boy, today is a good one! Today, Karey and Justin talk with Rebecca Kilbreath of the Zoomba Group on how restaurants show up in the design space. From interior design to lighting and noise levels, Rebecca drops all sorts of knowledge. Zoomba Group:https://zoombagroup.com/Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by...2024-09-1729 minFoodservice for ThoughtThe Future and AI with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes: Part 2Send us a textThis week and next, it's a two part episode where Karey and Justin chat with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes. The topic? AI and Automation in foodservice. Zoomba Group:https://zoombagroup.com/Antunes https://antunes.com/Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&W2024-08-2027 minFoodservice for ThoughtThe Future and AI with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes: Part 1Send us a textThis week and next, it's a two part episode where Karey and Justin chat with Joe Carbonara of Zoomba Group and Dan Hartlein of Antunes. The topic? AI and Automation in foodservice. Zoomba Group:https://zoombagroup.com/Antunes https://antunes.com/Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&W2024-08-0628 minFoodservice for ThoughtWelcome Back - Season 6: Tipping, Solo Dining and Experiential DiningSend us a textHello, hello! Season six kicks off with Karey and Justin talking the following:Tipping: Yay or nay - when is ok, when is too much?Solo Dining:Do you enjoy going out to eat by yourself? Experiential Dining:What are your thoughts on a dinner with a...show? Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.co...2024-02-2733 minFoodservice for ThoughtExpo 2023 - Thursday, 12/7 - Get Ready!Send us a textIn this episode, Karey and Justin breakdown the upcoming 2023 FHW Kitchen Equipment Expo. Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. Please rate, follow and share the podcast. Help us introduce the characters and characteristics of the foodservice / restaurant in...2023-11-1621 minFoodservice for ThoughtService, volunteering and purpose with the Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes: Jane Bullock (Part 2)Send us a textIn part two of this two part conversation, Karey and Justin chat with Jane Bullock, Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes. She discusses her role as CPO, volunteering, creating a culture of giving back and more. Antunes.comLink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc...2023-06-2728 minFoodservice for ThoughtService, volunteering and purpose with the Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes: Jane Bullock (Part 1)Send us a textIn part one of this two part conversation, Karey and Justin chat with Jane Bullock, Chief Purpose Officer of Antunes. She discusses her role as CPO, volunteering, creating a culture of giving back and more. Antunes.comLink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc...2023-06-2024 minFoodservice for ThoughtSynergy with Energy in Foodservice: TRC and CenterPoint EnergySend us a textIn today's episode, Karey and Justin are joined by Julia Emerson of TRC and Nora Luna of CenterPoint to discuss how foodservice operators can be mindful of, use and be rewarded for efficiently selecting and using kitchen equipment. Nora Luna began her career at CenterPoint Energy in 2003 in Customer Service. In 2005 was promoted to Associate Service Consultant in Electric Distribution eventually being promoted to Staff Service Consultant. As a Service Consultant her roles included Electric Distribution and Street Lighting Design at various locations during her 17 years in Electric Operations. In 2...2023-05-1638 minFoodservice for ThoughtThe Science of Food with Chef Chris WaltmanSend us a textIn today's episode, Karey and Justin are joined by coworker and Chef, Chris Waltman to discuss the science behind the food and how a basic understanding can go a long with the home cook. Ears up, tummies hungry!Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces...2023-05-0241 minFoodservice for ThoughtEducate and Pontificate - Patio SZN is upon us!Send us a textIn this episode, Karey and Justin break down their favorite things about patio season and enjoying food and beverages of the adult variety outside...before it gets too hot. ink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. Please rate, f...2023-04-0425 minFoodservice for ThoughtJason Wange - The Struggle and Success is REAL (Part 2)Send us a textTHE Foodservice for Thought Podcast is back and we've got a humdinger of a two part return episode. Jason Wange of the Foodservice Power Plant and a million other things, joins us to talk about some real stuff...his journey, his struggle and how is helping bring people in our industry together. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want some meatballs. https://fspowerplant.com/Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/2023-03-1436 minFoodservice for ThoughtJason Wange - The Struggle and Success is REAL (Part 1)Send us a textTHE Foodservice for Thought Podcast is back and we've got a humdinger of a two part return episode. Jason Wange of the Foodservice Power Plant and a million other things, joins us to talk about some real stuff...his journey, his struggle and how is helping bring people in our industry together. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want some meatballs. Foodservice Powerplant Network: https://fspowerplant.com/Jason Wange: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-wange/ Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG...2023-03-0731 minFoodservice for ThoughtEducate and Pontificate: Walk-in coolers and freezers and Top 5 Cities to go Walk-ing inSend us a textKarey and Justin are back with another episode of Educate and Pontificate - this week they are giving tips and advice when it comes to purchasing a walk-in cooler or freezer. And then...drum roll, please...they are talkin' about walk-in'...the top five cities to walk in. Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Bally Refrigerated Boxes2022-12-2023 minFoodservice for ThoughtEducate and Pontificate: Shelving Do's and Don't and Top 5 Work Convos That Need to be ShelvedSend us a textThis week, Karey and Justin, otherwise known as K and J (not really, but I'm feeling saucy), talk about some shelving do's and don'ts when looking to purchase foodservice shelving. Then, they dive head first into the top five work conversations that need to be shelved for good...and Karey would like a word. Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/2022-11-1522 minFoodservice for ThoughtA Feast for your ears: Feast and Merriment owner and Chef Ashley OdomSend us a textIn this week's episode, Karey and Justin talk with Feast and Merriment owner and chef Ashley Odom about running a catering and events company, finding new food flavors to keep things interesting and some of her past experiences, such as taking a dog sled to go grocery shopping. Ashley Odom, founder of Feast & Merriment in Johnson City, Texas, is a self-taught chef that began in the restaurant industry at age 15. She began working front of house as a hostess, then upgraded to serving and cocktail waitressing and eventually preferring bartending t...2022-11-0141 minFoodservice for ThoughtEducate and Pontificate: Ventless Cooking and the Top 5 Foods We Need Less Of.Send us a textIn this week's episode, Karey and Justin Educate and Pontificate on Ventless cooking - how and why foodservice establishments can incorporate ventless cooking for cost savings and efficiency. And, we argue on the top five foods we need LESS of. Get it...'less'...get it?...get it?Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/www.crescor.comwww.acpsolutions...2022-10-1818 minFoodservice for ThoughtAll things Marketing with Chelsea Rae Stuck, owner of Craeve & Co.Send us a textIn this week's episode, Karey and Justin are joined by Chelsea Rae Stuck, owner of the marketing group Craeve & Co.. We discuss all forms of marketing and how you can ball on a budget with some low cost and low tech options to get your message out. Plus, more watermelon talk than you would think. Earbuds...activate. Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.c...2022-10-0437 minFoodservice for ThoughtEducate and Pontificate: Refrigeration and Top 5 Foods that taste best right out of the Fridge.Send us a textIn a season six episode, Karey and Justin educate on refrigeration basics and pontificate on the top five foods that best right out of the fridge - highly controversial list. :) Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com/kareysclements/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Continental Refrigeration: continentialrefrigerator.comProduced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces...2022-09-2022 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Gelato and SO MUCH MORE with Phil Giglio of OroBianco Italian CreamerySend us a textIn today's episode...oh boy, grab your napkins! Karey and Justin have a GREAT conversation with Phil Giglio of OroBianco about gelato, starting a business in the Hill Country, scaling a business and putting his hands in nearly boiling water for...cheese. Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/OroBianco on IGOroBianco Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc...2022-09-0643 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Top Five Five's: Beers (but it's not what you think)Send us a textIn this episode, Karey and Justin kick off summer with their top five beers...but, it's not what you think!Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com/kareysclements/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Untamed Wine Estates - https://www.untamedwines.comProduced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc. produces the Foodservice for Thought podcast. 2022-05-2519 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Date To Be Untamed! Wine and food talk with Untamed Wine EstatesSend us a textWine! Food! On location! On this episode on the FSFT podcast, Karey and Justin are on location talking with the owners and operators of Untamed Wine Estates in the Texas Hill Country. Whites, Reds, what to drink with what? We got you covered!Dane and Mckenzie are the owners of Untamed Wine Estates in Johnson City, Texas in the Texas Hill Country. Dane is the General Manager and Mckenzie is the Wine Chemist and Tasting Room Manager. Untamed Wine Estates is a lovely environment to pair imaginative foods with t...2022-05-1023 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Karey and Justin Reset Episdode (with a killer meatball recipe)Send us a textHello, Hello. Karey and Justin are back to reset the record straight about why this podcast exists and to talk about meatballs....and to preview them FINALLY taking the pod on the road this spring and summer! Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com/kareysclements/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/Produced by FH&WForbes Hever & Wallace, Inc...2022-03-1517 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Rene Rodriguez : Foodservice Director of the University of Texas (recently retired) Part 2Send us a textIn part two of their interview, Karey and Justin chat with Rene Rodriguez about how changing menu items was not something that was very simple and how the school creativity dealt with food allergies. Grab some ear buds and dive in!It is our pleasure to introduce you to Rene Rodriguez, outgoing Director of Food Service at UT-Austin.Rene Rodriguez has been with University of Texas Austin for over 22 years. Since 2014 he has been the Director of Foodservice, Division of Houston and Food Service, leading his staff with understanding an...2022-02-2212 minFoodservice for ThoughtSeason 4: Rene Rodriguez: Foodservice Director of the University of Texas (recently retired) Part 1Send us a textIn part one of this two part interview, Karey and Justin chat with Rene Rodriguez about what it was like to run foodservice at one of the most prestigious universities in the country. He discusses his leadership style, how he made decisions and some of his biggest mistakes taught him how to put students and education first. Grab some ear buds and dive in!It is our pleasure to introduce you to Rene Rodriguez, outgoing Director of Food Service at UT-Austin.Rene Rodriguez has been with University of Texas...2022-02-0826 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Daily Special Episode 2: Caribbean and Indian food!Send us a textHello from the audio beyond! In this week's episode, Karey and Justin put their food exploration boots on and head out for some Caribbean and Indian food. Also, they discuss holiday traditions and why making your own tradition is a great idea!https://www.coolrunningsjamaicangrill.comhttps://www.honestmckinney.comLink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com/kareysclements/FH&W IG...2021-11-2327 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Pizza Time with Lee Hunzinger of Cane Rosso, Zoli's and Thunderbird PiesSend us a textKarey and Justin talk all things pizza with Lee Hunzinger: styles, toppings and more. Make sure to listen on a full stomach or you'll be running to the fridge. Link to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com/kareysclements/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/ Lee Hunzinger: @pizzalee33 on InstaFoodservice for ThoughtJustin OlivaresKarey Clements...2021-11-0927 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Culinary Consulting with Chef Joseph Randall II of Orion Culinary.Send us a textIn this week's episode, Karey and Justin talk with Chef Joseph Randall II of Orion Culinary about his K-12 culinary consulting business, serving in Gulf War and more!https://orionculinary.comLink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com/kareysclements/FH&W IG - https://www.instagram.com/fhwinc/ Foodservice for ThoughtJustin OlivaresKarey Clements2021-10-1220 minFoodservice for ThoughtFoodservice for Thought: Daily Special Episode One: Thai and Cuban food for the win!Send us a textWelcome back! In the first episode of the Daily Special from the FSFT podcast, Karey and Justin discuss their experiences with Thai food and Cuban food. They talk about the restaurants they visited, how their experience was and of course, what the food was like..hint, it was delicious!https://www.havanacafedallas.comhttps://www.thaistellartx.comLink to IG - podcast - https://www.instagram.com/foodserviceforthought/Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinodfw/Karey IG - https://www.instagram.com...2021-09-2824 min