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Progressively HorrifiedAn Angry Black Girl and Her Monster - Black Director's MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
2026-02-091h 18Progressively HorrifiedSorry to Bother You - Black Director's MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
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2026-02-0616 minProgressively HorrifiedBlacula - Black Directors MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
2026-02-051h 44Progressively HorrifiedAntebellum - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
2026-02-041h 36Progressively HorrifiedNope - Black Director's MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
2026-02-031h 46Progressively HorrifiedSinners - Black Directors MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
2026-02-021h 52Progressively HorrifiedHorror NoireIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month:February 6th: "Sweetheart" by JD Dillon February 13th: "Blink Twice" by Zoe KravitzFebruary 21...
2026-02-012h 16SportsTalkSCHardcore Hardwood with coach Ken Potosnak 1-29Hardcore Hardwood with coach Ken Potosnak 1-29 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen
2026-01-3018 minSportsTalkSCHardcore Hardwood with Ken Potosnak 1-22Hardcore Hardwood with Ken Potosnak 1-22 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen
2026-01-2317 minSportsTalkSCHardcore Hardwood with Ken Potosnak 1-15Hardcore Hardwood with Ken Potosnak 1-15 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen
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SportsTalkSCHardcore Hardwood with Ken Potosnak 1-8Hardcore Hardwood with Ken Potosnak 1-8 by Phil Kornblut, Chris Burgin, and Josh Cohen
2026-01-1215 min
A Small Voice: Conversations with photographers and filmmakers258 - Paul SeawrightPaul Seawright is Professor of Photography and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. His photographic work is held in many museum collections including The Irish Museum of Modern Art, Tate, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, International Centre of Photography New York, Arts Councils of Ireland, England and N.Ireland, UK Government Collection and the Museum of Contemporary Art Rome. In 2002 he was commissioned by the Imperial War Museum London to undertake a war art commission in Afghanistan and his photographs of battle-sites and minefields have subsequently been exhibited in North America, Canada, Ireland, Spain, France...
2025-06-181h 25Progressively HorrifiedThe Other Black Girl - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-281h 45Progressively HorrifiedThe First Purge - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-272h 42Progressively HorrifiedThe Blackening - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-261h 29Progressively HorrifiedSorry to Bother You - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-251h 46Progressively HorrifiedSaloum - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-241h 09Progressively HorrifiedMaster - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-201h 18Progressively HorrifiedHis House - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-191h 14Progressively HorrifiedBad Hair - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-182h 10Progressively HorrifiedAn Angry Black Girl and her Monster - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-171h 18Progressively HorrifiedPetey Wheatstraw (AKA Satan's Track Suit) with Raven SmithHappy Valentine's Day, y'all!This week we're joined by Raven Smith (@writeravenwrite.bsky.social) to talk about Petey Wheatstraw: The Devil's Son-in-Law (1977) - a blaxploitation comedy by Cliff Roquemore, starring Rudy Ray Moore as the titular Petey Wheatstraw.Be sure to check in with us next week, when we'll be talking about Def by Temptation (1990) by James Bond III.Also, all this month, we'll be re-releasing episodes about movies from Black directors, so be sure to subscribe on your podcatcher of choice and catch up with us @ProgHorrorPod on Bluesky
2025-02-141h 56Progressively HorrifiedCandyman (2021) - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-131h 40Progressively HorrifiedNope - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-121h 46Progressively HorrifiedUs - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-111h 47Progressively HorrifiedGet Out - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-102h 51Progressively HorrifiedMr. Crocket (AKA Magical TV Powers) with Greg BurnhamThis week Greg Burnham joins Emily, Ben, and Jeremy to talk about Mr. Crocket (2024).Also, be sure to check out Greg's new comic at Platform L7All this month we're talking films from Black Directors - with a re-release of older episodes coming out every week day as well as the three new films we'll be discussing every Friday.This month we're talking about:February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff RoquemoreFebruary 21st: "Def by Temptation" by James Bond III
2025-02-071h 48Progressively HorrifiedDemon Knight - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-062h 26Progressively HorrifiedTales from the Hood - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-051h 41Progressively HorrifiedEve's Bayou - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-041h 33Progressively HorrifiedBlacula - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-031h 44Progressively HorrifiedHorror Noire - Black Directors' MonthIn order to honor Black History Month, every February Progressively Horrified only covers horror movies by black directors. Over the past several years, we have covered quite a few movies by black directors. This year, in addition to our three new episodes, we're also rereleasing all of the previous episodes discussing films by black directors. We believe that, now more than ever, it is important to highlight diverse films by diverse creators.New Films this month: February 7th: "Mr. Crocket" by Brandon EspyFebruary 14th: "Petey Wheatstraw" by Cliff Roquemore...
2025-02-012h 16
The MFA PodcastHow these artists manifested their dreams: an interview with some of The Artist Academy™ graduatesHost Marina Granger speaks about how you can manifest your dreams and re-airs an interview with some of the artists who have worked with her inside The Artist Academy™. Want to know what it's like and what they learned? Hear it from artists Ellen Burgin, Ken Forbes, Erin Elizabeth O'Neill, and Yvette Molina - they share some of the golden nuggets they have learned from working with Marina Granger in her signature online group program The Artist Academy™. Early Enrollment Pricing and Bonuses are now available, you can learn more and sign up here: https://www.theart...
2024-07-151h 15
Fiber Coven PodcastEpisode 240: Trip to New OrleansNews:
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Emily will be vending at the Lexington Comic Con from 3/7 - 3/10 http://www.lexingtoncomiccon.com/
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO:
Lauren - Heirloom Temperature Blanket by Suraya Hossain in Valkyrie Fibers Rainbow Temperature Gradient https://www.ravelry.com/p...
2024-02-1342 minFiber Coven PodcastEpisode 239: Cult Story Time - Twin Flames UniverseNews:
Emily will be vending at the Frost Fair Goblin Market in the Atlanta, GA area on 2/17/24 https://timetravel.events/product/the-goblin-market-2024/
Join us at the Fiber Witch Festival hosted by Circle of Stitches on April 20th 2024 in Salem, Massachusetts, there will be exclusive Valkyrie Fibers self striping and Kitty With A Cupcake merch galore! https://www.fiberwitchfestival.com/
FO: none this week
WIPS:
Emily - Northeasterly Blanket in Lantern Light Fellowship of the Rings Advent calendar mini skeins https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/
- Mou...
2024-01-3046 minFiber Coven PodcastEpisode 236: The Blackburn Cult Part 1News:
Emily (and Lauren!) will be vending at the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/25, this is a free event and we will have stickers for podcast listeners!
Emily will be vending at Galaxy Con in Columbus, OH on December 1-3 https://galaxycon.com/pages/galaxycon-columbus
Stay tuned for a possible appearance by Emily and Lauren at Sassy Magick in New Orleans in January! https://www.sassymagick.com/
FO:
Lauren - Vanilla socks in High Twist BFL, The Senator colorway https://www.etsy.com/listing/1505225148/bfl-the-senator-its-a-trap-series
- Ribbed socks in Na...
2023-12-0549 min
Crime SchoolEmployee Theft Prevention in Restaurants, Hotels, and BarsEmployee theft is the silent profit killer that plays a major role in the financial life or death of your restaurant, cafe, hotel, or bar.
How can I learn the causes and cures of employee theft and prevent loss in my business?
How do I prevent employee theft in my restaurant, hotel, or bar?
What loss prevention strategy, when implemented, will keep my employees honest?
Employee Theft is the Silent Profit Killer
I answer questions from my co-host, Ken Burgin, from the Profitable Hospitality podcast located down under in Sydney, Australia.
Employee Theft
Employee Theft from a restaurant, hotel, or bar...
2023-02-1040 min
The Ton DJ- House + Garage SessionsThe Ton DJ - Influx Radio Show 5 Jan 2023# Artist Track Title
1 Fleetwood Mac Be With You Everywhere (Casual Connection Rework)
2 Adri Block & Paul Parsons Philly Dubbs (Nus Disco Club Mix) Funk Supreme
3 Anna M The Magic (Nu Disco Club Mix) GTN
4 Walterino & Danny Losito Falling In Love (Ken@Works Dangerous Dub)
5 Feint Young Son Roll With It (Original Mix)
6 Teddy Douglas, Carmen Brown Time Waits For No One
7 Brian Power, Hil St. Soul, Richard Burton Just Us (The DJ Spen & Reelsoul Remix) [DJdownloadMe.com]
8 Dave Lee Shout Hallelujah' (Dave Lee Redemption Mix)
9 Jump Funkatarium (Jet Boot Jack Remix)
10 ...
2023-01-072h 01The MFA PodcastWhat Artists Have Learned from The Artist Academy: An Interview with TAA Graduates Ellen Burgin, Ken Forbes, Erin Elizabeth O'Neill, and Yvette MolinaWant the keys to a successful career as an artist? Hear it from some of the artists who have graduated from The Artist Academy. Artists Ellen Burgin, Ken Forbes, Erin Elizabeth O'Neill, and Yvette Molina share some the golden nuggets they have learned from working with Marina Granger in her signature online group program The Artist Academy. Early Enrollment is now open through Friday, October 28 @ Midnight Pacific. Learn more and sign up here.
2022-10-251h 15
Hospo Reset with Ken BurginDani Valent on Food Media & Changes in the Hospitality IndustryDani Valent describes herself as a food journalist, podcaster, writer, eater, traveller and cook - and it's all done with enthusiasm and a passion for sharing. I will also add that she's a great humanitarian and advocate for restaurant workers, asylum seekers and refugees - the people who give vital support to our industry, but are often overlooked and struggle to have a good life. Find more about her work at DaniValent.com.
Questions we discussed...
What has made her so interested in all aspects of hospitality?
Food media - what's changed in...
2022-07-0642 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginDeveloping Restaurant Managers for the Digital AgeManagement is a lot more than carrying a big bunch of keys and covering the roster. A massive increase in operational complexity makes the manager role more demanding, and also more effective if the data available is harnessed accurately to show performance and results.
Ken Burgin interviewed Liz Perkins from The Hospitality Company on this very interesting topic - she has a background as a chef and business owner. Liz now coaches hospitality operators in how to make the best use of the digital management tools available, and master the critical numbers that show...
2022-06-1855 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginBuilding Community Support for your Local CafeEvery cafe owner likes the idea of building 'community support' and having loyal local customers, but how do you make this happen?
Ken Burgin interviewed Mike Matich from Crooked Spire Cafe in Perth, about how he's built strong local support in his area. What makes it a place that appeals to everyone in the community, from street people to tradies, families and office workers - including the local Member of Parliament? His enthusiasm for business and for his customers is inspiring!
Topics they discussed:
How is Crooked Spire...
2022-06-0436 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginReducing Food Waste - New Strategies and SolutionsDianne McGrath has been doing remarkable work on sustainability in the hospitality industry. While everyone believes in reducing food waste and improving sustainability, she has done detailed research on how the problem shows up in restaurants and foodservice, and how to make practical improvements.
Ken Burgin interviewed Dianne to find out what he’s learned from her research, and how that can be used by operators and the wider food production industry - the production chain moves from agriculture and harvesting to processing, distribution and then use by foodservice or households. You can find mo...
2022-06-0447 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginBuilding Teamwork in Restaurants and CafesWherever there are people working together, there will be team dynamics and the need for negotiation and sharing tasks and responsibilities. A good leader guides this process to get the best from their people - and chef Glenn Flood has many years of experience making this work.
It was great to talk with him about Building Teamwork in Restaurants and Cafes - in the kitchen ad front of house, and relations between the two sections.
In the podcast, we discussed:
What are the elements of good teamwork?
Back...
2022-05-1941 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginInnovation & Leadership in Hospitality ManagementMichael Tinsager has a unique position in hospitality - as an industry adviser and podcaster with the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast, he has access to the experience and wisdom of hundreds of great operators and experts. He is based in the UK and keeps a close eye on the industry there, in Europe, North America and worldwide.
Ken Burgin interviewed Michael to find out what he's learned during the pandemic about Innovation & Leadership in Hospitality Management. We discussed 'new best practice' with purchasing, cost control, financial reporting and control systems, particularly with the increasing maturity...
2022-05-0846 minHospo Reset with Ken Burgin8 Ways to Reduce Waste & Inefficiency in Restaurants & FoodserviceIn this podcast, Ken Burgin looks at Toyota’s classification of 8 different types of waste, and how we can use this in hospitality to cut costs, increase efficiency and improve the bottom line.
Toyota built its world-class success by watching and controlling every step of the manufacturing process, especially waste. It’s very useful to apply the discipline of manufacturing to hospitality – we produce things too! This classification of 8 Types of Waste is based on the work of a Japanese engineer Taiichi Ohno, published as Toyota Production System: Beyond Large Scale Production. It is still...
2022-04-1920 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginSmarter Marketing for Mother's Day, Father's Day and Celebrations.In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Mark Khoder from YourSocialChef. He develops and manages social media and marketing campaigns for a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and food brands. As you will hear in the discussion, his focus is on getting the best return on investment, helping your brand and income grow.
There's no shortage of social media options, and it's easy to be excited by the latest 'shiny object' - the result is often chaos, and disappointing results. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Google, TikTok or YouTube - where should you invest your time...
2022-03-2848 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginTeaching Chefs About Kitchen Management and Menu DesignWe expect a lot from chefs - not only to manage production and service, but keep to a budget, manage a team of people and be aware of safety issues, changing food trends, menu design & engineering, plus social media and a bit of marketing. It's a big ask, especially when they may not have had training beyond hands-on experience with another chef.
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Liz Perkins, a chef, former hospitality business owner, and trainer with The Hospitality Company, where she teaches chefs all about leadership and team management, food...
2022-03-1759 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginBuying and Selling Cafes and RestaurantsIn this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Paul Leach from GSE Business Consultants about Buying and Selling Cafes and Restaurants. Paul is an experienced business consultant and broker: he originally trained as a chef and has many years of experience as a cafe and bakery owner.
There are some great hospitality businesses for sale, and many that will be disappointing - it's essential to understand the factors that make the difference between a good purchase and a bad one. Proper due diligence plus a good broker, lawyer and accountant can make all the difference...
2022-03-0750 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginDeveloping Leadership Skills in Young Hospitality StaffMore and more young people are being given management responsibilities early in their career, and running a hospitality business is becoming more complex. This can mean added stress, mistakes and lots more to learn about. Training and development for new leaders can be done through professional courses, and many times it's through guidance on the job. How can business owners and senior managers make this process more effective and efficient?
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Vanessa Pollock of VP Training & Development. an experienced hospitality trainer and development coach. She knows the industry...
2022-02-0948 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginWhat Can Disney Teach Us About Hospitality Systems and Service?If you haven't experienced a Disney theme park or travel adventure, you have heard about their amazing service and carefully designed experiences. How can hospitality operators of any size learn from the Disney approach to customer service, and create some of that magic in their own venue?
In this podcast, I'm talking with Michelle Pascoe, a Customer & Team Retention Specialist in the hospitality industry. Her dynamic business covers areas from leadership & customer service development to market research & mystery customer surveys. She also has her own inspiring podcast and has been to training courses and c...
2022-02-0952 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginTake a Fresh Look at Finding and Keeping Kitchen StaffFoodservice operators have to be more creative and flexible in their search for staff, and more thoughtful about how they look after the people they have. It's more than just offering higher pay - that might be part of the equation, but there are many other factors involved.
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Paul Rifkin. a chef consultant who works with a wide variety of clubs, pubs and foodservice operators. He's a practical optimist, and has some great suggestions on how to look for staff with new eyes and an open mind.
2022-01-3139 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginLabour Saving and Outsourcing in Modern FoodserviceShortages of skilled staff are nothing new in hospitality, but Covid lockdowns and job losses have only made the situation worse. It's time to stop waiting for things to improve, and take a fresh, hard look at your menu and how many people you need in the kitchen. Customers still want quality and service at an affordable price, but how else can this be provided?
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Graeme McCormack from Food Equity group about Outsourcing and Labour Saving in Modern Foodservice. How to serve high-quality food with a semi-skilled workforce and the...
2022-01-2438 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginBuilding Strong Cafes and Restaurants in Regional CommunitiesA good cafe, good food and a good bar can often be the heart of a country town - for locals and the people who visit. What makes them successful, especially if they don't have a big-city population and workforce?
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks with Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town about the many ways that regional cafes and restaurants can grow and prosper through community connections and innovation - it's an inspiring conversation.You'll find the Show Notes and links for today's episode on the HospoReset.com website. Don't forget to...
2022-01-2142 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginHow to Be a Successful Cafe, Restaurant or Foodservice ConsultantMany chefs, managers and business owners have built up years of experience running kitchens and restaurants. They often think about consulting as a way to take their career to the next level, and an opportunity to have more regular time with friends and family.
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks to Shaun de Vries from Open Pantry Consulting, about how he's developed his very successful consulting business and the other opportunities it has given him. See the questions we discussed on the Show Notes for this episode.You'll find the...
2022-01-1649 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginUsing Restaurant Customer Data for Better Marketing & Loyalty Schemes v3It's more important than ever to keep in touch with your customers – promoting delivery, reminding them about new opening hours, publicising events or just a friendly message to the community. Social media has its place, but email and SMS are much more direct and under your control - they're not subject to the whims of Facebook formulas or Instagram algorithms.
In this podcast, Ken Burgin talks to Sarah Franklyn from Impact Data, one of Australia's leading customer, loyalty and transactional data specialists - she's had extensive experience with hospitality businesses of all sizes.Yo...
2022-01-1551 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginHow to Make LinkedIn More Effective: for Chefs, Restaurant Managers & OwnersWant to be taken seriously as a professional? A good LinkedIn profile is essential, and that means more than just dropping your CV into a new location. It can also be a powerful marketing channel for your business. People who want to know more about you for a job, as a referee or for a professional opportunity will always Google your name - your LinkedIn profile will appear high up on the first search page, and usually influences their opinion. Use these 3 steps to boost your Linkedin profile and impact: build a complete and professional profile; grow your circle...
2022-01-0323 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginHow a Regional Cafe Gets Big-City Sales with Modern Systems & EquipmentIt was great to talk with Matt Lucas from The Coffee Pedaler cafes, in the towns of Gundagai and Tumut, about halfway between Sydney and Melbourne in Australia. With a focus on quality coffee and efficient systems, Matt has built a business that generates a high return and is easy to manage across multiple sites. It's the place that discerning travellers head to when they're on the freeway and need a break. - and they often find Coffee Pedaler through Matt's clever use of Google mobile location advertising.You'll find the Show Notes and links...
2021-12-0851 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginHow to Use Facilitation Skills for Faster & Better Staff TrainingIn this episode, I talk with team culture and facilitation expert Leanne Hughes about how to use facilitation skills to overcome some of the hesitation attached to restaurant, cafe and foodservice training. Training, the T-word, causes anxiety for many small business owners: don't have the time, costs too much money, wasted on staff who don't stay etc - small business thinking is so different to corporate culture.
Many simple training sessions could be facilitated by the chef, the coffee or seafood supplier, or the bar manager who's a fanatic on whiskey or craft beers...
2021-12-0745 minHospo Reset with Ken BurginRestaurant Profit Improvement with Open Book ManagementWelcome to the first Hospo Reset podcast. My guest is James O'Connell of the Hospitality Company. He's based in Christchurch New Zealand and is constantly watching out for and coaching in best-practice hospitality management. He's leading the way with the very important principle we are going to talk about today - Open Book Management.You'll find the Show Notes and links for today's episode on the HospoReset.com website. Don't forget to subscribe to the weekly Hospo Reset newsletter, and connect with Ken Burgin on Linkedin and on Twitter.
2021-11-3059 min
First Time FacilitatorThe finale with Leanne Hughes + listeners (Episode 200)Send Leanne a messageWhat can I say that hasn’t already been said?There’s a temptation because it’s the last show to try to share something that’s the most valuable thing, that summarises the last 200 weeks of my life. Then perspective hits and I realise, that’s nothing I can really say in “one final episode” to summarise two-hundred weeks of conversations, content creation, Monday deadlines, audio editing, posting on social media, laughs, workshops, travel, Covid, etc. Some key things:Yes! I will be starting something new, I’m still w...
2021-11-1550 min
The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality PodcastWhat is Hospitality Culture after a Pandemic?Ken Burgin shares with us in this podcast his love of research and being curious in how to take the industry to the next level in service, automation, systems, recruitment, marketing, diversification and why “culture” is key to the success of a business, whether it’s a small café of 2 or a large hotel chain. Ken works with foodservice operators to assist them to be more popular & successful. He is a former cafe and restaurant owner in Sydney, and started the online management platform Profitable Hospitality, merging this with hospitality finance company SilverChef in 2016.
2021-10-071h 04
Bandana Blues, founded by Beardo, hosted by SpinnerBandana Blues #896 - RIP Bob KoesterShow #896 RIP Bob Koester (1932-2021) A show in honor of Bob Koester, founder of Delmark Records, who passed away on May 12 at age 88. 01. Junior Wells - In The Wee Wee Hours (3:45) (Hoodoo Man Blues, Delmark Records, 1965) 02. Bonnie Lee - That's All Right (5:39) (Sweetheart Of The Blues, Delmark Records, 1995) 03. Curtis Jones - Highway 51 (4:34) (Lonesome Bedroom Blues, Delmark Records, 1962) 04. Jimmy Dawkins - Having Such A Hard Time (3:44) (All For Business, Delmark Records, 1971) 05. Mississippi Heat - Cab Driving Man (3:36) (Cab Driving Man, Delmark Records, 2016) 06. Magic Sam - I Have...
2021-05-251h 35
Progressively HorrifiedHorror Noire (aka Rah Digga as a nanny for white people is Galaxy Brain) with Danny Lore, Emmanuel Lipscomb, and Allie MullinFear Level: DocumentaryTrigger Warnings: Historical images of lynching and racial violence, excerpts from a variety of horror films that include blood, violence, racism, and terror. They say Candyman several times in a row.Director: Xavier BurginWriters: Ashlee Blackwell, Danielle BurrowsBased on the book by: Robin R. Means ColemanStars: Robin R.Means Coleman, Tananarive Due, Tony Todd, Keith David, Rachel True, Ken Foree, Jordan Peele, Paula Jai Parker, Loretta DevineCovering the entire history of black people in horror films is a huge task, which Horror Noire decides to take on and it's up to the...
2021-02-052h 16
pish posh with Lindsey WilsonBONUS - 2020 end of year reading rewindIt is time to wrap up my thoughts from all of the books that I read in the second half of 2020.
CLICK HERE to read the full blog post and get links to all of the books!
The Last Sister - Kendra Elliot Spilled Milk - K. L. Randis Witch - Lisa Lister Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill Hillbilly Elegy - J. D. Vance Raving Fans - Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles Running the Light - Sam Tallent Starvation Heights - Gregg Olsen Unspeakable Things - Jess Loury The Stillwater Girls - Minka Kent...
2021-01-1946 min
First Time FacilitatorUsing virtual events to supercharge your business growth with Ken Burgin (Episode 135)Send Leanne a messageHave you been running webinars but finding it difficult to get people through the door? This week’s guest is great at tuning in to topics that people actually want, and he’s figured out a pretty neat system to do this! Ken Burgin works with foodservice operators to assist them to be more popular & successful. He is a former cafe and restaurant owner in Sydney, and started the online management platform Profitable Hospitality. He now works for hospitality finance company SilverChef, focused on educational content and events for business owners.
2020-08-2342 min
The Hospopreneurs PodcastProfitable Hospitality and SilverChef with Ken BurginHelping food service operators to become more popular and profitable, Ken Burgin comes from a background as a cafe and restaurant owner in Sydney before starting the online management platform Profitable Hospitality. This led him to work for hospitality finance company, SilverChef, where he now focuses on educational content and events. With many years of experience, Ken has seen all kinds of changes sweep the industry - from fickle fads to future foundations.
2020-08-1842 min
Hospitality Mavericks Podcast Show#51 The new now for independent operators with Ken Burgin, Strategic Partner at Silver ChefIn this episode, we have a very special guest Ken Burgin. Ken has a wealth of experience in the industry from operating his own businesses and been an adviser and consultant for smaller independent restaurants. He is now part of Silver Chef as Strategic Partner and Event Manager. He also runs a number of workshops online to better inform operators on how to navigate the ever-changing markets.We talked about the current storm in the industry - how to survive and thrive in it. How to manage your state in these difficult times, the role o...
2020-04-2335 min
Black-Eyed N BluesPick-up Blues | BEB 393Playlist:
Paul Gabriel, I Feel Good,
Jaqui Brown, Brought The House Down,
Sean Poluk, Never Going To Lose,
Ramon Taranco, Take Her Dancing,
Rae Gordon Band, Got To Have You,
Angel Forrest, Grace,
Popa Chubby, Let Love Free The Day,
Jay Gordon & Blues Venom, Lucky 13,
11 Guys Quartet, Road Trippin’,
Bywater Call, Arizona,
Jack Mack And The Heart Attack, Livin’ It Up,
Paul Edelman & Jangling Sparrows, Joshua Chamberlain,
Jim Roberts And The Resonants, Skeeters,
...
2019-12-121h 58Black-Eyed N BluesHayloft Blues | BEB 390Playlist:
Niecie, Every KInda Blues,
Johnathan Pushkar, We Could Be Together,
The Floor Models, Letter From Liverpool,
Memphis, Mike Zito feat. Anders Osborne,
Breezy Rodio, Look Me In The Eye,
Katy Hobgood Ray, Little Children’s Blues,
Murali Coryell, Big Love,
Dave Specter, March Through The Darkness,
Johnny Burgin, You Got To Make A Change,
Tomislav Goluban, Hayloft Blues,
Violates Violets, Believe,
Joanna Connor, Blues Tonight,
Jaqui Brown, Cry Over You,
“Big” Jon Atkinson, You Messed Up,
Joe Kopicki, I’m Innocent,
Screamin...
2019-11-141h 59
The Writers PanelHorror Noire: A History of Black HorrorShudder TVs first original documentary feature, HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR takes a critical look at a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined and embraced both black filmmakers and black audiences. This panel discussion followed the premiere screening of Horror Noire and features Ashlee Blackwell (co-writer/producer), Xavier Burgin (director), Tananarive Due (executive producer), Tony Todd (actor, CANDYMAN), William Crain (director, BLACULA), Ken Foree (actor, DAWN OF THE DEAD), Keith David (actor, THE THING) and Rachel True (actor, THE CRAFT). Moderated by Lisa Bolekaja. Recorded Live at the...
2019-02-0548 minBlack-Eyed N BluesChaste, But Not Yet | BEB 337Black-Eyed & Blues Show 337
Air Date September 5, 2018
Playlist:
Rockin’ Johnny Burgin, She’s A Hit,
Tom Hambridge, Little Things,
Karen Lawrence and Blue By Nature, Fun And Games (Live),
Junior Krauss & The Shakes, Nocturnal,
The Furious Seasons, Expo Line,
Jeff McCarty, A Thousand Miles To You,
Boogie Beasts, Mad,
Rachelle Coba, High And Dry,
Justin Werner & Co., If You Wanna Survive,
Kara Grainger, Favourite Sin,
Billy Hector, Creeper,
Keith Stone and Red Gravy, Don’t Count Me Out,
Geoff Achison, Small Town Crime,
M...
2018-09-051h 54Black-Eyed N BluesStraight Jacket | BEB 333Playlist:
Blue Devil Bluez, Give Me A Reason,
Velvet Starlings, Borrowed Time,
KLEZ, Here Right Now,
Matheus Mendes, Juke House,
Big Harp George, Down To The Rite Aid,
Vanja Sky, Bad Penny,
Jeremiah Johnson, Straightjacket,
Kat Riggins, Try Try Again,
Brigitte Purdy, My Kinda Blues,
Dennis Jones Band, Hot Sauce,
Karen Lawrence, I Had It All Wrong,
Damon Fowler, Hold Me Tight,
Billie and the Kids, You Ain’t Pleasing Me,
Little Victor, graveyard Boogie,
Benny And The FlyByNiters, Two Dollar Woman,
Th...
2018-08-011h 58Black-Eyed N BluesPercolate | BEB 332Playlist:
Tas Cru, Grizzle N’ Bone,
Billy Price, No Time,
Tom Guerra, The Lyin’ King,
Mike Crandall Band, 20 Miles,
Kat Riggins, Kitty Won’t Scratch,
Dennis Jones Band, Enjoy The Ride,
Karen Lawrence and Blue By Nature, Fun And Games (Live),
Billie And The kids, I Won’t Be Your Fool,
Velvet Starlings, Sold Down The River,
Brigitte Purdy, Hoodoo,
Little Victor, My Mind,
Benny And The FlyByNiters, Huckle Boogie,
Eliza Neals, Love Dr. Love,
The Little Red Rooster Blues Band, Pitchin’ Woo,
Big Apple...
2018-07-251h 55Black-Eyed N BluesWith a Bang | BEB 329Playlist:
Tom “the Suit’ Forst, She Was Right,
Molly Hanmer, Fool’s Run (Different Song),
Deb Ryder, Nothin To Lose,
Stone Stanley, Be With Me,
Crystal Shawanda, Ball And Chain,
Dany Franchi, Sensation,
The Norman Jackson Band, Healthy Woman,
Artur Menezes, Love ‘n’ Roll,
Neal And The Vipers, Right Place Wrong Time,
Big Daddy Wilson. Cross Creek Road,
Kid Ramos, Society Woman,
Breezy Rodio, You Don’t Drink Enough,
The Lucky Losers, Don’t Talk Too Much,
Buddy Guy, Whiskey For Sale,
Tas Cru, That Look...
2018-07-041h 59
EDC Weekly Commentary by Peter G. Hall (Audio)Ep. 106 [Bonus] - On Building an Online Platform with Ken Burgin, Community Manager at Silver ChefDuring my chat with Ken Burgin, we went on a lot of tangents, and they all crossed a common theme, which is building an online platform.
In random spots of Ken’s interview, we end up talking about different areas of internet marketing and content generation and I thought it would make more sense to snip and stitch this content to a bonus episode. And I did this for a couple of reasons. One being that this podcast episode would make a lot more sense as a separate episode because if you follow what we said, it might actually inspire yo...
2018-02-2134 min
My Food Job Rocks!Ep. 106 [Bonus] - On Building an Online Platform with Ken Burgin, Community Manager at Silver ChefDuring my chat with Ken Burgin, we went on a lot of tangents, and they all crossed a common theme, which is building an online platform. In random spots of Ken’s interview, we end up talking about different areas of internet marketing and content generation and I thought it would make more sense to snip and stitch this content to a bonus episode. And I did this for a couple of reasons. One being that this podcast episode would make a lot more sense as a separate episode because if you follow what we said, it mi...
2018-02-2134 minEDC Weekly Commentary by Peter G. Hall (Audio)Ep. 106 - Managing, Selling, and Advising Restaurant Management with Ken Burgin, Community Manager at Silver ChefI met Ken when he commented on an article I posted. I think it was the one on how podcasting changed my life. Ken mentioned his experience podcasting in the food industry so we got to talking and decided to swap interviews.
You can listen to my interview on Ken’s podcast on the show notes.
Ken is what I like to call, an authority in the restaurant management industry. He’s had a restaurant for years,a nd then after selling it, he decided to take a more, teacher role. Ken doesn’t like the word consultant, but he has he...
2018-02-1949 min
My Food Job Rocks!Ep. 106 - Managing, Selling, and Advising Restaurant Management with Ken Burgin, Community Manager at Silver ChefI met Ken when he commented on an article I posted. I think it was the one on how podcasting changed my life. Ken mentioned his experience podcasting in the food industry so we got to talking and decided to swap interviews. You can listen to my interview on Ken’s podcast on the show notes. Ken is what I like to call, an authority in the restaurant management industry. He’s had a restaurant for years,a nd then after selling it, he decided to take a more, teacher role. Ken doesn’t like the wo...
2018-02-1949 minBlack-Eyed N BluesBest of 2017 | BEB 305Playlist:
Samantha Fish, Chills And Fever,
Sean Chambers, Trouble & Whiskey,
Johnny Mastro & The Mama’s Boys, Snake Doctor,
Ken Valdez, Rio Grande Blues,
Hector Anchondo Band feat. Amanda Fish, Dig You Baby,
Eliza Neals feat Howard Glazer, Call Me Moonshine,
Chris Antonik, I’d Burn It All Down (For You),
Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos, Give Me Strength,
D.A. Foster, Bad Blood,
Monster Mike Welch And Mike Ledbetter,
Hurricane Ruth, Far From The Cradle,
John Primer & Bob Corritore, Big Leg Woman,
Mr. Sipp, Knock A Hole...
2017-12-283h 54
The Main Ingredient w/ Kevin BurginThe Main Ingredient w/Kevin Burgin welcomes Vicky from Vicky's Diner and Wasabi Golf Tournament - September 2nd, 2017Cho Venevongsa,Roger Wilkinson, John Loewen and Ken Fanglavon on The Main Ingredient this weekend giving details about the Wasabi golf tournament September 12th that raises fund to build schools in Laos and Vicky Ramantanis talks about her great eating spot at 58 Albert St.
2017-09-0436 min
Should I start a podcast with Ronsley Vaz70. Rebroadcast: Profitable Hospitality and How to Best Interview Your Guest with Ken BurginKen Burgin has been actively involved in hospitality for more than 25 years. First as the owner of Caffe Troppo in Sydney, and then working with restaurants, hotels and cafes in an advisory role. His resource website ProfitableHospitality.com is used by business owners and managers all around the world. Ken likes to use webinars and podcasts as another way to ...
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2017-02-2247 min
Podcast Revolution70. Rebroadcast: Profitable Hospitality and How to Best Interview Your Guest with Ken BurginKen Burgin has been actively involved in hospitality for more than 25 years. First as the owner of Caffe Troppo in Sydney, and then working with restaurants, hotels and cafes in an advisory role. His resource website ProfitableHospitality.com is used by business owners and managers all around the world. Ken likes to use webinars and podcasts as another way to ... Read MoreThe post 70. Rebroadcast: Profitable Hospitality and How to Best Interview Your Guest with Ken Burgin appeared first on We Are Podcast.
2017-02-2247 min
Slammed Hospitality TalkEpisode 7: Getting the (Work) Family Together: Ken Burgin’s Advice on RecruitmentEpisode 7: Getting the (Work) Family Together: Ken Burgin’s Advice on Recruitment The staff of a café or restaurant is kind of like a big family. Unlike a family, however, you’re able to choose who...
2016-09-0800 min
The Ask Juliet & Clinton ShowAskJC 082: What are the key aspects of a strong LinkedIn profile?In this special episode of The Ask Juliet and Clinton Show, LinkedIn expert, Ken Burgin answers 3 questions about marketing on LinkedIn. In this episode we answered the following questions: 1. "What are the key aspects of a strong LinkedIn profile?" 2. "What kind of posts work best on LinkedIn?" 3. "How can I use LinkedIn to attract clients?" Get the show notes with all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at http://askjulietandclinton.com/82
2016-08-3000 minShould I start a podcast with Ronsley Vaz9: Profitable Hospitality and how to best interview your guest with Ken BurginKen Burgin has been actively involved in hospitality for more than 25 years. First as the owner of Caffe Troppo in Sydney, and then working with restaurants, hotels and cafes in an advisory role. His resource website ProfitableHospitality.com is used by business owners and managers all around the world. Ken likes to use webinars and podcasts as another way to ...
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2016-02-0800 min
We Are Podcast9: Profitable Hospitality and how to best interview your guest with Ken BurginKen Burgin has been actively involved in hospitality for more than 25 years. First as the owner of Caffe Troppo in Sydney, and then working with restaurants, hotels and cafes in an advisory role. His resource website ProfitableHospitality.com is used by business owners and managers all around the world. Ken likes to use webinars and podcasts as another way to reach new and existing customers, backed up by active use of social media and an email newsletter.
2016-02-0747 min
Flying Solo44. Succeeding in your own small café or shopKen Burgin loves a good café. He can also tell quicksmart if it's a profitable enterprise. Some people simply shouldn't be behind the counter, he tells us who and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-03-0535 min
Beers, Blokes and Business - blokes drinking beer talking business068: Ken Burgin on long career in hospitalityIn the first of what we hope is many BBB podcasts with our listeners, Steve & Sean chat with Ken Burgin from Profitable Hospitality about a long career in hospitality industry.
Some insights from Ken on this podcast
How Ken got started in hospitality business
What he learned about engaging customers with his cafe
How Ken developed systems to manage staff and work processes
Why generating revenue is more important than cutting costs
Why Ken sold his cafe and started helping new cafe owners
How the educational/training sector has changed with advent of digital (Ken would get signups via FAX!)
H...
2015-02-0938 min
The Australia Counselling Podcast050: Twitter Basics for Therapists: How to Use Twitter to Build Relationships and Grow Your BusinessTwitter is a powerful social networking tool that helps you build relationships with colleagues across the world. However, many therapists in Australia are yet to understand and appreciate how helpful it can be for their businesses.
Twitter has a language of its own, plus, you need to use specific tools to use Twitter in a productive way.
Social media enthusiast Ken Burgin, who joined us in podcast#37 on LinkedIn marketing, returns to give us an overview of the basics of Twitter for therapists.
In this interview, Ken discusses:
What is Twitter?
Why t...
2014-09-0300 min
Social Media for Small BusinessNiche Marketing with Social MediaKen Burgin of Profitable Hospitality shares how to go deep within your niche and market to a very targeted group through social media. If we can't be all things to all people, how do we approach our ideal client? Ken shares two customer traits that make a big difference to your business.
2014-08-2538 min
The Audio Cafe: for Baristas, Coffeehouses, Coffee LoversAudio Cafe 023: Inspired by A Cocktail MenuJack from Dead Rabit (www.DeadRabbitNYC.com) really inspired me to share what he did with his menu. Of course a cafe and cocktail menu are different, but you'll be inspired to hear what he and others are up to.
Also, thanks to Ken Burgin from Profitable Hospitality for having me as a guest on episode 89 (http://ht.ly/zmxx4)
2014-07-2213 minThe Australia Counselling Podcast037: LinkedIn Marketing: What Therapists Need to KnowDo you know that LinkedIn is a powerful professional social media network to market your psychotherapy or counselling services and connect with other professionals who can support the growth of your business?
Many counsellors and therapists are not using LinkedIn effectively. And some are yet to join or if they have joined, have not completed their profile and are missing out on online visibility.
LinkedIn is your professional face to the world, and is a powerful platform to position yourself as an authority in your niche, as well as network with like-minded mental health professionals.
2014-04-1100 minBeers, Blokes and Business - blokes drinking beer talking business031: Podcast about podcastingThis week on Beers, Blokes and Business we discuss podcasting, it is a bit meta talking about podcasting on podcasting but we love it so this is part how to and part why we listen to podcasts.
Don't forget to sign up to our email list to receive the #BBB show notes first every week: beersblokesbusiness.com/signup
What will you learn about podcasting?
Sean has lost count of how many podcasts he has done in last 6 months (72 including this one)
Jim was too early for podcasting which lead him to YouTubing
Where the blokes listen podcasts - Car, Apple...
2014-03-1054 minE17: Ken Burgin – How To Use Twitter As A Marketing Tool In today’s podcast we have one of my friends and business associates, Ken Burgin. He has been actively involved in a hospitality industry for more than 25 years. He was first the owner of Caffe Troppo in Sydney and then he worked with restaurants, hotels and cafes in an advisory role. He now has [...]E17: Ken Burgin – How To Use Twitter As A Marketing Tool is a post from: Mumpreneurs Online Work From Home Ideas by Fiona Lewis
2012-09-1300 min
Bad at SportsBad at Sports Episode 45: Tons-o-infoSo, this week we try and get a handle on WTF is going on in Chicago and LA today.
Lynne Warren Talks about the work of Robert Heinecken and the hole left by his passing. Brian tells us that LA is still crummby and then sites his case studies. Amanda and Duncan hit Polvo, The Cultural Center, and the Museum of Contermporary Photography.
Also Please note on the http://badatsport.libsyn.com blog for the time and place of the Robert Heinecken Memorial in your area.
Next week... Something. Something good.
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