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NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityReflections from Greece – A NEWMORROW Retreat Special
In this special episode, the co-creators of NEWMORROW reflect on their first retreat held in the mountains of the Peloponnese, Greece. More than just a workshop or conference, this retreat became the beginning of a movement—a deeply personal and transformative experience.
Key Highlights
The Magic of MANNA: A secluded hotel in the Greek mountains that created the perfect atmosphere for slowing down and opening up.
"Professional Togetherness": A new way of collaborating—creative, honest, focused, and deeply personal.
Happiness as a KPI: Exploring how happiness, emotional health, and social connection can become measurable drivers of busi...2025-06-1833 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Frustration doesn’t help”- Jessica Jeworutzki - Co-Founder and Co-CEO of “Brammibal’s Donuts”
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Jessica Jeworutzki, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of “Brammibal’s Donuts” www.brammibalsdonuts.com
Brammibal’s Dounts was founded by Jessica Jeworutzki and her partner Bram van Montfort in 2015. The aim: bringing vegan donuts to the Berlin market. Today Brammibal’s has 12 outlets in Berlin and Hamburg. 150 people staff are working in both cities.
What started in their apartment kitchen and with an online Etsy Shop is today Europe’s most popular vegan Donut bakery concepts with a 1000 sqm production site. Their start-up was already profitable i...2025-05-1453 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“See an opportunity and take it” - Delf Ness, Marketing & Communication Expert
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Delf Ness, marketing and communications expert (www.delf-ness.com)
Now and then we invite not only entrepreneurs from the hospitality industry but also specialist in psychology, marketing, personal and business development to reflect on what we learned. Delf Ness is a German marketing and communications professional with over two decades of experience in developing strategies, activations, and communications for brands, particularly in sponsorships and partnerships.
He has held significant roles in various organizations, including serving as the Marketing and Communications Director for the International Hockey...2025-04-1649 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“I adore technology” - Dina Ravera, President of Destination Italia Group
In this episode of From Doubt to Drive, we chat with Dina Ravera, the powerhouse behind Destination Italia Group, a company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange. Dina’s journey from engineer in telecommunications to President of a travel tech company is nothing short of inspiring.
Founded in 2016, Destination Italia has revolutionized the travel industry by creating tailor-made itineraries and working with over 10,000 partners. The company specializes in travel technology, with a team of 120 people dedicated to making a difference in the tourism sector.
Dina shares her fascinating career path, starting with her role as th...2025-03-271h 00NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“I am made out of Teflon” Robert Dahl, CEO & Creator Karls Erlebniswelt
From Doubt to Drive – Entrepreneurs Only
In this episode of From Doubt to Drive, we sit down with Robert Dahl, a third-generation leader of Karls, a powerhouse business that has evolved from a small fruit and vegetable stand to a retail, entertainment, amusement park, and hospitality empire. Named after his grandfather, Karl, who began selling produce nearly 100 years ago, Robert and his family have grown the business to generate over 200 million euros in sales annually, with six parks across Germany and an expansion planned in LA for 2027.
Robert shares insights into the challenges of running a...2025-03-1356 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“I have always been in doubt about everything” - Claus Meyer, serial culinary entrepreneur, co-founder of NOMA
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This episode’s guest is literally a person who mastered the concept of “from doubt to drive” through his career and life: We are happy to have Claus Meyer, serial culinary entrepreneur and co-founder of NOMA, on our show.
Claus Meyer is a prominent Danish restaurateur, chef, and culinary entrepreneur who has played a significant role in shaping contemporary Nordic cuisine. He is perhaps best known as one of the co-founders of Noma, together with Rene Redzepi, the world-renowned Copenhagen restaurant that has been awarded multiple Michelin stars and ha...2025-02-261h 00NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Mental contrasting gives the possibility to overcome obstacles” Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, psychologist & creator of WOOP
From Doubt to Drive
This week with Dr. Gabriele Oettingen, a German psychologist and professor known for her pioneering work in the fields of motivation, self-regulation, and goal-setting. She teaches at New York University and the University of Hamburg. Gabriele Oettingen is best known for developing the concept of mental contrasting, a self-regulation strategy that helps people turn positive thinking into actionable plans by contrasting their desired future with present obstacles. She also created the WOOP method (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan), a practical application of her research that helps individuals achieve their goals.
Her book “Re...2025-02-0651 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Only you can do it, but you are more than one!” Special episode: Newmorrow starts now
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Axel Weber, Tillman Bardt, Mario C. Bauer and Florian Schneider, the founders of Newmorrow
Tune in and listen to our special episode where we give you an update on the preparation of our NEWMORROW Think Tank Retreat https://www.new-morrow.com that takes place in Greece beginning of April.
We also talk about what is planned and what will happen at Manna Arcadia (www.mannaarcadia.gr), a hidden gem in the outback of the Greek Peloponnese.
It will be a very...2025-01-2924 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"I want to be the BEST in the World” Greg Flynn, Founder & CEO of the Biggest Franchisee in the World
From Doubt to Drive – Entrepreneurs Only
Today’s episode features an exciting conversation with Greg Flynn, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of the Flynn Group, the world’s largest franchisee. With over 2.900 restaurants across three countries — the USA, Australia, and New Zealand — Greg operates well-known brands such as Applebee’s, Panera Bread, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Wendy’s, and Pizza Hut, in addition to 40 fitness clubs and 120 hotels. Since its founding in 1999, the Flynn Group has maintained an impressive 30% annual growth rate, generating $5 billion in sales, $450 million in profits, and employing over 75,000 people.
In this episode, Greg sh...2025-01-2257 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Picking the right founders is an art, not a science." - Darrel Connell, Managing Partner from IMBIBA
From Doubt to Drive – Entrepreneurs Only
Today, we have Darrel Connell with us, a trusted investor in our industry and Managing Partner at IMBIBA, a private equity fund specializing in the UK leisure sector. With over 25 years in the market, IMBIBA employs 14 investment specialists and manages €140 million, focusing primarily on F&B businesses such as Farmer J (www.farmerj.com) and Pizza Pilgrims (link to our podcast: https://t.ly/mznW8). Notably, IMBIBA is certified B-Corp.
Darrel discusses with us what makes a good investment: strong cash flow management, a high-quality team around the founder, prov...2025-01-0850 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Ask yourself: have you been a good CEO?” - David Baumgartner, co-founder and CIO of Dean & David
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with David Baumgartner, founder and CIO of “Dean & David”, known for its fresh, healthy, and sustainable dishes. With a vision to redefine fast food as healthier and more conscious, he opened the first restaurant in Munich in 2007. Today, “Dean & David” boasts over 150 locations across multiple countries and is considered a pioneer in modern, sustainable dining concepts.
David is committed to uncompromising quality, regional sourcing, and innovative ideas to make healthy eating accessible to everyone. In this episode, he shares his journey from entrepreneurial ambition to building a renown...2024-12-2545 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Block out the noise. Focus on yourself." - Laura Harper-Hinton, Co-founder & CEO Caravan
From Doubt to Drive – Entrepreneurs Only
Today, we are joined by Laura Harper-Hinton, Co-founder & CEO of Caravan (https://caravanandco.com/)
Originally from New Zealand, Laura immigrated to the UK and co-founded Caravan in 2010 with two New Zealand partners. Caravan, a coffee roastery and restaurant operator, was a pioneer in the specialty coffee sector and has since grown to operate eight stores in London, one in Manchester, and three coffee bars. Caravan has achieved this year €30 million in sales, €2.5 million in profit, employs 500 people, and is proudly B-Corp certified.
Laura shares her passion for hiking and the le...2024-12-1155 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"It’s bullshit, you never have it under control" - Patrick Hennig, CEO & co-fouder of nexenio & culture4life (Luca App)
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Patrick Hennig, CEO and co-fouder of nexenio and of culture4life, the company better known for the Luca app, an app that was launched in 2020 during COVID lockdowns to help restaurants, bars, clubs and events to skip the manual registration of their guests and to allow easier tracking in case of a COVID outbreak. The app became rapidly famous because the German hip hop band “Fantastische Vier” supported it from the beginning. 40 million users downloaded the app to get back a little bit of freedom.
Toda...2024-11-2854 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"You won’t die quickly" - Andreas J. Young & Sebastian Sung Chu Lechle, Mmaah Korean BBQ
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Andreas J. Young and Sebastian Sung Chu Lechle from Mmaah, Korean BBQ. For the first time, we have two guests—and they’re brothers!
Having grown up between Germany and Korea, they opened their first restaurant in 2013, combining fast food with a healthy twist inspired by Korean street food. Mmaah now operates 10 locations: 8 in Berlin and 2 in Munich. With over 120 employees, they’ve reached €9 million in total sales, with 50% of sales coming from delivery.
We discuss decision-making as brothers and the importance of mutual respect and a cl...2024-11-0656 min
NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Embrace the crazy ones." - Christoph Hoffmann, Founder 25hours
From Doubt to Drive – Entrepreneurs Only
Today, we have Christoph Hoffmann, Founder of 25hours Hotels (https://www.25hours-hotels.com/en), with the motto: "You know one, you know none." Founded 20 years ago by four entrepreneurs, 25hours currently operates 15 hotels in 7 countries. After being sold and integrated into Ennismore (https://ennismore.com/) , controlled by Accor (https://all.accor.com/a/en.html) , the brand unlocked tremendous growth potential, with 9 more hotels in the pipeline across 6 new countries, including Indonesia and Australia.
With 2.000 employees and almost 40 culinary outlets, including NENI (check out the episode with founder Haya Mo...2024-10-2354 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityNewMorrow, Shaping the Future of Hospitality
We have spoken 1,6 Mio. words so far in our podcasts and gathered lots of learnings from interviewing 25 entrepreneurs which we summarized in our White Paper. Download for free here: https://www.new-morrow.com/whitepaper
This is a special episode to look a little bit back but mainly forward into our next chapter: NewMorrow.
We also like to welcome our new partner on board: the SODA Group, a leading firm for architecture and design. And together we build a community to gather great minds who are on a professional journey and are looking for new roadmaps...2024-10-0939 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"The perfect storm almost killed us" - Alberto Cartasegna, MISCUSI
Today, we have Alberto Cartasegna, Founder & CEO of Miscusi, a smart casual restaurant chain centered around pasta, which he started in 2017. Now, Miscusi has 18 restaurants across 7 Italian cities, serving over 1 million guests per year, employing 300 people, and generating €20 million in sales. With top investors on board, they have raised over €25 million in equity, achieved B-Corp certification, and created a place even Italian grandmothers love to dine.
In this episode, Alberto shares how he faced resistance to the idea of building a restaurant chain in Italy. Frustrated that no Italian had successfully exported their cuisine globally, while brands like...2024-10-0258 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Get up and stand on two legs" - Enrico Sodano, Serial Entrepreneur
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Enrico Sodano, serial entrepreneur, started his career as a goldsmith and jewelry trader before he ended up in the hospitality business. He became a McDonald’s franchisee, followed by taking over the Vapiano franchise in Switzerland and Egypt. Today, he runs different restaurant concepts in Switzerland, built his own delivery service and launched recently a small Vapiano format for gas stations – aiming double-digit numbers in stores for Switzerland.
Join us on Enrico’s entrepreneurial journey around the world and learn how he puts family and employ...2024-09-2551 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Failing is just an opportunity to learn more." - Travis Masiero, Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only
This week, we’re speaking with Travis Masiero, Founder & CEO of Luke’s Oyster Bar & Chop House and four other restaurants in Singapore and Japan (https://tmrg.com.sg/). Born in the U.S. and educated at Cornell University, Travis made the bold move to the other side of the world to open restaurants.
We’ll be discussing the challenges he faced as a chef starting a business, particularly the difficulties of choosing the wrong partners and how he regained trust to form a successful new partnership. Travis shares how being...2024-09-1856 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“We have spent our entire life learning to be unhappy” - Dr. Srikumar Rao - The Rao Institute
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Dr. Srikumar Rao, founder and.head of the Rao Institute (www.theraoinstitute.com), former business school professor, executive coach and TED Talk Speaker https://www.ted.com/talks/srikumar_rao_plug_into_your_hard_wired_happiness , who helped thousands of entrepreneurs to achieve “quantum leaps of effectiveness, resilience and happiness”. He supports leaders around the globe transform their lives so that they can experience abundant joy, no matter what comes their way.
Having said that, we took the chance with Dr. Rao to look back on m...2024-09-1153 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“10% idea, 90% sweat” - Gregor Gerlach, Seaside Hotel Collection, Vapiano
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Gregor Gerlach, CEO of Seaside Hotel Collection (www.seaside-collection.com), co-founder & shareholder of Vapiano (www.vapiano.eu)
Gregor Gerlach has an amazing track record: 20 years ago, he co-founded Vapiano, bought his co-founders out and led the company as CEO for several years. As a shareholder he experienced then the exciting days when Vapiano first went public and how his “baby” later went bankrupt. He is an integral part of the new shareholders, who bought Vapiano out of bankruptcy.
Gregor leads the family office Gerlach Wohnungsbau, runs...2024-09-0446 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Make a problem a problem only when it is a problem." - Thom Elliot, Pizza Pilgrims
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only
This week, we feature Thom Elliot, Co-Founder of Pizza Pilgrims (https://www.pizzapilgrims.co.uk/), which he started with his brother in 2012 following a pilgrimage to Italy. They have grown the business organically, with a lot of fun, and with massive respect for bringing Neapolitan pizza to London. What began as a street food movement has now expanded to 22 pizzerias across the UK, employing 480 people, generating 30 million in sales, and 1 million in profit. The company is still growing at 20% per year. It was initially funded by 15 early-stage investors and Imbiba...2024-08-2848 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"You only realize your mistakes after you've made them." - Stefan Tewes - Coffee Fellows
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only
This week with Stefan Tewes, Founder & CEO of Coffee Fellows (https://coffee-fellows.com/), the largest coffee shop chain in Germany, with over 300 units. Coffee Fellows was founded in 1999 and currently generates 120 million Euros in system sales, with 10 million Euros in EBITDA. The company operates in 9 countries with over 150 franchise partners.
Stefan shares with us the early beginnings of Coffee Fellows and how he initially underestimated the strength of local bakery chains in Germany, especially in smaller and mid-sized cities. He also expresses his respect for Starbucks while being motivated to...2024-08-2149 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“You’re going to suffer. You have to die for your idea!” - Max Kochen - beets&roots
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Max Kochen, co-founder and CEO of beets&roots (www.beetsandroots.de)
beets&roots was founded in Berlin in 2016 by the Michelin-starred chef Andreas Tuffentsammer and the young entrepreneur Max Kochen. Their inspiration was the lack of freshly prepared, healthy lunch options in Germany. beets&roots embodies the open-minded, global mentality, but with an international flair. Max talks about their journey and how he grew the company up to more than 15 locations, with a multichannel approach to B2B, delivery, travel hubs and retail.
In this...2024-08-1447 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityBe the “Chief Happiness Maker” - Robin Rowland, Yo! Sushi, TriSpan
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Robin Rowland, former CEO and Mr. “Yo! Sushi” (https://yosushi.com/), where he grew the brand to over 100 restaurants and to a 200 million valuation. Robin is an industry veteran and nowadays an operating partner at TriSpan. Their private equity “Rising Stars Fund” has invested over 300 million into 10 portfolio companies so far: https://www.trispanllp.com/rising-stars-platform/. Robin talks about his investment strategy, how being an accelerator of growth, both for property and people, is key for success, and why he never lost a deal he wanted to get....2024-08-0746 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Starting a kola company was just the training to become an entrepreneur" - Mirco Wiegert, fritz kola
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Mirco Wiegert, co-founder and CEO of fritz kola (www.fritz-kola.com)
Mirco founded the company with his friend Lorenz Hampel when they were students in Hamburg, Germany in 2003. Therefore, they terminated their “Bausparvertrag” and with only 7.000 Euro in cash they started to conquer one of the biggest brands in the world. Today, fritz kola is a hip and well-known brand in many European countries, they employ 300 people, called Fritzis, make a triple digit million number in sales and position themselves not only as beverage producer, but also use...2024-07-3155 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"A problem is an opportunity wrapped in fear" - Mats Lederhausen, McDonalds, Chipotle & ANDAS
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Mats Lederhausen, Entrepreneur, Leader and Investor with his platform www.be-cause.com/ and www.andas.io/
Mats talks with us about his 25 years of experience with McDonald's, Chipotle, PRET, Roti, and many more. He also shares his views on leadership, his investment philosophy, and why the WHY is more important than the WHO, and the WHO is more important than the WHAT. His views on the world are truly inspiring. Mats is one of the most reflective and philosophical interview partners we have had so...2024-07-241h 05NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Why going out of a business was the best decision” - Haya Molcho, founder of NENI
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Haya Molcho, founder of NENI (https://nenifood.com/)
Haya Molcho is a fantastic woman full of positive energy and love for food, people and the business she started 15 years ago. Today she leads the company NENI together with three of her four sons. NENI has spread twelve locations over seven countries, is in a franchise cooperation with the famous 25hours hotels and sells its signature Levante cuisine products also in retail stores in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia and The Netherlands.
NENI and the Haya...2024-07-1749 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Success creates culture" - Victor Lugger - Big Mamma Group & Sunday
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Victor Lugger, co-founder of Big Mamma Group (https://www.bigmammagroup.com) and Sunday App (https://sundayapp.com/).
He and his business partner Tigrane Seydoux disrupted our industry twice. First with Big Mamma Restaurant Group, now operating 25 restaurants in 5 Countries, 2,500 employees, valued at €270 Mio. when McWin bought a majority stake last year.
And also with Sunday App “the fastest way to pay”, a FinTech company, founded in 2021, raised over €125 Mio. and now active in US, UK and France.
Victor talks with us about that toughest...2024-07-1054 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Storytelling is the strongest force for every entrepreneur." - Tobias Beck - Coach, Top Speaker and Bestselling Author
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Tobias Beck, Founder of Tobias Beck Academy (https://www.tobias-beck.com/), Bestselling Author, Top Speaker and Coach with 23 years of experience and over 400.000 participants. Tobi is also a podcast host with 30 Mio. downloads and an influencer with over 200.000 followers (https://www.instagram.com/tobias_beck_official/)
This is the first time Florian & I asked an expert for help to put our learnings from the last 15 interviews with entrepreneurs in perspective and analyze the findings together.
Our main learnings from this conversation are:
1.Ask...2024-07-031h 00NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Be part of the solution, not part of the problem” - Richard Bergfors - MAX Burgers
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Richard Bergfors, CEO of MAX Burgers (www.maxburgers.com)
Richard Bergfors and his brother Christoffer lead the Swedish restaurant group MAX Burgers togehter. Their parents founded the first burger restaurant in 1968 in the north of Sweden. Today, the brand counts more than 170 stores, 7.400 employees and has 400 Mio Euro in revenue. Richard is a strong value-driven leader who transformed MAX into a carbon-negative company – even though their core product is made from beef.
In this episode Richard talks about his leadership style, the importance of good co...2024-06-2638 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityEntrepreneurship is not a democracy. You must take the decision. - Federico Grom, GROM & LEC
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Federico GROM, Co-Founder of GROM (https://www.gromgelato.com/it/it/home.html) and LEC (https://lec.it/) as well as Mura Mura (https://muramura.it/en/we)
Federico is THE poster-boy of Italian Ice Cream who co-founded GROM Gelato in 2003 and grew it to 98 shops in 15 countries before they sold it to Unilever. Recently he co-founded LEC together with the Formula One Driver Charles Leclerc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Leclerc.
In this episode, Federico talks with us about his journey...2024-06-191h 02NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“You don’t have to be a cook to win a Michelin Star” - Riccardo Giraudi - Beefbar
From Doubt to Drive. Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Riccardo Giraudi, Founder & CEO of Beefbar (https://beefbar.com/), a luxury steakhouse concept with 30 locations around the world. Riccardo AKA “the beefboy” also runs the Family Business https://www.giraudi-meats.com/ and https://www.riccardogiraudi.com/
We already interviewed Riccardo in 2019 with our other show “Teddy talks with” – travel back and see some fantastic views from the Beefbar in Paris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZucDIS8JfEc
In this episode, Riccardo Giraudi talks about how ironic it is to receive a Michelin Star if you can...2024-06-1243 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityUnlocking Success: Entrepreneurial Insights for Overcoming Roadblocks and Embracing Uncertainty.
In the ever-evolving world of entrepreneurship, one thing remains constant: the journey is filled with challenges and moments of doubt. Mario C. Bauer and Florian Schneider, our hosts and seasoned entrepreneurs themselves, have embarked on a mission to explore this very aspect of entrepreneurial life with our podcast, "From Doubt to Drive – Entrepreneurs Only."
This is not just a series of interviews but a deep dive into the psyche of entrepreneurs, uncovering how they transform their fears and uncertainties into the very fuel that drives their success.
We have distilled the collective wisdom of our gu...2024-06-0537 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality“Mistakes shape you in life” - Tom Barton, Co-Founder of “Honest Burger”
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Tom Barton, Co-Founder of Honest Burger (www.honestburgers.co.uk)
Tom Barton founded Honest Burger together with Philip Eeles right after finishing university. They aimed to make Britain’s best burgers and chips, and therefore they even started their own butchery. Today, the brand counts 40 stores, 900 staff and keeps growing. Tom is an entrepreneur by heart, and he shares his ups and downs with brutal openness and honesty.
In this episode, Tom tells us why a good restaurant is like a family, what he...2024-05-2945 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityYou need strong passion & sparkling eyes to make your dreams come true - Gamze Cizreli - Big Chefs
From Doubt to Drive - Entrepreneurs Only.
This week with Gamze Cizreli, Founder & Chairwoman of Big Chefs (https://www.bigchefs.com.tr/) a full day dining concept based in Turkey, currently operating over 100 restaurants in 13 countries. Big Chef is a public company listed on the Turkish Stock Market.
In this episode, Gamze talks with us about her journey as a single female entrepreneur in the challenging, gender-inequality-ridden hospitality industry of her home country. Gamze speaks very openly about her challenges and how choosing the wrong partners can be painful
Our main learnings from this conversation...2024-05-2248 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityUnder pressure you need to become your most authentic self. - John Eckbert - Five Guys
This week with John Eckbert, CEO & Co-Founder of Five Guys Europe.
They launched on 4th July 2013 with the first Five Guys in Europe, in Covent Garden, growing to currently 260 Restaurants in UK, Germany, France and Spain with 43 new ones to be opened this year: (https://fiveguys.co.uk/, https://fiveguys.de/, https://fiveguys.es/, https://fiveguys.fr/).
Five Guys Europe is a 50:50 joint venture between the Murrell Family, the owners of the Five Guys Brand out of USA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Guys and Sir Charles Dunstone, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...2024-05-1543 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Direction is more important than speed" - Kathy Johnston - Chief Chocolate Officer - Mirzam Chocolate Makers
This week with Kathy Johnston, Co-Founder and Chief Chocolate Officer of Mirzam Chocolate Makers (www.mirzam.com)
Kathy Johnston lives and breathes chocolate. The New Zealand native moved to Dubai three decades ago where she met an Emirati brother-and-sister duo who were launching a chocolate business. Kathy joined them and they opened the first Mirzam in 2016.
Kathy’s title Chief Chocolate Officer covers everything from recipe development and marketing to fixing machines and cleaning tables.
In this episode she walks us through the amazing story of Mirzam Chocolate Makers, what keeps her up at night...2024-05-0842 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Natural fear of failure drives every entrepreneur" Rainer Becker, CoFounder of ZUMA & ROKA
This week with Rainer Becker, CoFounder of ZUMA (https://zumarestaurant.com/), as well as ROKA (https://www.rokarestaurant.com/) and other successful restaurant brands (https://azumirestaurants.com/)
Rainer grew up in the charming small town of Bernkastel Kues in Germany, a winegrowing centre of the Mosel area. Rainer is known for uncompromising attention to detail and infectious enthusiasm which ultimately steered his career to where it is today. He worked in Europe, Australia and Japan before he started ZUMA in London in 2002. Today he operates more than 30 outstanding restaurants across the world.
Rainer talks with...2024-05-0129 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityNavigate Uncertainty with Confidence - Join us at our Retreat in Sri Lanka
In this episode our two hosts Mario & Florian extend a special invitation to all of you to join our Convention for serious Entrepreneurs: From Doubt to Drive.
Are you an entrepreneur facing challenges and uncertainties? Are you ready to step off the beaten path to navigate through doubts, breaking through roadblocks to rediscover your entrepreneurial drive?
Learn more about this unique seminar from Mario & Florian personally, their vision of creating this fun and meaningful event and why YOU should join, uncovering the root causes of your current challenges and find sustainable solutions for your DRIVE.
...2024-04-2722 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Make a plan & stick with it. No matter what." - Mette Lykke - CEO Too Good To Go
This week with Mette Lykke. CEO & Investor of TooGoodToGo (https://www.toogoodtogo.com/), a mission driven company to fight food-waste together. Founded in 2016 and active in 17 countries ToGoodToGo saved 120 Mio. Meals last year (= 4 meals every second). Mette also talks about her former venture ENDOMONDO, which she & her partners sold for 80 Mio. to Under Armor.
In this episode, Mette takes us on her journey with ups and downs on how to scale up and build a unicorn and how COVID was a real challenge for her & TooGoodToGo.
Our main learnings from this conversation are:
Suck...2024-04-2441 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality"Do your homework!" - Julian Metcalfe Co-Founder PRET, Founder & CEO itsu
This week with Julian Metcalfe. Julian co-founded Pret a Manger (www.pret.com), the popular sandwich shop with Sinclair Beecham in 1986. In May 2018, Pret was bought for £1.5 billion, and Metcalfe's stake was valued at £75 million. Julian is also the Founder & CEO of ITSU (www.itsu.com), a fast-casual Asian brand. Please also tune into Episode 3 of our Podcast, where we interviewed his chairman and shareholder Clive Schlee.
Julian, being already a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to...2024-04-1738 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityThe Challenges of Running a Family Business - Michael Durach, Shareholder & CEO of Develey
From Doubt to Drive.
Entrepreneurs Only. This week with Michael Durach, Shareholder & CEO of Develey (www.develey.com), a family-owned business for generations founded in 1845.
Develey is a typical German “Mittelstand” company with strong values and deep bound with the family. Successful as supplier for McDonalds and distributing own brands to 65 countries around the world. With 2.500 employees and 16 production sides in Europe and USA.
In this episode Michael Durach talks about the challenges of running a family business and what it really means to go “all in” with full dedication and put the company first.
Ou...2024-04-1037 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityAction creates momentum: Clive Schlee, Shareholder & Board Member of ITSU, former CEO of PREThttps://www.fromdoubttodrive.com
From Doubt to Drive.
Entrepreneurs Only. This week with Clive Schlee, Shareholder & Board Member of ITSU, former CEO of PRET
https://www.itsu.com/, https://www.pret.com/
In this episode Clive talks about some of his most difficult times within ITSU and PRET and gives helpful advice for Entrepreneurs in crises.
Our main take aways from this conversation with Clive:
Action creates momentum: “You just gotta do something.”
Use democratic decision if you don’t feel strong which way to go.
Play to your strengths. And not cover up your weaknesses.
Show P...2024-04-0335 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityDon’t take NO for an answer - Henry McGovern, Founder of AmRest, Managing Partner of McWinhttps://www.fromdoubttodrive.com
Our premiere Episode week with Henry McGovern, Founder of AmRest, Managing Partner of McWin
https://www.amrest.eu/en, https://mcwin.fund/
In this episode, Henry talks about his early beginnings in Poland and the struggles he went through in building European largest restaurant group, AmRest. Henrys career is full of breathtaking stories and how his “anything is possible approach” helped him to overcome all the struggles and roadblocks in his career.
Our main takeaways from this conversation for our community with Henry McGovern:
Don’t take NO for an ans...2024-03-2738 minNEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of HospitalityWhy should you listen to this podcast?https://www.fromdoubttodrive.com
Welcome to our podcast, "From Doubt to Drive: Entrepreneurs Only." Mario C. Bauer and Florian Schneider have known each other for many years. They have built and grown businesses together, but they have also experienced failure and struggle. This podcast aims to open a door to entrepreneurs and leaders who feel stuck, who experience moments of doubt—not only in their business decisions but also in their personal abilities as leaders.
While there are numerous business podcasts where entrepreneurs share stories of success and portray everything as great, Mario and Florian are interested in...2024-03-2016 min