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Sam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 60: The calvary ain't comingMark and Sam talk about the ever-changing world and your need, no, your responsibility to keep yourself relevant. Self-development and staying in the mix, it's what's on tap in this episode.
2026-02-1730 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 60: Water all of the plants!Mark and Sam dive into a 1960s social experiment that's so relevant still today!
2026-02-1028 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 59: A prediction proved right? How can you be like the Hoosiers with Mark WatkinsSam and Mark talk about how you can make you and your team successful, even if you have been the underdog in the past. It starts with you, though, and Mark is going to give you three steps to get there.
2026-01-2030 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 58: Let me make this clear! with Mark WatkinsAlignment and Clarity. Things that make your organization free of ambiguity, have the ability to make decisions faster, and deliver consistency on all fronts.
2026-01-1325 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreBonus Episode: Throwback but Part TwoIt is that time of year to spread holiday cheer. Sam is taking a couple of weeks off for the holidays, but still wanted to get you some great content to help you along your journey. Enjoy part two of an interview from the Drew and Sam Talking Training podcast with former CEO Patrick Doyle.
2025-12-2324 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreBonus Episode: It's Time for a Throwback EpisodeIt is that time of year to spread holiday cheer. Sam is taking a couple of weeks off for the holidays, but still wanted to get you some great content to help you along your journey. Enjoy an interview from the Drew and Sam Talking Training podcast with former CEO Patrick Doyle.
2025-12-1721 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 57: Guess who's back!It's been 3 months since Mark Watkins has been on the pod. Let me be clear! We talk about clarity and how clarity aligns Team effort, builds trust and engagement, and simply helps the organization thrive.
2025-12-0927 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 56: Data never lies and neither does Shawn Brunelle!Sam talks to long-time Dominoid and now data guru Shawn Brunelle. Shawn walks us through how using the Wizard Line can help you find opportunities in your business. With over 85% of Domino's stores using the Wizard Line, there's likely some good information in this one for you!
2025-12-0228 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 55: DWLA - So cool, so needed, so NOW!The founder of the DWLA, Kelly Ramos, takes time out of her crazy schedule to talk with Sam about the Domino's Franchise Women's Leadership Association. This incredible group is all about helping the great women of Domino's navigate the challenges of leading. A really great conversation.
2025-11-2530 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 54: Culture, People and Being SeenRPM's own Wanda Laurent joined the pod. Wanda shares with us her learning journey about being seen and what that even means. Culture becomes a topic we dive into once again. Another fantastic guest, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
2025-11-1829 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 53: Ai, Can it help my business?Founder and CEO of Smart Trainer, Won Jeong joined the pod to talk about artificial intelligence. Sam seems scared but curious
2025-11-1238 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 52: Keeping What's Yours!Sam talks with veteran Safety and Security Expert, Ryan Berkey. Ryan tells about the importance of Loss Prevention and how much you could be losing in your store. This is a great episode and one you might want to listen to more than once!
2025-11-0435 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 51: Salt Lake City - Doing great, thanks for asking!Sam chats with special guest Don Kositchek. We talk about the 3 year journey Team Islands to Salt Lake has been on. We dive into the importance of fixing one thing at a time and how your people may just need better leadership.
2025-10-2825 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 50: Sam Talks Pizza and More with Tyler Tucci and Mike DunnOur friends from DTID (Domino's til I Die) join Sam and talk about driving customers through an aggressive Super Saturday deal!
2025-10-2118 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 49: Sam Talks Pizza and More with Special Guest Angel MartinezWhat a great conversation with Angel. Angel is a newly minted franchisee and shares her thoughts on mindset and servant leadership. You’re going to want to listen to this one a few times, there’s so many things! Angel’s energy is infectious.
2025-10-1423 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 48: Sam Talks Pizza and More with Emily DunnFor sure she’s not one and DUNN! This one was fun, and I think you’ll get a lot out of it to continue your journey to being a great leader. Emily drops her 4 pillars on us, and they’re good ones!
2025-10-0730 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 47: Science Rules! with Becca LinkBecca joins Sam and shares some wisdom from her Biology degree. Yeah! There's great information about why we do some of the things we do based on science. It's eye opening, it's important stuff and I think you'll be in a better place after listening!
2025-09-3028 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 46: The Burnout Episode Part 2 With Mark WatkinsSo you have taken the burnout test, now what? Tune in while Mark and Sam tell you what to do next.
2025-09-2439 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 45: The Burnout Episode with Mark WatkinsIn part 1 of this 2 part series we tackle burnout & stress. Take the quiz with us to see where you’re at in your life.
2025-09-1620 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 44: The Customer Experience with Jeremy HillSam and Jeremy sit down and chat about the customer experience and give some great tips to help you and your team improve your experience for your customer.
2025-09-0930 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 43: Protect Yourself with Mark WatkinsPrioritize later, listen now! Mark and Sam talk about how to protect your physical and mental well-being. We talk about some hard truths. We talk about your need to make choices. This is a great episode to help. Keep you on, or get you on track.
2025-09-0227 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 42: Having the tough conversations with Jeremy HillJeremy and Sam don’t duck the tough conversations. We put on our actor hats and do a couple role plays to help you get in the habit of when you see something, you say something!
2025-08-2943 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode #41: Be Prepared! With Mark WatkinsA little less fun this time, but a very necessary conversation. Sam and Mark chat about having an emergency plan and how following protocols and safety procedures can help make sure your team makes the most important delivery each night
2025-07-2219 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 40: Confidence, Competence and Focus with Mark WatkinsSam and Mark talk about Confidence, Competence and Focus because Mark likes to do things in threes. Listen in as they talk about how they are all tied together but it is best to go in order!
2025-07-1621 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 39: Patience is wait for... LEGENDARY with Mark WatkinsSam and Mark are backing, surprise! This time they discuss patience and how success does not come overnight for most and that is okay!
2025-07-0817 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 38: Social Styles with Three Special GuestsSam chats with Becca Miller, Dave Holloway, and Tom Hutton about Social Styles and how knowing your team members' social styles can improve your team's effectiveness. Interested in doing this for your team? List in for more information
2025-06-2526 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode #37: Money Smart with Keith PageSam and Keith sit down to talk about ways to make your money go farther or ways for you to help your team start to invest for their future.
2025-06-1723 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 36: The Why With Mark WatkinsSam and Mark talk about the why and how you can use it to make yourself and your team better and more efficient. Want to know how?
2025-06-1024 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode #35: Take Time to Market, It Matters with Callea BogdonSam and Callea talk about ways you can make a difference starting tonight in your market and how to get the best results out of your marketing efforts.
2025-06-0336 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 34: Don't Worry About A Thing with Mark Watkins'Cause every little thing gonna be alright. Mark and Sam talk about focusing on things you can control and not worrying about things you do not control.
2025-05-2830 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 33: Enemies to Friends? With Marty PratherMarty and Sam discuss what it takes to be successful and offer some good advice for current leaders. They also reminisce, tell stories, and discuss their first interaction years ago!
2025-05-2053 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 32: You Traveled How Far? With Guest Host Mark WatkinsSam and Mark talk about life's adventures and how they can make you a better leader at work.
2025-05-1325 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 31: The Truth Works with Dino AguirreSam and Dino talk about the importance of being honest with your team, doing what you say you are going to do and teaching your team the importance of everything they do. Listen in for great tips to help further the relationship with your team!
2025-05-0830 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 30: Core Competencies with Special Guest Mark WatkinsTeam Honey Badger's own Mark Watkins talks with Sam about the core competencies of the multi-unit manager. Listen to find out exactly what Mark things are the three important competencies for your success as a multi-unit manager.
2025-04-2939 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 29: It's here, It's Finally Here with Jeremy HillSam and Jeremy sit down to talk about how you can take advantage of the brand's new secret weapon and get the results you are looking for.
2025-04-2230 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 28: Impactful Store Visits with Guest Host Mark WatkinsGuess who's back, back Again? Mark is Back, tell a Friend. Sam and Mark continue their conversation from their previous episode about Spring Alignments and store visits. Listen in if you want the great tips and practices to make your store visits more impactful.
2025-04-1531 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 27: Overall Satisfaction with Eric DeLorenzoEric talks about the latest way to gauge Custoner Overall Satisfaction. Spoiler alert, if your customers are happy, likely, you're doing things right!
2025-04-0932 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 26: Spring Time Alignment Special Guest Host Mark WatkinsSam and Mark are back to talk about aligning your team to create the best customer experience.
2025-04-0223 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 25: Guide to the General Manager Training Universe with Eric DeLorenzoSam and Eric continue their conversation on training and share their insights on some best practices to get the most out of general manager training.
2025-03-1840 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode #24Miscellaneous Ramblings of Two Pizza Guys with Special Guest Host Tim Perrone
2025-03-1138 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 23: GMIT with Eric DeLorenzoEric and Sam jump into hiring and selecting GMITs. Eric tells us all about a shift follow and how it helps both us and them determine if it's going to be a good fit!
2025-02-2537 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 22: The Silver Bullet! with Special Guest Host Jeremy HillThe Silver Bullet! Yes there is one and Jeremy and Sam tell you all about it!
2025-02-1935 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 21: 3 Ps to success! with Guest Host Mark WatkinsProductivity, Professionalism, and Profitability, we hit them all and give you some nuggets to lead from the front!
2025-02-1127 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 20: We don't need no Stinkin Laws with Special Guest Host Jeremy HillLaws, we don't need no stinkin' laws… YES WE DO! Especially the Law of first mention!
2025-02-0428 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 19: The Transmogifier with Special Guest Host Eric DeLorenzoEric and Sam reference Calvin and Hobbes! Really though, this episode jumps into Mission, Vision, and Values.
2025-01-2831 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 18: Money with Guest Host Mark WatkinsPersonal Finance again! More good stuff to help you get to financial freedom
2025-01-2124 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 17 : Unreasonable Hospitality with Special Guest Host Christian LashbrookeChristian and Sam dive into New York Times Bestselling book, "Unreasonable Hospitality". Author Will Guidara writes about his journey as a restaurant in New York City. Great Food is the cost of admission to compete, unreasonable hospitality separates restaurant Eleven Madison Park from every other in the entire world!
2025-01-1431 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 16: What's your purpose? Special Guest Mark WatkinsMark and Sam jump into self governance. We talk about accountability, integrity and most of all purpose.
2024-12-3119 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 15: Special guest host Kerri HaymanHomer Simpson Donuts or is it Doughnuts? I don't really know! I do know you can order donuts in Australia from Domino's pizza. Kerri tells us all about it and how to know exactly what the customer wants. Just listen to find out.
2024-12-2431 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 14: Break Glass in case of Emergency with Special Guest Mark WatkinsSo you say you want to be a mentor, or get one!
2024-12-1723 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 13: CSHIPP! What?? Special Guest Host Pizza MikeAre we hunting rabbits? Maybe a few! Consistency makes it's way into the discussion Pizza Mike from Bigger Bowl pizza in Arkansas joins the pod for some great insight to help make your team better! There's also a plea to Russell!
2024-12-1030 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 12: Financial Empowerment with Special Guest Mark WatkinsMark and Sam talk about ways for you to find financial freedom and secure your future. Spoiler alert, it doesn't happen overnight!
2024-12-0325 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 11: Common Sense, not so common! With Special Guest Host Jeremy HillOh! That's interesting, where did you learn that? We dive into performance coaching, crucial conversations and, yes, COMMON SENSE!
2024-11-2628 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 10: Effective Leadership - Do you want to be right or be EFFECTIVE with Special Guest Host Mark WatkinsMark and Sam hit on 4 keys to becoming a more effective leader. This is a message you'll want to listen to!
2024-11-1929 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 9: A trip down memory lane down under with Special Guest Dorrian MuddleSam takes a trip, only via ZOOM, down under! A great chat with former Dominoid Dorrian Muddle. Dorrian is now slingin' burgers but talks fondly of his time as a pizza guy!
2024-11-1124 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 8: Work Life Balance with Special Guest Host Jeremy HillWho knew there'd be math! We talk about the top 3 things you need to do to if work life balance is important to you!.
2024-11-0539 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 7: Training Brought to You? With Special Guest Host Abby Vadner and Aleah RoeberSam sits down with Abby and Aleah to discuss the training programs Team Honey Badger hosts for their team members to get them performing at their best! Sound like something you want to do for your team? Listen in and see how you can make it happen for your team
2024-10-2922 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 6: Job Aids, Equipment and dating oh my with special guest Mike WickSam and Mike sit down to talk about how to make your job easier. It is not like it used to be, there is lots of new and exciting technology to help your team members provide amazing products and great customer experiences.
2024-10-2242 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 5: Team Work Makes the Dream Work with Special Guest Host Steph HatchSam and Steph talk about the importance of team work.
2024-10-1524 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 4: Accountability but with a Twist with Special Guest Host Mark WatkinsSo you want to hold your team accountable you say but you do not know how? Mark and Sam break down Mark's secret to holding your team members accountable, but with a twist. Listen in for the the keys to improve your team's performance.
2024-10-0126 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 3: Save Some Time! With Special Guest Host Mark WatkinsSam and Mark talk about performance coaching. Be direct, be kind and save time!
2024-09-2426 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 2: GRIT, the breakfast of champions. Special guest host, Mark Watkins
Mark from Team Honey Badger joins the pod for the second time and we have a great discussion about GRIT. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!!
2024-09-1719 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreEpisode 1: Gratitude from a HONEY BADGER! With Special Guest Mark WatkinsCulture, culture, culture! Everybody talks about it. We dive into an important part of culture. Gratitude makes the team win! Gratitude makes people want to work for you. Gratitude could be the missing piece.
2024-09-1024 minSam Talks Pizza and MoreSam Talks Pizza and More: Let the Journey BeginA little teaser episode for what is to come. Make sure you like and subscribe to stay update with this podcast. This is podcast is for you, by you but most importantly with you. If you are interested in sitting down for conversation for a future episode, reach out!
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