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The Weekly Run
The Weekly Run is a behind-the-scenes look at how Jeff’s Bagel Run is built, one week at a time. Hosted by Jeff and Aaron, the show breaks down the real work behind Bake Fresh, Bring Joy, and Build Community, with honest conversations about growth, culture, and the decisions that shape the brand.
Episodes
The Weekly RunPeople See the Fun, Not the Hustle with Chris Cohen | Bagels with a Bestie Ep 4
In this engaging conversation, Jeff Perera and Chris Cohen discuss their shared love for bagels, the intricacies of running a restaurant, and the importance of…
The Weekly RunThis isn't the company I thought I was building | #41
The conversation explores the evolution of a bagel shop into a community-centric brand, emphasizing the importance of guest feedback and emotional connections…
The Weekly RunI Miss When We Only Had One Store | #40
The conversation revolves around Jeff's nostalgic reflections on his early days running a single store, contrasting it with the complexities of managing…
The Weekly RunFrom Customer to GM: Lauren Clark's Unplanned Journey | Bagels with a Bestie Ep 3.
In this conversation, Jeff and Lauren discuss the journey of Jeff's Bagel Run, Lauren's transition from teaching to working at the bagel shop, and the…
The Weekly RunBuilding a $500M Business Telling Orlando’s Story with Ken Pozek | Bagels with a Bestie Ep. 2
In this conversation, Jeff and Ken discusses his journey as a real estate agent and content creator in Orlando, emphasizing the importance of community and…
The Weekly RunNatoinal Coffee Day | #39
In this episode, Jeff Perera and Glen share their journey through coffee and bagels, exploring the evolution of their businesses, the importance of quality and…
The Weekly RunThe Encore | #38
The conversation delves into the theme of constant evolution and change, highlighting the thoughtful approach to innovation and the impact and responsibility…
The Weekly RunWe're So Back! | #37
The conversation covers the excitement and challenges of new store openings at Jeff's Bagel Run, as well as the complexities of health insurance and the…
The Weekly RunFinding Yourself Again: Lindsay DiPonzio | Bagels with a Bestie Ep. 1
A conversation between Jeff Perera and Lindsay, a working mom and dance teacher, covers topics such as career transitions, bagels, family, and the challenges…
The Weekly RunDid Free Stuff Break Our Brains? | #36
The conversation explores the impact of free giveaways on consumer behavior and brand loyalty. It delves into the power of brand identity and the evolution of…
The Weekly RunEveryone's Opening a Bagel Shop | #35
The conversation revolves around the current trend of opening bagel shops and the growing competition in the bagel industry. It explores the reasons behind the…
The Weekly RunThe Pumpkin Industrial Complex | #34
The conversation delves into the influence of seasonal flavors on consumer behavior, the impact of retail and e-commerce on seasonal product availability…
The Weekly RunSmash or Pass: Bagel Edition | #33
The trio discusses their podcasting debut and the dynamics of their collaboration. They then delve into the concept of scheduling creativity and the challenges…
The Weekly RunPumpkin Szn! | #32
Jeff and Aaron discuss the new pumpkin bagels at Jeff's Bagel Run, tasting and reviewing each flavor. They explore the flavor profiles, pairings, and the…
The Weekly RunEarnings Insights | #31
The conversation delves into the impact of operational execution on sales, the importance of in-store engagement, and the challenges of implementing kiosks in…
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Woefully Under Bagel Tattooed | #30
The conversation covers a range of topics, including reflections on the summer, planning ahead for the future, the importance of family time and recharging…
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I Hate This Episode | #29
Jeff Perera introduces the first solo episode of the weekly run, expressing nervousness and excitement. He discusses the popular Lox spread, the impact of hot…
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Matcha Mode | #28
The conversation begins with the introduction of Glen as a guest host, followed by a discussion on the evolution of the podcast and the exploration of food…
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Family Business | #27
The conversation covers the topics of virality, finding joy in work, and the transition from college to post-grad life. It also explores the importance of…
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Rose Colored Glasses | #26
The conversation covers Jeff's Bagel Run summer tour, expansion and growth in North Carolina, franchise growth in Georgia, the community-focused establishment…
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The Exchange at UCF (Part 2) | #25
The conversation covers the topics of franchise expansion, building a brand, marketing strategy, and starting a business with family or friends. It delves into…
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The Exchange at UCF (Part 1) | #24
The conversation covers the introduction to the Exchange, engaging with business students, founding Jeff's Bagel Run, technology and business operations…
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Spicy Abby Takes | #23
In this conversation, Jeff Perera and Abby discuss the 'Abby Bagel' and its spicy variant, as well as the preference for everything bagels. They also touch on…
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Fit First: The Secret to Franchise Growth | #22
The conversation covers the expansion into the Salt Lake City market, the franchisee selection process, the understanding of risk in franchising, and the…
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Make them Regulars | #21
The conversation covers the experience of speaking at the University of Central Florida, the impact of brand awareness, the importance of hospitality in…
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Now You See Me! | #20
The conversation covers the excitement of reaching the 20th episode of the podcast, the launch of the summer menu with special collaborations, and the…
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The Freshness Debate | #19
The conversation covers the hot bagel lineup, the distinction between scratch-made and frozen pastries, and the anticipation of the National Restaurant…
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Don't Forget Mom! | #18
The conversation covers various topics related to Jeff's Bagel Run, including the recent Au-Dough-Mation incident, the end of pimento and peach season, the…
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Show & Tell | #17
The conversation covers a range of topics including nostalgia, the teach-in experience, the peach and pimento LTF, the analog renaissance, the value of…
The Weekly RunFinally, PICKLE BALL | #16
The conversation covers the experience at the Restaurant Leadership Conference, the impact of lower-level conversations, the pickleball saga, the bagel…
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Built on a Bagel | #15
The conversation delves into the evolution of the bagel business, the changing consumer preferences and trends, and the bagel's role as a platform for brand…
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The Ritual of Welcome | #14
The conversation delves into the impact of Bagel Madness and the unexpected victory of Banana Bread, followed by the introduction of the Spring LTO: Peach and…
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I'm a little Verklempt | #13
The conversation with Glen Turchin revolves around the passion for coffee, the process of roasting and brewing, and the significance of coffee in the bagel…
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Did someone say Pickleball? | #12
The conversation covers the excitement of a new store opening and its impact on the community, the brand's recognition and expansion strategy, and the growth…
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Banana Bread Bagel, A Cinderella Story | #11
The conversation revolves around the engaging Bagel Madness event and the insights into franchising as a business growth strategy. Takeaways Bagel Madness is a…
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Let The Madness Begin | #10
Jeff and Aaron discuss Jeff's upcoming speaking engagement, Bagel Madness. They also share insights on public speaking and the process of preparing for a…
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Beach Towns and Bagel Madness | #9
We talk beach towns, the ongoing bagel wars, and unveil the new and improved bagel madness—because the bagel world never sits still. Expect salty air, strong…
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Grand Openings | #8
The conversation begins with an introduction and the discussion of new store openings, highlighting the challenges and excitement of the process. The Joy…
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The Danielle Interview (Part 2) The Long Game
In Part 2, Danielle moves past the highlight reel and into the real work of building. We talk about: Growing a company while raising a family Roles evolving…
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The Danielle Interview (Part 1) The Rise of 'Mother Bagel'
The conversation delves into the journey of building Jeff's Bagel Run from the beginning, the pivotal moments that led to its growth, the rise of 'Mother…
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Proof, Planes, and Charcuterie | #5
The conversation covers a range of topics including baking at altitude, Valentine's Day celebrations, office culture, and the impact of customer encounters…
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Vegas, Pirates, and Shower Curtains! | #4
This is a wild ride. We talk about the Vegas opening and what it takes to bring the bagel energy to a new city, then detour into pirate Jeff. We even try to…
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She wants bagels, not roses | #3
We talk being a tech company, new store openings, Valentine’s Day behind the scenes, and how Super Bowl weekend shows up at Jeff’s Bagel Run.
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Pizza, for breakfast? | #2
Jeff and Aaron break down National Bagel Day, jump into Pizza Week, and talk through what’s coming next. From celebrating the wins to planning ahead, this…
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It's National Bagel Day! | #1
It's National Bagel Day! We are talking innovation, joy, and pride-in-ownership.