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The Cutting Onions Podcast
On the Cutting Onions Podcast, restaurant executives Bobby Shaw and Myles Gift celebrate leaders and organizations that build strong people cultures that develop other leaders. Bobby and Myles interview leaders who have built amazing cultures in their organizations through developing great leaders who produce amazing results, the right way.
Episodes
The Cutting Onions Podcast121. Bobby & Myles talk Success vs. Significance
In today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I focus on changing the conversation from Success = what you accomplish for yourself to…
The Cutting Onions Podcast120. Building a Restaurant Company: The Grit, Growth, and Leadership Behind the Brand
On this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I are excited to share our conversation with an entrepreneur who is making a lot of noise in the…
The Cutting Onions Podcast119. The Real Cost of Leadership Silence
Have you ever stopped to think about how much damage a conversation that never happens can do? Not something someone said. Not a bad decision someone made. But…
The Cutting Onions Podcast118. Bobby & Myles talk about C-Store vs. QSR competition
What if one of the biggest threats to the quick-service restaurant industry isn’t another restaurant at all? Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Today…
The Cutting Onions Podcast117. Tim Robinson talks Leadership, Career Lessons, and Being Present.
On this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I sit down with my longtime friend and former Freebirds colleague, Tim Robinson. I’ve known Tim since…
The Cutting Onions Podcast116. Leadership, Vulnerability, Failure, and the Stories We Don't Tell.
We live in a world where everybody is building in public. We're sharing our accomplishments, our wins, our new businesses, and our successes. And that is great…
The Cutting Onions Podcast115. Aaron Anderson, franchisor of Sunrise Social joins us today to talk about his unique point of view as a Franchisee and a Franchisor.
Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Today’s conversation is one Myles and I have really been looking forward to because our guest has experienced the…
The Cutting Onions Podcast114. Carlo D'Amore, Founder of Live In Theatre, Talks about the Importance of Play and the Power of Story
Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Myles and I are so excited to present this conversation with Carlo D’Amore. Carlo is an actor, playwright…
The Cutting Onions Podcast113. Mike DeJong, Restaurateur and Author of Grow Smart joins us today for a conversation about The Operator Trap
What happens when the thing that made you successful becomes the very thing holding your business back? On this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we sit…
The Cutting Onions Podcast112. Jim Varney, co-founder of Wavelength Coffee Roasters talks Coffee, Sustainability, and Storytelling.
On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we are excited to feature our conversation with Jim Varney. Jim is an industrial designer, engineer-minded…
The Cutting Onions Podcast111. The Lost Art of Restaurant Orientation
On today’s episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I continue to the conversation about the basics of the business and talk about the lost art of…
The Cutting Onions Podcast110. The Return of Operational Discipline
Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I talk about the return of operational discipline. Here’s what we know: Restaurants are entering a season where…
The Cutting Onions Podcast109. Simplifying Leadership with Jason Brooks
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast! On today's episode we are excited to feature our conversation with restaurant executive and author, Jason Brooks. Jason…
The Cutting Onions Podcast108. Gratitude & Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership
Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast. In today’s episode, we’re talking about Gratitude and Grit: The Two Engines of Leadership. Because leadership is…
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107. Bullets Before Cannonballs & The 20-Mile March
Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I discuss two principles from Jim Collins’ excellent book, Great By Choice, published in 2012. Jim has a new…
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106. The Power of Storytelling in Hospitality and in Life
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast. This is episode 106, and today’s conversation we're talking about the power of storytelling in hospitality and in life…
The Cutting Onions Podcast105. Bobby and Myles Discuss The 4 Leadership Needs of Every Follower
Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast, Bobby and Myles talk about the Four Leadership Needs of every follower in every organization. Gallup recently studied…
The Cutting Onions Podcast104. Joshua Sims talks Entrepreneurship and the intersection of Marketing & Operations
Today we are excited to host Joshua Sims Sr.on The Cutting Onions Podcast. Joshua is an entrepreneur and marketing executive, and the Founder of The Fossil…
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103. The Ultimate Priority: Acquire As Many Of The Best People As You Can
On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I tackle a quote from leadership author and expert Jim Collins. His quote, "If I were running a…
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102. Building Trust In New Teams
On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I tackle the subject of building trust in new teams. Both he and I have recently taken on new roles…
The Cutting Onions Podcast101. Success Coach and Sales Expert Jacob Hicks joins us today on Cutting Onions.
Today we are excited to feature our conversation with Jacob Hicks. Jacob is a coach, keynote speaker, and sales expert with over a decade of experience helping…
The Cutting Onions Podcast100. On our 100th episode we highlight Myles' new role and the impact he has had in the industry.
Today, this little podcast is turning 100 episodes old! Thank you all for your support of Cutting Onions over the years. From our little corner of the…
The Cutting Onions Podcast99. Leaders Who Stay In The Fire: The Cost of Consistency
On today's episode, Episode 99, we’re talking about something rarely celebrated but always essential: consistency, especially when it’s hard. Especially when…
The Cutting Onions Podcast98. Bobby and Myles discuss Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner Program
In today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we take a look at Texas Roadhouse and their innovative Managing Partner program and how it fuels their…
The Cutting Onions Podcast97. William Espey, former brand voice for Chipotle joins us for an incredible conversation on how the Genius of Naiveté fueled the brand voice over the first two decades at Chipotle Mexican Grill
In the latest episode of the "Cutting Onions Podcast," Myles and I are excited to present this conversation with William Espey, the brand voice of Chipotle…
The Cutting Onions Podcast96. Don Champion, SVP of Penn Station East Coast Subs joins us to talk Franchising, Culture, and Leadership
Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast, Don Champion, Senior Vice President of Sales and Development for Penn Station East Coast Subs joins us. Penn Station has…
The Cutting Onions Podcast95. Kristen Pechacek, CEO of MassageLuxe joins us today to talk Franchising, Growth, and Culture
Welcome to Episode 95 of The Cutting Onions Podcast. On today's episode, we speak with CEO Kristen Pechacek. Kristen is the President and CEO of MassageLuXe, a…
The Cutting Onions Podcast94. Founder and CEO Ingrid Schneider shares her Leadership Journey, how AI can help your business, and why being an Empathetic Leader matters
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast! This is Episode 94 and Myles and I are excited to feature our conversation with Ingrid Schneider, the founder and CEO of…
The Cutting Onions Podcast93. Jim Taylor talks about Bold Operations, Hospitality and Helping People Love the Restaurant Industry
For more than 20 years, Jim Taylor has both helped to fuel the growth of a leading national restaurant brand, as well as consulted with hundreds of other…
The Cutting Onions Podcast92. Entrepreneur Bennett Maxwell shares his thoughts on Entrepreneurship through the lens of Wellness
Bennett Maxwell is a multifaceted entrepreneur renowned for his innovative approach to business and commitment to enhancing the entrepreneurial landscape. He…
The Cutting Onions Podcast91. Entrepreneur and Franchise Advisor Paul Tran joins us for a conversation on all things Franchising
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast. On today’s episode Myles and I welcome Paul Tran back to the podcast for another great conversation around franchising…
The Cutting Onions Podcast90. Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison joins us to talk about the power of Local Store Marketing
Today on The Cutting Onions Podcast we are honored to feature our conversation with Certified Coach and Marketing Expert Jessica Harrison. Jessica is a…
The Cutting Onions Podcast89. Christine Schindler, CEO of Pathspot Technologies Talks Food Safety and Serving Others
On this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we dive into a captivating conversation with Christine Schindler, CEO and Co-Founder of PathSpot. A Duke-alum…
The Cutting Onions Podcast88. Founder/CEO Kevin Cochran talks to us about his amazing vegan concept, Jackie Mays Burger.
On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we talk to entrepreneur and founder, Kevin Cochran for an inspiring conversation on the restaurant industry…
The Cutting Onions Podcast87. Jen Wherrell from Benetrends talks all things Franchising!
Jen is currently a Senior Funding Consultant at Benetrends financial. Jen was the proud CEO, President and CF of My House Fitness Franchise. In 2004 after the…
The Cutting Onions Podcast85. Chick Fil A Owner/Operator Justin Lindsey Joins Us Today to Talk About the 3-Day Workweek
Today we welcome Justin Lindsey to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Justin has been a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator for nearly 14 years. He is currently the…
The Cutting Onions Podcast86. Subway Franchisee and Entrepreneur Kristen Chandler joins us on the podcast today!
We are so proud to bring you this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast where we interview Subway Franchisee and Entrepreneur, Kristen Chandler. This was an…
The Cutting Onions Podcast84. David DeSantis joins us today to share how he blended Ops with Tech
David DeSantis is a well-known name in the pizza industry. With 27 years of experience in the restaurant business, he has created six successful brands and…
The Cutting Onions Podcast83. Purpose, Avoiding Burnout, and a Shorter Work Week
On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I have a great conversation regarding an article that we read on LinkedIn from Emma Codd, who is…
The Cutting Onions Podcast82. Joseph Szala joins us to talk about Loyalty, Digital and the UX!
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 82 which features Joseph Szala in a compelling conversation to talk about all things digital, loyalty, and how…
The Cutting Onions Podcast81. Bobby and Myles talk with Daniella Sardi at SoundHound about AI Voice Technology and it's Growing Impact
Today we chat with Daniella Sardi from about AI Voice Technology. Daniella Sardi is the Head of Enterprise, Restaurants at SoundHound, specializing in…
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80. Bobby and Myles talk about AB 1228 and the impact on the restaurant industry.
In this week's episode we talk about the new California law, AB 1228 which raises the minimum wage to $20.00 as of April 1, 2024 at all fast food restaurants…
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79. AI and Robotics in the Restaurant Industry
On this week's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast and on the heels of the Restaurant Franchising Innovation Summit held in Kansas City by Fast Casual, we…
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78. Bobby and Myles talk Ramping Up for Spring and all the things that come with it!
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 78! In today's conversation Myles and Bobby talk about ramping up in the hospitality and retail business and all…
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77. Bobby and Myles continue the conversation about how to take over a challenging operation and protect your most important asset. Your people.
On today's episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, Myles and I continue the conversation we started last week around what it looks like to enter into a…
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76. Taking on Challenging Ops Situations
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast, Episode 76! In this episode Myles and I start a conversation about what it looks like as a leader to enter into a…
The Cutting Onions Podcast75. In this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast we chat with CHRO Michael Morello talking HR, Culture, and Leadership.
a seasoned and strategic human resources executive with 25 years of experience in leading HR teams and functions across diverse industries and sectors…
The Cutting Onions Podcast74. Prior To Service: What Great Restaurateurs Understand About Leadership. In this episode we talk about our new Mastermind Group project and we can't wait for you to hear all about it!
Listen in behind the scenes to Myles Gift, Jay Timms, and me as we talk about our new project, a Mastermind Group that we are calling "Prior To Service: What…
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73. Myles chats with Pepper Lunch CEO Troy Hooper on today's episode and it was a great conversation! Myles & Troy chat entrepreneurship and what it takes to succeed in leadership.
In this episode Myles has a great conversation with Pepper Lunch CEO Troy Hooper. Troy began his career in the Caribbean cutting his teeth in hotel restaurants…
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72. Bobby & Myles talk sticking the landing when entering an organization and discuss a few ideas in the classic book Great By Choice from Jim Collins.
In this episode we discuss how to enter an organization regardless of the level of leadership you are coming in at, and also some key principles from Great By…
The Cutting Onions Podcast71. Check out our conversation with CMO Brooke Janousek and how she is traveling the west coast as a Digital Nomad and providing Fractional Marketing Leadership to some great companies!
Known for her charisma, generosity of spirit, and infectious energy, Brooke Janousek is the kind of leader others feel inspired by. She brings this spirit to…
The Cutting Onions Podcast70. Talking Corporate Communications and the Importance of Story with Communications Expert Chris Arnold
On today's episode we have an incredible conversation with Corporate Communications Expert Chris Arnold. Chris help shape the stories and communications…
The Cutting Onions Podcast69. Talking Scaling Culture, Interviewing Skills, & Skills Based Hiring with Talent Strategist, Stephanie Cramer
On today’s episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast we are excited to present our amazing conversation with Stephanie Cramer. Stephanie is an incredible talent…
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68. Recapping our amazing two-part conversation with Organizational Psychologist, Jay Timms
In this week's episode, Myles and I take a step back to process our amazing two-part conversation with Jay Timms. Jay shared some incredible information…
The Cutting Onions Podcast67. Talking Employee Engagement, KBI's, and the 4 Important Questions to Ask Yourself with Jay Timms.
On today's episode we dive in for another conversation with Organizational Psychologist Jay Timms on The Cutting Onions Podcast. Last week we got to know Jay…
The Cutting Onions Podcast66. Going Deep with Organizational Psychologist Jay Timms
Welcome to The Cutting Onions Podcast. Today we feature Part 1 of our conversation with Organizational Psychologist, Employee Engagement Guru, and…
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65. Diving into The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack
We recently learned about The Great Game of Business and absolutely believe the principles it teaches, so we thought we would dive deeper into the content here…
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64. Summer is Coming! And How We Engage Our Teams to Own Their Results
In this episode we discuss some basic core principles around how we get ready for summer in the hospitality industry and how we engage our teams to own their…
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63. Counterpunch: What does a great interview process look like? In this episode we share some personal stories about our interview experiences and contrast the two extremes.
What does a great interview process look like? In this episode we share some personal stories about our interview experiences and contrast the two…
The Cutting Onions Podcast62. The Job Search Struggle, What the Restaurant Industry Could Do Better, and Staying Positive Throughout the Process
Welcome back to The Cutting Onions Podcast! It's been a minute but we are so excited to be back! On this episode we dive deep into the restaurant industry job…