Episodes
EP 08 / Paul Macaluso / CEO of Another Broken Egg Café
My chat with Paul unpacks his unique approach to building a culture of resilience within Another Broken Egg Café’s system. Nearly immediately after manning the helm at ABE, the pandemic hit hard. Through his leadership and agility, he was able to operationally pivot like a maverick to not only stay afloat but to thrive and charge ahead. He shares a bit about how he did it and more in this episode of Forktales!
EP 07 / Chip Klose / Marketing Strategist, Podcast Host
Chip Klose and I discuss the nuances of restaurant marketing in today’s reality and how Field of Dreams isn’t a good methodology for opening a new restaurant concept. From tidbits of how to launch strong marketing to some pet peeves in poor ideas for marketing, we cover the bases on how to create winning strategies.
EP 06 / Ayman Kamel / Owner of 5Church
After founding 5Church, Mr. Kamel has steadfastly grown a strong culture while pushing ahead through the pandemic. His love of Sun Tsu’s The Art of War has served as a guide and inspiration for the interiors of 5Church. Find out how.
EP 05 / Greg Golkin / Partner @ Kitchen Fund
Greg has invested in numerous well-known restaurants. His keen eye for that magic spark and his love for restaurants and the future the industry drive his success. In this episode, we unpack the details of what he sees for the future and what gets his attention when it comes to evaluating opportunities.
EP 04 / Dr. James Pogue / Diversity & Inclusion Expert
James Pogue makes things uncomfortable, but the right kind of uncomfortable. We discuss the details and nuances of diversity and inclusion and how to build cultures within restaurant brands.
EP 03 / Betsy Hamm / CEO of Duck Donuts
Betsy Hamm is a two-horned unicorn charging ahead at a growing brand. At the time of this recording she had been promoted from Marketing Director to COO and since that time she has taken up post as the brand’s CEO.
EP 02 / Kelli Valade / President of Black Box Intelligence
In this episode, I chat with Kelli Valade of Black Box Intelligence. Black Box Intelligence is a suite of data and insights products created to simplify the lives of restaurant operators. We discuss the state of the restaurant industry, upcoming trends, and how brands can come out of the pandemic swinging.
EP 01 / Sam Slaughter / Author, Copywriter, Lover of Cheeseballs
In our inaugural episode, I speak with Sam Slaughter. Sam is an author of a fantastic drinks recipe book, a copywriter at Vigor, and a lover of cheeseballs. We have a relaxed and fun chat about the state of spirits and drinking culture and dive into the story behind his episode image.
Trailer – Launching April 15th
Here is a little taste of what’s to come on the Forktales podcast and vidcast!
