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EO Chicago | What Does Office Space Have to Do With Company Culture? With Peter Billmeyer, Co-Founder of Bespoke Commercial Real Estate
Listen to this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, featuring Co-founder and Managing Principal at Bespoke Commercial Real Estate, Peter Billmeyer. They discuss Peter’s entrepreneurial journey, the nature of commercial real estate right now, and the struggles and opportunities of building business partnerships, culture, and workspaces.
[SpotOn Series] Achieving Success in the Restaurant Industry With Mike Pruitt of Amergent Hospitality Group
In today’s episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen talks with Mike Pruitt, Chairman and CEO of Amergent Hospitality Group, about the secret to success for buying and franchising restaurants. Together, they discuss Mike’s success with his burger restaurants, how he purchased Hooters, and how he overcame failures in his business deals.
EO San Francisco | Radically Listening and Restoring Rainforests: Innovative Ways To Solve Global Heating Problems
In this episode, Corey Veverka sits down with Kinari Webb, the Founder of Health In Harmony, to discuss the inspiration behind her nonprofit, which works to reverse the deforestation of tropical rainforests and solve global heating. Kinari explains what radical listening means and how it helps with problem-solving, the importance of rainforests to the survival of humanity, and the challenges she is facing while building nonprofits in Indonesia, Madagascar, and Brazil.
EO San Francisco | Collaborating for Profitability With Steve Soper
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, John Corcoran sits down with Steve Soper, Founder and Principal at AdaptivEdge, to discuss how a new beginning and strategic partnerships pivoted his business for growth. Steve talks about how he built a profitable and successful organization, the benefits of collaborating with companies, and how networking with others can enhance growth.
![[SpotOn Series] Creating and Sustaining a Successful Restaurant With Mark Moeller of The Recipe of Success](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mark-moeller-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Creating and Sustaining a Successful Restaurant With Mark Moeller of The Recipe of Success
In today’s episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen joins Mark Moeller, President and Founder of The Recipe of Success, to talk about creating and sustaining a successful and profitable restaurant. As someone with 40 years of restaurant industry experience, Mark divulges how he transformed a struggling restaurant with his consulting business, some common mistakes restaurateurs make when starting out, and the benefits of hiring a consultant as a new restaurant owner.
![[SpotOn Series] The Dos and Don’ts for Restaurant Managers With Ken McGarrie of Korgen Hospitality](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ken-mcgarrie-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] The Dos and Don’ts for Restaurant Managers With Ken McGarrie of Korgen Hospitality
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen sits down with Ken McGarrie, Founder of Korgen Hospitality, to talk about his book The Surprise Restaurant Manager. Together, they unfold some of the biggest challenges facing new restaurant managers today, the solutions to help them achieve success, and how Ken became a leading consultant in the hospitality industry.
![[SpotOn Series] Thriving in the Midst of Career Changes With Paul Carolan of Paul Carolan Consulting](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/paul-carolan-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Thriving in the Midst of Career Changes With Paul Carolan of Paul Carolan Consulting
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen interviews Paul Carolan, the Principal of Paul Carolan Consulting, about his storied career in hospitality. As an accomplished restaurant executive with 40+ years of experience to his name, Paul shares invaluable advice on making sound financial decisions, the importance of company culture, and the strengths of managing and motivating employees through teachable moments.
EO Chicago | Bringing Consumers Together With Becky Galvez
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, join Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he sits down with Becky Galvez, CEO of Candor Threads, to discuss her strategies for leading a company during uncertain times. Becky talks about why relationships are crucial for establishing connections, her innovative approach to textiles for brand growth, and creating impactful change through consumer engagement.
EO SINGAPORE | Patricia Lin, Director, Zion Global Marketing Pte. Ltd.
In this episode of the Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast, Joshua Chin sits down with Patricia Lin, Co-founder and Director of Zion Global Marketing Pte. Ltd., to discuss the foundational steps to building a long-lasting business. Patricia talks about the importance of creating models for business growth, why core values are crucial for a brand’s success, and why you should visualize what you want to achieve in the future.
![[SpotOn Series] Pioneering New Business Models for Eateries with Kirk Mauriello of Virturant](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/kirk-mauriello-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Pioneering New Business Models for Eateries with Kirk Mauriello of Virturant
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen picks the brain of Virturant President and Co-founder Kirk Mauriello to learn the ins and outs of virtual restaurants, a burgeoning business model in the eatery industry. Kirk explains how the flexible day-to-day operations of virtual restaurants maximize the productivity and profits of existing kitchens. He also details how the pandemic forced the industry years ahead of where it would be otherwise.
