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![[SpotOn Series] Encouraging Company Culture in an Employee-Owned Restaurant With Kevin Suto of Zachary’s Chicago Pizza](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/kevin-zuto-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Encouraging Company Culture in an Employee-Owned Restaurant With Kevin Suto of Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen sits down with Kevin Suto, CEO of Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, to discuss how the company maintains a positive culture and impeccable reputation. Kevin shares Zachary’s early history and the company’s development, its local and national awards, and how the business supports its employees’ growth.
![[SpotOn Series] How To Break Out of the Corporate Grind With Tariq Johnson of Dream Life Mastery](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tariq-johnson-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] How To Break Out of the Corporate Grind With Tariq Johnson of Dream Life Mastery
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen speaks with Tariq Johnson about how his franchise coaching company Dream Life Mastery can help people escape the corporate grind. Tariq began working in finance before transitioning to franchisee. He now spends his time teaching other frustrated employees how to transition to entrepreneurship through franchise ownership.

Recognizing Problems and Solutions With Serial Entrepreneur William Vablais
In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Chad Franzen welcomes William Vablais, the Founder of FlowingEdge, to discuss how his company is changing the file-sharing game. William reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and discusses the various businesses and projects he has been a part of. He also discusses his involvement in building the next generation of entrepreneurs and shares advice on how young entrepreneurs can grow in their journey.

Lessons Learned From a Life of Entrepreneurship
In this episode of Top Business Leaders Show, Chad Franzen is joined by Dennis Kelly, CEO of Postalytics, a fast growing direct mail automation software company. Dennis shares how his experiences over six different startups has imparted invaluable lessons. He talks about how having great partners to help you succeed, the importance of never giving up, and the value of having great mentors helped him become a successful entrepreneur.
![[SpotOn Series] How to Grow Your Franchise With Steven Gardner and Anthony Leone of QSR Franchise Development Group](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tbls-steven-gardner-anthony-leone.png)
[SpotOn Series] How to Grow Your Franchise With Steven Gardner and Anthony Leone of QSR Franchise Development Group
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen speaks with Steven Gardner and Anthony Leone about QSR Franchise Development Group. As the founders of the group, Steven and Anthony talk about the processes of developing franchises, expanding locations, and how their team of industry experts can help with every step.
![[SpotOn Series] Becoming An Industry Leader With Jameel Burkett of Burkett Restaurant Equipment](https://rise25.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/jameel-burkett-thumbnail.png)
[SpotOn Series] Becoming An Industry Leader With Jameel Burkett of Burkett Restaurant Equipment
In this episode of the SpotOn Series, Chad Franzen speaks with Jameel Burkett about growing Burkett Restaurant Equipment. As the President and CEO, Jameel reveals the successes and hurdles that helped him scale his company from a small, regional equipment supplier to one of the top restaurant equipment and supply distributors in the nation.

How To Build a Self-Sustaining Business So You Can Pursue Other Passions
In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Chad Franzen is joined by Casey Cavell, the Founder of Legacy 4:12, to discuss ways entrepreneurs can build a self-sustaining business that makes an impact and leaves a legacy. Casey talks about why he wants to help growth-minded entrepreneurs, lessons he’s learned over time, why the right people make all the difference, and what makes a business person and a company successful.
[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.
![[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.