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[SpotOn Series] Scaling a Restaurant Brand With Eric Slaymaker, Founder and CEO of Wingers

[SpotOn Series] Scaling a Restaurant Brand With Eric Slaymaker, Founder and CEO of Wingers

On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen welcomes Eric Slaymaker, Founder and CEO of Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse to discuss his journey in the restaurant industry, lessons learned from his years of experience, and insights on how to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Eric shares why Wingers is a good franchise opportunity and describes the ideal franchisee. He also reveals which menu item has replaced wings as the brand’s most popular offering.

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[SpotOn Series] Secrets to Restaurant Vitality With David Steele of Flour + Water Hospitality Group

[SpotOn Series] Secrets to Restaurant Vitality With David Steele of Flour + Water Hospitality Group

On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen welcomes David Steele, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Flour + Water Hospitality Group, to discuss his journey from dishwasher to successful restaurateur. David shares insights on the importance of community, the evolution of his restaurant concepts, and the significance of treating team members with respect and dignity. He also touches on scaling restaurant operations while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

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Leveraging Military Experience in the Business World With Austin Holmes, CEO of Signal Raptor

Leveraging Military Experience in the Business World With Austin Holmes, CEO of Signal Raptor

On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen welcomes Austin Holmes, the CEO of Signal Raptor CEO, for a conversation about his journey from Naval Special Operations to successful entrepreneur. Austin shares insights on scaling his wife’s PR firm, developing a SaaS platform for media pitching, and balancing family life with multiple business ventures. He also discusses the importance of purpose-driven businesses and making PR more accessible through technology.

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[SpotOn Series] From Hedge Funds to Health Food With Michael Karsch, CEO and Chairman of Juice Press

[SpotOn Series] From Hedge Funds to Health Food With Michael Karsch, CEO and Chairman of Juice Press

On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen welcomes Michael Karsch, CEO and Chairman of Juice Press, to discuss his secrets to success in the health food sector. From understanding the operational complexities and customer behaviors to innovative product development, Michael shares the intricate journey of expanding Juice Press. He sheds light on the balance between rapid expansion and maintaining high standards while emphasizing the importance of evolving with consumer trends.

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Navigating the Best Digital Agency Conferences With Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran of Rise25

Navigating the Best Digital Agency Conferences With Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran of Rise25

In this episode with John Corcoran and Dr. Jeremy Weisz, the Co-founders of Rise25, join host Chad Franzen to dive into the benefits of attending digital conferences for agency owners. They reveal how interactions with other attendees – whether from a podcast, over dinner, or during a chance meetup – can foster trusting relationships that are vital for business success. In the vast landscape of conferences, from intimate gatherings like to grand events, they outline the unique opportunities each provides.

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Amplifying Purpose-Driven Brands With Heather Holmes, Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good

Amplifying Purpose-Driven Brands With Heather Holmes, Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good

On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Heather Holmes, the Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good, joins Rise25’s Chad Franzen. Heather discusses her journey to building Publicity for Good into a renowned, purpose-driven PR agency, and shares insights on the power of storytelling and media relationships to amplify brands and drive positive change. She also delves into balancing entrepreneurship and parenthood, her vision for her agency, and strategies for successful PR campaigns.

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[SpotOn Series] Carbs and Culture With Andrew Dana of Call Your Mother Deli and Timber Pizza Co.

[SpotOn Series] Carbs and Culture With Andrew Dana of Call Your Mother Deli and Timber Pizza Co.

On this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Andrew Dana, Co-owner and Founder of Call Your Mother Deli and Timber Pizza Co., chats with Rise25’s Chad Franzen about keys to building successful restaurant brands. Andrew shares his passion for carbohydrates and how it inspired his pizza concept. He explains how starting with a mobile pizza oven allowed him to learn the business before opening his first brick-and-mortar location, and emphasizes the importance of creating a memorable customer experience.

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Navigating Challenges To Build an Inclusive Workplace With Sharon Seivert

Navigating Challenges To Build an Inclusive Workplace With Sharon Seivert

In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen sits down with Sharon Seivert, the CEO of CORE Coaching & Consulting, LLC, to talk about navigating challenges to build an inclusive workplace. Sharon discusses common reasons people are suffering in the workplace, why diversity and inclusion matter in coaching, and how to be a holistic leader.

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How to Craft a Winning Marketing Strategy With Jason Ogden of Syrup

How to Craft a Winning Marketing Strategy With Jason Ogden of Syrup

In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen sits down with Jason Ogden, the President and Partner at Syrup, to talk about crafting a winning marketing strategy. Jason discusses creating a successful brand strategy, how companies can effectively balance their marketing budget, and how to measure the success of marketing initiatives.

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How To Elevate Your Brand Marketing With Octavia Gilmore

How To Elevate Your Brand Marketing With Octavia Gilmore

In this episode of the Top Business Leaders Show, Rise25’s Chad Franzen sits down with Octavia Gilmore, Founder and CEO of Creative Juice, to talk about how to elevate your brand marketing. Octavia discusses lessons she learned from running her business, the value of building trust with clients, and how to balance creativity with being strategic.

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