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Serving Hospitality for 75 Years: Ralph Lewis of Okeechobee Steakhouse
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Ralph Lewis, CEO and third-generation owner of Okeechobee Steakhouse, joins Zack Oates to share the secrets behind one of Florida’s m…
11 months ago
From 16 to 75 Locations: Eric Robison’s Growth Journey at Rock N' Roll Sushi
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Eric Robison, developer and multi-unit owner at Rock N' Roll Sushi, joins this episode of Give an Ovation to break down how the brand…
11 months, 1 week ago
Barry McGowan of Fogo de Chão on Climbing the Ranks in Hospitality
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Barry McGowan, CEO of Fogo de Chão, joins Zack to share his incredible rise from washing dishes to leading a global hospitality bran…
11 months, 1 week ago
Inside 3Natives: Anthony Bambino’s Guide to Sustainable Growth
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Anthony Bambino, founder and CEO of 3Natives, joins Zack Oates to share how he grew a 900-square-foot juice bar into a 50+ location h…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How Savory Fund Powers Guest Experience at Scale with Josh Boshard
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Josh Boshard, COO of Savory Fund, joins Zack Oates to talk about what it really takes to scale great restaurant brands. With a backgr…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Creating Guest Loyalty from the Inside Out with Amy Hom of Barcelona Wine Bar
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Amy Hom, CEO of Barcelona Wine Bar and a powerhouse leader in hospitality, joins Zack to share how she’s created strong cultures and …
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Designing Dining Experiences with Sebastien Silvestri of The Dinex Group
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Sebastien Silvestri, CEO of The Dinex Group, joins Zack Oates to share lessons from decades of global hospitality leadership—spanning…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Winning with Hospitality-Driven Catering with Pete Mora of Fajita Pete’s
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Pete Mora, founder of Fajita Pete’s, joins Zack Oates to share how a catering-first mindset transformed his brand from a full-service…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Behind the Pizza: Building Community and Culture with Avery Ward
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Avery Ward, CEO of Little Italy Pizza, shares how he transformed his family's business from a small pizza shop into a multi-million-d…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Building a Brand on Love, Legacy, and Leadership with Jane Abell of Donatos Pizza
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Jane Abell, Executive Chairwoman and Chief Purpose Officer of Donatos Pizza, joins Zack Oates live to discuss how leading with love a…
1 year ago