As a player in the foodservice industry, attending Expo West in Anaheim is a refreshing change of pace for me. Although it’s not exactly my usual sandbox, I find myself drawn to this event because of the...
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Broadening Your Scope and Shifting Gears on The Journey to the Top with Kristine Bowen
In this week’s episode, host Nick Portillo talks with Kristine Bowen, Regional President at Sysco Corporation in the Pacific Northwest. Kristine shares valuable insights from her time in foodservice and discusses the importance of trying...
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How She Did It: From World-Champ Pizza Maker to Starting Her Own Pizza Empire with Laura Meyer
In this week’s episode, host Nick Portillo talks with Laura Meyer, a multiyear world pizza champion, rising star chef, and named a Forbes 30 Under 30. With over 20 years of experience in the foodservice...
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Building Systems and Leveraging Data to Grow Your Foodservice Sales w/ Craig Gentry
In this week’s episode, host Nick Portillo talks with Craig Gentry, VP and General Manager of Idahoan Foods. Craig shares insights from decades in the foodservice industry, including years spent abroad as an expat, and...
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Playing the Long Term Game of Business with Nick Portillo
In this week’s episode, host Nick Portillo reflects on the first season of the Titans of Foodservice podcast and the wealth of knowledge that each guest has brought to the show. He shares the journey...
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How to Be a Father First and Foodservice Executive Second with John Portillo
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with his dad, John Portillo, CEO of Portillo Sales & Marketing. John has had a successful career in the foodservice industry, starting...
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Developing Others by Empowering Them to Make Decisions with Herb Ring
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Herb Ring, National Food Service Director for Hershey Company. Nick and Herb discuss the importance of empowering team members and others...
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A Dallas Garage to One of the Largest Food Brokers in the Country with Bobby Cimrhanzel
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Bobby Cimrhanzel, President of Lakeland Marketing, one of the largest foodservice brokers in the U.S. Bobby casts a vibrant and fresh...
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Using Assessments to Learn What Others are Saying About Your Company with Paul Fournier
In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Paul Fornier, President and Founder of Tacticware Resource Group.
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Leveraging the Power of Servant Leadership to Inspire Others with Ivan Estrada
n this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Ivan Estrada, Director Foodservice Sales & Strategy, with Irresistible Foods Group.
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