Food and Finance

What happens when you combine great taste, phenomenal marketing strategies and supply chain innovation, well if you approach it like NextBite you might end up creating the largest restaurant company that does not actually own any restaurants because they are excelling as a virtual restaurant

The best kind of product is always tried and tested and Jimmy Feeman co-founder of No Baked Cookie Dough knows a lot about what testing your product looks like. Check out the full episode as Jimmy shared the journey of No Baked Cookie Dough and some solid advice for entrepreneurs in the food business. Enjoy the episode. 

Which is better? A stand-alone restaurant or an airport restaurant? We sat down with Randy Hazelton the owner of a Hospitality company that specializes in establishing airport restaurants and I tell you the conversation was enlightening. When you think about restaurants in airports you don't often think about the business decisions and factors that were considered for this to happen but entrepreneurs like Randy saw this as an untapped opportunity and he joins us to share the journey and a few tips that he has learned along the way. #foodandfinance #businesstalklibrary #bakerybusiness #businesslessons

What if you could run 10 restaurants out of one kitchen? A newish concept that is radically changing the restaurant industry is the Ghost Kitchen Concept. In this interview, we sat down with the founder of one of Johannesburg South Africa's fast-growing restaurant companies Simele Shange CEO of Jozi Cloud Kitchen. Simele helps us understand how they managed to create a concept that allows them to run 10 different restaurants out of one kitchen and the insights that he shares are amazing. 

How is Wells Fargo helping revitalize small businesses?If you want to learn about what an amazing company like Wells Fargo is doing to help small businesses the Wells Fargo Foundation is a great place to start so we sat down with Flor Tolley the Vice President of the Wells Fargo Foundation to learn more. It is one thing to provide financial l resources to struggling businesses but I often find that businesses also need access to knowledge, tools, and resources so they can make the most of these financial resources coming their way and based on the insights that Flor shared in this conversation I can see that the Wells Fargo Foundation is stepping up to help fill a huge gap when it comes to this area.Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check out the Wells Fargo Foundation to find out more information on the awesome programs that they are working on. ---If this is your first time tuning in, we encourage you to subscribe to the show so you can hear all the other insightful episodes (we share three interviews a week) ---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go to wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at www.businesstalklibrary.com/interviews---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our courses at the Business Talk Library university:https://btl.thinkific.com/ FREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: "BTL2020" https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/inc... The Business Talk Library is a social media show and platform that shares honest and authentic conversations on the journey of entrepreneurship. We feature conversations with entrepreneurs across all industries with a wide array of experience that we believe will be valuable to you as a business owner.  ---------------------------------------------------------  Enjoy our content and want to see more? Subscribe & Follow the Podcast – @businesstalklibrary Subscribe & Follow us on YouTube @businesstalklibrary Join us on TikTok, IG, and Facebook! @businesstalklibrary LinkedIn - Business Talk Library

Innovation is a great way to build new products or to simply take an old product and give it a new spin.Well, this is what an amazing chef, Nahum Jeannot, did with oatmeal. With his company Go Oats, he has creatively combined all of the flavors and ingredients that you love in a treat that you can take on the go. Find the product at the link below or major grocery store chains near you.---If this is your first time tuning in, we encourage you to subscribe to the show so you can hear all the other insightful episodes (we share three interviews a week) ---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go to wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at www.businesstalklibrary.com/interviews---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our courses at the Business Talk Library university:https://btl.thinkific.com/FREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: "BTL2020"https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/inc...--------------------------------------------------------- The Business Talk Library is a social media show and platform that shares honest and authentic conversations on the journey of entrepreneurship. We feature conversations with entrepreneurs across all industries with a wide array of experience that we believe will be valuable to you as a business owner.   --------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy our content and want to see more? Subscribe & Follow the Podcast – @businesstalklibrary Subscribe & Follow us on YouTube @businesstalklibraryJoin us on TikTok, IG, and Facebook! @businesstalklibraryLinkedIn - Business Talk LibrarySHOW LESS

What happens when you take multiple concepts and bring them together into one business? Well if you do it right you could end up with an amazing phenomenon like Ghost Truck Kitchen. We sat down with founder Andrew Martino a hospitality veteran to learn about the way that he took two restaurant concepts and merged them into one business that is growing and making new strides within the industry. Also, we talk about a secret to achieving a profit-driven menu so you definitely want to share this conversation with every restaurant owner that you know.If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

Does your restaurant have the right food safety culture in place?We sat down with Doug Sutton the CEO of Steritech to understand a few very important factors about Food Safety and practices that every restaurant should be employing. During this conversation, Doug discussed the difference between food safety standards and a food safety culture, the 7 food safety pillars, and the Optix-360 program. If you know a restaurant owner, tell them to stop what they are doing tune into this.If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

When you think about a winery what comes to mind? Most likely what you pictured is something that looks very much like most wineries have for the past 100 years which is why we sat down with Kristin Hines and Macie Mata the amazing leaders of KT Winery to hear all about the way they are bringing innovation to the business of Wineries. Check out the website for the product launching in the Summer of 2021: https://ktwinery.com/If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

This week we're chatting with an Indonesian entrepreneur that started off studying accounting and finance and after his family experienced an unfortunate bankruptcy experience, Dennish became innovative and worked through several jobs to survive. Along the way, he fell in love with food and entrepreneurship and decide to pursue the combination of those to create an impactful business that he can grow and use to impact the Indonesian economy.Check out the full interview at the link in the bio and enjoy the episode. If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

Is your restaurant business properly capitalized? This is a very important question that every restaurant should be asking themselves so we sat down with a true Restaurant professional Matthew Rajput to hear his amazing insight on critical business topics that restaurants should be thinking about. Matt is unique as he came from a typical accounting background that moved into tech and eventually 5 years of actual restaurant experience before stepping up to consider himself a restaurant professional. Enjoy the insights from this conversation. If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

After seeing the negative toll that living in a food desert (an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food) took on his community, Chef Cordell was inspired to be more intentional about pursuing healthier life and wellness practices. This eventually led him to" Eating Well with Chef Cordell Consulting" a company focused on educating individuals on how they can improve their health practices at an affordable price.Interested in participating in Chef Cordell’s cooking class or hiring him for a corporate event? Follow the link below:https://chefcordell.com/---------------------------------------------------------Whether you are considering starting a business, run a business, or work in a business, this is a great resource for you. Follow the hashtag #businesstalklibrary on LinkedIn highlights of tips, discussions and interviews with various business owners, and visit our YouTube page for the full-length videos. ---------------------------------------------------------Enjoy our content and want to see more? Subscribe & Follow the Podcast - @businesstalklibrary Subscribe & Follow us on YouTube @businesstalklibrary Join us on TikTok, IG and Facebook! @businesstalklibrary

A good business takes more than just a good product. In this episode, we cover the Quadrant Business and address all of the aspects of your business that need to be functioning for you to have a successfully running business. ---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

Getting your business the right kind of attention can sometimes be a challenge. With organizations like Eat Black CLT (Charlotte); black food businesses are getting the spotlight they need to help drive their business forward. In this episode, we throwback to when we talked to the founders of Eat Black CLT about how the vision was born and how they are helping businesses thrive in the Charlotte area.  More about Eatblkclt: https://www.eatblkclt.com/Connect with the Foodies on IG: Ryan Jones - @ thefooddudecltShay Jackson - @iamshayjacksonErique Berry - @eriqueberryCory Wilkins - @dailyspecialcltLorri Ashly lofton@lorriashlyEatblkCLT - @eatblkclt --------------------------------------------------------- The Business Talk Library is a social media show and platform that shares honest and authentic conversations on the journey of entrepreneurship. We feature conversations with entrepreneurs across all industries with a wide array of experience that we believe will be valuable to you as a business owner.   --------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy our content and want to see more? Subscribe & Follow the Podcast – @businesstalklibrary Subscribe & Follow us on YouTube @businesstalklibraryJoin us on TikTok, IG and Facebook! @businesstalklibraryLinkedIn - Business Talk Library

Have you ever been to a business where you can feel the owner's personality radiate through the food being served?This week we're chatting with the co-owner of Derita's Bar & Grill Restaurant Devin McDaniel. Devin's personality makes all the difference and we're excited to share her story. ---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

Ever wondered what it takes to successfully run a franchise? How about two or three? Well Dave Duffy will certainly help answer some of your questions on this episode. Dave Duffy and his wife are the owners of three Tropical Smoothie locations based in Columbia South Carolina. In this week's episode, we talk about his journey as he shares some sound advice about navigating business ownership.More about Dave and his story:I retired out of US Army Special Forces after 21 years with extensive experience in Africa and southwest Asia with combat experience in Afghanistan. Additional deployments include Operation Support Hope in Rwanda/Zaire, Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, and Operation Focus Relief in Nigeria. Commanded the first 3rd SFG(A) Company in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan to see combat in '02 where I was the Unconventional Warfare Area of Operations commander, overseeing 500 indigenous irregulars in use against remnants of the Taliban and AQ. Received Bronze Star with "V" device for gallantry during combat actions in Khowst.Now I am a part-time Business Development Consultant for Xator Corporation. I am augmenting current capabilities there to generate leads and expand the business, in particular for their business unit that includes The Leadership Foundry. Here, Xator provides top-notch leader training to both government and private industry clients. As directed, I work capture management and technical writing support on proposals, generate new leads, and develop information needed to enhance company PWIN.Additionally, my wife and I have become serial entrepreneurs as we own three Tropical Smoothie Cafes in the Columbia SC area (S05/SC07/SC09). She is the CEO, I do the maintenance, deliveries, and sales. We bust our humps but are seeing the reward. This is hard work that is worth it.---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

A little over a year ago, Shannon Rush Mauro took the leap and decided to start a New York Inspired crumb cakes business in Charlotte North Carolina. Anyone who was alive in 2020 knows it was a very interesting time for us business owners. We're excited to talk to Shannon about her journey and the things she's learned and the recipe and passion that started this all. Enjoy this episode! About Shannon & Sugar Rush: Growing Up In New York, Shannon Mauro Baked Family Recipes Alongside Her Mother.  Her Father Owned Various Restaurants In Long Island, NY Which Gave Her An Appreciation And Love For Being Around A Kitchen Atmosphere.  That Passion Has Stayed With Her Even After Getting Married And Caring For Three Young Children.  Since Moving To North Carolina In 2007, Shannon Has Baked For Friends, Church Functions, Parties, And Holidays Sharing Her Love For Baking And Her Delicious Treats With Her Closest Friends.In Early 2020, After Seeing Her Sister-In-Law’s Success In NY (@Thecrumbpicker) & With The Support Of Her Husband, She Was Encouraged To Try & Start A Crumb Cake Business In North Carolina. Interest Quickly Exploded And Sugar Rush Crumb Cakes’ Social Media Profile Has Grown Exponentially. Shannon’s Crumb Cakes Have Been Featured By Several Local/Charlotte Food Bloggers.The Origin Of The Sugar Rush Name Comes From Shannon, Whose Maiden Name Was Rush. She Lost Her Father In 2015 And Made The Decision To Honor His Legacy In The ‘Sweetest’ Way Possible.---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go to wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

When you start a business in a new industry you can't forget about all of the great experiences from your past, you have to bring your past experience with you. This is exactly what Kathy Mucciolo did when she went from a career in a completely opposite field into baking and in this interview she shares how her prior experiences helped her achieve more than the average back in a lot less time.https://saltedbakedgoods.com/---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go to wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

Having a solid understanding of your financials keeps your business running smoothly. Finance and Accounting people are oftentimes forgotten but they are a critical part of what your food business needs to make sure you're heading the right way. In this episode of the Food and Finance show we're talking to Christopher Hollinger; the CFO of Rethink Food NYC. Rethink is a nonprofit committed to reducing food insecurity with practical solutions that will have a lasting impact.https://www.rethinkfood.org/---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go to wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement

Food and Finance sit down with Erika Rankin Founder and CEO of Bro Dough; a Canadian-based protein-infused vegan edible cookie dough. In this episode, we talk to Erika about her journey to founding Bro Dough and the ups and downs that have come with it. Enjoy this episode!  ---If this is your first time tuning in, we encourage you to subscribe to the show so you can hear all the other insightful episodes (we share interviews every week with great food bloggers and businesses) ---If you like what you’ve been hearing on this podcast, we invite you to go to wherever you’re listening to this episode and leave us a comment or review. Tell me what you love about this episode! ---You can find all of the information about this episode and the show at https://www.businesstalklibrary.com/food-finance---If you want to learn more about finance and accounting as it related to business, check out our resources at www.tlturnergroup.comFREE COURSE: Understand the Income Statement in Less Than 15 Minutes: Use Code: BTL2020https://btl.thinkific.com/courses/incomestatement