Best Betty Reed Podcasts (2025)

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1201: Evan LeRoy, Chef and Co-Owner of LeRoy and Lewis 1:39:46

2d ago1:39:46

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Evan LeRoy is a Co-Owner at LeRoy and Lewis in Austin, TX. Evan was featured on the show back in 2018 for episode 582. Back then, LeRoy and Lewis was a food truck that began in 2017, a year prior. The brick and mortar LeRoy and Lewis opened in February of 2024. This year, the restaurant won a Michelin star! Join the Restaurant Unstoppable Network T…

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1200: Jason Carrier, Owner of Mama Betty’s Tex Mex 2:19:35

6d ago2:19:35

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Jason Carrier is the owner of Mama Betty's Tex Mex located in North Austin, TX. Jason began hospitality his career in his early 20s working as a door man for bars in Austin. He loved the job, treating the position like a gracious host instead of an intimidating bouncer, and eventually went on to open his first bar in 2002, and at least 11 bars at v…

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1199: Steven McAloon, Partner and Co-Founder of KIC Hospitality 2:17:06

9d ago2:17:06

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Steven McAloon is the Co-Founder and Partner at KIC Hospitality, based in Dallas, TX. Steven is from Wales and got his start in overseas hospitality companies like Whitbread, Costa Coffee, Schlotzsky’s and others, all revolving around franchising. He and his partner started KIC Hospitality, a consulting company, a few years back. Join the Restauran…

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1198: Chris Florczak, CEO of Risen Restaurant Group 2:07:31

13d ago2:07:31

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Chris Florczak is the CEO of Risen Restaurant Group. Risen consists of one concept with four location and a fifth soon to open. The concept is Rise, originally located in Dallas and opened in 2008. Chris got his start with an internship at Hillstone Group and he quickly was given a job offer and worked there for 16 years. In 2016, he was offered th…

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1197: Samir Watter, COO of Layne’s Chicken Fingers 1:19:25

16d ago1:19:25

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Samir Watter is the COO at Layne's Chicken Fingers based in Dallas, TX. Samir joined Layne's in 2021 when there were only 7 total locations. Before that, he held impressive roles and big franchise companies like Denny's, where he worked for 10 years starting as AGM until heading the opening of 30 locations by the end of his tenure there. He also wo…

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1196: Thom Crosby, CEO of Pal’s Sudden Service 1:43:52

20d ago1:43:52

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Thom Crosby is the CEO of Pal's Sudden Service, HQ'd in Kingstwon, TN. Pal's Sudden Service was first opened in 1956 in Kingstown, TN. Thom came on board in 1981 to help them grow. Thom's experience prior to Pal's was in corporate McDonald's and corporate Long John Silvers, as well as a franchisee with Wendy's. Today Thom is the CEO of Pal's and th…

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1195: Zane and Brandon Hunt, Co-Founders of VIA 313 1:42:30

23d ago1:42:30

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Zane and Brandon Hunt are the co-founders of VIA 313. VIA 313 is a Detroit-style pizza chain. This is The Hunt Bros. third time on the show. They first joined us for episode 560 in 2018 and again in 2021 for episode 826. In 2021, they had 5 locations and today they have 24! Interested in McClaskey Excellence Institute as recommended by the Hunt Bro…

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1194: The Game of Restaurant Growth with Matthew Mabel 1:37:26

27d ago1:37:26

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Matthew Mabel is a consultant, advisor, coach and President of Surrender, Inc. Surrender is a hospitality and management-consulting firm based in Dallas, TX. Matthew was last on the show for episode 518! For this in-person workshop, Matthew will take the listeners through growing restaurants in three different major and specific phases of growth. J…

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1193: Garrett Reed, CEO of Layne’s Chicken Fingers 2:16:05

30d ago2:16:05

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Garrett Reed is the CEO of Layne's Chicken Fingers. Garrett got his start in the real estate business right out of college as a site selector for Radio Shack in he 90s. By the early 2000s he had moved on to Starbucks where he served as Real Estate Director for the east and west coasts. In 2005 he started his own real estate business and in the mid-…

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1192: How to Secure Funding with Michael Praver 1:22:43

1M ago1:22:43

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Michael Praver is the founder of fundingfundingfunding.com Michael's company specializes in helping businesses secure capital without the stress of traditional lending. Their mission is to help businesses secure fast, reliable, and customized funding solutions that empower businesses to thrive. This workshop covers How To Get Funding with expert Mi…

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"Bad Ass Business Woman" Episode 7 - Shooting The Shit With Music Entrepreneur Nikki Forbes 50:26

1M ago50:26

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In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of the mind behind running your own business in this industry. "Popville" creates a space for musicians in Nashville outside of country music. Nikki and her team put on music/networking events for anyone looking for a community to connect with in the Nashville music world. Nikki is a visionary music e…

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1191: Rachel Cope, Founder and CEO of 84 Hospitality 1:54:18

1M ago1:54:18

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Rachel Cope is the Founder and CEO of 84 Hospitality based in Oklahoma City, OK. 84 Hospitality consists of 4 concepts in 10+ locations in and around OKC. The brand started with Empire Pizza and the newest restaurant is Elizabetta, a fine-dining restaurant in OKC. They also operate Empire Slice, Burger Punk, and Goro Ramen. Rachel was previously on…

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1190: Workers’ Compensation Deep Dive with David DeLorenzo 1:26:47

1M ago1:26:47

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David DeLorenzo is the CEO and Owner of Bar and Restaurant Insurance. David DeLorenzo specializes in bar and restaurant insurance, but he is also a speaker, author, coach, as well as host of a mastermind and more than one charity organization. On top of all this, he has been an owner of 13 restaurants in his career. David was previously on the show…

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1189: Zack and Silvana Walters, Partners of Sedalia’s Oysters & Seafood 2:05:08

1M ago2:05:08

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Zack and Silvana Walters are the Owners/Partners at Sedalia's Oysters & Seafood located in Oklahoma City. Zack and Silvana are married and met in 2017. Prior to 2017, Zack went to culinary school and eventually opened his own butcher shop/deli in LA in 2010 with a partner which was very successful. He left that venture in 2016 to work in another re…

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1188: 3 Reasons Restaurants Fail with Technology Onboarding feat. Jeremy Julien 1:29:30

2M ago1:29:30

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Jeremy Julian hosts the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast and CRO at CBS NorthStar. With 20+ years in restaurant tech, he shares insights and interviews experts to help operators use digital tools to improve efficiency and guest experience. This workshop covers Jeremy's "3 Reasons Restaurants Fail with Technology Onboarding." Workshops can be foun…

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1187: Scott Marsh, Partner and Director of Operations at The Jones Assembly 1:51:14

2M ago1:51:14

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Scott Marsh is C.O.O., Partner, and Director of Operations at The Jones Assembly in Oklahoma City, OK. The Jones Assembly is a 1,600 person capacity concert venue with a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar. The Jones Assembly opened in 2017 and is a part of the Social Order hospitality group. Scott pivoted early in his career from music/artist…

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1186: 3 Steps to Systemize Your Ownership with Mike Bausch 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

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Mike Bausch is an industry leader whose restaurant, Andolini's Pizzeria, is a top ten pizzeria in the US, as named by Trip Advisor, BuzzFeed, CNN and USA Today. Andolini's began in 2005 and has grown to five pizzerias, two gelaterias, two food-hall concepts, a food truck, and a fine dining restaurant by 2020. He's a World Pizza Champion, a Guinness…

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"Creative Venture, CEO Mindset" Episode 6 - Shooting The Shit With Singer and Songwriter Kaylee Federmann 49:34

2M ago49:34

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In this episode of "Shooting The Shit" I sit down with the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Kaylee Federmann to explore the journey behind her music. Kaylee opens up about her journey, struggles, and triumphs in the ever-evolving music industry. We talk about the intersections of music, identity, and growth. With years of experience navigating…

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1185: Jim O’Conner, COO of McNellie’s Group 2:12:27

2M ago2:12:27

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Jim O'Conner is the COO of McNellie's Restaurant Group in Tulsa, OK. Jim grew up in MA and went to Tufts University. He studied in Spain and moved to Ireland for a year and really fell in love with true Irish pubs. He returned to the states and worked for Ford in Ann Arbor, MI and then moved to Tulsa with his wife where he discovered the McNellie's…

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1184: Mark C. Winters, Co-Author of Rocket Fuel and Founder of Rocket Fuel University 1:13:16

2M ago1:13:16

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Mark C. Winters is the co-author of Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get More of What You Want from Your Business. Mark was a serial entrepreneur and owned "13 to 14" businesses before stepping into a more advisory/consultant role for businesses. He discovered EOS in 2012 and since became a champion of EOS and has founded Rocket…

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1183: Elliot Nelson, Founder and CEO of McNellie’s Restaurant Group 1:33:55

2M ago1:33:55

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Elliot Nelson is the Founder and CEO of McNellie's Restaurant Group based in Tulsa, OK. This is Elliot's second time on the show, previously featured on episode 781 back in 2021. Elliot's mantra is to “make our city better one restaurant, one meal, one guest at a time.” He does this through owning and developing over 10 concepts currently. Join the…

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1182: David McClaskey, Founder and President of McClaskey Excellence Institute 1:22:27

2M ago1:22:27

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David McClaskey is the Founder and President of McClaskey Excellence Institute. David McClaskey is an executive coach, consultant, conference presenter, trainer, and Baldrige expert and one of the few individuals to have the privilege of assisting seven companies to win eight Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards (about 6% of the total winners).…

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"Be Undeniably Great" Episode 5 - Shooting The Shit With Drummer and Producer Taylor Robinson 50:33

2M ago50:33

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In this episode, we sit down with the multitalented Taylor Robinson, a powerhouse behind the kit and the mixing board. drops incredible advice for musicians, producers, and anyone chasing a career in music — from navigating the industry to trusting your instincts. Whether you're a musician, producer, or just a fan of great music, this is an episode…

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1181: Max Goldberg, Co-Owner of Strategic Hospitality 1:40:59

2M ago1:40:59

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Max Goldberg is the co-owner of Strategic Hospitality, based in Nashville, TN. Max's brother and Strategic Hospitality co-owner and CEO, Ben, was on the show for episode 846 back in 2021. Max was working in NYC when in 2007 his brother Ben called him home to Nashville to work with him at Strategic Hospitality. They have been working together and bu…

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PSA: Dram Shop Laws Crippling the Industry 1:04:06

2M ago1:04:06

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This is a first-ever PSA episode for Restaurant Unstoppable. We sat down with Charleston, South Carolina owners/operators Keith Benjamin, Jonathan Kish, and Scott Larymore to talk about dangerous dram laws currently in discussion in South Carolina and many other states.By Eric Cacciatore

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1180: Victor Lugger, Co-Founder of Big Mamma and CEO of Sunday App 57:44

3M ago57:44

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Victor Lugger is the CEO of Sunday App. Sunday App has been mentioned several times on the show recently. So, we decided to get the CEO on the show to do a deep dive into Sunday App and what it offers restaurateurs. Sunday App is a pay-at-the-table solution for restaurants aimed at giving back time to the guest and the staff. Victor is also the Co-…

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1179: Sean Lyons, Partner at Up Hospitality Partners 2:14:01

3M ago2:14:01

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Sean Lyons is a Partner at Up Hospitality Partners in Nashville. Sean got his first job in a restaurant when he was 13 at a Spanish restaurant in Chicago. At this early age, he knew he wanted to own a restaurant one day. Sean went on to study hospitality and then finance at Purdue University while also training to become a competitive ballroom danc…

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