Thoughts That Rock

Ep. 6: Kyle Smith | Surround Yourself with People Who Can Replace You


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In this episode, we talk with KYLE SMITH, CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, which produces THE best quality bundt cakes in over 300 bakeries across the US…listed as one of the “Top 50 Franchises” and consistently making Franchise Times’ “Fast & Serious” list.

THOUGHT #1

Be Confident Enough to Surround Yourself with People Who Have the Ability to Replace You.

THOUGHT #2

Commit to Hiring Employees that Have All 3 C's: Competence, Character and Cultural Fit

CONNECT:

  • Website: www.nothingbundtcakes.com
  • BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

    • Jack Welsh/General Electric - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Welch
    • Jeffrey Immeldt/GE - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Immelt
    • James McNerny - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McNerney
    • Robert Nardelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Nardelli
    • Home Depot – www.homedepot.com
    • Boeing – www.boeing.com
    • 3M – www.3M.com
    • Don Fox/Firehouse Subs – www.firehousesubs.com
    • The Ritz-Carlton – www.ritzcarlton.com
    • First Watch – www.firstwatch.com
    • Chick-fil-A – www.chick-fil-a.com
    • Southwest Airlines – www.southwest.com
    • Hard Rock International – HardRock.com
    • Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com
    • Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com
    • Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com
    • Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com
    • Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com
    • Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org
    • Keppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.com
    • Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com
    • Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com
    • Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel
    • KYLE SMITH'S BIO:
      Kyle Smith was previously Sr. VP of Operations for CiCi’s Pizza and was in that role for 13 years. In 2012, he joined Nothing Bundt Cakes as President and in 2017, he was promoted to CEO. Kyle has assembled a talented team that supports its bakery owners and the day to day operations of the brand, while pursuing the brand's “rationale” expansion goals. Kyle will continue to focus on building a strong franchise organization and leading strategic initiatives that drive Nothing Bundt Cakes reputation for extraordinary quality and service.

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