Foodservice for Thought

By Karey Clements & Justin Olivares

Foodservice for Thought is a podcast that shares the thoughts and insights from professionals in all areas of the foodservice industry to transparently unite and strengthen the business of serving foo... more

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The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

Foodservice for Thought episodes:

April 28, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Grant Price of Continental Refrigeration talks refrigerant mandates, maintenance and the need for field flexible equipment
In this conversation, Karey and Justin talk with Grant Price of Continental Refrigeration about the recent refrigerant mandates, the challenges of all parties working together with service and maintenance on equipment in the field and how George Straight totally smashed the place.
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43min
April 21, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Erik MacPherson (Part 2) talks Brand Affinity, true Hospitality and Social Media in the foodservice world.
In part two of their conversation with Erik, Karey and Justin continue to discuss brand affinity, social media, building relationships between customers and businesses and of course, we Fire the Board!
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22min
April 14, 2020 Foodservice or Thought: On the front lines of serving children during the Pandemic with Angleton ISD Child Nutrition Director Amy Anderson
In this episode, Karey and Justin talk with Amy Anderson, Child Nutrition Director of Angleton ISD on how they and other school districts are managing the huge undertaking of serving the children in the district while navigating the new normal of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
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36min
April 07, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Erik MacPherson talks Brand Affinity, true Hospitality and Social Media in the foodservice world.
In part one of this two part interview with CEO of TMC Digital Media, Erik MacPherson talks with Karey and Justin on brand affinity, the meaning of true hospitality in foodservice and how social media can be both good and bad, depending on who is driving the content bus. Beep, Beep!
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35min
March 31, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Karey and Justin take a virtual food crawl
In this episode, Karey and Justin loosen the belt and parade their way around Texas on a virtual food crawl. Shelter in place is not going to stop these two from dreaming about the perfect day of eating post quarantine.
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31min
March 24, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Talking shop with Kevin Eaton, President of MAFSI and President and Owner of Eaton Marketing Part 2
In part two of our conversation with Kevin, Karey and Justin discuss the Five Families of the Foodservice Industry, talk about some of the training that MAFSI offers and how we can better connect all segments of the industry and of course, discover Kevin's love for beer and his brewery, Crooked Thumb and of course, we Fire the Board!
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28min
March 17, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Talking shop with Kevin Eaton, President of MAFSI and President and Owner of Eaton Marketing
In part one of this two part episode, Karey and Justin talk with Kevin Eaton, President of MAFSI and President and Owner of Eaton Marketing about the evolution and future of the industry, public health crisis aside.

We also talk about MAFSI: what it is (Manufacturers' Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry), what it does and where they are headed in the future.
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32min
March 03, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Restaurant life from the other side of the table and kitchen with special guest Alicia Giesey: Part 2
In part two of the two part conversation with Alicia Giesey, Karey and Justin talk with Alicia about the pay discrepancy in the foodservice industry, what makes a good and bad tipper (looking at you 10%'ers!) and discuss the struggles of foodservice employees transitioning to employment outside of the industry. Plus, our Fire the Board segment!
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37min
February 18, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Restaurant life from the other side of the table and kitchen with special guest Alicia Giesey
In this two part episode, Karey and Justin talk with Alicia Giesey, former front and back of the house veteran, to peek behind the curtain of what it's like to live the restaurant life as a cook, server and more.

Alicia discusses the crazy work schedule (she worked 22 days in row!!!), the relationship between the front and back of the house (think West Side Story plus family) and some of the difficulties of working as a woman in a male dominated industry.

Plus, to end part one, Alicia takes our order at a high end steakhouse and walks us through a meal from the server's perspective. Check it out!!!
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36min
February 04, 2020 Foodservice for Thought: Coffee Talk with PJ's Coffee of New Orleans and Ballard Brands: Part 2
In PART 2 of their conversation, Karey, Justin, Felton and Eric discuss sense of community that coffee can create, talk about different types of coffee drinks and Felton and Eric answer the Fire the Board questions!
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44min

FAQs about Foodservice for Thought:

How many episodes does Foodservice for Thought have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.