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Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast!

Author: Matt Cotton-Founder of Rooted Food Sales

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Talking through the challenges, joys and all the daily topics that are part of our Food Sales world!!
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Topics Discussed: ๐ŸŽง Sales Strategies for Food Operators ๐ŸŽง Trends in Convenience Stores ๐ŸŽง Exploring Hidden Channels: Commissaries and Senior Living ๐ŸŽง Food Trends and Consumer Preferences ๐ŸŽง The Future of Mocktails and Beverage Pricing
Topics Discussed: ๐ŸŽค Leadership and Development ๐ŸŽค Marketing in Food Service vs Retail ๐ŸŽค Effective Marketing Assets ๐ŸŽค Cold Selling Strategies ๐ŸŽค Trade Shows: Strategies and Insights
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿ“– Introduction to Leadership and Collaboration ๐Ÿ“– The Journey of Growth and Learning ๐Ÿ“– The Importance of Feedback and Communication ๐Ÿ“– Hiring for Success: Building a Legacy ๐Ÿ“– Leadership Aspirations and Transformative Experiences
Topics Discussed: ๐ŸŒฎ The Fast Casual Dining Landscape ๐ŸŒฎ WTF: Weekly Taco Features and Innovation Process ๐ŸŒฎ Operational Challenges and Ingredient Sourcing ๐ŸŒฎ Supplier Relationships and Best Practices ๐ŸŒฎ Building Strong Partnerships with Suppliers
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿ“Œ Understanding Sales Strategies in DOT ๐Ÿ“Œ Building Relationships with Business Development Managers ๐Ÿ“Œ Best and Worst Practices for Brands ๐Ÿ“Œ Communicating Changes in Operator Volume ๐Ÿ“Œ Maximizing the Partnership with DOT
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿ’ผ Building a Foodservice Team ๐Ÿ’ผ Interviewing for Foodservice Sales ๐Ÿ’ผ The Art of Foodservice Selling ๐Ÿ’ผ Navigating Challenges in Foodservice ๐Ÿ’ผ FOMO with Trade Shows and Networking
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿ‘ถ Navigating Maternity Leave and Sales Management ๐Ÿ‘ถ Best Practices for Parental Leave Planning ๐Ÿ‘ถ Traveling as a Working Parent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Empowering Conversations Around Parenthood ๐Ÿ‘ถ Building Community and Support in the Workplace
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Experience at the University ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Innovations in Campus Dining ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Student Engagement and Dining Culture ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Trends in Food Preferences and Ingredients ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Advice for Brands in the C&U Space
Topics Discussed: ๐ŸŒฑ Journey to Sobriety: Personal Stories and Insights ๐ŸŒฑ Navigating the Foodservice Landscape ๐ŸŒฑ Resources and Strategies for Foodservice Success ๐ŸŒฑ Preparing for Trade Shows: Best Practices and Insights
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿค Introduction to Negotiation Dynamics ๐Ÿค The Cringe Factor in Negotiation Approaches ๐Ÿค Real-Life Salary Negotiation Strategies ๐Ÿค The Importance of Context in Negotiation ๐Ÿค Cultural Differences in Negotiation
Topics Discussed: ๐Ÿฏ How hot honey became a category, not just a condiment ๐Ÿฏ Creative strategies that are working right now in foodservice ๐Ÿฏ Why brand recognition matters at the menu level ๐Ÿฏ The role of operator feedback in innovation ๐Ÿฏ How retail + foodservice can (and should) work together
Topics Discussed: - Understanding the Right Time to Partner with Dot Foods - Maximizing Partnerships with Dot Foods - The Unique Experience of the Dot Show - The Game-Changing Role of Dot Foods in Foodservice - Marketing Strategies and Brand Visibility at Dot Foods
Topics Discussed: - Navigating the Foodservice Channel - Understanding Beverage Strategies in Foodservice - Trends in the Beverage Industry - Engaging with Quick Service Restaurants - Building Relationships in a Virtual World
Topics Discussed: - The Importance of Team Engagement and Innovation - Rethinking Trade Shows and Events - Building Trustworthy Relationships - Effective Outreach Strategies for Sales - Understanding Industry Trends and Needs
Topics Discussed: - Gen Z & Gen Alpha Food Trends - Inclusivity & Allergen-Friendly Offerings - Global Flavors & Culinary Exploration - Partnering with Sodexo - Staying Inspired & Trend-Focused
Topics Discussed: - Trade Show Insights & Industry Trends - Getting Noticed in Distribution - Sales & Incentive Strategies for Food Brands - Navigating New Distributor Relationships - The Importance of Transparency & Data in Distribution
Topics Discussed: - Building Authentic Relationships in Business - The Importance of Long-Term Connections - Transparency in the Food Industry: Building Trust and Loyalty - Navigating Distributor Relationships - Sales Strategies and Incentives
Topics Discussed: - The Role of a Life Coach in Personal Development - Embracing Masculinity and Personal Transformation - Understanding Gender Dynamics in the Workplace - The Importance of Play in Work-Life Balance - Productivity Strategies and Daily Routines - Travel Strategies and Healthy Eating on the Go
Topics Discussed: - Family and Team Dynamics - Consumer Trends in Plant-Based Foods - Advocacy for clean, whole foods that taste good - Balancing entrepreneurial work with personal life. - Staying focused with multiple tasks and responsibilities. - Food Service vs. Retail Expansion
Topics Discussed: - The Impact of Citrus Greening Disease - Unwavering Commitment: Fanatical About Flavor and Excellence - Uncle Matt's 25-Year Organic Juice Journey: Challenging Industry Giants - The Decline of Florida's Citrus Industry: From 250 Million to 25 Million Boxes - Discovering Delicious Granola - Favorite CPG Picks
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