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Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast!
Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast!
Author: Matt Cotton-Founder of Rooted Food Sales
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ยฉ 2025 Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast!
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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: ๐ง Sales Strategies for Food Operators ๐ง Trends in Convenience Stores ๐ง Exploring Hidden Channels: Commissaries and Senior Living ๐ง Food Trends and Consumer Preferences ๐ง The Future of Mocktails and Beverage Pricing
Topics Discussed: ๐ค Leadership and Development ๐ค Marketing in Food Service vs Retail ๐ค Effective Marketing Assets ๐ค Cold Selling Strategies ๐ค Trade Shows: Strategies and Insights
Topics Discussed: ๐ Introduction to Leadership and Collaboration ๐ The Journey of Growth and Learning ๐ The Importance of Feedback and Communication ๐ Hiring for Success: Building a Legacy ๐ Leadership Aspirations and Transformative Experiences
Topics Discussed: ๐ฎ The Fast Casual Dining Landscape ๐ฎ WTF: Weekly Taco Features and Innovation Process ๐ฎ Operational Challenges and Ingredient Sourcing ๐ฎ Supplier Relationships and Best Practices ๐ฎ Building Strong Partnerships with Suppliers
Topics Discussed: ๐ Understanding Sales Strategies in DOT ๐ Building Relationships with Business Development Managers ๐ Best and Worst Practices for Brands ๐ Communicating Changes in Operator Volume ๐ Maximizing the Partnership with DOT
Topics Discussed: ๐ผ Building a Foodservice Team ๐ผ Interviewing for Foodservice Sales ๐ผ The Art of Foodservice Selling ๐ผ Navigating Challenges in Foodservice ๐ผ FOMO with Trade Shows and Networking
Topics Discussed: ๐ถ Navigating Maternity Leave and Sales Management ๐ถ Best Practices for Parental Leave Planning ๐ถ Traveling as a Working Parent ๐ถ Empowering Conversations Around Parenthood ๐ถ Building Community and Support in the Workplace
Topics Discussed: ๐ฝ๏ธ Dining Experience at the University ๐ฝ๏ธ Innovations in Campus Dining ๐ฝ๏ธ Student Engagement and Dining Culture ๐ฝ๏ธ Trends in Food Preferences and Ingredients ๐ฝ๏ธ Advice for Brands in the C&U Space
Topics Discussed: ๐ฑ Journey to Sobriety: Personal Stories and Insights ๐ฑ Navigating the Foodservice Landscape ๐ฑ Resources and Strategies for Foodservice Success ๐ฑ Preparing for Trade Shows: Best Practices and Insights
Topics Discussed: ๐ค Introduction to Negotiation Dynamics ๐ค The Cringe Factor in Negotiation Approaches ๐ค Real-Life Salary Negotiation Strategies ๐ค The Importance of Context in Negotiation ๐ค Cultural Differences in Negotiation
Topics Discussed: ๐ฏ How hot honey became a category, not just a condiment ๐ฏ Creative strategies that are working right now in foodservice ๐ฏ Why brand recognition matters at the menu level ๐ฏ The role of operator feedback in innovation ๐ฏ 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



