(00:00:00 ) Intentional Leadership and Team Empowerment

(00:09:56 ) The Zingerman's Community of Businesses

(00:19:45 ) Visioning: Crafting the Future

(00:29:22 ) The Hard Work Behind Success

(00:39:43 ) Open Book Management and Financial Transparency

(00:48:12 ) Creating a Great Organizational Culture



In this conversation, Ari Weinzweig, co-founder of Zingerman's, discusses his journey from a dishwasher to a successful entrepreneur. He shares the importance of visioning, the Zingerman's Community of Businesses (ZCOB), and the principles that guide their operations, including open book management and continuous improvement. Ari emphasizes the significance of creating a great organizational culture, providing excellent service to staff, and the hard work required to achieve success. The discussion highlights how Zingerman's has built a unique business model that focuses on quality, community, and employee engagement. What can we, in the construction/distribution industries learn from a community of restaurant and food businesses? Tune in and enjoy the ride.

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YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/grJ7EtvfjjM

To reach Ari, email: Ari@zingermans.com

Learn more about Zingerman’s Community: https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/

Their YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@zingermans?si=O5EK_Y_UeQJx5qHf

Zingerman’s 12 Natural Laws of Business: https://www.zingtrain.com/blog/zingermans-12-natural-laws-of-business/

More resources from ZingTrain: https://www.zingtrain.com/library/

To learn of the classes they conduct: https://www.zingtrain.com/

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