Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes
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Welcome to Wise Tales, the podcast where we sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to discover how to enhance brand value, increase revenue and drive great organizational culture through employees, customers and partners.Tune in, with host Evan Melick, as we unlock the transformative potential and power of optimized learning, development and operations — one wise tale at a time!
Unknown Host hosts Wise Tales, a business show with 19 episodes published.
Donna Herbel, Founder of Blue Phoenix Learning and Co-Founder and COO at Savii, joins us to share how technology and AI empower frontline teams, preserve institutional knowledge and shape confident leaders. Drawing on de
Audrey Benet, Director of Training at GuestCounts Hospitality, shares insights into how modern training techniques can transform learning in the hospitality space. With two decades of experience leading operations, cultu
In this episode, we speak to Mike Stasko, President at Sunny Street Cafe, a breakfast and lunch restaurant group headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with 22 locations across the US. Mike offers insight into how the brand sca
On this episode we feature Wesley Epstein, Director of Training and Franchise Business Consultant at Eggs Up Grill, who shares how culture and hospitality fuel operational excellence across a growing restaurant franchise
Julius Ridgley, Director of Learning and Development at Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar, joins us to share how he applies a creative, culture-driven approach to workplace training. With a deep-rooted background in hosp
We speak with Robin Robison, President at Thrive Restaurant Group, who leads the growth of Modern Market Eatery and HomeGrown. With past leadership roles at Red Robin, Bob Evans and Chili’s, Robin brings decades of exper
Cody Pepper, CEO at Fast Fresh Brands, shares his journey and recent strategic moves in the healthy fast-casual dining space. Cody's career path began with Bee Healthy Cafe, where he transitioned from a customer to a con
We are joined by Jamal Rasoully, Founder and CEO at The Halal Shack, a fast-growing brand that brings New York Street food and Afghan flavors to college campuses nationwide. Jamal shares insights into maintaining operati
Building a restaurant brand from scratch requires grit, vision and a commitment to people-first values. At Dillas Quesadillas, success is fueled by a strong culture, innovative leadership and a willingness to embrace new
We’re joined by Sam Worobec, Co-Founder at Training Simplified, a company revolutionizing corporate training by blending education with entertainment. With over 20 years of experience, Sam has played pivotal roles in sca
Leadership, culture and systems are the cornerstones of scaling successful multi-unit operations while empowering teams to thrive. We welcome Daniel Acuña, Managing Partner at JM Valley Group, which operates 24 Jersey Mi
For this episode, we’re joined by Carol Britt, Training and Development Manager, and Dunadel Daryoush, Regional Operations and Training Director, both at Georgetown Events Hospitality Group. Carol and Dunadel discuss the
We’re joined by Thuy Ngo-Shaw, Vice President of Learning and Development at Black Rock Coffee. Thuy brings over 25 years of experience in L&D, having led training initiatives for companies like P.F. Chang’s and SYNC3 Re
In this episode, we’re joined by Curt Archambault, Consulting Partner at People and Performance Strategies, and Education Strategist at the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART). Curt shares insights from his
In this episode, we are joined by Ali Knapp, President of Wisetail; Kat Claypool, Director of Sales; Max McGee, Account Executive; and Brittany McCulley, Account Manager, all also working at Wisetail. They share insights
We’re thrilled to be joined by Jim Bitticks, President and Chief Operating Officer at Dave’s Hot Chicken. Jim’s journey started at just 15 years old, and since then, he’s been instrumental in scaling brands like CKE, Bla
Jay Hartwig, Director of People and Retention at Fox Restaurant Concepts, shares his insights on fostering a culture of growth and retention within the dynamic restaurant industry. With over 25 years of experience, Jay d
Today, we sit down with Jason Berkowitz, Founder at Arrow Up Training, to discuss the evolving landscape of training and content delivery in the service and hospitality industries. Jason shares his journey from scaling r
For our inaugural episode, we’re joined by Rachael Nordby, Senior Global Digital Innovation Manager at Intertek, and Ali Knapp, Head of Digital Innovation at Intertek and President of Wisetail. Rachael and Ali discuss th
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