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Restaurant Masterminds Podcast

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Are you a restaurant owner or operator looking to navigate the chaos of the ever-changing hospitality industry? Look no further than the Restaurant Masterminds Podcast - "Journey Of Success"Hosted by industry experts with decades of combined experience in leadership, marketing, technology, and operations, this podcast is your ultimate guide to overcoming challenges and achieving success in the restaurant business.HostsRudy Miick - Culture GuruPaul Barron - Futurist and Tech Fortune TellerAnna Tauzin

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28.Deja Vu Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/08/10

Technology, much like fashion, sometimes follows a lifecycle where trends go from hot to not, and then back to hot again. Host Rob Grimes attended RetailNow 2023 where there was a replica of the first ever cash register built by Dayton Saloon Owner James Ritty in 1879. James sold to the National Cash Register Company and the rest is history… The cash register exhibit and timeline at the show also inspired a train of thought about this cycle of technology, and why trends appear or even reappear

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27. The End Zone: Tech Investing

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/08/01

When it comes to investing in foodservice and food related technologies, you may want to have a conversation with former NFL player Lamarr Houston who clearly has a taste for this! Lamarr joins Accelerate Host Rob Grimes to talk about how his athletic, business and entrepreneurial passions have come together to feed his inspiration and ideas that started early in his life. Lamarr started angel investing with a former teammate, Dez Bryant, and currently has a small portfolio of seven companies - all

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26. Delivering Digital

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/07/24

The restaurant industry has traditionally been slow about adapting to the digital age.Starting with the impact of COVID in changing the way restaurants operate, the industry turned to Delivery and eCommerce, and a new focus on Delivering Digitally. This business shift, brought about the birth of the Digital Restaurant Association (“DRA”) who recently announced its partnership and alliance with the IFBTA.Host Rob Grimes, founder, and CEO of the IFBTA is joined by Joe Reinstein, Executive Director of

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25. TechPlanning Observations

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/07/13

It’s the end of Q2, and that means half the year is gone. A great time for reflection & planning for the future. Host Rob Grimes shares his own reflections and recent observations on this week’s Accelerate podcast - noting 6 months of conversations and participating in industry events has given him a perspective on what’s coming the rest of this year and beyond. Just based on physical presence at national events, “Robotics took the biggest space” mentions Rob. AI was also a central theme that

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24. Giving Through Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/07/06

Giving back to local communities has always been a key focus for hospitality and restaurant brands. This act of service can make a difference in local communities, it creates a connection between the guest and business. Joining Accelerate host Rob Grimes this week is Michelle McCarthy, Executive Director of Round It Up America an application conceived and developed by leaders in the restaurant industry, to make it easier than ever to donate through POS connected technology. Michelle previously

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23. A Sci-Fi Approach to Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/06/27

Among the oldest mediums to predict the future of technology, books theorize where we might be headed, and one genre in particular has been a consistent predictor of the future and tech - science fiction. Science fiction has always pushed the boundaries of the current science that we think we know. Scientific thought beginning with theories, moving to research, confirming facts, and in the end, many ending up as reality.Joining host Rob Grimes is W.L. Hoffman, the author of the Soulstealer War

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22. The Tech Wish List; Count me In!

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/06/22

What inspires technology? The simple answer is that people look towards technology that makes their lives easier and/or more enjoyable. If people don’t buy-in to technology, if they’re not enthusiastic about it, then it’s not going to be used – Accelerate host Rob Grimes included!On this week’s episode of Accelerate, Rob explores some of the personal technologies he’s invested in and how these technologies are shifting to accommodate his individualized preferences which also find their way into

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21. “Hospitality Tech’s Channel; The RSPA”

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/06/14

Partnerships are the backbone of any great organization and it’s with those partners that you can provide stellar service and offerings for operators of all sizes locally, regionally, and nationally. This is where the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA) supports the Vendors of tech and their channels of Value-Added Resellers (“VAR’s”) throughout the foodservice, hospitality, and retail industries. In its 75th year, the RSPA provides leadership, training and support to it members in order

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20. Predictive Programming = Predictive Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/06/06

Technology predictions from the 20th century are starting to take shape now in 2023. In the cartoon “The Jetson’s” (which aired in 1962) there were many artificial intelligence, automation, self-driving technologies, etc. which do exist in some form today while others are still under development. So how are people able to make such bold, yet accurate predictions with technology?This week Accelerate Host and IFBTA CEO Rob Grimes, explores predictive programming impacts technology innovation, starting

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19. Hospitable Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/05/22

The symbiotic relationship between the foodservice and hospitality industries is one that stretches back centuries. In fact, before the onset of Inn’s in the 1800’s (the first lodging facility for tourists), locals used to let travelers rest on kitchen floors and extra spaces during their journey. Food, beverage and rest (Eat, Drink and Sleep), have always gone hand in hand.In this episode of Accelerate, host and IFBTA CEO Rob Grimes, has a conversation with Mike Blake, Chief Technology Officer of

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18. Tech Peeves

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/05/19

Whether in a good or bad economy, the tech within the foodservice and hospitality industries always tends to do well. Many good tech ideas have come and gone - but why is that? Join Accelerate host Rob Grimes this week as he focuses on the things that could have been, and shares his 'tech peeves' on tech that should have taken advantage of other existing technologies to be more successful."Some new industry technologies come about due to spur of the moment needs and are silos and one-off's. Due to

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17. Conveniently Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Most people think about a gas station or corner store when they think of the convenience store industry (“C-Stores”). Convenience is found everywhere, and a majority of the industry is actually owned and operated by family businesses. Joining host Rob Grimes on this episode of accelerate is Ray Huff, President of HJB Convenience Corp who has more than 40 years in convenience retail and is the Chairman of the Board of Advisors of Conexxus the technology partner of the National Association of

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16. Table Talk; Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/05/03

Host Rob Grimes shares some of the Table Talk conversations that he has been a part of a recent receptions, dinners and of course early morning coffees. While many subjects are offered on the big stage at industry conferences, much of the “meat” of the top of mind subjects facing out industry, takes place in these small group and 1-on-1 conversations. Talks about the future of the hospitality industry are notoriously known to occur at private functions - mainly dinners and receptions. To name a

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15. Recipe for Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/04/24

The world of innovating high speed and accelerated cooking products is on fire. So what demands this innovation? What trends are we seeing? James Pool, CTO and Operations Officer of The Middleby Corporation, joins host Rob Grimes as they explore the tech-infused world of next-gen cooking equipment.Reflecting on the innovation coming out of over 120 equipment brands within their portfolio, James Pool notes that innovation is being driven by the desire for automation. “Supply chain and labor are the 2

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14. Inspector Gadget: Mobile Office Technology

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/04/20

COVID’s impact on advancing mobile office solutions and the technologies behind it are significant. From small businesses to schools to governments, everything needed to be done from the home office, coffee shop and other alternative locations. As the nature of the work location and workforce access was changed forever, new technology, tools and gadgets became available while old standards evolved to be useful in the new digital work world. The new approach gave workers the tools to do everything

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13. Home Schooling; Tech Teachings

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/04/12

Joining host Rob Grimes this week is Eddie Shapiro, a home technology integrator and expert – who is on the board of the Association – CEDIA - Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association. Eddie shares with us the trends in the luxury home marketplace that also can play a role in what is available and coming for the commercial foodservice and hospitality markets.The luxury home market has seen a shift in consumers who desire high quality technology in their home, such as intelligent

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42:37

12. Hospitality TechTour; Around the World in 30-Days

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/04/03

Accelerate host Rob Grimes takes a look at the 6 events industry he attended just 30-days in March, and the global conversations, observations and those “ah-ha” moments he encountered during the journey.Starting and ending in Las Vegas, with pit stops in Tel Aviv and London, it’s clear that cybercrime, artificial intelligence & location-based technologies are a focal point for the community at large, and that new innovation is coming to the forefront faster than ever before.Rob reflects on how

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11. Hospitality Education’s Role in Technology,...

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/03/29

Today’s podcast is in memory of Dr. Pat Moreo, a leading hospitality educator - dedicated to a lifetime of service to our industry.Joining Host Rob Grimes is Dr. Cihan Cobanoglu, Dean of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of South Florida, and Dr. Donna Quadri-Felitti, Director of Penn State University’s School of Hospitality Management. Both schools are leading educational institutions and are ones where “Dr. Pat” served as a Dean, Faculty Member, and

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10. The Startup Nation; Hospitality and Tech

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/03/21

Joining IFBTA CEO Rob Grimes this week on Accelerate is Tomer Moore, founder of the Israeli Restaurant Association; Misadanim Chazakim Beyachad (Restauranteurs are Stronger Together). Tomer has background as a restauranteur, opening over 10 restaurants and working with Tech startups. Tomer noticed that despite Israel being a global technology powerhouse known as the “Startup Nation”, the restaurant industry used technology that was out of date, focusing mostly on POS.Since COVID, things have

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9. The Hospitable Culture of Technology

Restaurant Masterminds Podcast ·

2023/03/15

Culture is at the center of the plate when it comes to what makes us unique and differentiates us in the products and services we offer. It needs to be served with the culture and customs of our guests and employees in mine. On this week’s episode of Accelerate, Host Rob Grimes considers the many forms of traditions and how they work hand in hand with the technology and tools that can help us.The bottom line is that the hospitality industries need to provide good service no matter where they

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