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The time you invest in self-development not only increases the trajectory of your success, but the success of those you lead as well. Listen as we share ways to help you and your business succeed in our new podcast “Be Mpowered”.

Martin Bros. Distributing


    • Sep 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Be Mpowered

    Feeding the Bottom Line 5 - Systems Analysis: Meal Counts & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 11:06


    Explore the financial impact of other systems, including meal counts, snacks, supplements, and theft.

    Feeding the Bottom Line 4 - Systems Analysis: Waste Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 26:28


    Address areas of waste in a senior living environment and hear of methods and systems to reduce waste.

    Feeding the Bottom Line 3 - Systems Analysis: Purchasing Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 12:12


    Appreciate the importance of reviewing and optimizing purchases, and learn the pitfalls of price comparisons. Identify other trends in purchasing such as GPO, GL Coding and more.

    Feeding the Bottom Line 2 - Systems for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 16:42


    Formulate a plan of action to align with adjusted budget goals. Ensure your menu aligns with PPD goals and implement systems for accountability.

    Feeding the Bottom Line - Setting the Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 9:16


    Understand current trends in inflation, challenges in the supply chain, and their effect on facility budget & PPD. Feeding the Bottom Line is five-part mini-series on equipping Senior Living Facility Leaders and Dining Directors with knowledge about facing industry challenges and putting cost control measures in place in order to feed the bottom line.

    Maintaining a Company's Core Culture During Challenging Times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 28:26


    Change is inevitable, especially when challenges are all around us. How can a company change HOW it does business, without changing WHO the business is? What role do our managers play in this important task and how can we make sure our teams understand the WHY behind change? Join us as our VP of National Accounts and Healthcare, Joe O'Brien, answers these important questions utilizing his experience of 35+ years with Martin Bros.

    Leveraging Technology to Help Balance Your Life as a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 32:29


    No matter what industry you are in, you are most likely going through staffing challenges. Not enough staff, turnover, and burn out are just a few of the issues managers are dealing with on a daily basis. If we can't find more people, what else can we do? Martin Bros.' Solutions team, Rob Fiori and Chris Smith, will share how technology can help deal with staffing shortages, how it can help the manager's role, and even how to analyze technology investments. Technology can be new and require change, but it can definitely be worth the time and money invested.

    A Manager's Role in Setting Up Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 26:07


    Martin Bros. Corporate Chef Steve Tiezzi joins us to discuss what he is seeing in the market as far as workforce challenges, as well as workforce solutions! He'll share ideas and his own experiences to help you learn ways to become an efficient, successful manager.

    A Team's Role in Setting Up Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 62:38


    In order to be successful through challenging times, it is important to have systems in place so you are prepared for anything. A lot is involved in setting up systems, but one thing is mandatory: A TEAM! Kathleen Niedert, System Quality Assurance Officer for Western Home Communities and Martin Bros.' own Mary Sell, Menu Services Manager, will discuss how to set up systems, WHY you need to set up systems, and most importantly, how to include the whole team in the process.

    Shifting Your Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 50:12


    Staffing shortages is a nation-wide crisis. Senior Living is not alone in the never-ending struggle to not only recruit, but also retain good employees. In this month's podcast, Nathan Garbes, Director Of Warehousing at Martin Bros., and Ethan Dewall, VP of Operations at Martin Bros., will be discussing how they have been shifting their mindset and accepting the change needed for the workforce in today's world.

    Creative Leadership During Times of Crisis: Supply Chain Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 37:56


    As 2020 came to a close, there were high hopes for a better 2021…and then there weren't. Rippling effects of COVID-19 have compounded labor shortages and crippled the supply chain across the globe. Leaders are being challenged like never before. It's imperative for leaders today to not only understand “WHY” we're facing these challenges, but to also think creatively to develop nontraditional solutions. Join us as we discuss a severely broken supply chain, leading teams through crisis, maintaining morale and the importance of self-care. (Spoiler alert: communication and capitalizing on your team's strengths are among the many ways organizations can create new success!)

    Empathy vs. Apathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 10:19


    2020 presented challenges to everyone, especially leaders. While we don't know all the answers and it's sometimes difficult to connect, showing empathy during times of uncertainty is vital. We will discuss how we can make sure we are delivering empathy instead of accidentally projecting apathy.

    VHS: No, we're not talking about an 80's movie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 45:28


    In this episode, we have Matt Garcia, Chief People and Central Iowa Operations Officer of Western Home Services, share about VHS. No, we aren't reminiscing about the old 1980's video cassette movies. We are discussing the concept: Victim, Hero, Student. Learn what this process looks like and start to identify when you, yourself fall prey to this concept. We will share personal stories to help you understand how it works in both your professional and personal life. At the end of this episode, our hope is that you can start to identify your own triggers, and maybe even help those you lead identify theirs. You may never be able to fully avert from this concept, but you may be able to shorten the cycle and the damage it can cause.

    Managing Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 41:35


    Being a young professional is hard. Being a new manager is even harder. Being a young, new manager is the hardest! In this podcast, we discuss the "dos and don'ts" of being a young manager with Jen Miskimins, Director of Operations for Osby Corp. Jen started as an administrator right out of college before moving into her current position. Listen to her share what she’s learned in her career as she has gained experience and tenure. She also gives advice for not only young managers out there, but also for their peers who can help a young manager succeed.

    Conversation with a Coach - Part 2/2: Generation Z's Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 23:36


    Continue listening to our discussion with Jed Smith, University of Northern Iowa's Strength & Conditioning Coach, as he shares his vast experience of interacting with the newest generation to enter our workforce: Generation Z. Listen to someone who focuses on this group daily as he shares insight on what shaped them, what motivates them, and why they are very different from the previous generation: the Millennials!

    Conversation with a Coach - Part 1/2: Harnessing Others' Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 29:26


    Sometimes we have a team member who needs a little push in the right direction to get them going. How do we do this successfully? Who better to help us than University of Northern Iowa’s Strength & Conditioning Coach? Join us as Jed Smith discusses and advises how we can harness other’s potential!

    What Business Are You In?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 40:49


    What business is your organization in? Is that different from how you make money? Join us as we discuss the importance of making sure your core business is your focus. Understand the why, what, and how and then connect it to your industry. If we make this focus a priority, our monetary success should follow suit.

    Raising Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 11:44


    In today’s world, being a leader and not just a manager is important to your team. Even more important is making sure you are also raising leaders in your company. Understanding why this is important and how to accomplish this will help continue your organization’s success long past your tenure.

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