The D.L.Rogers Podcast

Jacob & AJ speak with Michael Ybarra about his story of success and the challenges she faced when taking over his drive in. He talks about the adjustments he made when moving to a higher volume. He talks about his background and where is is now. Michael Ybarra Store#3058 - Uvalde, TX Email: store3058@sonicpartnernet.com Phone: (830) 278-7012 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ, Jacob, and Tracey speak with DLR's Regional Director, Jim People's as he shares his story up the DLR ladder. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

Jacob and AJ go over "The Way of the Shepherd" in a book review format as it pertains to growing your leadership skills and being a Shepherd to your staff. The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People - by Dr. Kevin Leman and Bill Pentak Purchase the book here : https://amzn.to/3uWiPKw Content PDF - Squarespace: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5df3bc9a62ff3e45ae9d2b06/t/5e666d696fd6b85c7febd057/1583770988443/The+Way+of+the+Shepherd+-+Leman.pdf Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ, Jacob, and Tracey speak with DLR's President/Chief Operating Officer, James Junkin as he shares his story from high school to DLR. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ speaks with DLR's Corporate Communications Manager, Rebecca Swink. She touches up on her job duties, her sonic story and some things to look forward to at convention. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob speak RGV Supervisor, Gus Guzman. Gus speaks on his new training program, Sonic University. He explains his new EOS (employee orientation seminar) course and how impactful its been in his area. He share's some of the program curriculum, some testimonies, his new training facility, and how much retention he had since the program has started. Gus share's that none of this would be possible without his six partners in his area to make it be successful. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ speaks with DLR's Benefits Administrator, Darla Panizo. She speaks on her job duties, particularity on insurance tasks. She share's a lot of important info and some of the frequent questions asked, along with her SONIC story. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com D.L.Rogers Podcast Giveaway! Email your answers to dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com. First one with all answers wins! Goodluck! Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ speaks with DLR's HR Director, Jessica Pearson. They talk about what her job duties are and some common issue's that get run into when onboarding new employee's. They talk about the new Daily Pay incentive for employee's as well as Jessica's Sonic story. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob speak to profound author, ETA certified speaker and DLR partner, Tracey Jones, on his journey up the DLR ladder. He shares the principles and standards that helped him succeed in life. He share his personal challenges and adversity he faced moving to different drive-ins and what he did to overcome them. He share's his method of coaching, training, and motivating his employee's. He expresses the importance of work-life balance. Tracey exemplifies what a true leader is. Tracey Jones (318) 588-2219 long.corp@outlook.com Book : Take The Lead ; How Top Leaders Are Tapping Into Power By Overcoming Frustrations Presale page: tracydjones.com  Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ speaks with DLR's Treasury Manager, Tracy Keller. She speaks to us about how long she's been with DLR, her old and new job duties, some things to look out for and her SONIC story. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to James's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

AJ speaks with DLR's Vice President of Accounting, Jodi Piscitello & Jill Piano, one of our Controllers at the DLR office. These two ladies come on together because Jodi is still transitioning all of her previous duties over to Jill. They share what their new duties are as they transition to their new roles along with sharing their stories and some nice SONIC stories. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to Andrea's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

We listen to Jacob's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

AJ speaks with Katherine Bruntz in Corporate Accounting for DLR, and Jennifer Carr, our Receptionist/Building Manager for DLR's office. These two ladies come on together because Katherine is still transitioning all of her previous duties over to Jennifer. They share what their new duties are as they transition to their new roles along with sharing their stories and some nice SONIC stories. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to Monica's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

AJ speaks with DLR's Director/Advisor of DLR Family Investments LLC, Mark Beatty. He share's a little about himself, how his relationship with Darrell came about, his role in the company now, and what he does on a day to day basis. He also share's a few very interesting SONIC stories! Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob speak with DLR's Senior Vice President of Corp & Real Estate/Managing member of DLR Family Investments LLC, Chris Rogers. He share's a little about himself, his role in the company and what he does on a day to day basis. He also share's a pretty funny SONIC story! Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to Alfredo's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

We listen to Michelle's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

AJ & Jacob speak with DLR's Chairman/CEO Shawn Rogers Cather. She shares a bit of her story and path into DLR, as well as some of the responsibilities she has a daily basis. Shawn shares how much she loves her job and working with our DLR family while also giving thanks to those that have helped her along the way. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to Darrin's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

AJ & Jacob speak with Rosalva Castro about her story of success and the challenges she faced when taking over her drive in. She admitted she wasn't confident in the beginning, but shared with us what she did to prepare herself and what she does to exemplify a ALL GREEN store. Rosalva represents what it means to truly prepare for something and is a example of the success that can follow when doing so. Rosalva Castro Store#3931 - Brownsville, TX Email: store3931@sonicpartnernet.com Phone: (956) 293-8601 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to Christina's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis, MO.

AJ & Jacob speak with Rob McAfee about the benefits of getting incorporated. He explains what incorporating means and the different entities you can create, depending on your situation. He shares pros and cons of doing so, things to know when calculating yearly expenses and write off's, as well as talking about retirement. Rob McAfee, CPA Wright, McAfee & Co. C.P.A.'s 3801 NW 63rd St. STE 260 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 O: 405-842-0628 Ext. 305 F: 405-842-0795 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

We listen to Shawn's Convention speech from the DLR Speakeasy 2021 Convention in St. Louis. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com

AJ & Jacob listen in on Tania's story and she overcomes long term adversity to eventually becoming a all-green store. She share's it all started when she changed her mindset and the differences it can make when doing so. Tania represents faith and handwork to achieve Excellence Without Exception. Tania McGuinness Store#4831 - Pharr, TX Email: store4831@sonicpartnernet.com Phone: (956) 534-2554 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob share the COOL P's and what it means to them. D.L.Rogers mission of Excellence Without Exception, which we believe is achieved when we deliver the COOL P's. The D.L.Rogers organization has a vision of EXCELLENCE WITHOUT EXCEPTION. We believe this vision is achieved when we deliver the COOL Ps Culture of Respect We respect ALL our co-workers, guests, vendors, and other business partners as valuable human beings. We particularly recognize, respect and develop integrity, hard work, leadership and excellent results. Opportunity We provide unparalleled partnership and compensation opportunities to our people. Operations In all key performance indicators, D.L.Rogers Drive-Ins are among the top of the SONIC system. Leadership We will provide professional leadership at all levels. By the example of our conduct, results, and innovation, we consistently "win the right to be heard". People We are always fully prepared to support all our personnel needs. At all levels, we are fully self-sufficient with multiple candidates for any opportunity. Profit We will consistently provide our investors with a superior return on investment. We routinely achieve all our goals for not only profit growth, but sales, compensation, and restaurant development. Cost controls at all levels are among the top in the SONIC system. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob listen in on Danielle's story as she starts in Blanchard, OK working her way up the management chain at the age of 19. She share's her appreciation to the partner/mentor she had and his caring for his people. She share's how she decided to take DLR as a career over college. After she's evaluated her life and her career over and over again, she share's how she feels consistently feels DLR is the move for her. She share's her struggles as a new partner and what she did to learn from them. She share's a very tragic personal story that really hits home on how important it is to have that work/life balance. She closes by enforcing the training program she instills in her drive in and how important it is to her and why it's made her successful. Danielle Fellion Store#2358 - Lindsay, OK Email: danielle.fellion@gmail.com Phone: (405)365-9031 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ, Jacob and James go over the itinerary of convention and some tips and sneak peeks of what to expect. They share some personal experience's from past conventions and some awards that will be given out. They go over some of the app's that are highly recommended to make your experience much more easier. D.L. Speakeasy 2021 Convention Starts June 28 at 1pm CST with Registration. General Session begins at 4pm. Visit website (bit.ly/DLSpeakeasy21) for info on Union Station and things to do in St. Louis. Don't forget to download the event app (CrowdCompass Events), search for D.L. Speakeasy 2021 (don't forget the periods and no spaces in “D.L.”), and enable push notifications in your phone settings Don't forget to download the Hilton Rewards app (contactless check-in, "Digital Key" room access), use store email address when registering to link your account with rooms booked for convention Can always email convention@dlrogers.com with any questions you might have St. Louis Union Station offers contactless check in (called “Digital Key”) for all Hilton Honors members. Be sure to download the Hilton Honors mobile app to be able to participate in this feature prior to arriving at Convention. Not a Hilton Honors member? It's free, so sign up today. Since D.L. Rogers is making your reservation for you, your reservation will not appear in your Hilton Honors account until the Convention Team confirms your registration. Check your account a week prior to Convention to see if your reservation appears. If not, you can add your reservation in the app by entering your confirmation number and last name. Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob hear Cedric's journey as he works his way up from Fayetteville, NC to Lake City, SC and the numerous people that helped him along the way, while also throwing in a funny story about Jim People's! He shares his story as a hungry Co-Manager to a veteran Partner and the many challenges and lessons he had to learn along the way. There were some things he knew he did wrong and learned from them. Ultimately making him the man and Partner he is today, once his mindset changed. He explains how important it is to be you and not anyone else. He also shares the impact his wonderful mother had on his life and the advice she continued to give him along his journey to success. He praises and thanks his people and his wife for helping him thru this journey. Cedric represents the true definition of HUMBLE and some advice on trying to create, or at least help, that "work-life balance" Cedric Grant Store#2385 - Lake City, SC Email: cedric.v.grant@gmail.com Phone: (843) 910-3451 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob hear Roxanne's story and she decides to pursue DLR as her career and ultimately getting the opportunity to take over her home Drive-In she started at in Shreveport, LA. She shares her adversity as she takes a year away from DLR, but not much longer when she gets the opportunity to take over another Drive-In in Bossier City, LA. She share's the characteristics of being a true leader and the value of being a good hearted person and having "GRACE" with your employees. Inky Johnson/Blind man link: https://youtu.be/Lv6RIpbx5RQ Roxanne Brehmer Store#5936 - Bossier City, LA Email: brehmerroxanne@gmail.com Phone: (318) 286-9293 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Music: https://www.bensound.com

AJ & Jacob hear Denise's story as she move's around the DLR map. From Salina, to Fayetteville, and ultimately to Abilene. She shares her story in facing adversity and her advice on when facing it. We also discuss convention and discuss what to expect for those who are first time attendee's. Denise Bragg Store#6093 - Abilene, TX (Barrow) Email: gr8sonic@aol.com Phone: (325) 370-5853 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com Convention updates: Starts June 28 at 1pm CST with Registration, General Session begins at 4pm Visit website (bit.ly/DLSpeakeasy21) for info on Union Station and things to do in St. Louis Don't forget to download the event app (CrowdCompass Events), search for D.L. Speakeasy 2021 (don't forget the periods and no spaces in “D.L.”), and enable push notifications in your phone settings Email convention@dlrogers.com with questions Music: https://www.bensound.com

Episode 1 - Jacklyn Herrera AJ & Jacob hear Jacklyn's story as she ultimately decides to choose DLR as her career and the people who pushed her to do so. She recognizes those that were part of her journey up the ladder and discusses what she is doing to help her feel more at home in her community. Jacklyn Herrera Store#1735 - Corpus Christi, TX (Ayers) Email: jgomez1409@gmail.com Phone: (830) 480-0684 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The D.L.Rogers Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com. Music: https://www.bensound.com/

Episode 1 - Introduction to DLR Podcast/Jacob & AJ's story AJ & Jacob give a introduction to "The DLRogers Podcast", while sharing their stories in their DLRogers journey. AJ Guzman Store#5811 - San Antonio, TX Email: ajguzman@yahoo.com Phone: (956) 616-2331 Jacob Borrego Store#1502- Abilene, TX Email: borregodion@gmail.com Phone: (325) 370-3704 Also, we want YOU to be a guest speaker and are looking for Partners, Supervisors, and Directors to participate in future episodes. If you are interested in appearing on The Podcast and sharing your story, email us at dlrogerspodcast@gmail.com. Music: https://www.bensound.com/