Podcasts about costa vida

Costa Vida president Wade Allen, promoted to the role last June, joins QSR editorial director Danny Klein to discuss his career journey, the brand's potential, and his evolving role atop a fast casual with growth designs. Allen explores past lessons learned directing tech at Brinker to how he's now shifted focus to guiding teams and empowering those around him to morph an emerging brand into a powerhouse.

In this episode, we're bringing you insights straight from Vegas at the eighth annual Food On Demand Conference! Bernadette sits down with Allen Beck, Director of Off-Premise and Catering at Costa Vida, as he breaks down how the brand uses a holistic, fully burdened approach to grow its catering business profitably. Plus, hear how technology integration plays a critical role in operations—and why having a smart, future-ready tech stack matters more than ever.

Sean Collins is the Co-Founder of Fat Cats Entertainment and Costa Vida, which has grown to over 100 franchise locations. Sean currently sits as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Costa Vida.We discuss Sean's entrepreneurial journey, the importance of guest experience in business, the challenges of leadership, and the principles that have helped him scale his companies while maintaining quality. Sean also shares leadership insights from his time as a mission president and how he applies leadership lessons from both business and faith.Costa Vida's WebsiteCheck out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better ManPick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic TimesJoin the Real Men, Real Conversations Facebook Group

For this episode of Bring More Joy to the Table, I talked with my friend Wade Allen, President at Costa Vida! One of Wade's favorite quotes (from Abraham Maslow) is that “at any moment, we can step forward into growth or step back into safety.” I think it is perfect! He has repeatedly chosen to lean into new opportunities and his willingness to press beyond fear has kept him on the forefront of innovation and is a recurring theme in his success. There were so many great moments and takeaways in this conversation: >>> Wade's very first job as an “assistant dishwasher” at age 14 taught him how to hustle and the payoff of hard work, speed, and service! His early experiences in the kitchen set the tone for a lifelong belief in going the extra mile to delight both clients and guests! >>>His career shows how blending analytical insights with a people-first mindset can transform guest experiences and drive brand loyalty. Despite being on the forefront of marketing and data science, he emphasizes the importance of never losing sight of the human at the other end of every data point! >>>Wade underscores the idea that trust is the bedrock of high-performing teams. Instead of micromanaging, his leadership philosophy is to focus on removing obstacles and empower people do their best work. >>>Wade's transition to Costa Vida was equal parts serendipity and conviction. Trusting his gut, and paying attention to those too-good-to-be-true coincidences, reinforced his belief that success often comes from embracing change when the moment feels right.

A little over a year ago, Brian Stiles moved to Spring Hill and bought the local Costa Vida franchise. His hurdles so far have been emphasizing the importance of adapting to a new location, managing a team, and maintaining customer trust. Running a small business, particularly in the restaurant industry, is challenging enough. Despite that, Brian has his sights on expanding Costa Vida locations in Tennessee, emphasizing the importance of customer service and having a clear runway for expansion. As always, we discuss various marketing strategies for local restaurants, including utilizing innovative techniques on Instagram for advertising.Highlights:Running a restaurant, financial analysis, and business growth. (2:02)Teamwork and employee roles in a Mexican restaurant. (18:03)Entrepreneurship and franchise ownership in the car industry. (23:56)Expanding Costa Vida franchise in Tennessee. (25:54)Marvel Cinematic Universe, including new movies and TV shows. (31:26)Local Costa Vida location and social media marketing ideas. (43:19)Follow Brian:https://www.costavida.com/locations/us/tn/spring-hill/2014-crossings-circle/__________________________________________________________________________________________________****SUBSCRIBE/RATE/FOLLOW the Mostly Middle Tennessee Business Podcast:www.mmtbp.comwww.instagram.com/mostlymiddletnbusinespodcastwww.instagram.com/jimmccarthyvosTiktok: @jimmccarthyvos __________________________________________________________Shoutout to Matt Wilson for lending his voice to the new intro of MMTBP.Follow him and his podcast from which I may have borrowed the *mostly* concept:https://linktr.ee/mamwmw___________________________________________________________****You hear Jim mention it on almost every episode, ME vs. WE and how 2023 will be 1943 all over again….order “PENDULUM:How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future”:https://a.co/d/7oKK7Ip__________________________________________________________________________The co-author of Pendulum wrote a myriad of other books and started a non-profit 21st Century Non-Traditional Business School that you should really check out: Wizard Academy - www.wizardacademy.org______________________________________________________________________Curious about podcasting? This podcast (and many others) is produced by www.itsyourshow.co#billionaire #business #entrepreneurship #fashion #love #marketing #meme #middle #mindset #motivation #nashville #nashvilletennessee #nashvilletn #nature #podcast #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #podcastshow #smallbusiness #tennessee #tennesseelife #restaurant #costavida #utah #idaho #culture Call Incredible Doors! 931-348-DOOR. We're making garage doors in Maury and Wlliamson counties incredible again! www.incredibledoors.com

Wade discusses the importance of seamless integration between physical and digital experiences. He describes a future where tech enhances operational efficiency, while preserving the people-first nature of hospitality. Wade envisions a future where every channel for accessing food is not only more convenient, but still preserves the fundamental desire for human connection around a table. Welcome to Elevating Brick and Mortar. A podcast about how operations and facilities drive brand performance.On today's episode, we talk with Wade Allen, EVP of Strategic Growth at Costa Vida. Costa Vida is a Mexican coast-inspired restaurant franchise. Today Costa Vida has restaurants in a growing number of US States and in Canada, and is positioned to be one of the fastest growing restaurant franchises in North America. GUEST BIO:With over 22 years of experience in the restaurant and retail industry, Wade is a seasoned executive with a passion for leading teams to drive transformative business strategy and digital innovation. He's currently serving as the EVP of Strategic Growth for Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, where he spearheaded initiatives in Marketing, IT, Off-Premise, Analytics, and Guest Insights contributing to the brand's ongoing success. During his nearly decade-long tenure at Brinker International, he held diverse executive roles, including Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Head of Innovation, and VP of Marketing. Hisstrategic leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the company's trajectory and fostering innovation across various domains.Wade is recognized for his commitment to building innovative digital and mobile customer experiences, leveraging integrated marketing principles, data insights, emerging technologies, and consistently delivering solutions that resonate with today's tech-savvy consumers. His expertise lies in restaurant and retail innovation and operations, marketing, information technology, data security, customer loyalty, digital transformation, mobility, digital strategy, and advanced analytics. He specializes  in navigating the complex landscape of our industry, consistently pushing the boundaries to stay at the forefront of innovation.TIMESTAMPS:**(00:41) – About Costa Vida**(01:47) – About Wade's role**(06:35) – Expectations in dining**(12:15) – Macro trends**(15:18) – Keeping up with consumer needs**(28:23) – Addressing the labor shortage**(26:52) – Tech in the space **(37:09) – Sid's final thoughts SPONSOR:ServiceChannel brings you peace of mind through peak facilities performance.Rest easy knowing your locations are:Offering the best possible guest experienceLiving up to brand standardsOperating with minimal downtimeServiceChannel partners with more than 500 leading brands globally to provide visibility across operations, the flexibility to grow and adapt to consumer expectations, and accelerated performance from their asset fleet and service providers.LINKS:Connect with Wade on LinkedInConnect with Sid Shetty on LinkedinCheck out the ServiceChannel Website

Happy National Seeing Eye Dog Day! Here are the topics we discuss during this week's episode: Sports Bucks fire their first-year head coach mid-season (7:34) Sports Illustrated dies a slow death (15:09) Screens Why isn't there an Oscar for stunts? (24:21) Movie trailers in theaters need to go! (30:55) Something Else What is on your bucket list? (39:31) Cafe Rio vs Costa Vida (53:08) Thank you for listening! If you want to suggest a topic or get in touch with the show, feel free to email us at ssseshow@gmail.com. Links:

Michael McHenry (Founder/CEO of The McHenry Group) joins the pod in studio. From selling chocolates in elementary school, to professional bowling, to being on the founding team of Costa Vida at just 19 years old, we dive into his life as a serial businessman. We discuss the importance of building recognizable brands and instilling a strong culture within those brands. He pours it all out in this one. Tune in!

In this episode of The Local Marketing Lab, you'll join host Justin Ulrich as he sits down with Wade Allen, EVP of Strategic Growth at Costa Vida. Wade shares his insights and experiences on the power of local marketing. He provides 5 impactful community engagement tips businesses can use to effectively connect with their target audience.Learn how to:Stay relevant to your target audience's interests and needsPersonalize your marketing messages and offers through CRM programsUse digital channels to communicate and engage with your customersSegment messaging and tailor offers to reach different segments of your audienceBuild brand presence through grassroots marketing and community engagement

Join us in this lively discussion as we explore what it would be like to be Freddy Krueger's girlfriend, rank popular fast food chains including Cafe Rio, Chipotle, Costa Vida, and Qdoba, dive into the world of battle royales in gaming and beyond, compare the likes of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, and take a closer look at the intriguing persona of internet sensation Jake Paul. Get ready for a mix of entertainment, rankings, and thought-provoking comparisons! Follow us! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surfacewave... Discordhttps://discord.gg/sntGYEa5 Twitter https://twitter.com/surfacewavepod?s=...Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/surfacewavepo... Unlock exclusive members only segments, Merchandise and behind the scenes content! LALO: https://www.instagram.com/lalo.cervan... NICK:https://www.instagram.com/pacheco_nic...

How does Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill evaluate and operate new tech and successfully market at the location level?  This conversation with Allen Beck will give you insights on how they are doing it so you can do it too.

Monty & Jake are talking Utah Jazz Basketball, and the Utah Jazz have a trade they can make, but why have they not made a deal yet? Utah Jazz PG Mike Conley is in demand by 3 teams, but do the Utah Jazz want to make a deal for Mike Conley or would they rather hold on to him? The Monty Show is presented by The Advocates Injury Attorney's! www.UtahAdvocates.Com 801-509-6823 Mention The Monty Show for a free consultation! The NBA acknowledged a blown call at the end of the LA Lakers Vs Boston Celtics game, as LeBron James was driving to the basket, and was clearly fouled by Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who acknowledged the foul as well. The only problem, none of the officials blew the whistle, the game went to OT and the Boston Celtics would end up beating the Lakers. How bad is this for the NBA? What should the NBA do to correct the issues with officiating? Order your take and bake pizza at Papa Murphy's Pizza! Use the promo code: MONTY25 for 25% off your purchase. The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LVII after a wild Championship Sunday in the NFL. Who is the better team? The Philadelphia Eagles are -2 in Super Bowl LVII in Glendale Arizona, is that the right line? Can the Kansas City Chiefs offense operate against the Philadelphia Eagles defense? For all the best BBQ equipment, rubs, sauces, and spices, go to BBQ Pit Stop online: www.BBQPitStop.Com Chipotle is hiring 15,000 new employees for "burrito season". Did you know there was such a thing as 'Burrito Season" ? What is your go to burrito spot? Are you Chipotle or Cafe Rio? Beto's or Costa Vida? Quick Quack Car Wash is the official car wash of The Monty Show! Do you use a real estate agent? Do you understand how a real estate agent is paid, and what the responsibility of the Realtor you hire is? Do you know the difference between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent? As a person buying or selling a home, do you understand the things you should be looking at in the contract and in and around the property?

Villa Costa Vida are a new vacation rentals in Manuel Antonio that screams luxury, it's located in the middle of the park and has amazing outdoor views to the forest and to the ocean. In today's podcast, I'm going to talk about Villa Costa Vida, and what makes it so spectacular.  About Marina 'Travel Experta'I am an Experience Collector, World Traveler, Expat Mama and WifeI have been an expat for over 20 years, raising 2 trilingual sonsMy family and I have traveled to over 40 countries and counting …I'm here to inspire you to travel, move internationally, have fun with your family and so much more! Did you enjoy the podcast?Leave a review on Apple Podcast! They are one of THE most important factors for podcasts, and it's super easy to do: Click on “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review.Thanks, you're super!

Allen Beck, director of off-premise and catering at Costa Vida, is an expert in all things third party and online ordering. This week, he brings experience with catering and working as a go-between to our podcast and shares how he reaches out and maintains relationships with third parties. On this episode, Allen and host Zack Oates discuss: Third party relationshipsDynamic pricing and elasticityDeveloping accuracyMoreThanks, Allen!

Welcome to another episode of The QSR guru Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you become the quick service restaurant leader you were meant to be.We have a special treat today. Mr. Jared Collins is going to be joining us for part 2 of his interview. We've been waiting a long time to get Jared on. Jared is a Costa Vida franchisee, and he was the franchisee of Costa Vida that me and Tricia worked at for probably about two and a half years.And Jared and his brother Brian, and really their entire families really taught me and Tricia, how you should handle running a restaurant.We we had always we've been in the restaurant industry for most of our lives. And had taken a little break me for over probably five years, I was out of the industry, maybe a little bit less than that. And Tricia she'd been in and out of it as she spent a lot of time, you know, raising our children.And when we came back in and we started to work for Costa Vida, we could not have made a better decision. They were the people that we needed at that time in our lives. And they taught us how to run a restaurant in this new age that we are in Matt and Tricia hadn't been in the restaurant industry in a while and a lot had changed in the way that you lead teams and you work with people. And we needed Jared and Brian at that point in our careers. And they taught us a lot. And we've taken everything that we learned from them and run with it.We are really excited about this conversation. It's actually going to be a two part episode. Mostly because Matt, Tricia and Jared could talk for hours. And they did did talk for about three hours total that evening.So you're gonna get a lot of great information you're gonna learn a lot about an awesome family. So sit back, relax and enjoy today's episode of The QSR guru Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you become the quick service restaurant leader you were meant to be.Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/qsrguruEmail us at info@qsrguru.comFind our website at www.qsrguru.com

Welcome to another episode of The QSR guru Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you become the quick service restaurant leader you were meant to be.We have a special treat today. Mr. Jared Collins is going to be joining us. We've been waiting a long time to get Jared on. Jared is a Costa Vida franchisee, and he was the franchisee of Costa Vida that me and Tricia worked at for probably about two and a half years.And Jared and his brother Brian, and really their entire families really taught me and Tricia, how you should handle running a restaurant.We we had always we've been in the restaurant industry for most of our lives. And had taken a little break me for over probably five years, I was out of the industry, maybe a little bit less than that. And Tricia she'd been in and out of it as she spent a lot of time, you know, raising our children.And when we came back in and we started to work for Costa Vida, we could not have made a better decision. They were the people that we needed at that time in our lives. And they taught us how to run a restaurant in this new age that we are in Matt and Tricia hadn't been in the restaurant industry in a while and a lot had changed in the way that you lead teams and you work with people. And we needed Jared and Brian at that point in our careers. And they taught us a lot. And we've taken everything that we learned from them and run with it.We are really excited about this conversation. It's actually going to be a two part episode. Mostly because Matt, Tricia and Jared could talk for hours. And they did did talk for about three hours total that evening.So you're gonna get a lot of great information you're gonna learn a lot about an awesome family. So sit back, relax and enjoy today's episode of The QSR guru Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you become the quick service restaurant leader you were meant to be.Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/qsrguruEmail us at info@qsrguru.comFind our website at www.qsrguru.com

Brandon (@brandonminert) and Jordan (@jordbhansen) speak with Denny Wagstaff. Denny currently owns all of the Idaho Costa Vidas and Blaze Pizza restaurants. Hear his amazing story that took him from owning 80 KFCs to where he is today.

This week Dan takes the reins and decided we make Costa Vida's Sweet Pork tacos. Time to find out if our new captain hits the iceberg.

In today's episode of The QSR guru Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you become the quick service restaurant leader you were meant to be. We're going to talk about a change that has happened recently.In a previous episode, we talked about how Tricia was a little unsure of her future with her current job. Some things had been promised to her that she wasn't quite sure if that was going to pan out or not.Matt felt that everything was going to work out had seen some plans laid out for her and some things that she should be excited about.Unfortunately, he was wrong. And the plans that were laid out, were not going to come to fruition in any timeframe that was realistic for what Tricia is looking for in her restaurant management career. And Tricia made the difficult decision to leave Costa Vida, the brand that she had been working for for the last three years.She was offered a spot with Leisa, a previous guest. Leisa offered her an assistant manager position with Freddy's in a brand new location. So in a way, Tricia is getting that new location that she was promised it's just going to be with a different brand.Tricia talks about transferring over to a different brand and a different style of working. She also discusses what she's looking forward to what she is excited about and what she's going to miss about the brand that she had called home for the last three years.Making a change is difficult. And it's never fun, especially when you've put so much of your heart and soul into a brand. But when it's time to go, it's time to go, Tricia discusses that as well as a breakdown of her first couple days on the job.She is ready for the adventure that's in front of her and excited for the future.So we will discuss that and so much more. In today's episode of The QSR guru Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you become the quick service restaurant leader you were meant to beJoin the conversation at www.facebook.com/groups/qsrguruEmail us at info@qsrguru.comFind our website at www.qsrguru.com

Where most businesses are selling products and services, it's rather refreshing to see a business offer what people really desire: A Chance at Living.Because let's face it, most people are too busy trying to make sure there's food on the table everyday, and they don't have much time for anything else, let alone "Live".Why do you work?Few people get to say, "for my dreams and passion", since most people keep grinding "for survival".It seems like we always have to forego one for the other...Craig Goodliffe and Jason Stowe of Cyberbackers, the first and only virtual assistance franchise, believe otherwise!Craig is the Founder and CEO of Cyberbackers, a leading provider of first-class administrative support services from around the world, currently employing over 2,400 high-caliber “cyberbackers” and offering a unique world-class profit-sharing structure. After witnessing the company's rapid successive growth, Craig decided to start franchising Cyberbacker with the goal of making a significant difference in global poverty.The concept of Cyberbacker originally started and was first implemented in The Good Life Group, Craig's real estate company. Craig believes that equal opportunities should be given and great talents can be found from anywhere on the globe.Jason Stowe is the VP for Franchise Development at Cyberbackers. His career started in being a chef, later focused on management, which lead to a multi-unit management position with Wild Oates. His first experience in franchising started with Zuka Juice, before moving on to help Bajio Mexican Grill grow as a franchise. Later on, he became VP for Franchise Development for Costa Vida.While tending to his consulting business, that's when Jason received a call from Craig. Craig laid down such a unique concept that Jason couldn't help but jump on.Today, in just a span of four years, Cyberbackers is servicing over 2500 delighted and satisfied clients, employing the best talents across the globe, and has 28 franchisees (and growing) to date.What glues all these people to the business? It boils down to Cyberbackers' unique selling proposition.The reason you're aiming for financial freedom shouldn't be the reason you suffer or miss out on life.Are you ready to take your life back? Let's talk about it!Tune in to our Podcast to learn more about everything you WANT and NEED on franchising, investment, financing processes and options.This is Eye On Franchising, where we share our vision for your franchise future. https://www.facebook.com/lance.graulichhttps://ionfranchising.com/https://eyeonfranchising.com 

In this episode, I sit down with Sean Collins, owner of Fat Cats and Costa Vida. He talks through his upbringing, how he got started as a business man and some of his secrets to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Fresh Off The Set, we are talking to Utah's restaurant king Michael McHenry! Sunday's Best is one of Utah's hottest restaurants right now. The man behind the genius, Michael McHenry, sat down with Kari Hawker-Diaz to talk about his career. If you have ever been to Sunday's Best, Ginger Street, or Dirty Bird, Michael is the person who had the vision and made these successful restaurants what they are today. But, he didn't start in food service. Michael was a professional bowler who fell into the restaurant industry because of his relationship with Fat Cats. And the rest is history! In this episode, Michael talks about how Costa Vida changed his life, gives inspiring advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, and explains why everything is better in a tortilla. Kari, Brooke, David, Elora and Sarah host Fresh Living on KUTV, which airs on CBS Channel 2 every weekday at 1 pm in Utah. You can follow Fresh Living on all social media platforms @kutvfreshliving and watch our show on YouTube.

Our host Katie Richardson explains today's guest on the What's Working Now Podcast to be “unlike anyone you've ever met.” This opposite of run-of-the-mill marketer is a customer experience and innovation LEADER. Join her incredibly poignant and inspiring conversation with Ben Rabner, marketing CMO of Costa Vida,  as they discuss how to be true “agents of change '' from the perspective of someone who not only doesn't fear big changes, but gets excited about total rebranding. Learn the benefits of maintaining a place for transformation, both inwardly and in the workspace, and see some of the incredible decisions Ben has made to keep his work genuine while his passion stays fired up.3 Key TakeawaysWhy it's important to be willing to be uncomfortableWhy you should focus on transformation over transactionThe three main focuses of Ben's team that always result in successResourcesWhat Do You Do with an Idea? by Kobi YamadaMaybeby Kobi YamadaElevating the Human Experience By Amelia DunlopThe Heart of Business by Hubert JolyConnect with Ben on LinkedIn

As CEO of Costa Vida, Dave Rutter was pulled in many different directions while building a successful company. The direction he always felt most drawn to was home and the family waiting for him there. However, the struggle of putting family first was a challenge for him like it is for most of us. Dave shares advice on how he has connected with his family, adjusted to life's changes and become more present. Advice we all need to hear as life pulls us in different directions. Dave and his wife are the parents of 6 children with a 23 year span from youngest to oldest. They've learned a few things in the mean time.  Hope you'll join us!

Two delicious restaurants lumped into one phenomenal episode.

Denny Wagstaff has been involved with franchises from the age of 21. From Kentucky Fried Chicken to Costa Vida and Blaze Pizza, Denny shares the lessons he's learned along the way, including the ups and downs; purpose; courage and integrity; and the incredibly effective principle of employees first.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Summit Group is a full-service marketing and advertising firm based in Salt Lake City. Bill Paulos, founder and CEO, is here to tell us more about how he and his team have not only survived, but thrived through a variety of changes and challenges. BILL PAULOS At the Summit Group, we are problem solvers. For nearly 40 years, we've been helping our clients solve all sorts of problems: how to communicate better, how to reach their customers, and how to get results. We're based in Salt Lake City but have team members across the United States. Our clients include international firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Jabil, along with regional brands like Costa Vida, Vessel Kitchen, and Mountain America Credit Union. Marketing and communications looked a lot different 40 years ago than they do today. As a business, we have had to pivot several times as things evolved. We are still around today because we hire the right people—people who are experts in their fields, yes, but also people who are curious and accountable. As a team, we're pretty unstoppable. I would say there isn't a client-focused challenge yet that we haven't been able to solve. DEREK MILLER The team members at The Summit Group know how to problem-solve and get results for their clients. Visit summitslc.com for more information. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally aired: May 17, 2021

Morning Headlines for April 29th, 2021 covering the Idaho House's rejection of 40.3 million dollars in federal covid aid funds, A Costa Vida restaurant opening in Blackfoot, and the closing of Mainstreet to vehicles in Salt Lake City.

It's our 1st TACO CHAIN THROWDOWN SHOWDOWN! This is where T3 pits 2 competing National Taco chains against each other and we determine who has the tastier tacos! This week it's QDOBA or COSTA VIDA!!! Joining us for this momentous battle are returning guests THE WEATHERFORD BROTHERS (Steve & Mike!) Steve brings his keyboard and he tickles the ivories playing some taco themed piano tunes and chats about his Richard Marx cover band 'Richard Sparxx'! We recap the Super Bowl and ask why were there no holograms used for the halftime show? We also get into Elementary School Lunches and what exactly a Sammie Jammie is. In the TACO TICKER we tackle the Story of the Brewers Christian Yelich who once ate Chipotle 142 Days in a row! We also get into the tale of the Interwebs Famous "Chipotle Is My Life" Boy and discuss tips on how to get your child to go viral at a taco joint! We also reveal how Taco Bell plans to disrupt the CHICKEN WARS with their own new Chicken Sandwich Taco!! In TOWN OF THE TACO we taco 'bout THE KC ROYALS and we remember the Royals Slogans of Seasons Past and try to come up with a new one for the upcoming 2021 Season! We also get into Hidden KC Attractions and the time Steve raised a baby Buffalo at the Deanna Rose Farmstead! ALL THIS AND WE ASK: In 20 YEARS is KC a BBQ Town or a Taco Town?! LISTEN IMMEDIATELY TO SEE WHO WINS THE 1st TACO CHAIN THROWDOWN SHOWDOWN!!! Editor: MATT ALLEN. Music: SUNEATERS courtesy of Lotuspool Records. 

Power outages. Virtual goats. Italian dishes that aren't found in Italy. Royal baby news! Holly Johnston from Costa Vida visits with us about her new restaurant. Happy President's Day!

Hey hey heyyy in today's bonus episode we are talking about Instagram and 5 simple things you can do to make your account more professional and secure. These aren't your typical Instagram tips and can take you less than 5 minutes to do! I also talk about the very important subject of Cafe Rio vs Costa Vida. Which team are you on?Thanks for listening! Don't forget to rate + review. See you next week!

Today we are privileged to hear from Sean Collins, one of the owners of the massively successful Mexican grill - Costa Vida.  Sean is an amazing entrepreneur and shares many years of insights along with his entrepreneurial instincts and acumen that have been at the core of his success.  From lessons learned and observations as a child to starting his first business at age 23, Sean offers some truly priceless and inspirational gems in this episode!

After recently celebrating my anniversary with my wife, I convinced her to come hop on for a quick episode of Nachoholics Anonymous with me! Tune in to hear about our nachos from Costa Vida, several of our favorite memories over the last 3 years of marriage, and some advice we've have been given over the years and want to give to you! Sit back, & enjoy the show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tyler-miles3/support

Placate Reality talks about different Costa Vida points, and movie ideas presented by Will.

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[00:00] Hi, I'm Connie Sokol, a national speaker, bestselling author, program founder and Mother of seven and loving it. I'm reaching and teaching 1 million listeners to live a purposeful, organized, and joyful life. You can too. So let's go. [00:16] Welcome back to Balance Redefined. It's Connie Sokol and today I have a major vulnerability and live rant to share. Okay, I don't usually share these kinds of experiences, but today this one is literally one of those for the books that I just think how in the world that that happened to me. 'kay. So let me explain what happened. So I have a dear friend who we kind of touch base now and then and I love what she does. She's always helping women and she's just so upbeat and so wonderful and just kind of in a lower limelight way, she doesn't like, you know, parade it around and stuff, but she's got a very active blog and she's just wonderful. [00:55] Anyway she's just a great lady. And I happened to see on this, um, it was either a post was that post or newsletter thing. Anyway, I click to it, but it said, hey, I was featured in this magazine. I couldn't even believe it and or this online article, and it was about spotlighting women who really crushed it in 2018 and I was like, yes, she is finally getting her Kudos. Not that she needed them, not that she was looking for them, but I was so happy and I wanted to read more about it and I was so excited for her, but thinking maybe we should go do lunch and I can like take her lunch. Okay, so little side note here before I share what happened next. You know, if you know anything about me and you've listened to any of my podcasts, you know that I love good women, I love them, they do amazing things and I am, my whole life's work is helping women and families, helping them to find their purpose and fulfill it. [01:43] Helping them to get those organization systems in their life so they can actually spend more time doing the things they want to do. Getting that joy woven in and through and around their lives while they're doing it. Being the one that's, you know, massaging their shoulders and telling them you're doing awesome and you got this and you're amazing. And helping them to hold up a beautiful mirror and say, can you see the good that you are doing? Okay, this is me. Okay. Like I've actually been told I am a woman's cheerleader. Okay. Breathless proving. I just want you to know like this is the thing, it's clearly official with even like a pseudo title that I love to celebrate fabulous women. Have I established that clearly enough? Okay, so this does not diminish me at all when I am celebrating such said women. Okay, so back to this little online articles. [02:25] So I start reading this article and I'm smiling, I'm filled with joy and buttercups and then it hits me. It is by woman number five to have like 20 women they're spotlighting by woman. Number five, I start feeling this wave of Yuck, like I was in fact a total complete loser. Like not just your usual. Wow, they're amazing. And I'm not, not that, but it was this overwhelming your're so in caps lame. You don't know what you're doing. You don't even know tech at all. And by the way, what did you do in 2018 like these thoughts, I cannot express to you how strongly, how clearly they were playing in my mind and they felt so real. You know those moments where like in one instant you went from feeling healthy and disciplined and spiritually in tune and loving and wow, let's rock this day. Let's rock this year to suddenly like, where's my ritter chocolate bar? [03:22] Were, did I stash those Christmas cookies? You know what I'm saying? Like really it was night and day and I started going to this, well who needs a workout? And Yeah, you know, I could be sleeping this year, so who needs this? Oh, it was terrible. I cannot even express the reality of this feeling. It was so strong and yeah. Okay. So I have these kinds of feelings, not to this depth, but I have these kinds of feelings, you know about every three months when we're rolling out a new project, like we're rolling out a new program and I'm all like, you know, hyperventilating, all the different details that have to be taken care of him. He could sure this is just so, and it was, you know, it's all those, those feelings of the potential. What if people don't really think it's worth it and it's worthwhile. [04:02] Even though I have all the stats to prove and the Beta testing and all that, you know that idiosyncrasy kind of low self esteem thing that you kind of go through in this little cyclical process, man, say that five times fast. But you know how you can go through those kind of cycles and, and you kind of, it's expected and you go, okay, I know what this is. It's like that neighborhood stray dog that annoys the tar out of you, but it comes around every couple of weeks and you're like, ah. And then you go, you know what, okay, I'm just going to give them a little bone thing and then he'll go and he'll go off to the next neighbors, make the rounds and he'll be back in three weeks. Okay, it's fine. So with kind of like that, but no, this time it was really, really strong. [04:38] So I just want you to know it was, it was one of those crazy moments that I'm just like, I don't even know what I can do with this. I don't know what to do with it. And I was only just becoming aware that I was feeling this and that wasn't real because then the next thought that came, thankfully this next thought kind of came through and pierced that dark cloud and it gave me this thought of, "yes, let us look at what you did this last year, shall we?" And it was the soft, sweet kind of thought and then like a ticker tape going right through my mind. I start seeing super fast, all the things that I had done in this last year. Okay, let me just give you, this is not like, Whoa, listen to me. I'm telling you for a point, so stay with me. [05:19] Okay, so while raising four children at home, 'kay in three different schools, mind you and getting another one ready for other things, for future endeavors, right? Keeping my focus on family first, which is a huge job right there. 'kay. In the business side, I rebranded my entire business new website pictures. Do you know the choreography for trying to do pictures alone and do them in just one hour? Yeah. Do new systems and set up. I created an Interfaith Women's Conference with, they said it wouldn't even work and we had 600 attendees. Then we even did a mini conference followup version, so it was more intimate and that sold out and created a nonprofit organization from it because it was unbelievably wonderful and then an incredible board of amazing women, diverse, successful, incredible women from our community and then created a lifelong dream of my 12 week online program. [06:10] Started a new podcast and hired a new amazing core team for my business and company. Okay. That's just on the business side. [06:17] Okay, so let's see about the personal side, shall we? Yeah, Hashtag who you call him a loser. Okay. So successfully helped my children flourish through post divorce with some coping skills that were incredible and useful with beautiful experiences doing their homework and life help and the Mama, I'm right here for you love and keeping it together personally during all of this. Okay. Most days. And then helped my daughter graduate from high school with honors. 'Kay. Honestly, she did most of the work, but I was there for those tiers and moments. Okay. I'm just saying secure scholarships and then get college acceptance to her top three schools. Right. Helped her create and then fulfill this Nanning experience in France, which was incredible. And then helped her prepare for a church mission call, which she wanted to do and she received at to France Leone. [07:05] Okay. Can have to go pick her up afterwards yet did I mentioned that, but did I mention during all of these things? I also put meals on a table four nights a week, maybe five 'kay because there's the weekend we have to do Costa Vida, sorry, and no salesy thing. Through endless errands, dance competitions, reading in the classroom at all. Do I make my point? And in the midst of this successfully dealt with being evacuated from our home for the number one fire in the nation and handled it all without chocolate or binge watching anything. Okay. People, there has to be some kind of an award for this. All right? And then wrapping it all up, took my children to serve at a child's hope orphanage in Mexico. Even driving there and back as a single mom, 10 to 15 hours each way and working all things to make it a beautiful life changing experience despite occasional complaints. [07:57] Okay, I ask you, does that sound like I did nothing in 2018 hmm? Now this is not about, oh, who can top who and how much can I do in a year? I'm talking about this little voice that we allow in our heads as women. I want to remind you that I share this for one reason and one reason only. That in that soul debilitating moment of loser feeling, I literally believed I had done nothing of value this past year. What the, hey, how is it possible that especially that I teach women coping skills for this stuff, that I could let this happen. I got sucked in people. I got sucked into the less than Vortex Oh, how did I let that happen? And guess what? It took less than five minutes. Yeah. After all that I did in 2018 all that goes behind those sentences. You know what I'm talking about? [08:56] I still let that happen to me in less than five minutes. What? Ooh, did I come back like a fighting Xena warrior. I'm telling you once I realized it, and you know when you get that moment where you're like, oh no, you did not. You didn't. Not Today, because I was like, that's it. I am not going to go into that whole vortex of, oh, she's so much better than me and I don't do anything. Oh, my life is is nothing. And where's the chips? Right? Which is what we end up doing. So my point today is ladies not, oh, just don't go into the vortex. No, no, no. My point is be prepared for it because it will come, it will come. And that was my downfall is that I thought in my pride, I thought, Hey, I've been teaching this for 20 years and I have my moments. [09:46] I have my little soft moment and I have those really downtimes now and then, but you know, I get back up and I know what's coming, uh, did not even see this blindsided. So I want you to know that even if you're the most amazing woman on the planet, which you likely are, you are going to have those sneaky unsuspecting moments that hit you like a ton of chocolate bricks. And you will feel less than a loser. Like, why bother? What I do doesn't matter. Everyone else has it together kind of feeling right? And it's going to seem so real. So do not get sucked in. How? Ma of course you know what's going to come. I'm going to give you some tips. That's right because I had to use them myself so they worked and so I'm going to share them because that's my go to motto. [10:28] If I do something and it works, I'm going to share it because I want to see what worked for you because I'm gonna sure try it one of these days cause mine's not going to work next time maybe. All right, so try some of these. [10:37] Number one, stop doing what you're doing. Do whatever it is. I was on the social media thing. I was on the online magazine that I was reading. Just stop it. Then say shout, stomp out loud. I am a daughter of God. Now if you have other divine influence or the universe or other divine feeling as you know, I always say just insert it. I am loved and I am of infinite worth. And then if it feels real good, you can add so back off. Right. Cause that helps too. That's number one. Does do that. Number one. And what that does is tell that little voice and whatever influence is trying to bother you, it just tells it ach ach ach not today. [11:15] No, I'm aware. I know what's going on and know the number two go back to truth, go back to truth. What you know to be true. Pray from your gut to God or whoever it is that you feel is that divine influence. Read scriptures, talk with a wise friend, do whatever it takes for you to get to a truthful place and see that feeling, that feeling of going back to truth will already start giving you that happy, peaceful place. That not that competitive feeling, not that discouragement any of those competitiveness, discouragement, doubt. And I'm in competitiveness in a, in a way that makes you feel like I'm going to rip their eyes off because I better than are I am totally a winner and they're a loser. When that kind of competitive, no, that is not what we want. So go back to truth. [12:00] Number three. List what you have done and who you have become. This is not about proving your value. Do not mistake what I am doing here. This is not listing it off and checking in and saying, Oh look, I did 10 beautiful things this last year so I have value and worth. No, this is to do what is one of the most frequent commandments in scripture, which is, you know, this one, remember there's ask and then there's remember, remember, why does he ask us to remember? Because we forget and in that five minutes, I forgot a whole 12 months worth. Okay. As a mother of seven, that's not too hard to believe, but I did. I forgot. Can you imagine? Yeah, you probably can, right? You're done there. If you've had children's especially, but we're to remember, we're to remember who we are and what we've experienced and what we are yet to do to fulfill our personal purpose, to help others that fill their personal purpose. [12:55] So as we remember, we get back to that truth. We remember that truth. We'd soak in that truth. We, it's delicious too. As we chew on that truth and it becomes a part of us because we know that that is the truth. When I was able to list those things out, I could feel in my soul and no, this is actually what is true, not the first voice that was in my head. Okay. [13:16] Number four, express gratitude. Okay. You're probably going, yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. If I read one more thing and listen on one more thing that says gratitude. Yeah, but guess what? It works. Yeah. It's here to stay. Just start. No rhyme or reason or you've got to have some cool little thing or app or you got to have something that's, you know, I do three or things are 22 things in one minute or whatever. [13:36] No, just express gratitude for the people or the experiences or things. Things are wonderful. Hilarides, mundanity of life, whatever it is that comes to your mind kind of stuff. It doesn't matter. This makes all the difference. And I did that too. I did that and I was able to start doing gratitude. And you know what? And the beautiful thing, and you'll see this when you go through these moments and you use these tips and tactics, you fight back. Then you start putting it into your life all the time and it's like, Ooh, this is a twofer. This is a bonus. Okay, I'm so glad this happened because now I remembered how important it was for me to do my gratitude minutes, not just every day, but throughout the day. So now I'm doing in the morning, I'm doing the afternoon, I'm doing the evening. So now I'm not just waiting till night for me to do my gratitude journal. [14:22] I am having a focus, concentrated moments of gratitude throughout the day and I got to tell you, it is fabulous and not inconsequentially. I have not had one more of those moments of the voices in my head attacking me since I've been doing that. So I gotta tell ya it works. [14:40] And number five, do a really, really long podcast or her really long ranty kind of post and you will feel much better. All right? Hopefully you will be able to feel and know from I shared that you can handle when this happens. You can go to the edge of that Vortex, but you don't have to get sucked in. You might be there before you realize it, but you don't have to get sucked in. And I think it's fantastic that we can do something about it. So I want you to know that. Now I want to leave you with one final thought to rule them all because this is so important. [15:11] As I was sitting there and thinking of these things, these other thoughts led up to this one final thought, but the thoughts that started coming to me where, oh my gosh, you know what? All women are doing so amazingly. Really, even when we go, oh, you know, she's not doing great, or I wasn't doing great last year, but I'm doing better now even when we don't think we're doing great. We are. We get up, we breathe and we keep our kids alive, right? I mean there's an award for that somewhere, I'm sure too. So I just want you to know you are doing what matters most and you are valued. You are a woman of incredible divine, an infinite worth. You must remember this, every single bit of drool of diapers of dishes and that drama that you deal with matters and it makes your family and this world a better place. [16:00] I promise you never ever doubt that. And just because society or a family member or neighbor makes you feel that your family and this world doesn't really do anything or that you're not very helpful or that you're not amazing as you should be, or you don't get a thousand likes, you don't get a million subscribers or that you, you don't do things that are of value, do not get sucked in because you can with your wisdom and your steadiness and your focus on truth. You can move forward each day and with love, with laughter and with light. You can do this with those focuses and those drivers and you can ignore the rest. So all of these thoughts were coming to me and then it culminated in one thought, one big Mama thought. That's right. One thought to rule them all and it was this; Do Good. [16:54] That's it. Go about doing good and whatever the outcome is. And that's different for everyone. Rejoice in it, delight in it. And if one day that involves creating a new program and the next day it involves taking a nap with a preschooler, then rejoice, have joy. It means that you have discovered the thing that matters most. And just because it may mean one day you discovered the meaning of life and the next day you've just discovered the missing shoe. It doesn't matter. It means that you still know what matters most and you're experiencing it today. You know that whatever you do really, truly, honestly does matter. And I want you to keep that in your soul so that the next time that sneaky other little influence comes prowling around to make you miserable, you stand like that Xena warrior, and you know for yourself what is true and what is not, and make it known that you know. [17:47] Okay, so just as recap, Do Good. Don't get sucked in. Focus on truth. Share your experience and stand like a Xena warrior. All right? [17:58] People back to life as we know it with a joyful vengeance. And remember, if you want more of this good juicy stuff, please click on another podcast or take one of my free masterclasses, they're free. Just hop on there and get more of these juicy life hacks. I want to see you even happier and more organized and feeling that joy and that purpose. Even if you're the most stellar, organized and purposeful - PURPOSEFUL person on the planet. I just want you to know I've got even more for you to enjoy because that is my joy. So I hope you got something great out today. If you did, please comment below something that's a takeaway for you. I would love to hear it and know it and then if you have something you want to share, the others could learn from, please post it below. [18:42] If you want more information on Masterclass, #yes or just go to conniesokil.com and you can find it out there and if you want, you can always go on social media. I've got lots of posts, I've got lots of resources and articles and things and insights and wonderful people just to share with and discussed up. And it's just so great. So go on any major social media, Connie Sokol and you will find me. I would love, love, love to connect with you. And as I mentioned, if you want more great stuff than just click on another podcast and get more Balance Redefined. [19:14] Hi, I'm Connie Sokol and thanks for listening today to balance redefined. Don't forget to rate and subscribe and if you liked it, get even more life shifting. 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Panel Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Joe Eames Joe is both into JavaScript Jabber and Adventures in Angular. Tune in to My Angular Story Joe Eames to learn more about his journey into getting where he is now. When he was 16, Joe had a class in high school which required him to go to the University of Utah. Everyday he took half day in high school and traveled to the university to attend class. Since he was up there, he thought that he needed a job to earn money for dates and stuff just like any other kids. He worked in a movie theater, but got suspended because he had an argument with his boss. He looked for another job, and landed onto one in the university where he was studying. He did data entry and dBase maintenance. That was his first programming job. When he turned 19 and graduated from high school, Joe served 2 years in LDS mission. When he came back, he worked in a restaurant for 5 weeks, but moved to Portland because of some knee problems. He spent 2 years there. When he came home, he needed a new job. He found a technical job in a computer company which did data entry. He got hired and was assigned in doing wiring and the like. One manager came to his manager asking for one programmer for a project. Since he was available and had a background on programming, he was recommended for the job. He was then handed with FoxPro books, and started reading them as a head start. He bought a couple of JavaScript books back then. Then there came an emergent technology which he found so cool and awesome called DHTML. Some people in his office were doing it, but he was confused about it. He kind of got it, but he didn't really do much with it. For years he has been doing dot net and programming. He got to the point where he wanted to do something different. He enjoyed doing web technology stuff, but he wanted to get heavier into JavaScript. He decided to leave everything and pursued his profound interest for JS. To hear the rest of My Angular Story Joe Eames, download and listen to the entire episode. Get in touch with Joe and learn more about him by following him on Twitter. Don't forget to let Joe know you heard about him on Devchat.tv's Adventures in Angular My Angular Story! Joe on Twitter If you're short on time, here are the highlights of My Angular Story Joe Eames: How did Joe get into programming? (00:45) His journey to JavaScript? (06:15) How Joe came to Angular? (15:47) Experience as JavaScript Jabber panelist? (21:16) The birth of NG conference? (27:11) Joe's current projects? (39:36) Picks: Joe's  Costa Vida NG Cruise Charles' Pick: Air BNB 

Panel Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Joe Eames Joe is both into JavaScript Jabber and Adventures in Angular. Tune in to My Angular Story Joe Eames to learn more about his journey into getting where he is now. When he was 16, Joe had a class in high school which required him to go to the University of Utah. Everyday he took half day in high school and traveled to the university to attend class. Since he was up there, he thought that he needed a job to earn money for dates and stuff just like any other kids. He worked in a movie theater, but got suspended because he had an argument with his boss. He looked for another job, and landed onto one in the university where he was studying. He did data entry and dBase maintenance. That was his first programming job. When he turned 19 and graduated from high school, Joe served 2 years in LDS mission. When he came back, he worked in a restaurant for 5 weeks, but moved to Portland because of some knee problems. He spent 2 years there. When he came home, he needed a new job. He found a technical job in a computer company which did data entry. He got hired and was assigned in doing wiring and the like. One manager came to his manager asking for one programmer for a project. Since he was available and had a background on programming, he was recommended for the job. He was then handed with FoxPro books, and started reading them as a head start. He bought a couple of JavaScript books back then. Then there came an emergent technology which he found so cool and awesome called DHTML. Some people in his office were doing it, but he was confused about it. He kind of got it, but he didn't really do much with it. For years he has been doing dot net and programming. He got to the point where he wanted to do something different. He enjoyed doing web technology stuff, but he wanted to get heavier into JavaScript. He decided to leave everything and pursued his profound interest for JS. To hear the rest of My Angular Story Joe Eames, download and listen to the entire episode. Get in touch with Joe and learn more about him by following him on Twitter. Don't forget to let Joe know you heard about him on Devchat.tv's Adventures in Angular My Angular Story! Joe on Twitter If you're short on time, here are the highlights of My Angular Story Joe Eames: How did Joe get into programming? (00:45) His journey to JavaScript? (06:15) How Joe came to Angular? (15:47) Experience as JavaScript Jabber panelist? (21:16) The birth of NG conference? (27:11) Joe's current projects? (39:36) Picks: Joe's  Costa Vida NG Cruise Charles' Pick: Air BNB 

Panel Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Joe Eames Joe is both into JavaScript Jabber and Adventures in Angular. Tune in to My Angular Story Joe Eames to learn more about his journey into getting where he is now. When he was 16, Joe had a class in high school which required him to go to the University of Utah. Everyday he took half day in high school and traveled to the university to attend class. Since he was up there, he thought that he needed a job to earn money for dates and stuff just like any other kids. He worked in a movie theater, but got suspended because he had an argument with his boss. He looked for another job, and landed onto one in the university where he was studying. He did data entry and dBase maintenance. That was his first programming job. When he turned 19 and graduated from high school, Joe served 2 years in LDS mission. When he came back, he worked in a restaurant for 5 weeks, but moved to Portland because of some knee problems. He spent 2 years there. When he came home, he needed a new job. He found a technical job in a computer company which did data entry. He got hired and was assigned in doing wiring and the like. One manager came to his manager asking for one programmer for a project. Since he was available and had a background on programming, he was recommended for the job. He was then handed with FoxPro books, and started reading them as a head start. He bought a couple of JavaScript books back then. Then there came an emergent technology which he found so cool and awesome called DHTML. Some people in his office were doing it, but he was confused about it. He kind of got it, but he didn't really do much with it. For years he has been doing dot net and programming. He got to the point where he wanted to do something different. He enjoyed doing web technology stuff, but he wanted to get heavier into JavaScript. He decided to leave everything and pursued his profound interest for JS. To hear the rest of My Angular Story Joe Eames, download and listen to the entire episode. Get in touch with Joe and learn more about him by following him on Twitter. Don't forget to let Joe know you heard about him on Devchat.tv's Adventures in Angular My Angular Story! Joe on Twitter If you're short on time, here are the highlights of My Angular Story Joe Eames: How did Joe get into programming? (00:45) His journey to JavaScript? (06:15) How Joe came to Angular? (15:47) Experience as JavaScript Jabber panelist? (21:16) The birth of NG conference? (27:11) Joe's current projects? (39:36) Picks: Joe's  Costa Vida NG Cruise Charles' Pick: Air BNB 

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A popular conversation to have is, "Do you prefer Cafe Rio or Costa Vida?" Which one do you like better?

“The quality and taste of the food that Costa Vida offers to consumers is rare if not unmatched in fast casual segment of the [restaurant] industry. With a focus on freshness, along with the coastal feel that the brand embodies, we are confident that the residents of Gainesville, Sarasota, and Tampa will be incredibly impressed with everything Costa Vida has to offer.” - Sam Haddock, Multi-unit Franchisee of Costa Vida This week's guest on Franchise Today is 40-year restaurant industry veteran, Sam Haddock. Joining co-hosts, Stan Friedman and Paul Segreto, Sam shares his experience as both a franchisee and a franchisor, owning and operating restaurants such as Donato’s Pizza, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Rally’s Hamburgers, and Wendy’s Hamburgers, and serving as director of operations for Rally’s Hamburgers, COO of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen, COO at Winnter’s International and Managing Partner & COO at J.Christopher's Restaurants. In addition, Sam describes his most recent venture as he and two partners are currently bringing Costa Vida to Florida with a 10-store multi-unit franchise agreement. Their first unit is projected to open soon. Franchise Today airs LIVE Wednesdays at 11AM CT / 12PM ET with on-demand access on iTunes, and is sponsored by FRM Solutions and Franchise Foundry.

Today's show begins with an interview we did on CBS Radio with Business Coach Lynn Johnoson.  In Part II, we are meeting with Sean Collins, the CEO of the Costa Vida franchise opportunity. Costa Vida is inspired by the beautiful Baja Peninsula Coast and the lifestyle that pushes you to catch the wave—rather than stand on the sideline to let life pass you by. This costal lifestyle is a vision about the satisfaction of things done the right way. Cost Vida believes that food created with passion, from scratch daily, tastes better! And their customers know the difference.    

July 23, 2015 - Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1OxUP28. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Private equity investor and Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young’s charity the Forever Young Foundation launched Sophie’s Place, an organization that provides music therapy. In a promotional video, Young explains that in contrast to many of the charities supported by his foundation that are run by great partners, “This one’s kind of organic from our foundation. It’s really my wife’s vision for music therapy.” Young’s foundation is using a new tool for crowdsourcing engagement, one little act at a time. The new tool, an iPhone app called Time Machine, encourages people to do and record acts of service. Users of the app earn points to qualify them for unique experiences, like a meet and greet with band at the Imagine Dragons concert in Salt Lake City on July 28. Time Machine cofounder Lindsay Hadley explains, “Time is our most precious resource, but most of us just follow people instead of having our own meaningful experiences. We want people to do inspiring things and support causes, online and beyond the screen.” “We built Time Machine to be a place where brands, organizations and people can come together to rally other around causes or movements they’re passionate about,” she adds. The app supports a variety of charities in addition to Sophie’s Place, including The Tyler Robinson Foundation and The Progeria Research Foundation, “We have $75,000 of prizes to give. There are hundreds of tickets for the sold out Imagine Dragons concert and thousands of other chances to win, including meals from Costa Vida. Users’ chances of winning are very good,” she concludes. Please consider whether a friend or colleague might benefit from this piece and, if so, share it.