Podcast appearances and mentions of John Ramsay

Discover how right out of college, this architecture graduate had a change of plans, morphing from retail to restaurants. Over the course of some 30 years John Ramsay has become a restaurant and franchise industry leader. His unexpected path began with retail jobs and led to pioneering roles in major restaurant chains. John Ramsey's fascinating career trajectory offers unique insights into the evolution of franchising, from traditional restaurants to innovative virtual kitchens.This episode showcases how diverse experiences andadaptability can lead to franchise success, while emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships and strategic growth.Ready to unlock the secrets of franchise success? Listen tothis episode for invaluable insights from a true industry veteran.

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Franchising can be a double-edged sword—scaling a brand while maintaining its soul is no easy feat. John Ramsay, a veteran with over 35 years of experience in franchising, who's leading the charge to transform Taco Cabana into a powerhouse of profitability and culture. In today's episode, we dive into John's journey from designing restaurants to developing franchise systems, the strategic pivots that have positioned Taco Cabana for success, and the lessons any restaurateur can apply to their own business. Whether you're an independent operator or considering franchising, this episode is packed with insights you can use. For more information on Taco Cabana and their exciting expansion plans, visit https://www.tacocabana.com.TakeawaysTaco Cabana started as a bar outpost in San Antonio.The brand straddles fast food and full-service dining.Messaging focuses on variety, convenience, and value.Breakfast culture is key to customer engagement.Franchising requires a stable brand and committed leadership.Unit economics are crucial for franchise success.Building a franchise model involves collaboration across departments.Ideal franchisees should have restaurant experience and community ties.Market selection is based on supply chain efficiency and operational support.Catering is essential for revenue and brand building.Chapters00:00 The Origins of Taco Cabana06:08 Breakfast Culture and Customer Engagement11:46 Franchising Strategy and Timing17:55 Building a Franchise Model from Scratch23:47 Market Selection and Growth Strategy29:56 Catering as a Revenue Stream35:59 Maintaining Focus on Awareness____________________________________________________________Full Comp is brought to you by Yelp for Restaurants: In July 2020, a few hundred employees formed Yelp for Restaurants. Our goal is to build tools that help restaurateurs do more with limited time.We have a lot more content coming your way! Be sure to check out our other content:Yelp for Restaurants PodcastsRestaurant expert videos & webinarsCheck out DUER's flagship stores in LA or Denver, or get 20% off your first order by visiting https://shopduer.com/FULLCOMP.

Episode 93 - Pete's guest on The ‘D' Word this week is John Ramsay from Social Ability who use interactive light technology to provide meaningful activities. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Join us for the 100th episode of "Boxes and Lines" as hosts Ronan Ryan and John Ramsay celebrate this milestone with IEX's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Marija Zivanovic-Smith. In this special edition, we venture down memory lane with live reactions to memorable clips from the past five years. We've highlighted all the best moments, from early technical glitches to the time Ronan mistakenly called a guest by the wrong name for several minutes, and the playful squabbles between our hosts that fans know are really just one big thinly veiled lovefest. Cheers to 100 episodes and 100 more. Thanks for listening. Recorded April 17, 2024.

We are meeting with John Ramsay, VP of Franchise Sales for Noodles & Company. Since 1995, the mission at Noodles & Company has been to nourish and inspire every team member, guest, and community they serve. All these years later, these core values remain at the heart of everything they do. From their menu to their service to the way they do business, it's their fresh, unexpected, human perspective that sets them apart. They call this Uncommon Goodness. Noodles & Company franchise locations are essential pillars in their communities and give back to the community in the following ways: Mac & Cheese Trade-Up Events Noodles & Company hosts Mac & Cheese Trade-Up events where guests donate a box of Mac & Cheese and trade it in for a free bowl of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese. Noodles & Company donates the traded-in Mac & Cheese boxes to local food banks. School Fundraising Nights Noodles & Company locations host school fundraising nights throughout the year, where schools receive a portion of sales from the night. Participating in Local Cultural Events Noodles & Company franchisees are proud to participate in local cultural events for holidays like Black History Month, Pride, and Hispanic Heritage Month to show the community, team members, and guests that Noodles & Company supports everyone in its community. With more than 450 restaurants in 26 states and over 8,000 team members, we were named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes two years in a row. And we have been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work. We believe these successes are based on our unique and caring culture that makes everyone who walks through our doors feel welcome and appreciated. In part two, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

On this special episode of Let's Talk Markets, Dave Lauer is joined by John Ramsay- Chief Market Policy and Regulatory Officer- and Ronan Ryan- President and co-founder of IEX, as well as co-hosts of the Boxes and Lines podcast. Join them as they discuss Payment for Order Flow, rebates, and more.

This week, I'll be talking with John Ramsay, Vice President of Franchising for the iconic Noodles and Company.  John's background spans over 28 years of experience in restaurant franchise development, with such icons as TGI Friday, Jack in the Box, Marco's Pizza and Bruxie International.  John joined Noodles & Company in November of 2020, as vice president of franchise development. While many restaurant concepts in this Covid/Post COVID era have been hitting the brakes, Noodles and Company has actually doubled down, as the Colorado chain with John leading the franchise development charge, hits the gas, driving Noodles' restaurant growth initiatives.  John's history includes positions in both franchise and restaurant development and he is extremely excited to have the opportunity to grow and further develop a proven concept like Noodles and Co.  As we will discuss, Noodles has innovated and adapted quickly to the off-premise experience and offers attractive unit-level economics for franchisees." Noodles & Company offers the world's favorite noodle dishes, salads and soups, all in one restaurant. Each dish is carefully hand-made to the guests' specifications, using only the freshest ingredients. Noodles proudly uses REAL Food and REAL Cooking for REAL Flavors. Their dishes are inspired by the individuality, creativity and cultural heritage of cuisines from around the globe. From Penne Rosa to Japanese Pan Noodles, The Med Salad, and of course our famous Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, only the most authentic ingredients make the cut.  There's quite the story behind this award winning brand and here to tell it, is John Ramsay.

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts John Ramsay and Ronan Ryan are joined by Boris Ilyevsky, former Head of Market Development at IEX Exchange who is now the Director of Derivatives Product at Coinbase. They discuss his thoughts on futures trading for retail investors, crypto futures and regulation, and the evolution of fintech over the past decade.  Listen to more Boxes and Lines episodes on https://exchange.iex.io/podcast/

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts Ronan Ryan and John Ramsay are joined by J.W. Verret, Associate Professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School and an expert on the SEC and fintech space. They discuss the history of disagreements between market participants and the SEC, governing the Web3 ecosystem, and using crypto for social good. Recorded March 8, 2022. Listen to more Boxes and Lines episodes at iexexchange.io/podcast.

John Ramsay, VP of Franchise Sales at Noodles & Company, has spent more than three decades in the restaurant industry. He's not only found a home at the national fast casual; he's ready to turn a multi-year sales surge into significant expansion.

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts John Ramsay and Ronan Ryan are joined by Eric Stockland, Managing Director, Global Markets at BMO Capital Markets and former Chief Strategy Officer at IEX, for a down-to-the-nitty-gritty trading discussion! They discuss the impact of tiny increments of speed in today's market, maximizing outcomes for clients through experimentation, the importance of taking calculated risks, rebate tiers, and prioritizing people over algorithms. Recorded March 24, 2022.

Luis sits down with John Ramsay & Justin Caruso to discuss starting and operating their business, Paramount Gym, and the struggles that came with it. 

On this episode of Boxes and Lines, hosts John Ramsay and Ronan Ryan are joined by Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and an investor in IEX! With over two decades of experience investing in fintech, Matt shares his insights on the evolution of the space, the challenges of going public, the emerging Web3 ecosystem, and running a company post-pandemic. Recorded on February 24, 2022. If you enjoyed Boxes and Lines, don't forget to subscribe, review and share! Learn more about IEX Exchange at https://iexexchange.ioContinue the conversation on Twitter. 

Our guest today is John Ramsay of Noodles & Company. With over 28 years of experience in restaurant franchise sales and development, John Ramsay joined Noodles & Company in November of 2020 as the vice president of franchise sales. Prior to Noodles, John most recently held positions in franchise and restaurant growth efforts for Bruxie International and Marco's Pizza Franchising. John's successful career includes the growth of over 900 restaurants across all 50 states and 12 different countries. Having graduated from Virginia Tech University with an architecture degree, his vast skill set came through during his early career positions in design, construction and real estate for brands such as T.G.I. Friday's and Jack in the Box. A resident of southern California, John and his wife love traveling and spending time with their two kids in their free time. Contact John at www.noodles.com Contact gary at: gary@frangrow.com, Visit:www.frangrow.com Visit: www.franhisemoneymaker.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gary5396/support

  A quick-service restaurant or QSR is a popular choice for people who want to start their own business. But what makes them different from other franchises?   It's not often that we are joined by people in the QSR space of franchising. As many of you know, In my 20+ years of franchising, I've largely been in the service-based space.   Today we are joined by John Ramsay of Noodles & Company to talk all things food-franchise!   Who is John Ramsay?   "With over 28 years of experience in restaurant franchise sales and development, John Ramsay joined Noodles & Company in November of 2020 as the vice president of franchise sales. Prior to Noodles, John most recently held positions in franchise and restaurant growth efforts for Bruxie International and @Marco's Pizza Franchising. John's successful career includes the growth of over 900 restaurants across all 50 states and 12 different countries. Having graduated from @Virginia Tech University with an architecture degree, his vast skillset came through during his early career positions in design, construction and real estate for brands such as @TGI Fridays and @Jack in the Box ."   Topics we hit in this episode: -What makes the QSR space different from service based? -Who makes a good QSR franchisee? -What QSR brands are crushing it right now? AND MUCH MORE!   Looking to dive deeper into the world of franchising? Join the largest, most helpful Facebook group in franchising here: FranchiseSecretsGroup.com ⬅️     Growth is much easier when you're surrounded by like-minded, driven people. The Franchise Tribe Mastermind is full of successful Franchisees who are looking to shortcut the path to success and add value to other people while developing a tight-knit community along the way.   Sound like a good fit for you? Check out FranchiseTribe.com for more info!     Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast your favorite platforms?   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQSFxnii9nm4p6ZFMy?si=dc5599b742044aae   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franchise-secrets-podcast/id1460276956     Don't forget to like and share this video! Check out our entire catalogue of episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_DGqEd54pcu_zgOICdSA     We have 3 curated monthly memos geared specifically to franchisees, franchise buyers, and franchisors. You can sign up for the monthly memo here: https://forms.gle/c2eiKRbDEVpCCzmQ6     Subscribe so you never miss any content: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_DGqEd54pcu_zgOICdSA?sub_confirmation=1   Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

LIETUVĄ palikusių emigrantų vaikis Jonas Ramanauskas, beeidamas nusikaltimų klystkeliais, atranda save Antrajame Pasauliniame kare kaip komandosas John Ramsay. Karjera kariuomenėje, patirtos traumos ir išgyvenimai gausiai papildo ir taip margą Jono biografiją.  Antrojoje pasakojimo apie Johnny Ramensky dalyje sužinosite kaip jam sekėsi ar nesisekė Italijoje, kuo Jonas tapo taikos metais ir kas buvo didžiausias prarastas lobis Gentle Johnny gyvenime.    Jei dar neturi VPN programėlės, Proto Pemzos kvartetas išpurtė labai gerą nuolaidą NordVPN paslaugoms. Čekiraut: https://nordvpn.com/protopemza

Host Paul Booth interviews Cinematographer Jessica Young (What Drives Us) and Emmy-Nominated Producer John Ramsay (Sonic Highways). We sat down for an in-depth discussion about the television/limited series From Cradle to Stage based on the book by Dave Grohl's Mom Virginia Hanlon Grohl. Directed by Dave Grohl, Grohl sits down with his Mom and the Mom's of other Rock stars to discuss the dynamic of raising a musician. From Cradle to Stage episodes include: Dan Reynolds and Mom Christene, Pharrell and Carolyn Williams, Miranda and Bev Lambert, Brandi and Teresa Carlile, Tom Morello and Mary, Gaddy Lee and Mary Weinrib. Available on Paramount Network and Paramount + streaming.

On this episode of The Main Course, Host Barbara Castiglia talked with John Ramsay, the Vice President of Franchise Sales for Noodles & Company, an American fast-casual restaurant that offers international and American noodle dishes and pasta in addition to soups and salads. Ramsay and Castiglia talked about his career, Noodles & Company's plans for growth, and the restaurant industry in 2021.“In order to be franchisable, you have to have a proven concept." - John RamsayRamsay joined Noodles & Company in November 2020. Before joining Noodles, he led franchise and restaurant growth efforts for Bruxie International and Marco's Pizza Franchising. John's successful career includes the growth of over 900 restaurants across all 50 states and 12 different countries. After graduating with an architecture degree from Virginia Tech University, he held positions in design, construction, and real estate at T.G.I. Friday's and Jack in the Box. What attracted him to Noodles & Company is the unique menu offerings and quality of the food.“One of the unique things about our menu is that everything is customizable,” Ramsay said. He noted that pasta and noodle dishes travel well, so the dishes are just as fresh after a drive home as they are in the restaurant.The noodles will travel in a proverbial sense as the chain plans continued expansion in 2021, particularly in franchise opportunities. Currently, of their 454 locations, 76 are franchised owned. They planned to open two more in early 2021. It takes a lot of different aspects for a brand and its franchisees to be successful.“In order to be franchisable, you have to have a proven concept,” Ramsay said. “Noodles is 25 years old. We've tried a lot of things. We've been successful in most of them, but we've had our failures, as well. With a base of over 450 restaurants, we have a very solid and experienced management and leadership team.”

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John was a student of Alan Dawson for many years and shares many of his experiences with Alan and a great spotlight on the life of this truly legendary teacher. We hear what it was like to walk into the room and learn from Alan Dawson using his extremely musical and innovative techniques. Alan would squeeze the absolute most out of books such as Syncopation and Stick Control, along with countless other ways that teaching Alan became the icon he is today. John Ramsay is the former chair of the percussion department at Berklee College of Music and a veteran performer with groups such as Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers and many more. He is also an author and educator with a deep appreciation and respect for his former teacher, Alan Dawson! Enoy this episode and be sure to check out Johns Patreon bonus episode by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast

John was a student of Alan Dawson for many years and shares many of his experiences with Alan and a great spotlight on the life of this truly legendary teacher. We hear what it was like to walk into the room and learn from Alan Dawson using his extremely musical and innovative techniques. Alan would squeeze the absolute most out of books such as Syncopation and Stick Control, along with countless other ways that teaching Alan became the icon he is today. John Ramsay is the former chair of the percussion department at Berklee College of Music and a veteran performer with groups such as Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers and many more. He is also an author and educator with a deep appreciation and respect for his former teacher, Alan Dawson! Enoy this episode and be sure to check out Johns Patreon bonus episode by supporting the show at www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast

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This week, I’ll be talking with John Ramsay, Vice President of Franchising for the iconic Noodles and Company.  John’s background spans over 28 years of experience in restaurant franchise development, with such icons as TGI Friday, Jack in the Box, Marco’s Pizza and Bruxie International.  John joined Noodles & Company in November of 2020, as vice president of franchise development. While many restaurant concepts in this Covid/Post COVID era have been hitting the brakes, Noodles and Company has actually doubled down, as the Colorado chain with John leading the franchise development charge, hits the gas, driving Noodles' restaurant growth initiatives.  John’s history includes positions in both franchise and restaurant development and he is extremely excited to have the opportunity to grow and further develop a proven concept like Noodles and Co.  As we will discuss, Noodles has innovated and adapted quickly to the off-premise experience and offers attractive unit-level economics for franchisees." Noodles & Company offers the world’s favorite noodle dishes, salads and soups, all in one restaurant. Each dish is carefully hand-made to the guests’ specifications, using only the freshest ingredients. Noodles proudly uses REAL Food and REAL Cooking for REAL Flavors. Their dishes are inspired by the individuality, creativity and cultural heritage of cuisines from around the globe. From Penne Rosa to Japanese Pan Noodles, The Med Salad, and of course our famous Wisconsin Mac & Cheese, only the most authentic ingredients make the cut.  There's quite the story behind this award winning brand and here to tell it, is John Ramsay.  

Massimo Rosari - BiografiaLa passione per la batteria inizia all'età di sette anni, guardando un film dei Beatles “A hard day's night”, ma solo a quattordici anni inizia l'approccio fisico con lo strumento attraverso le prime lezioni.Tra gli insegnanti si annoverano: Cristiano Micalizzi, Giancarlo Aru, Maurizio dei Lazzaretti e Claudio Mastracci.Lo studio lo porta tutt’oggi a seguire corsi di approfondimento con batteristi di fama mondiale. Di particolare rilievo le masterclass di Steve Smith, Danny Gottlieb, Kim Planfield, Gary Chaffee, Lele Melotti, Ellade Bandini, Gavin Harrison, Cristian Meyer, Elio Rivagli e Alfredo Golino, oltre al corso estivo Berklee a Perugia con John Ramsay e Ian Froman.Molte sono state le partecipazioni a importanti eventi musicali, quali il P.I.M. Premio Italiano Musica, Concerto del 1° Maggio, Premio Recanati, Viña del Mar San Remo, Yes for Europe, Eddie Lang jazz festival, Alburni Jazz Festival; e a diverse trasmissioni televisive e radiofoniche, tra le quali spiccano Un disco per l’estate (Italia 1), Super Classifica Show (Canale 5), Night Express (Italia 1), Festival bar (Italia 1), Tele +, Roxy Bar (TMC2), Tarattattà (Rai), Radio Deejay, Radio Dimensione Suono, 105 Night Express Radio Network, 105 Radio Network, Radio Show, Radio Imago.Le collaborazioni live lo vedono impegnato con artisti quali: Evergreen, quintetto vocale ed orchestra delle trasmissioni televisive “Mezzogiorno e “Mezzogiorno Italiano”, Tiziana Rivale, Niccolò Fabi, Acthung Babies, Jackson Browne, Ron, Alberto Fortis, Max Gazzè, Ragazzi Italiani, Federico Salvatore, Orchestra Rai "Carramba che sorpresa", dir. Maestro Gianfranco Lombardi, Serena Autieri, Cliò, Enrico Capuano, Dunia Molina, Romina Falconi, IYI Orchestra .Tra i progetti a realizzati: The migrators “Goodbye Uncle Rock Opera”, Segnali Project, La Locomotiva (tributo ufficiale di Francesco Guccini).Parallelamente al lavoro di musicista, si affianca quello dell'insegnamento, ed attraverso l'esperienza acquisita negli anni, esegue diversi lavori in studio di registrazione per artisti italiani ed internazionali.

John Ramsay's interest in playing drums began at the age of ten. He went on to study with jazz greats Joe Morrello, Max Roach, and Alan Dawson, leading to a two-year stint as the second drummer for Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. He was one of the first teachers at the renowned Berklee College of Music, where he developed a holistic teaching philosophy which presents music as an avenue for students to discover their own humanity and form a happy life. After 38 years of teaching, John recently retired from Berklee. He’s authored several method books and continues to be active on the jazz scene. Website       Newsletter       Become a Patron  

John Ramsay's interest in playing drums began at the age of ten. He went on to study with jazz greats Joe Morrello, Max Roach, and Alan Dawson, leading to a two-year stint as the second drummer for Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. He was one of the first teachers at the renowned Berklee College of Music, where he developed a holistic teaching philosophy which presents music as an avenue for students to discover their own humanity and form a happy life. After 38 years of teaching, John recently retired from Berklee. He’s authored several method books and continues to be active on the jazz scene.

On this episode of the inSecurities podcast, Chris and Kurt chat with John Ramsay of IEX and Dan Eisemann of MFS about algorithmic and high-frequency trading. John and Dan also tell us how technological innovations, new trading strategies, and regulatory changes are reshaping the U.S. equity markets.   Link to podcast page

John Ramsay, founder of Infinite CBD joins Marcus and Ralph on this episode of goodsugar! The guys discuss the benefits CBD, how the company grew to where it is, and how John developed his product! Check out Infinite CBD here  https://infinitecbd.com/ Follow the show! @MarcusAntebi, @Iamralphsutton, @Bmackayisright. Buy Our Stuff! https://www.goodsugar.life/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQYIRsyoOIrBGmYWQ_9I9w

Victor Vescovo and John Ramsay are key members of the team behind the Five Deeps expedition, which took a one-person submarine to all of the deepest points in the world's five oceans. Victor, a multimillionaire, funded and piloted the submarine. John designed it. They spoke to Outlook's Jo Fidgen. Picture: Victor's submarine Credit: Triton Submarines

The incredibly wise author, John Ramsay, and I chat about his podcast, Between the Finite and Infinite, sheltering in place, when John started writing, vertigo, dancing, Medici Media Space, Monday's with Bob Anderson, Flippin Freud, Answers Become Questions, your attitude in life, Myers-Briggs, 7th-grade science class, dog tails, classifications, black & white, getting OUT of the box, Denmark, marrying a Dane, how to keep up at age 90, wire recorder, Union Hall, email, Facebook, Howard Alexander, vaccines, Berea College, grandchildren, his birthday, and where you can find him and his books!    Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-finite-and-the-infinite/id1464615353 Books - https://www.amazon.com/Answers-Become-Questions-interface-infinite/dp/1733029168/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=John+martin+Ramsay&qid=1590521958&sr=8-1

Our guest on this episode of the 15 Minutes with the Doctor is John Ramsay. He’s the Chief Exec of Shift 8 and has introduced the Tovertafel (“Magic Table”) to the UK – It allows light projections onto any table surface and enables the users to play musical, sports, and other types of games while having a safe space to engage with others. It is aimed at those with dementia and learning disabilities. Learn about John’s personal story into healthcare innovation, what the Tovartafel is and its benefits, and how it’s use is growing rapidly. The beginnings of this partnership - John’s friend Hester created the Tovertafel in Holland - John’s father experienced early-onset Alzheimer’s and John realised the impact that a resource like the Tovertafel could have. - When he became aware of the Tovertafel, John was working in corporate law, but he realised that he would prefer use his talents where they could have more impact. - As it came time to come to a licensing agreement, John and Hester learned that the most effective approach was being: - Open - Honest - Structured - Willing to accept mistakes - Mutually appreciative - Collaborative “When I heard about something that would make a difference to those living with dementia and make them more engaged with the world around them…I realised that maybe corporate law wasn’t for me and this was my calling.” Why is there a need for this resource? - There is often limited activities for cognitively impaired individuals at their care homes. - Many patients become apathetic and disengaged and sometimes depressed. “It’s about changing the lives of people with dementia and other cognitive impairments.” The design process. - Each game idea is considered in light of its ability to engage those who are cognitively impaired. - The development team then puts a test version of the game together and it is tested for its inclusivity before being distributed. - They try to develop a variety of games, recognising that not everyone enjoys music or sport. “If you can activate these parts of the brain, you create engagement, and it’s that that creates happiness.” The impacts of the Tovertafel - So far, the Tovertafel has been distributed to 600 care centers and has been used by 10,000 loved ones in the UK. - There have been countless stories of individuals experiencing true happiness and dramatic behavior changes after engaging with others and the world using the Tovertafel. - Shift 8 has conducted more than 60 studies to test the effectiveness of the technology and make any necessary improvements. - They hope to be able to quantify and codify the social impacts of the Tovertafel and integrate this research into future production. “It’s amazing to see the effect that we are producing each and every day.” Plans for the future. - Continue to increase the number of loved ones supported by the Tovertafel. - Expand the technology into other cognitive impairments. - Enlarge the geographic locations served. For more information:: Tovertafel: https://tovertafel.co.uk/ Email: info@shift8.co.uk

Our guest on this episode of the 15 Minutes with the Doctor is John Ramsay. He’s the Chief Exec of Shift 8 and has introduced the Tovertafel (“Magic Table”) to the UK – It allows light projections onto any table surface and enables the users to play musical, sports, and other types of games while having a safe space to engage with others. It is aimed at those with dementia and learning disabilities. Learn about John’s personal story into healthcare innovation, what the Tovartafel is and its benefits, and how it’s use is growing rapidly. The beginnings of this partnership - John’s friend Hester created the Tovertafel in Holland - John’s father experienced early-onset Alzheimer’s and John realised the impact that a resource like the Tovertafel could have. - When he became aware of the Tovertafel, John was working in corporate law, but he realised that he would prefer use his talents where they could have more impact. - As it came time to come to a licensing agreement, John and Hester learned that the most effective approach was being: - Open - Honest - Structured - Willing to accept mistakes - Mutually appreciative - Collaborative “When I heard about something that would make a difference to those living with dementia and make them more engaged with the world around them…I realised that maybe corporate law wasn’t for me and this was my calling.” Why is there a need for this resource? - There is often limited activities for cognitively impaired individuals at their care homes. - Many patients become apathetic and disengaged and sometimes depressed. “It’s about changing the lives of people with dementia and other cognitive impairments.” The design process. - Each game idea is considered in light of its ability to engage those who are cognitively impaired. - The development team then puts a test version of the game together and it is tested for its inclusivity before being distributed. - They try to develop a variety of games, recognising that not everyone enjoys music or sport. “If you can activate these parts of the brain, you create engagement, and it’s that that creates happiness.” The impacts of the Tovertafel - So far, the Tovertafel has been distributed to 600 care centers and has been used by 10,000 loved ones in the UK. - There have been countless stories of individuals experiencing true happiness and dramatic behavior changes after engaging with others and the world using the Tovertafel. - Shift 8 has conducted more than 60 studies to test the effectiveness of the technology and make any necessary improvements. - They hope to be able to quantify and codify the social impacts of the Tovertafel and integrate this research into future production. “It’s amazing to see the effect that we are producing each and every day.” Plans for the future. - Continue to increase the number of loved ones supported by the Tovertafel. - Expand the technology into other cognitive impairments. - Enlarge the geographic locations served. For more information:: Tovertafel: https://tovertafel.co.uk/ Email: info@shift8.co.uk

This week, John Ramsay, chief market policy officer of IEX Group, the parent of the Investors Exchange (IEX), talks about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Transaction Fee Pilot and why his company is supporting the regulator’s efforts, even as the likes of the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets are taking the SEC to federal court over the proposal. 0:45 John Ramsay joins the show. 3:00 John delves into the thinking behind the Transaction Fee Pilot. 7:00 The big US stock exchanges are taking the SEC to federal court. John does not think their legal claim is valid. 14:00 Fragmentation is exacerbating the problem. IEX is one of those startups that have entered the market. John contends that IEX’s proposition is different than others. 17:15 Dark pools are not part of the pilot. Is that a problem? 20:00 The largest exchanges contend that the average total cost to trade is lower on their exchanges than it is to trade of IEX. John disagrees. 22:45 He also does not think that the court will side with the exchanges. 25:00 What is ahead for IEX? [To read the counter-argument, follow this link to hear NYSE's Stacey Cunningham's take on the TFP: https://www.waterstechnology.com/management-strategy/4298346/nyse-president-sees-tech-as-key-to-big-boards-next-evolution]

The Berklee College of Music is ubiquitous with musicians worldwide. When we think of the great institutions of education along with the world’s greatest musicians Berklee is routinely mentioned in both instances. However, with any topic of conversation that conjures legendary tales there are as many negative connotations as positive. In this episode we cover everything you’d want to know about the school from a gentleman who has been a part of the faculty for 36 years, John Ramsay. Ramsay, a Massachusetts native, was a self-taught drummer who soon realized that if he was going to make a living as a musician he’d have to seriously learn his craft. Through meeting Max Roach at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst he was ultimately steered toward private lessons with master drummer/instructor, Alan Dawson. With Dawson he learned the legendary methods associated with Ted Reed’s ‘Syncopation’, soloing with Stone’s ‘Stick Control’, and Alan’s creation of the ‘Rudimental Ritual’. After several years Ramsay became the second drummer and tour manager in Art Blakey’s big band. Between this experience along with side-man duties with many other legendary jazz artists Ramsay bolstered his resume leading to his hiring at the Berklee College of Music in 1982. John’s list of Berklee credentials includes copious classroom and applied teaching along with an administrative stint as chair of the percussion department. In our chat he describes exactly what the aspiring student should prepare themselves with including knowing the 26 American rudiments, chart reading, styles, and more. He then details what the audition process is like. We also spend a good amount of time discussing the acceptance process and the different types of scholarships and financial aid that is available. We then talk about the many different degree paths that are available including the new graduate programs. Applied lessons, the celebrity teachers, and how students can request them are then covered. John then talks about the required classes, labs, etc. Then we finish with a discussion about the state-of-the-art facilities (recording studios, practice rooms, performance venues, media center, and more). After the Berklee talk has concluded we conclude the show by running John through the maze that is the DWG Rorschach Test. As mentioned during the show you can keep up with John and Henrique de Almeida are doing by visiting the web site: www.thedrumsetcoach.com You can buy John’s books by visiting Amazon: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messages: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Blakeys-Jazz-Messages-Publications/dp/0760400091/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543503787&sr=8-1&keywords=john+ramsay The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary as taught by Alan Dawson: https://www.amazon.com/Drummers-Complete-Vocabulary-Taught-Dawson/dp/0769265243/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543503787&sr=8-2&keywords=john+ramsay If you haven’t been to our website recently please go to www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com and see what new content we have to offer. Aside from access to all of our episodes we’ve posted ‘Host Spotlight 3” on our video page. Feel free to send us a message through our email form or manage your social media accounts from our site. We try to personally answer all emails and questions. New shows are available every Monday. You can subscribe through Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. If you are an Apple Itunes user please click 5 stars and leave us a short review. We greatly appreciate your support!

Four filmmakers laud Seattle through their personal stories about this soulful city. Panelists include filmmakers Dave Grohl, Megan Griffiths, Josh Taft, John Ramsay and JJ Augustavo. Presented by Visit Seattle.

We have a great show today.  It was almost a decade ago we interviewed Marco’s Pizza.  We invited John Ramsay, the Vice President of Franchise Development Services to come back and give us an update.   Since 2008, Marco’s Pizza has continued to open an average 2-3 new locations every week, exploding from 200 to over 800 locations in just six years.  At Marco’s, they pride themselves on ah-uthentic Italian artisan pizza, made with fresh, real ingredients and dough made in the store daily. At a time when 91% of Americans eat pizza at least once a month, more people are choosing the quality pizza we’ve built our brand on.    In part 2, we play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.

John Ramsay could qualify as a person who has lived many different lives. Having started off as an underachieving student, John Ramsay got serious about his playing and created quite the career for himself in multiple capacities. He started as a student of the legendary Alan Dawson, landed a gig playing with Art Blakey (he later […] The post 254 – John Ramsay talks: Alan Dawson, Art Blakey and approaching music as a lifelong endeavor appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

The whisky world gathers every November for Malt Advocate's WhiskyFest in New York. The 12th annual edition featured new whiskies and longtime favorites. We'll cover the entire show in this episode, including Lifetime Achievement awards for retired Edrington Group master blender John Ramsay and Beam Global's Robert Hicks. In the news, Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail adds two stops, Woodford Reserve releases a Seasoned Oak version, and details on a new competition for WhiskyCast listeners!

John Ramsay has turned over the duties of Master Blender for The Glenrothes and the Edrington Group's other whiskies to Gordon Motion after 43 years in the whisky business. He'll share his insights with us in this episode, along with the plans for one final malt that he's working on. In the news, William Grant & Sons gets a new CEO, a 1919 Springbank sells for nearly $2500 (for a mini!), and Knob Creek runs dry for a few months.