Podcasts about maggiano

Maggiano's is leaning into luxury. With value-focused pricing. Salad and Go has a new CEO. And pizza chains are feeling the pinch from third-party delivery.

Chili’s accelerated sales growth is sustainable because the company is working with the fundamentals of casual dining — the food, service and atmosphere are all better and team members are having more fun and making more money — Brinker’s CEO Kevin Hochman tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Hochman sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss why he believes Chili’s turnaround remains in the early innings. He also comments on menu simplification, strategic pricing and the importance of the Turbo Chef oven rollout, as well as improving sales and profitability at Maggiano’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring brings a lot of menu activity, and the most recent launches show a focus on upgraded ingredients and formats. Menu Talk hosts Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, and Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, noted Maggiano's updates, which include Wagyu meatballs and Chicken Parmesan topped with freshly grated cheese.  Bret also cited Tender Greens' menu upgrades, which include the artisan Laura Chenel goat cheese as an ingredient, along with heirloom cherry tomatoes and Great Northern beans. The pair also observed more fresh vegetables on menus, with carrots—an everyday veggie—getting treated to some fancy preparations at restaurants. Another trend that's gaining steam is happening at Italian concepts. Your Pie is doing pizza shop sandwiches, filling their proprietary pizza dough with various ingredients and baking them into portable, handheld items. All have sauces based on ranch, America's favorite sauce flavor, it seems.The duo also shared an interview with Scott Davis, chief concept officer for Noodles & Company, the fast casual that just experienced a major menu upgrade two years in the making. Davis talks about how he and his culinary team responded to customers' cravings for more generous portions of sauce, more mac ‘n cheese variations, more protein and more bold, global flavors. All of those show up in the new menu additions. Give a listen.

McDonald's Canada is giving meatless burgers another try. Pizza Hut is launching Yum Brands' first-ever AI chatbot. And Maggiano's is taking a page from sister brand Chili's playbook.

Kevin Hochman is the CEO of Brinker International, the parent company of Chili's and Maggiano's. Kevin led Chili's turnaround and leads a business on pace to generate more than $5 billion this year. Kevin joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Kevin and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to successful leadership and to developing as a leader, the keys to career success, servant leadership, how to cultivate an employee-centric culture, and much more.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   The future of fun begins at IAAPA FEC Summit, January 19–21, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join FEC and LBE professionals for an immersive experience packed with strategic insights, networking, and behind-the-scenes EDUTours of unique local facilities. Learn how to make your FEC stand out a crowded market and explore the latest trends designed to elevate your business. Build valuable connections and leave inspired with actionable strategies for success. Secure your spot today!   IAAPA Expo is the world's largest gathering of professionals in the attractions industry, showcasing cutting-edge innovations, networking opportunities, and educational sessions that shape the future of location-based experiences. As long-time participants and advocates for the industry, Matt and Josh were actively involved in this year's expo, including leading education sessions, along with hosting the highly successful AttractionPros Meetup, which brought together attendees from around the globe. In this episode, they reflect on their biggest takeaways from the Expo, highlighting lessons learned, the value of connections, and key trends shaping the attractions industry. The Importance of Networking Josh and Matt emphasize how IAAPA fosters connections that can have long-term impacts. They share personal stories, including meeting mentees at Career Slam and having meaningful interactions during the AttractionPros Sunday Night Meetup, which exceeded attendance expectations and highlighted the sense of community within the industry.     Both Josh and Matt underscore the "compounding effect" of networking, describing how relationships formed years ago can evolve into significant opportunities, professionally and personally. Adapting to Change Josh and Matt reflect on the importance of adaptability in both personal and professional contexts. They highlight how careers in the attractions industry often follow nonlinear paths, encouraging flexibility and openness to unexpected opportunities. Whether it's exploring roles outside of one's initial focus or seizing unplanned chances for growth, their advice emphasizes embracing change as a constant and transformative force in achieving long-term success. Leadership and People Skills in a Tech-Driven World While the Expo showcased cutting-edge technology and innovation, Josh and Matt remind listeners that the industry remains fundamentally people-driven. Genuine connections, trust-building, and shared experiences remain irreplaceable.     Takeaways for Future IAAPA Attendees  Show Up: Simply being present and actively engaging can lead to transformative opportunities. Embrace Crazy Ideas: Matt's "random ate" dinner at Maggiano's demonstrated how small, informal gatherings can create meaningful connections. Focus on Passion: For mentees, the advice was clear: find what you're drawn to, and pursue roles and companies aligned with your interests, even if the job title isn't an exact match.     Impact and Gratitude Lastly, one of the biggest takeaways that Matt and Josh had from this year's expo was the impact that this podcast makes. Several people shared stories of episodes and interviews that impacted their career development and growth. Josh shared a touching story of a listener who found solace and motivation in the AttractionPros Podcast during cancer treatment.     We'd like to express our heartfelt thanks to the IAAPA team, the ambassadors, and everyone who contributed to making the Expo a success. We encourage listeners to share their own Expo takeaways and consider submitting ideas for educational sessions for IAAPA Expo 2025. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

What's the “dysfunction tax” — and how is it costing your business?  Find out in today's episode with Jared Belsky. He's the CEO of Acadia, a digital marketing agency that works with big names like Red Roof Inn, Maggiano's, and Party City. Plus, Jared has a lot of practical advice to maximize your ad agency partnership — for better communication, ad creative, and results!  You'll also learn: The danger of getting too far from the details What to do when you want to fire your ad agency Tips for making an effective creative brief Why asking the wrong kind of questions is a huge missed opportunity ——— FEATURED RESOURCES The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

JMN is live outside of Maggiano's Italian Restaurant, joining in for the Action News Jax Family Focus Holiday Toy Drive for Wolfson Children's Hospital. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy donation starting at 8am, to bring some holiday cheer to families undergoing care.

Watch the full video here:  https://youtu.be/h-Hikaq7-tY   SBA Gauranteed Loans and Mr. Cappuccino Vending Franchise at The Liquidity Event   For more information, text "FRANCHISE24" to +19048224262   Upcoming Opportunities The Liquidity Event: The next session, scheduled for January 9, 2025, will continue to explore franchising and wealth protection strategies. Don't miss your chance to unlock practical tools for financial freedom.  https://entreprenudist.com/liquidity Black Entrepreneurship and Technology Summit (B.E.A.T.S.): From February 27 – March 1, 2025, this summit will bring together forward-thinking entrepreneurs and thought leaders to discuss the future of business and technology. Secure your spot for unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. https://blackentrepreneursummit.org/   Local Business Leaders Gather to Empower Entrepreneurs at "The Liquidity Event" Jacksonville, FL – November 21, 2024 Business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community leaders convened at Maggiano's in Jacksonville, Florida, for "The Liquidity Event," an impactful luncheon aimed at fostering business growth and financial literacy. Hosted by wealth strategist Randolph Love III, ChFC®, CPCU, of ShieldWolf Strongholds, [https://shieldwolfstrong.com/]the event featured engaging presentations, networking opportunities, and actionable insights for attendees. Prominent speakers included Jonel Hein, District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration's North Florida District Office, and Nelson Mendez, Founder of Mr. Cappuccino Franchise. Hein shared invaluable knowledge about the SBA's resources, including mentorship programs, disaster recovery support, and funding options for small business owners. Mendez inspired attendees with his journey of building a successful franchise, emphasizing the importance of determination and community connection. Highlights of the Event Jonel Hein's Expertise: As the District Director covering 43 counties, Hein emphasized the SBA's pivotal role in providing financial and operational guidance to small business owners. Nelson Mendez's Journey: The founder of Mr. Cappuccino detailed his path to entrepreneurial success, offering practical advice on scaling and sustainability. Interactive Networking Opportunities: Attendees were encouraged to connect, exchange ideas, and establish partnerships. Exciting Raffles: The event concluded with engaging giveaways, including MetaQuest 3S Metaverse goggles, symbolizing a push toward innovation in business practices. Save the Date for the Next Liquidity Event! Following the resounding success of this gathering, the next Liquidity Event will take place on January 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET, once again at Maggiano's in Jacksonville. Entrepreneurs and business leaders are encouraged to register at https://entreprenudist.com/liquidity to secure their spot. Special Call to Action: The Black Entrepreneurship and Technology Summit Attendees are also invited to join the Black Entrepreneurship and Technology Summit, happening February 27 – March 1, 2025, in Tuskegee, Alabama. This summit will explore innovation and growth opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. Learn more and register at https://blackentrepreneursummit.org/. About The Liquidity Event: "The Liquidity Event" is a platform designed to empower entrepreneurs with education, resources, and networking opportunities. Hosted monthly, the series invites thought leaders and industry experts to share their insights and inspire attendees to elevate their businesses.

Watch The Video Here:  https://youtu.be/kIQ4urF2FnU   Jacksonville, FL – October 24, 2024 – Local business professionals and entrepreneurs convened for The Liquidity Event, hosted at Maggiano's in Jacksonville, Florida. This dynamic lunchtime event featured three inspiring speakers who delivered actionable insights: Jonel Hein, District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration North Florida District, shared critical resources available to small businesses through SBA's consulting, financing, and disaster recovery programs. T.R. Richardson, Chief Training Officer of Richwood International, provided an in-depth look at government contracting, offering practical strategies for navigating the process and scaling business opportunities with local, state, and federal agencies. Randolph Love III, ChFC®, CPCU®, CLU®, and Founder of ShieldWolf Strongholds, empowered attendees with innovative financial strategies to grow and protect wealth.   Attendees left inspired and better equipped to tackle business challenges, take advantage of government contracts, and leverage resources for long-term growth. "If you're not exploring government contracting as a small business owner, you're leaving revenue on the table," said T.R. Richardson, whose presentation drew significant interest. Interactive discussions, networking, and opportunities to showcase businesses were highlights of the event. Participants were also introduced to SBA's Thrive program, which supports small business owners with growth strategies over six months. One attendee remarked, "This event was packed with value. The resources shared by the speakers will have a lasting impact on my business." Mark Your Calendar for the Next Liquidity Event The next Liquidity Event is set for January 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM ET at Maggiano's in Jacksonville, Florida. This after-hours format will provide even more opportunities to network and learn from industry leaders. Don't miss the chance to gain practical tools to elevate your business. Register Now Seats are limited! Secure your spot by visiting https://entreprenudist.com/liquidity or contacting ShieldWolf Strongholds at 904-822-4262. About The Liquidity Event: The Liquidity Event is a monthly gathering designed to equip business owners with the knowledge, tools, and connections necessary to achieve success and scale sustainably.

My guest this week is Edithann Ramey, the Chief Marketing Officer at Six Flags Entertainment, where she oversees marketing strategy, consumer experience, CRM, group sales, and revenue management for North America's largest regional theme and water park company.Before joining Six Flags, Edith Ann was CMO at On the Border, a Mexican casual dining chain where she developed the brand's global marketing strategy, elevating its presence through innovative menu promotions and guest-focused experiences.She also served as Senior Director of Brand Extensions at Topgolf, where she launched and marketed new brand properties including Top Tracer and Swing Suites, achieving double-digit growth for the company. Early in her career, Edith Ann held various roles at Chili's, including VP of Marketing, where she oversaw advertising, promotions, media planning, and PR across the U.S. She has also worked with Brinker International's Maggiano's Little Italy and held marketing positions at Nokia, Yum! Brands, and Cadbury Schweppes, contributing to brand and product innovation efforts.Edith Ann holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and an MSC in Corporate Communications from Boston University. Originally from Puerto Rico and raised in Mexico City, she now lives in Coppell, Texas with her husband Jason, their teenage twins, and two dogs, Nacho and Lulu. 

On this week's podcast, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, discuss recent tasting adventures, starting with more of a smelling experience. Bret was invited by Via Carota, a gem of an Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village, to try their new bottled cocktails. But the event was held at a perfume shop that crafted personal scents for the attendees while they sipped on espresso martinis, spritzes and white negronis. Bret left with samples of both bottled cocktails and his custom scent. Pat visited Jones Wood Foundry, a British-style pub with an impressive draft beer selection. Between the Scotch eggs, Yorkshire pudding with blue cheese lemon dip, curried chicken pot pie and toffee pudding, she could have been in London rather than a few blocks from her Manhattan apartment.  We shared an interview with Anthony Amoroso, the new VP of innovation and growth at Maggiano's Little Italy. Amoroso has helmed the kitchen in several famous independents and Michelin-starred restaurants, and now welcomes this opportunity to return to his Italian-American roots and work with the chefs across Maggiano's 50 locations.  He talks about how he is elevating the dining experience with top-quality ingredients and presentations while retaining the menu's well-loved favorites and Maggiano's tradition. Amoroso also works closely with the beverage director and sommelier, and new cocktails and wine selections now complement the food. And he describes what's next in terms of the Dallas-based chain's menu, restaurant design and growth. 

Suz and Doug visit Maggiano's Italian Restaurant in Tampa, FL on this edition of "On the Town with Suz and Doug". Note: We are not comped for our meals. (dougmilesmedia)

This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts.  Each Monday for the past few months, host David Hirsch has interviewed members of the SFN Mastermind Group community, men who meet virtually via Zoom on a weekly basis. This Monday's episode is a recap from the 4th Annual SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat, held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from September 6-8, 2024.  In total 27 dads attended including three from Iceland and one from Ukraine.   Friday, September 6th - The retreat kicked off with a Meet & Greet with pizza, sodas and some special treats, including Al's Cookie Mixx cookies provided by SFN Mentor Father Alvin Green of Chicago and some Mullen's Apple Sauce provided by SFN Mentor Father Jim Mullen. Saturday, September 7th - On Saturday morning the group participated in a Cycle To End Father Absence (C2EFA) ride at Cyclebar River North. The morning session included playing 21CD/SFN Trivia and talking about the importance of Self-Care. SFN Mentor Father Wayne Messmer made a terrific presentation over lunch. The afternoon session included discussions about the importance of Respite & Marriage. From there the group enjoyed a performance by Dennis Watkins at the Magic Parlour, Chicago's #1 Show (as per TripAdvisor). The evening was capped off with a sumptuous dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy Grand, including birthday wishes for SFN Mentor Father Nathan Woerner. Sunday, September 8th - Sunday's session included discussions about Planning Ahead, Project ALEX, Hope For Luka, and Ideas for Improving the Mastermind Group experience. All in all it was a fun and memorable experience. Lots of laughter, some tears and good fellowship. About the SFN Mastermind Group –WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting:◦            starts with a round of wins from the past week,◦            includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed,◦            has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and◦            ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those:◦            seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads,◦            willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment,◦            looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and◦            who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness.  WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by:◦            realizing they are NOT alone◦            having better relationships with their spouse,◦            developing improved understandings of their child(ren),◦            tapping into the experience and wisdom of others,◦            getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and◦            creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.   

Kevin Hochman, President & CEO of Brinker International (also known as NYSE: EAT) which owns Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy, joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.

In this episode, we take all the great wisdom from the last three months and highlight the most impactful takeaways for you. The Best Of Q2 features leadership insights from these incredible leaders: Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa, co-CEOs of Warby Parker Jon Rahm, Professional golfer Kevin Hochman, CEO of Brinker International (Chili's and Maggiano's) Hal Rosenbluth, Chairman & CEO of New Ocean Health Solutions Bill Mudd, President & COO at Churchill Downs Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the Big East Conference Rory McIlroy, Professional golfer Steve Squeri, Chairman and CEO of AMEX David Novak, Cofounder and former CEO of Yum! Brands Steve Duncker, Former Chairman of NYRA Irina Novoselsky, CEO of Hootsuite and former CEO of CareerBuilder Eric Church, CMA Entertainer of the Year and a 10-time GRAMMY nominee ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

Chris Maggiano joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics, his advocacy work for the LGBTQ+ community and founding his firm Cormier & Company, where they advise clients to achieve their political and philanthropic goals.

Excitement is high as the NCAA Tournament kicks off this weekend. Sixteen teams will battle in eight games for a coveted spot in the Quarterfinal round and to continue to earn the opportunity for extra time together as a team. As always D-Fly and Dixie are here to get you pumped up for all the action. This week's guest is Virginia defenseman, Cole Kastner. Ahead of his first round matchup with Saint Joseph's, he talks to the guys about refocusing for the NCAA Tournament, Virginia's selection show watch party, playing for the last time in Klockner, being selected in the PLL Draft, his dream of playing college basketball at his hometown school, the game vs. St. Joe's, and much, much more. GAME PREVIEWS NCAA TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND All games on ESPNU Saturday, May 11 Saint Joseph's (12-3) at No. 6 Virginia (10-5), noon Utah (12-4) at No. 2 Duke (12-5), 2:30 p.m. Michigan (10-6) at No. 5 Denver (11-3), 5 p.m. Princeton (11-4) at No. 7 Maryland (8-5), 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Lehigh (10-6) at No. 3 Johns Hopkins (10-4), noon Penn State (11-4) at No. 8 Georgetown (12-3), 2:30 p.m. UAlbany (10-7) at No. 1 Notre Dame (12-1), 5 p.m. Towson (13-3) at No. 4 Syracuse (11-5), 7:30 p.m. GIVE & GO In this week's tournament-inspired Give & Go, the guys create “Maggiano's Madness,” a 16-entrée bracket to crown the ultimate dish at the lacrosse world's favorite restaurant.

Robert Kennedy III, known as RK3, is a distinguished leadership communication expert, international keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and best-selling author with a career spanning over a decade. He has collaborated with renowned organizations globally, including AARP, Social Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Barnes & Noble, and many more. RK3's dynamic presentations resonate deeply with audiences due to his infectious energy, passion, and genuine connection. He engages attendees actively, creating memorable experiences filled with laughter and interaction. With a rich background as a former classroom teacher, course developer, voiceover artist, and radio news anchor, RK3 brings a multifaceted understanding of communication and leadership to his engagements. His expertise is further enriched by his unique perspective as a Preachers Kid (PK). While not labeling himself a comedian, RK3 infuses humor into his presentations, ensuring audiences are entertained while gaining actionable insights.   In this episode, we talked to Robert about his insights and tips on building your story and why is it powerful, his events and the stages, the “words that sell”, and much more.   Announcement: Register and join our free exclusive apartment investing Q and A on Wednesday, April 24th at 8:00 pm EST, by clicking here.   Great Stories;   03:21 Robert's background; 07:11 Tips and insights from Robert; 12:30 The 4 C's of Stories; 19:46 Robert's events and stages; 22:17 "Words that sell"; 24:40 Round of insights   Announcement: You can join the Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Being unemployed for a while until Robert decided to make some changes. Digital Resource: ClickUp, HighLevel, Pictory Most Recommended Book: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind. Daily Habit: Meditation, writing down his short and long term goals. #1 Insight for telling great stories: Become comfortable with you and your story. Best place to grab a bite in the DC area: Maggiano's.   Contact Robert: https://getintouchwithrk3.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

When people talk about cutting and simplifying parts of your business, it can feel scary.  But as you'll hear in this conversation, that's what you've got to do if you want to free up resources for the BIG things that really drive BIG growth. You'll also learn: The first thing to do in a new role (especially a turnaround) A powerful insight on pricing strategy Three keys to smarter innovation What every young leader needs to do to get buy-in on a big initiative ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

"Find a great need in a near edge and act upon it to make a difference" as my father always encouraged. This has proven to be a powerful recipe for action, especially for Nancy Brinker, a three-time Ambassador and New York Times best-selling author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. She launched two impactful charitable organizations from her kitchen table. Nancy is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her journey began with promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen that she would do everything possible to end the shame, fear and hopelessness caused by this disease. Since 1982, Susan G Komen Foundation has invested nearly $1.1 billion in breast cancer research. The second charity that Nancy recently founded is the Promise Fund of Florida, which helps ensure that every woman, regardless of her circumstances has access to life-saving cancer resources. She was shocked to discover that 80,000 women ages 18-65 in Palm Beach County do not have health insurance coverage, and 30% of breast cancers are at an advanced stage when diagnosed. Kitchen Chat was honored to sit with Nancy at this very kitchen table where she started The Promise Fund of Florida to discuss an issue that is important to both of us. Nancy and I are breast cancer survivors. Nancy Brinker and I met at Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) event at the United Nations where she was being honored by Wendy Diamond, the founder of the WEDO. During our Kitchen Chat, Nancy and I of course bonded over our love and appreciation of food. She shared highlights from her favorite meals as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary along with her appreciation of her late husband's accomplishments as a pioneer within the restaurant industry. Norman Brinker was the founder of Steak and Ale and CEO of Brinker International which owns Chili's Grill and Bar, Romano's Macaroni Grill and Maggiano's Little Italy. He is credited for revolutionizing the casual-dining restaurants in the United States. In a full circle, "hugs from heaven" moment, Nancy invited me to join her for the Women of Distinction awards luncheon in Palm Beach which is hosted by Palm Beach Atlantic University. She of course is a past honoree. What she didn't realize is that when my father was president of Palm Beach Atlantic University over thirty years ago, he actually helped create this concept of honoring women in the community. Please help support the Promise Fund of Florida and make an impact for women to have access to life-saving cancer resources. Thank you, Nancy Brinker for finding "a great need in a near edge and acting upon it to make a huge difference." Savor the day! Be sure and visit https://www.kitchenchat.info

Mario Tobino medico scrittore poeta nei ricordi teneri ed affettuosi della sua nipote Isabella.La parabola della sua biografia fino agli anni da primario nella “sua” Maggiano. Maggiano, in provincia di Lucca, l'ospedale psichiatrico che nel Seicento era un convento con due chiostri. In quei due chiostri si affacciavano le camere degli uomini e delle donne. E le “due stanzette” di Tobino si affacciavano su un terzo cortile, dove c'erano delle aiuole che lui stesso aveva fatto disegnare a suo piacimento. La notorietà letteraria di Tobino trovava libero sfogo e creatività nelle famose “due stanzette” il luogo ideale dove compose la maggioranza dei suoi lavori. Dalla altura della collina l'ospedale di Maggiano era circondato da campagna e boschi. Le “due stanzette” erano il buon ritiro fino alla mattina dove Tobino scriveva e spesso andava in reparto senza aver chiuso occhio.

WAPE's Dex & Babie T. check in from the WAPE Toy Drive at St. Johns Town Center. All donated toys are going to kids at Wolfson Children's Hospital, and they're taking donations until 6pm. Dex, Barbie T., and the WAPE/Action News Jax crew are set up in the roundabout near Maggiano's, waiting to meet you! If you're headed out for some holiday shopping, why not pick up an extra toy or two and donate them?

WAPE 95.1's Dex & Barbie T morning hosts join JMN from the WAPE Toy Drive at St Johns Town Center. They're taking new, unwrapped toy donations until 6pm tonight, and all toys are going to the kids at Wolfson Children's Hospital. Stop by the roundabout near Maggiano's to donate, and if you can't get there today you can drop off toy donations at Peterbrooke's Choclatiers.

Alexus is at the WAPE TOY DRIVE at St. Johns Town Center, where all toys donated are going to the kids at Wolfson Children's Hospital. You can donate there (set up near Maggiano's) or drop off toys at Peterbrooke Choclatiers. All toy donations are welcome (new & unwrapped please), and there are lots of local spots (Target, Dollar Tree, Lego Store) to pick up a little something extra to donate until 6pm tonight.

Panera Brands is getting closer to its planned IPO.  Maggiano's Little Italy has a new president. And restaurant chains are promoting Christmas specials

This week on the Extra Serving podcast, a product of Nation's Restaurant News, NRN editors Holly Petre, Sam Oches and Leigh Anne Zinsmeister spoke about the tail end of earnings season with the highly anticipated first report from CAVA.The fast-casual restaurant brand rose to fame with its impressive debut on the stock market late last month and has been riding high since then, according to its earnings. The growing brand is planning massive expansion over the next few years and has seen sales jump year-over-year. More importantly, CAVA reached profitability in its first quarter as a publicly traded company. What does this mean for the future of the brand, and is it the next Chipotle amid comparisons from investors?Also, the NRN editors talked about virtual brands. After the demise of MrBeast last week, there appears to be some hope for the virtual brand industry. Brinker, which closed its virtual brand Maggiano's Italian Classics in May, has decided to add items from its virtual brand It's Just Wings to Chili's menus. Do virtual brands have more of an edge when they're tied to a restaurant brand?This week's guest is David Cox, the corporate executive chef of Norms.

Imagine that you're the head of the second largest restaurant company in the business, overseeing the likes of Burger King, Godfather's, Steak and Ale and Bennigan's, making a huge salary, though you've already made millions upon millions.  But you decide to pack it in to buy an upstart concept no one had ever heard of, to start all over in building a restaurant brand. As this week's episode of Restaurant Rewind recounts, that was exactly what Norman Brinker did while heading the enormous restaurant group of The Pillsbury Co. He could have worked that job for the rest of his life, and made a fortune doing it. Instead, he resigned to buy an upstart concept that few had even heard of, a full-service brand in a segment called gourmet burgers, which would all but disappear within a few years.  Chili's would not. It would become the foundation of a multi-brand restaurant company whose brands would include Maggiano's, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Bay Street, Cozy Mel's, On the Border, Wildfire Grill and Corner Market, to name just a few.  In the process, Brinker changed the trajectory of the restaurant business. It's proof that he was one of the smartest and most successful leaders the industry has ever seen.  But listen for yourself, in Part II of our two-part series. And if you need to catch up, give Part I a listen. You'll find both wherever you get your podcasts. 

Ask outsiders to name the visionaries who built the restaurant industry into the social fixture it is today and chances are you'll hear names like Ray Kroc, Dave Thomas and Howard Schultz. Odds are the list won't include a force who midwifed a whole category of the business, even though he was active in the field far more recently than those dynasty builders. And that's not even considering his storybook life outside of the business. His bio is the stuff of movies. Indeed, he figured into two, portrayed in one by Mark Harmon. Ray Kroc only had one film made about him. Yet, almost exactly 14 years after his death, Norman Brinker may well be fading from the industry's collective memory. There aren't that many of us still in the trade who were privileged to witness Norman's brilliance firsthand.  Those of a more tender vintage might recognize that his name is used by Brinker International, the parent company of the Chili's and Maggiano's chains, but may not be aware of the why. It would be a colossal loss if such an influential and inspirational figure was forgotten by the business he did so much to build. That's why we're devoting the next two issues of our Restaurant Rewind podcast to a personalized recount of Norman Brinker's extraordinary life and career. Join us this episode as we look at Brinker's early influences and how they presaged the success he would enjoy throughout his 78 years. Mixed in are the details that would today make Norman a regular focus of shows like Entertainment Tonight or even TMZ. His would be a frequently boldfaced name. Download the episode from wherever you usually get your podcasts.

All that Maggiano's has finally caught up with him.  Chicago's best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page.  The Q101 Morning Crew is live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101.    Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is the second half of our interview with Randy Peitsch. Randy is the CMO (Chief Merchandizing Officer) of the PGA Tour Superstore. Randy joined the executive leadership team at the PGA Tour Superstore when there were a total of 10 stores. Today there are 53, with plans to have 58 before the year is over and 100 by 2026. He is one of the best leaders I have ever known. He has been a vital driver of the culture and customer experience, enabling the PGA Tour Superstore to grow even in economic downtimes and against industry trends. I know you'll enjoy the second part of our interview with Randy. Randy will be our featured guest tomorrow – March 15th – at our live lunchat Maggiano's Cumberland Mall. And, as always, please download and share the episode with anyone you think will benefit from it. Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 248 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full Show Notes with links and photos can be found on my website.    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Cascade Heritage Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints in Colorway 111 Aqua Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) I finished these before the last episode, but I didn't talk about the colorwork I did before each toe. One sock says "just" and the other says "breathe."   Mom's Jean Marie Shawl Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts). Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn: Section 1: Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian in Sea Breeze with Knit PIcks Capretta in Colorway 27636. Section 2: Dirty Water Dyeworks Lillian in Mediterranean & Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in Clair de Lune. Section 3: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in Clair de Lune with Art by Ewe Signature Yarn in the Sapphire Colorway (70% Baby Alpaca/ 30% Silk). Bind Off: Art by Ewe Signature Yarn in the Sapphire Colorway with a 20g mini of a teal fingering weight yarn (no ball band). Ravelry Project Page Held fingering yarn doubled and went up a needle size from what pattern calls for. Result is a slightly larger size than the original which was exactly what I wanted. Cast on February 1. Finished on February 7. Blocked it, dry in time for Mom's birthday on the 9th.     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Grammy's 2nd Jean Marie Shawl Pattern: Jean Marie by Jennifer Lassonde ($6 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts). Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn: Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash in Black, Light Gray and White (2 skeins each) Ravelry Project Page Nearly done with Section 1.   Mini Skein Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Mini skeins from 2022 agirlandherwool Advent Calendar, 24 Days of Cheer Swap minis + other scraps/swap yarn Ravelry Project Page Check out this Instagram post that talks about the join I've been using for the end of each hex 4 rounds per hexagon 62 hexagons done as of now   Cloudy Rainbow Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Yarn: Yarn Cafe Creations Biscotti Yarn (85% SW Merino/15% Nylon 4 ply) in the Thestrals Colorway (gray with blips of rainbow colors Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cast on 60 stitches and worked 1/1 rib for 14 rounds. Knit about 2 inches and then reduced to 56 stitches (decreases like a toe- done at the beginning and end of each half of the sock). I am working on the 2 of them in tandem. Each on their own magic loop.   Brainstorming   No-Purl Ribbed Blanket by Purl Soho. Click here for the Ravelry Pattern or here for the Purl Soho website. I heard about this on the Knit Ink Podcast/YouTube Channel hosted by Natasha and her mother Petra.   I've been very tempted by the Leah Cowl by Susy Knotsosquare. Granny Stripe Crochet cowl with triangle point on front. Calls for DK weight yarn.  Crochet pattern available for a little more than $5 US. Check it out on Ravelry or Etsy. You can also check out her Padme Cowl which is similar but different. Details available on Susy's website.     Generally just thinking about how when a project doesn't have an imminent deadline, I'm far less motivated to pick it up. "What's the point?" is often what comes to mind. It's an interesting thing to consider because the very same project, given a due-date will often excite me to pick up. Does this happen to you?   From the Armchair   Movies   Tár The Banshees of Inisherin Check out these articles that talk about the handknits in this movie- Vanity Fair & Esquire. All Quiet on the Western Front (German) The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse (2022) Master (2022)   Books West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures I worked with Millie on handmade Valentine cards for her classmates and teachers. Millie also made a cute Flamingo from a Plush Craft kit we purchased at Michael's. Here's an affiliate link to a similar one available on Amazon. I finished most of the border for the sheep punch needle project that I haven't picked up in more than a year.   Punch Needle Kit with pattern by Teresa Kogut Pattern: PN165- For Ewe Link to purchase pattern only on Etsy for $12. I purchased my complete kit from Tree House Fiber Arts. Click here for their website. Kit included: 7"/9" Morgan hoop, weavers cloth, floss, Ultra Punch Needle, Needle threaders, pattern, instructions. Kits no longer available but Rachel may have the other supplies available. Helpful resources: YouTube Videos by the Woolery & Kate Gillery   KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22   Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Tune in to hear if you won a January participation prize January Interception: Self Care Bingo by Fitness by Mara. Winner announced!   Events Sunday March 5 from 10:30a-3:00p Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA Check out this year's vendors on this page. Saturday April 1 from 10a-3p: The Yarn Seller's 10th Annual Fiber Marketplace in York, Maine. Click here for details. Saturday April 22 from 10a-5p Gore Place Annual Sheepshearing Festival in Waltham, MA. Click here for details. On a Happy Note Lunch with the girls, sundaes and popcorn and Tar at Mom's. Mom completed another 3 day round of chemo. We got good news that her January scans show the cancer remains the same. No new growth! My friend Laura came to visit for the weekend. We spent Friday night at my parents' hanging out and watching movies. We briefly lost power but it came back; cable did not, so thankfully we still had some more screener DVDs. Saturday, we hit some secondhand stores before going back over to Mom's for dinner with my parents, my brother and nieces Riley and Millie. The next day we visited Dan's friend Perry who was recently hospitalized and then to see his youngest brother Dave & our niece Gabriella and nephew Zachary. Mom & I each got a haircut (real hair for me, wig for Mom). On Thursday 2/9, we had dinner at Maggiano's for Mom & Hattie's birthdays before going to see Hamilton at the Boston Opera House. Millie came for her 11th Birthday Sleepover (even though her birthday isn't until 2/20). She wanted to record some videos to share, so look for that on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel soon.   Quote of the Week   If you have a good idea, use it so that you will not only accomplish something, but so that you can make room for new ones to flow into you. -Deng Ming-Dao   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with Wade Alle, SVP and Chief Digital Officer for Brinker International for a special Super Bowl episode where they talk about kitchen automation and the importance of a back to the basics game plan on strategy. Brinker International a leader in casual dining restaurant companies whose brands include Chili's Bar & Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy as well as virtual brands. Allen says, “Let me start with if you don't know Brinker you probably don't know casual dining because over the course of the last forty-five plus years we've owned 30 different brands. But today our core brands are Chili's, Maggiano's Little Italy and then we launched a virtual brand called, It's Just Wings about two years ago.”Allen's role with the company is SVP and chief digital officer and his focus is on the on 1.2 billion dollars off-premise business. Over the last ten years Allen has had four different positions inside of the company, today he is running all of off-premise. In 2022 Kevin Hochman became the new President and CEO and his leadership is driving the team to be hyper focused on the things that reality matter. They talk about how Brinker is bringing the kitchen of the future to life today with kitchen automation. Allen shares that they have two new pieces of equipment including a grill that cooks proteins to perfection with a touch of a button. The second is an oven that Allen says cooks foods really fast and their steaks in 3 - 4 minutes, cooked perfectly. Brinker focuses on bringing their own innovation solutions as well as working with companies to integrate good technology. Allen gets to throw a question to Frischling and Schatzy during their talking back segment and he asks, how much technology is too much technology in the restaurant world? Is there a limit or is all technology great technology? Schatzy's says, “I think the key is it's the integrations and the workflow and how does it work with everything you already have and your business so coming up with a solution for a problem is great, but every restaurant group is a little bit different. It's not the right fit for everybody or it's the right fit but it doesn't work into my flow.” Frischling adds, “I think there was an explosion of tech and to Schatzy's point and when he's talking about integrations I think the fact is the remainder of this year and even a lot of 24 are going to be about consolidation.”To hear more about what to expect in restaurant technology and the foodservice feud question, check out this episode of Hospitality Hangout.

In the latest episode of Hospitality Hangout, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” chat with Wade Alle, SVP and Chief Digital Officer for Brinker International for a special Super Bowl episode where they talk about kitchen automation and the importance of a back to the basics game plan on strategy. Brinker International a leader in casual dining restaurant companies whose brands include Chili's Bar & Grill, Maggiano's Little Italy as well as virtual brands. Allen says, “Let me start with if you don't know Brinker you probably don't know casual dining because over the course of the last forty-five plus years we've owned 30 different brands. But today our core brands are Chili's, Maggiano's Little Italy and then we launched a virtual brand called, It's Just Wings about two years ago.”Allen's role with the company is SVP and chief digital officer and his focus is on the on 1.2 billion dollars off-premise business. Over the last ten years Allen has had four different positions inside of the company, today he is running all of off-premise. In 2022 Kevin Hochman became the new President and CEO and his leadership is driving the team to be hyper focused on the things that reality matter. They talk about how Brinker is bringing the kitchen of the future to life today with kitchen automation. Allen shares that they have two new pieces of equipment including a grill that cooks proteins to perfection with a touch of a button. The second is an oven that Allen says cooks foods really fast and their steaks in 3 - 4 minutes, cooked perfectly. Brinker focuses on bringing their own innovation solutions as well as working with companies to integrate good technology. Allen gets to throw a question to Frischling and Schatzy during their talking back segment and he asks, how much technology is too much technology in the restaurant world? Is there a limit or is all technology great technology? Schatzy's says, “I think the key is it's the integrations and the workflow and how does it work with everything you already have and your business so coming up with a solution for a problem is great, but every restaurant group is a little bit different. It's not the right fit for everybody or it's the right fit but it doesn't work into my flow.” Frischling adds, “I think there was an explosion of tech and to Schatzy's point and when he's talking about integrations I think the fact is the remainder of this year and even a lot of 24 are going to be about consolidation.”To hear more about what to expect in restaurant technology and the foodservice feud question, check out this episode of Hospitality Hangout.

Joe Hamilton, a man of many accomplishments and significant influence joins us at TSM the podcast to help us continue to stir up the revolution of souls and society we all long to see. You'll be encouraged and inspired through Joe's insights and perspectives. Get your tickets to our next Live Lunch – January 25th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets at our website below! Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eric Bricker is an internal medicine physician who graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Bricker is the former Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services. Compass is a Healthcare Navigation service that grew to 1.8 million members across 2,000+ clients including T-Mobile, Southwest Airlines, and Chili's/Maggiano's Restaurants. Compass was acquired by Alight Solutions in July 2018. Alight is a 10,000-person employee benefit and HR outsourcing company that separated from Aon in 2017.Dr. Bricker is also the founder of Texas Family Insurance - an independent insurance agent who sells Oscar Health | Disclaimer: AHealthcareZ.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com Thank you for your support!Please subscribe to our podcast on apple or amazon and give us a great review. You can make suggestions for guests and topics on our website below. Thanks for listening. Follow us on social media YouTube, Instagram, WebPage The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between. The conversations are not intended as medical advice and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

Joe Hamilton, a man of many accomplishments and significant influence joins us at TSM the podcast to help us continue to stir up the revolution of souls and society we all long to see. You'll be encouraged and inspired through Joe's insights and perspectives. Get your tickets to our next Live Lunch – January 25th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets at our website below! Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a time when the older generations can get discouraged about the younger generation(s) – and truthfully, it's probably like that in every generation – we want to start our new year off with some strong positive encouragement. Meet one of our brightest of the bright, Nathaniel Raeder. Get your tickets to our next Live Lunch – January 25th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tickets at our website below! Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was one of the most popular episodes in the past 12 months. Since it aired, there was a show with Kevin Schulman, MD (EP366), that added some context, which I would recommend, and also one with David Muhlestein, PhD, JD (EP364). Those two shows and this one are a good three-pack. And hey, here's something new that we're going to try out. Coming up in December, Dr. Bricker and I will host a smallish virtual chat to discuss the topics covered in this episode. It will be a conversation, not a presentation, so therefore the “why” behind the “smallish.” If you are kinda thinking this is something that you'd like to do, go to our Web site and scroll down to the “Join the Relentless Tribe.” When we get our act together, we'll send out the details for how to sign up in a future email. I'm thinking it will be very cool to get a chance for the great people who support our show enough to actually get a weekly email to talk amongst ourselves! In this healthcare podcast, I'm speaking with Eric Bricker, MD, about how so many entities in healthcare are getting up in other people's business and swimming in other people's traditional lanes. We kick off the conversation talking about the payer, PBM, and hospital system horizontal consolidation that has transpired over the past decades (that's plural). Horizontal consolidation is pretty much the easiest way to decimate all competition in your own swim lane so that you can charge more and not worry so much about patient/customer/member experience because the patients/customers/members have no better alternative. They effectively have nowhere, or few other places at best, to go if they leave you. So, what's the impact of horizontal consolidation? Commercial insurance costs have gone up 4x the rate of other benchmark goods and services. Let's spend a moment, shall we, on the human impact of all this extreme consolidation. The impact is your sister, your neighbor, your son, your friend. So many feel so much pressure financially in our country today because of healthcare costs. Even families earning significantly more than median household income are forgoing care because of costs. This was in a recent paper. (The authors are Alyce S. Adams, Raymond Kluender, Neale Mahoney, Jinglin Wang, Francis Wong, and Wesley Yin.) But the direct observable financial toxicity resulting from high healthcare patient costs is really only the tip of the iceberg here. As Dave Chase from Health Rosetta has said a million times already, high healthcare costs have a multitude of effects on employers, big and small. One big one is, if healthcare costs more, then there's less money for salaries. Dave, citing lots of evidence, has long attributed wage stagnation in this country to accelerating healthcare costs, which became even more rampant during periods of industry consolidation. Dave Chase leads Health Rosetta, by the way. Here's another human toxicity: Listen to episode 337 with Oliva Webb on the impact on her life as a result of the undeniably and unquestionably common non-excellent treatment by the PBMs and SPPs that she has to deal with. Because, as Dr. Bricker also says, no competition means basically not a whole lot of concern about patient experience. Why should a for-profit business spend money to improve something when there's nothing really to be gained for them financially to do so? I mean, the best a patient can do most of the time is hop from the frying pan into the fire. That's what happens when there's no competition or no real competition. Also consider the burned-out clinicians who have to get stuck in the middle of this nobody-really-cares-at-the-monopoly customer service paperwork quagmire. By the way, here's a sidebar that might come as a surprise to some people, but please take this in the spirit with which it's intended. All of us innovators and lifelong learners, we want to update our beliefs when the facts show us an updated conclusion. So, I have learned that all of this consolidation was going on long before the ACA (Affordable Care Act). My point here is to please look into this well-documented trend line before reflexively tweeting that the ACA drove consolidation. Dr. Bricker and others like Dr. Mai Pham have told me that, in their opinion, low interest rates, cheap debt, and a desire to eliminate competition are wildly powerful drivers of consolidation. Anyway, about eight minutes into the interview with Dr. Bricker, if you're one of the ones who knows all you care to know about horizontal consolidation, we get into vertical integration, vertical consolidation—and this is where things get interesting. And when I say interesting, I mean it in a “we live in interesting times” kind of way. The vertical consolidation conversation segues into whose swim lane that the digital health and other innovators or, dare I say, disrupters are diving into and whose lunch they are aiming to eat. Dr. Bricker probably needs no introduction. He is the force behind AHealthcareZ, which you can find online, on Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. He has worked as a clinician, in healthcare finance. If that weren't enough, he's also been an entrepreneur—a very successful entrepreneur, I might add. He started one of the first healthcare navigation firms. You can connect with Dr. Bricker on Twitter at @DrEricB and on LinkedIn.   Eric Bricker, MD, is an internal medicine physician and former cofounder and chief medical officer of Compass Professional Health Services. Compass is a healthcare navigation service that grew to 2000+ clients, including T-Mobile, Southwest Airlines, and Chili's/Maggiano's restaurants. Compass was acquired by Alight Solutions in July 2018. Alight is a 10,000-person employee benefits and HR outsourcing company that separated from Aon in 2017. Dr. Bricker has since started AHealthcareZ.com, with 300+ healthcare finance videos with approximately 120,000 views per month across all platforms. In 2022, he became medical director of SimplePay Health, an alternative health plan that empowers employees with high-quality care, concierge support, and easily understood payment. He is also the author of Healthcare Money Campfire Stories.   05:50 What is this “megatrend” happening in healthcare right now? 07:11 How has consolidation changed the healthcare landscape? 09:41 What is vertical integration within healthcare? 11:07 Why doesn't inorganic growth benefit patients? 12:52 “What is best for the patient does not necessarily make the most money.” 14:02 “It's not that it's above the law … it is just intentionally obscured.” 18:16 “Healthcare is glacial. It is slow.” 22:36 “The largest source of healthcare costs is hospitals.” 25:00 EP330 with John Marchica. 28:20 “What have the historical priorities been of the administrators of those hospitals?” 28:35 “Every hospital CFO knows that they need sick people.” 29:21 EP343 with David Carmouche, MD. 30:01 “The payment change has to come first.” 31:19 “The money wins.” 33:16 “You've got to put the financial incentives in place … to make people actually behave the way that they should.”   You can connect with Dr. Bricker on Twitter at @DrEricB and on LinkedIn.   @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth What is this “megatrend” happening in healthcare right now? @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth How has consolidation changed the healthcare landscape? @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth What is vertical integration within healthcare? @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth Why doesn't inorganic growth benefit patients? @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “What is best for the patient does not necessarily make the most money.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “It's not that it's above the law … it is just intentionally obscured.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “Healthcare is glacial. It is slow.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “The largest source of healthcare costs is hospitals.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “What have the historical priorities been of the administrators of those hospitals?” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “Every hospital CFO knows that they need sick people.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “The payment change has to come first.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “The money wins.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth “You've got to put the financial incentives in place … to make people actually behave the way that they should.” @DrEricB discusses #healthcare's changing landscape on our #healthcarepodcast. #podcast #digitalhealth   Recent past interviews: Click a guest's name for their latest RHV episode! Al Lewis, Dan Mendelson, Wendell Potter, Brian Klepper (Encore! EP335), Dr Aaron Mitchell (EP382), Karen Root, Mark Miller, AJ Loiacono, Josh LaRosa, Stacey Richter (INBW35), Rebecca Etz (Encore! EP295), Olivia Webb (Encore! EP337), Mike Baldzicki, Lisa Bari, Betsy Seals (EP375), Dave Chase, Cora Opsahl (EP373), Cora Opsahl (EP372), Dr Mark Fendrick (Encore! EP308), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP371), Erik Davis and Autumn Yongchu (EP370), Keith Hartman, Dr Aaron Mitchell (Encore! EP282), Stacey Richter (INBW34), Ashleigh Gunter, Doug Hetherington, Dr Kevin Schulman  

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You see defensive coordinators rotating their lines in and out in an attempt to keep them fresh and strong through the entire football game – especially against up tempo offenses. Our lives are a battle too, and rest is a huge component of enduring and winning in life. As you consider intentionally choosing your beliefs, consider what Jesus offers His followers in a biblical belief system. He says: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28,29 There is a depth of rest available to our souls when we walk in lock step with Jesus that transcends all circumstances and challenges. It may be exactly what your soul has been crying out for. Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774. You can get your tickets to our next TSM Live event featuring Buck Belue on Wednesday, November 9th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here on our website. http://www.thisstuffmatters.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secular Humanism says you and we are a coincidence. Judeo-Christian biblicalism says you and we are a creation. What we believe about God and therefore ourselves makes a fundamental and colossal difference in how we will live as individual souls and as a society. As you go about your day to day routines this week, engage your imagination by asking yourself as many times as you can remember to: “How would a creation of God respond to this?” and “How would a random coincidence respond to this?” Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774. You can get your tickets to our next TSM Live event featuring Buck Belue on Wednesday, November 9th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here on our website. http://www.thisstuffmatters.netSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, if you're ready to not just sit back and believe whatever the culture you live in feeds you by osmosis, and if you're ready to take the reins of determining what you believe intentionally, here we go. At the center of any belief system, we need to ask four fundamental questions. 1. Where did I/we come from? The question of origin. 2. Why am I here? The question of purpose. 3. What should I do? The question of morality/justice. 4. Where am I going? The question of destiny. As we seek the best answers to those questions, we can analyze the answers that different philosophies and/or religions offer by using two tests. 1. The correspondence test. Does the answer suggested correspond to the world as I can experience/observe it? 2. The coherence test. Do the collective answers given form a coherent whole across all four questions? Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774. You can get your tickets to our next TSM Live event featuring Buck Belue on Wednesday, November 9th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here on our website. http://www.thisstuffmatters.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We have been focusing on clarifying our identity – who are we? Recognizing that no one consistently performs in a manner inconsistent with how they see themselves, we need to make sure we turn to the right source to find the answer(s) to the questions(s) of who we are individually and as a society. As a continuation of the same theme, how we view everything, what we believe about everything, is central to every aspect of our lives. And, like our best source for clarifying our identity, God, I want to suggest/recommend considering belief in God as the starting point of what matters most across our entire approach to life and society.   “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us” – A.W. Tozer   Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774.   You can get your tickets to our next TSM Live event featuring Buck Belue on Wednesday, November 9th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here on our website. http://www.thisstuffmatters.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our national motto since 1956 has been “In God We Trust”. Our money says it. Our presidents since Reagan have ended speeches saying “God bless America.” Our founding document (the Declaration of Independence) says our country and our rights as its citizens are built on and come from God our Creator. Every successful team and organization must clarify and commit to its collective identity. We as a country, if we're going to turn our downturn into a resurgence must also start there. We need to decide going forward, will we or won't be who we've been? Will we be One Nation Under God or not. It's time for us to make the same commitment President Lincoln called us to in the middle of the Civil War in his Gettysburg Address, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom.” The new birth of freedom we know we desperately need today must begin by clarifying our collective identity. Whether you personally believe in God or not, there are practical ways for all of us to affirm our collective commitment to this unifying identity. That is where our podcast begins to lead us today Hit me up with questions or thoughts – email me at http://info@thisstuffmatters.net or text/voice message me at 678-453-6774. You can get your tickets to our next TSM Live event featuring Buck Belue on Wednesday, November 9th at Maggiano's Little Italy Cumberland Mall – 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. here on our website. http://www.thisstuffmatters.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Breakers boys pop over to Maggiano's for a taste of Little Italy. This time someone else in the restaurant caused a scene for a change. Will Maggiano's beat Buca? Or does Sean just get beaten down? Maybe both. 

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