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Ari Weinzweig is CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman's Delicatessen, Bakehouse, Creamery, Catering, Mail Order, ZingTrain, Coffee Company, Roadhouse, Candy Manufactory and the newest business, Cornman Farms. Zingerman's produces and sells all sorts of full flavored, traditional foods in its home of Ann Arbor, Michigan to the tune of $55,000,000 a year in annual sales. Ari was recognized as one of the Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America by the 2006 James Beard Foundation and has awarded a Bon Appetit Lifetime Achievement Award among many recognitions. Ari is the author of a number of articles and books, including Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon (Zingerman's Press), Zingerman's Guide to Giving Great Service, Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating (Houghton Mifflin), Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 1: A Lapsed Anarchists Approach to Building a Great Business, and Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 2: A Lapsed Anarchists Approach to Being a Better Leader. Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 3; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Managing Ourselves, was released in December of 2013. Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 4; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to the Power of Beliefs in Business is scheduled for release in the first part of 2016. What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? Ari journals every morning on yellow legal pads -- clear your mind and focus on the positives. ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? "Just go ahead anyway." What makes as "A player" an "A player"? An "A player" is built by having the right ecosystem -- people do their best work when they're part of a great team.   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” How can we become better mentors? Have positive beliefs about your mentee's ability How best to connect with Ari: Email: ari@zingermans.com Books and training: www.zingtrain.com Food: www.zingermans.com

Ari Weinzweig is CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman's Delicatessen, Bakehouse, Creamery, Catering, Mail Order, ZingTrain, Coffee Company, Roadhouse, Candy Manufactory and the newest business—Cornman Farms.  Zingerman’s produces and sells all sorts of full flavored, traditional foods in its home of Ann Arbor, Michigan to the tune of $60,000,000 a year in annual sales.  Ari was recognized as one of the “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America” by the 2006 James Beard Foundation and has awarded a Bon Appetit Lifetime Achievement Award among many recognitions. Ari is the author of a number of articles and books, including Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon (Zingerman’s Press), Zingerman’s Guide to Giving Great Service, Zingerman’s Guide to Good Eating (Houghton Mifflin), Zingerman’s Guide to Good Leading, Part 1: A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Building a Great Business, and Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 2: A Lapsed Anarchist’s Approach to Being a Better Leader. Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 3; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Managing Ourselves, was released in December of 2013. Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 4; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to the Power of Beliefs in Business is scheduled for release in the first part of 2016. Zingerman's Community of Businesses Zingerman's Mail Order Foods Zingerman's Training    

The first time I met Ari was through his book, Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 2; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Being a Better Leader.    After underlining, circling, and writing all over the inside of his book, I couldn’t help but reach out and personally thank him for writing such an exceptional book.   I wanted to hug him then, but alas I had to wait a couple of years before I could give him a virtual hug through this podcast.   Throughout this podcast interview, Ari outlines critical elements to gaining the diversity and creativity that comes with a fully engaged team. He distinguishes between “shaming” your staff, and providing “creative consequences.”   His approach is simple and incredibly powerful. Naturally, they also require discipline, which Ari and I talk about during this interview.   The basic concept of discipline that we’re referring to is not much different from the daily decision to go for an apple verses a Hershey’s bar for nutrients. The obvious choice for health purposes is an apple, but for many of us (myself included) that chocolate is more tasty.   Ari also talks about the 12 Natural Laws of Business, which he agreed to share with you here, for free. They are also in his book on leadership mentioned above – get the book, you’ll be so glad you did!   Many (and more) of the stats Ari referenced during our interview are both in the book, and noted below. Enjoy!   Thank you for giving me the great privilege of interviewing you, Ari. I hope to do so again in the near future!   About Ari Weinzweig:   He is CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman's Delicatessen, Bakehouse, Creamery, Catering, Mail Order, ZingTrain, Coffee Company, Roadhouse, Candy Manufactory and the newest business—Cornman Farms. To learn more about Ari and Zingerman’s history, go here.   To order some of the most delicious food on the planet (the holiday are upon us), go here.   Stats (taken from, Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 2; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Being a Better Leader):   Take a look at this data from a Harris Poll cited in Dean Tucker’s great book, Using the Power of Purpose. Of those surveyed:   Only 37 percent of employees clearly knew the company’s goals; Only 20 percent were enthusiastic about those goals; Only 20 percent saw how they could support those goals; Only 15 percent felt enabled to work towards them; Only 20 percent fully trusted the company they worked for.   Thank you, Ari! You are remarkable, and I’m grateful I had the chance to learn from you!   Here’s to Your Greatness, Misti Burmeister  

I review the Zingerman's Guide to Great Service book. It's small and a fast read full of great information on how to look at your customer service. Find details at http://inspiredandintentional.com/toddreeds1 Please let me know what you think of this in the comments below, or on one of the Inspired social outlets, Twitter @ToddAReed, on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/toddareed, and on Facebook, search for inspired and intentional.

Ari Weinzweig is CEO and co-founding partner of Zingerman's Community of Businesses, which includes Zingerman's Delicatessen, Bakehouse, Creamery, Catering, Mail Order, ZingTrain, Coffee Company, Roadhouse, Candy Manufactory and the newest business, Cornman Farms. Zingerman's produces and sells all sorts of full flavored, traditional foods in its home of Ann Arbor, Michigan to the tune of $55,000,000 a year in annual sales. Ari was recognized as one of the Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America by the 2006 James Beard Foundation and has awarded a Bon Appetit Lifetime Achievement Award among many recognitions. Ari is the author of a number of articles and books, including Zingerman's Guide to Better Bacon (Zingerman's Press), Zingerman's Guide to Giving Great Service, Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating (Houghton Mifflin), Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 1: A Lapsed Anarchists Approach to Building a Great Business, and Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 2: A Lapsed Anarchists Approach to Being a Better Leader. Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 3; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to Managing Ourselves, was released in December of 2013. Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 4; A Lapsed Anarchist's Approach to the Power of Beliefs in Business is scheduled for release in the first part of 2016.   Secret -- timesaving technique Keep a journal -- writing down your thoughts each morning is a great way to stay organised. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Ari likes to cook during his free-time at home -- being in the food business requires experimentation. Could have ruined your business -- but now -- an invaluable learning experience Ari dealt with growing his business over the years -- and Ari tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful “A business owner has to stay grounded -- resist the hierarchical model -- and focus on self-management.” Most influential lesson learned from a mentor “Don’t look for one heroic person -- the world is a giant classroom full of information.”     Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”   What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have went back and put a system in place to hone the practicable skill of creating a vision. What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners? There’s three steps to great customer service -- the key is to create an ecosystem of collaboration. How to exceed expectations and add the most value? An individual who can collaborate -- service the customer -- and reflect on their actions daily. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Business is exhausting Try to focus on self-management How best to connect with Ari: http://www.zingermanscommunity.com/press/bios-of-key-people/   --------- Find us at OnwardNation.com -------