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3.23.20 On The Frontlines with Bunny Johnson

3/23/2020

This week, we want to welcome you to a very different format for Seat Yourself.

Given the very difficult and uncertain times everyone in our industry is going through, it really didn’t seem appropriate at this time to continue on with our standard format for our weekly podcast.

So, beginning with this week’s episode of Seat Yourself, we are starting a mini-series that we’re titling “On The Frontlines”
In our new On The Frontlines series, we’ll be speaking with people from all corners of our audience and with people who are, indeed, on the frontlines of the foodservice and hospitality industry. And, like all of us, they’re fighting for survival.
Our intention in these conversations with these frontline warriors will be to get their views of what’s happening in their particular region but also we want to learn what are they doing to fight their way through this current situation for themselves, their teams and perhaps, most especially – their customers.

Along with ideas for keeping their own teams together and remaining positive, we’ll also be sharing what ideas they have for helping others. After all, we are ALL in this together.

That’s the greatness of the hospitality industry. Now, more than ever, we are standing together.

Our first On The Frontlines conversation is with Bunny Johnson.

Bunny is a top manufacturer’s representative who, along with her teammates at her company Hospitality Dining Solutions is on the frontlines in the Washington DC/Virginia/Maryland area of the United States.

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3.16.20 The Power of Connection. Now More Than Ever.

3/16/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including Steelite International, Edward Don & Company, Zwiesel Glas Stolzle Glassware and much more!

In our weekly 60 Seconds with Shannon segment, Dave and Shannon discuss what makes a particular product, or a particular company, attractive to partner with. Of course, Shannon is tabletop and buffetware Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Chicago-based Edward Don & Company.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave discusses the power of connection and offers tips on ways to strengthen our B2B connections.
#TabletopMatters

3.9.20 The Smallest of Moments

3/9/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including Pentallect, RAK Porcelain's Claude Peiffer and Monno Design.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave and Shannon sat down and talk about the trend of supplier companies merging and aligning. In the discussion - and something you won't want to miss - Shannon offers up some very cautionary advice for suppliers who might be considering such an action. Of course, Shannon Tallon is the Category Manager for both tabletop and buffetware for Chicago's Edward Don & Company.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave explains once again how critical Trust is - and how it can be re-built after it has been lost.
#TabletopMatters

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3.2.20 Stay Interviews v. Exit Interviews

3/2/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including Steelite International, Mogogo, Front of The House, Solex Flatware, American Metalcraft and much more!

In our, 60 Seconds with Shannon segment, as he usually does Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Shannon talks about how vendors should be handling the Coronavirus.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about Stay Interviews...what they are and why you should be doing them.
#TabletopMatters

2.24.20 Clarity. Practice It Regularly.

2/24/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including Hilton Hotels, British Airways and more coverage from Ambiente 2020, including companies Efay and Robert Gordon Pottery.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Shannon talks about banquet china and whether the upscale trend will continue or not.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about clarity and why we need to practice it regularly.
#TabletopMatters

2.17.20 Happy Employees = Happy Customers

2/17/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including a recap of Ambiente 2020, our take on the Corona Virus, Revol Porcelaine, Walk-On Sports Bistreaux’s new non-profit foundation and much much more!!

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Shannon talks about mixology and bartender tool trends

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about how happy employees make for happy customers.
#TabletopMatters!

2.10.20 Special Edition - Ambiente

2/10/2020

In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, is at Ambiente 2020. You will here updates and interviews from several different people and companies straight from the show room floor.

This episode runs approximately 20 minutes.

You can find all episodes of SEAT YOURSELF at www.SeatYourselfPodcast.com

And, finally, we want to thank the Edward Don & Company for sponsoring in-part this Special Edition of SEAT YOURSELF.
Edward Don & Company. Everything but the food for nearly 100 years.
Always remember - #TabletopMatters

2.3.20 Increasing Your Personal Productivity

2/3/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news on the topics of the week including the Corona Virus, Renaissance Hotels, Chuck E Cheese, Ambiente and much much more!

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, as he usually does, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week, Dave and Shannon talk about this year’s trends in glassware and why glassware is such a nimble category.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about increasing your personal productivity.
#TabletopMatters

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1.27.20

1/27/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including Oneida Hospitality Group, Ambiente, Germany's APS and Service Ideas launches new 2020 catalog.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, as he always does, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week, Dave and Shannon talk about what it takes to be a great glassware supplier.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about what a company’s purpose is why it's often more important than paycheck for employees.

For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out www.TabletopJournal.com
#TabletopMatters

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1.20.20

1/20/2020

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including Hilton Hotels, Homer Laughlin and an announcement from Villeroy & Boch.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Dave and Shannon talk about the trends with import tariffs on tabletop and buffetware products into the United States.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about celebrating success and why it’s so very important.
#TabletopMatters

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I Heart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-seat-yourself-30927514/

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