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11/28/19 Special Edition - Thomas Kastl

11/27/2019

As followers of SEAT YOURSELF know, this episode will be a different format than our regular weekly edition and it will feature a single guest.

In this special edition, our host, Dave Turner, will be having a conversation with Thomas Kastl, Director of Dining products for the Ambiente Trade Fair held every February in Frankfurt, Germany. In the conversation, Dave and Thomas give us an update on the HoReCa focus for the upcoming Ambiente Show.

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

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11.25.19

11/25/2019

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people including, Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 hospitality related companies, an Ambiente update and Stolzle USA’s new website. This week, we also present to you a new and creative hospitality tabletop resource Connor McGinn Studios from Tarrytown, NY.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Shannon talks about what makes a great vendor.

And, finally, in this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about building a better experience for your customer.
#TabletopMatters

11.18.19

11/18/2019

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, and people such as; Mikasa Hospitality, 10 Strawberry Street’s Zach Zucker and Laurent Turmes from the Hepp booth at this years Host in Milano, Italy.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Shannon and Dave talk about simplifying your wine glass selection process.

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

11.11.19

11/11/2019

This week’s episode features the latest industry news on the current state of restaurants in America and how millennials & Gen Xers view their career paths. This week Dave also talks to glassware French designer Catherine Hurand about her products and her collaboration with Steelite International. Then, we've got an update from one our favorite "not so small" brands - Stolzle glassware.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sits down again with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company and this week Shannon and Dave talk about trends in tabletop accessories.

Finally, in his Commentary segment, Dave talks about the freedom that trust brings to organizations.

For more information and insights on the hospitality tabletop industry, be sure to check out:
www.TabletopJournal.com or email Dave at dt@tabletopjournal.com

#TabletopMatters

11.4.19

11/4/2019

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, people and companies including Stylepoint, Homer Laughlin, IHOP, FER Mag, Peter Lugar, and much more.

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down once again with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week Shannon talks about trends in flatware.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about playing outside your comfort zone and the benefits of being ok with being uncomfortable.
#TabletopMatters

10.28.19

10/28/2019

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, people and companies including a HostMilano Recap, the launching of our new podcast Every Other Thursday, Steelite International featuring a moment with Maham Anjum, along with product news from Homer Laughlin, and much more! There's even a Durobor update!

In our segment, 60 Seconds with Shannon, Dave sat down with Category Manager Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company. This week, Shannon talks about trends in cocktail glassware.

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave talks about leadership. Specifically, that it all starts at the intersection of trust and caring, and why that intersection is important to being a good leader.
#TabletopMatters

10.21.19 Special Edition - From HostMilano 2019

10/21/2019

In this Special Edition episode, our host, Dave Turner, is with Shannon Tallon of Edward Don & Company live from the show floor in Milan, Italy from the 2019 and 41st edition of the HostMilano show.

This episode runs approximately 30 minutes and is sponsored in part by the Edward Don & Company.
Edward Don - Everything but the food for nearly 100 years.

You can find all episodes of SEAT YOURSELF at www.SeatYourselfPodcast.com
Always remember - #TabletopMatters

Seat Yourself Top Trender on Stitcher

10/19/2019

The podcast platform Stitcher recently named SEAT YOURSELF the #4 Top Mover reflecting the strong growth in listeners for our nearly year-old podcast!

Big thanks to all our followers and listeners who have supported us throughout the past year, proving once again that -
#TabletopMatters!

10.14.19

10/14/2019

This week’s episode features the latest industry news, topics, people and companies including the Host Milano show, Amefa and Royale Porcelain.

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

In this week’s Commentary segment, Dave reminds us about the business that we’re REALLY in.
#TabletopMatters