Best Cacciatore Podcasts (2025)

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1226: Three Elements that Define Excellence with Rudy Miick, Part 3 1:07:11

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Rudy’s an executive coach, psychologist, restaurateur, writer, speaker, athlete and dad. His clients typically run at 3 – 5 times above median profit within our industry, and they get there within contract periods. He is a co-founder and curriculum creator for UCLA Extension’s Hospitality Management Program and was an adjunct professor there for 13…

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1225: Erik Niel, Chef/Owner of Easy Bistro & Bar, Main Street Meats, and Little Coyote 2:29:48

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Erik Niel is the Chef/Owner of Easy Bistro & Bar, Main Street Meats, and Little Coyote, all located in Chattanooga, TN. This in Erik's second time on the show, previously joining us all the way back in 2015. Erik grew up in Louisiana, Virginia, and Texas, before finally settling in Chattanooga after attending Johnson & Wales. In 2005, he opened Eas…

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Empowering Restaurants with Foodini: A Deep Dive into Allergen and Dietary Management 37:52

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In this episode of Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian sits down with Dylan and Erica, co-founders of Foodini, a groundbreaking tech solution aimed at addressing food allergies, dietary needs, and ingredient transparency in the restaurant industry. They delve into how Foodini's platform helps restaurants seamlessly document ing…

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1224: Three Elements that Define Excellence with Rudy Miick, Part 2 1:14:44

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Rudy’s an executive coach, psychologist, restaurateur, writer, speaker, athlete and dad. His clients typically run at 3 – 5 times above median profit within our industry, and they get there within contract periods. He is a co-founder and curriculum creator for UCLA Extension’s Hospitality Management Program and was an adjunct professor there for 13…

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1223: Oli Petit, Co-Founder/Co-Owner of The Red Bar and Louis Louis 1:40:09

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Oli Petit is the Co-Owner and co-Founder of The Red Bar, located in Grayton Beach, Florida. Oli is the son of a successful Belgian restaurant professional and moved to the United States in 1986 to begin his restaurant career here. He moved around and worked for various chefs and FOH professionals until 1995 when he opened The Red Bar. That restaura…

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Unlocking Restaurant Growth with Newk's Eatery CEO Frank Paci 32:21

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, Jeremy Julian, Chief Revenue Officer at CBS Northstar, interviews Frank Paci, CEO of Newk's Eatery. Frank shares insights from his extensive career in the restaurant industry, detailing Newk's history, menu innovations, operational strategies, and the brand's response to COVID-19. They di…

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1222: Three Elements that Define Excellence with Rudy Miick, Part 1 1:26:09

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Rudy’s an executive coach, psychologist, restaurateur, writer, speaker, athlete and dad. His clients typically run at 3 – 5 times above median profit within our industry, and they get there within contract periods. He is a co-founder and curriculum creator for UCLA Extension’s Hospitality Management Program and was an adjunct professor there for 13…

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Scaling Salad House: Technology, Operations, and Lessons Learned 33:53

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian speaks with Jarrod Bravo from Salad House. They discuss how Jarrod navigated the growth of Salad House from a single pizza restaurant to a prominent salad-focused brand across the northeast. Key topics include the importance of effective training, refining the menu base…

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1221: Mo Pittle, Owner/Operator of Jewboy Burgers and Root Beer Industries 2:01:13

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Mo Pittle is the Owner and Operator of Jewboy Burgers based in Austin, Texas. Mo Pittle initially went to pre-med school and decided to drop it for a more creative life. He started a marketing firm and had an idea to create a case study with a burger joint. In 2016, he opened Jewboy Burgers as a food trailer. It became quite successful and he decid…

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1220: Why Every Restaurant Needs a VA with Rashmi Bhat 1:01:49

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Rashmi Bhat is the co-owner of 7 Monk's Cafe in Braunfels, Texas. She is also the co-owner of Lazy H Retreats, a property management company, as well as Rezo Hospitality, a boutique hotel management company. In this episode, originally hosted in the Restaurant Unstoppable Network, we will be discussing “Why Every Restaurant Needs a VA: How to Save …

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1219: Aaron Lyons, CEO and Founder of Five 12 Restaurant Concepts 1:55:11

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Aaron Lyons is the CEO and Founder of Five 12 Restaurant Concepts, based on Houston, TX. Aaron was previously a guest on Restaurant Unstoppable in 2019 for episode 608. Back then, there were five locations of his flagship restaurant, Dish Society. Today, there are 6 Dish Society locations and a new concept called Daily Gather. Join RULibrary: www.r…

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Transforming Restaurant Operations with Rocket Box: A Deep Dive with Ross 32:26

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, Jeremy Julian hosts Ross, the founder of Rocket Box, a company that revolutionizes third-party delivery and kitchen synchronization. Ross shares his inspiring journey from running a family pizzeria to founding a technology company aimed at solving inefficiencies in restaurant operations. Th…

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1218: Sean Finter, Founder of Barmetrix, CEO & Head Coach of Finter Group, Owner of The Franklin House 1:47:51

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Sean Finter is the Founder of Barmetrix, CEO + Head Coach at Finter Group, and Owner of the Franklin House. Sean got his start in the industry at 12 where he grew up in Canada. He worked for the Hard Rock Cafe in England and stayed in that city for 6 years. He then became a restaurant coach and worked in Australia for about 10 years. At 27 he opene…

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1217: Aaron Franklin, Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at Franklin Barbecue 1:51:58

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Aaron Franklin is the Chef, Co-Owner, and Head of Maintenance at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. Aaron Franklin opened his BBQ joint back in 2009 as a trailer. In 2011, he got his brick and mortar. Today, Aaron dabbles in writing books, leading masterclasses, manufacturing wholesale retail sauces, and he makes BBQ pits! Join RULibrary: www.rest…

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From Drive-In to Digital: Transforming Sonic with Technology 59:21

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian speaks with Craig Miller and Cliff Hudson, two key figures behind Sonic's transformation into a digital-first, nationwide brand. They discuss their new book, 'Bricks and Clicks,' which details their journey of automating business practices right before COVID-19 and thei…

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1216: Three Pillars to Scale Your Restaurant Group without Losing Control with Christin Marvin 1:21:00

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Christin Marvin is a podcast host, author, and creator of Solutions by Christin, a consultancy business she founded in 2022. Christin was a Managing Partner at Bonanno Concepts in Denver from 2007-2012. She served as a Regional Manager at Snooze A.M. Eatery in Denver from 2012-2019. She now serves as a Hospitality Catalyst for her restaurant consul…

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1215: Alison Clem, Chef/Owner and Director of Operations at La Barbecue 1:51:16

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Alison Clem is the Chef/Owner of La Barbecue in Austin, TX. Alison got her start in the restaurant industry at age 18 and never left. She began in FOH and quickly moved to BOH where she thrived. Ali has worked almost every position in a restaurant, from bartender to manager and more. She met her wife LaAnn Mueller in the early 2010s and they togeth…

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Revolutionizing Franchise Management with Erin Hooper from Franchise Systems AI 38:39

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast, host Jeremy Julian speaks with Erin Hooper, head of Sales and Customer Success for Franchise Systems AI. They discuss the innovative end-to-end franchising system that Erin and her team have developed to streamline processes for franchisors and franchisees. Aaron shares insights about the p…

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1214: Using AI and AI-SEO Marketing with Kelsey Verdier and Claudia Tomina 1:13:57

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Today we are doing a deep dive into using AI and AI-SEO marketing as an RUNetwork workshop! We are joined by Co-Host and past guest Anna (Tauzin) Naeve, an independent fractional CMO and the owner of Sweet Treets Bakery. Our guests today are Kelsey Verdier, VP of Marketing at Marqii, as well as Claudia Tomina, CEO and Founder of Reputation ARM. Joi…

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1213: Avi Goren, Co-Founder and CEO of Marqii 1:20:25

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Avi Goren is the CEO and Co-Founder of Marqii. Marqii is a digital operations platform for the hospitality industry that simplifies online presence management for restaurants and other food service businesses. It automates updates for online listings, menus, and business information across dozens of major websites and apps like Google and Yelp. Add…

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Unlocking Restaurant Success Through Technology and Leadership with Eric Cacciatore 46:55

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian converses with Eric Cacciatore, founder and host of the Restaurant Unstoppable podcast. They discuss the journey and valuable lessons learned over 12 years and 1,200+ episodes of Eric's podcast. Key highlights include the importance of having integrity, always learning,…

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1212: The Evolution of AI and Content Marketing with Kelly Mirabella 1:29:01

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Kelly Mirabella is an award-winning digital marketing educator and consultant, and the owner of Stellar Media Marketing. She has been in the digital marketing space for 17 years and started her business, Stellar Media Marketing, 15 years ago. This workshop covers The Evolution of AI and Content Marketing with expert Kelly Mirabella. Workshops can b…

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1211: Patrick Terry, CEO and Co-Founder of P. Terry’s 2:09:35

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Patrick Terry is the CEO and Co-Founder of P. Terry’s, based in Austin, TX. Patrick was previously on the show in early 2020 for episode 691. At that time, P. Terry’s had 16 locations in and around Austin. Today there are 36 locations. P. Terry’s is an old school styled burger shack opened originally in 2005. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppab…

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Optimizing Restaurant Operations with Service Physics: Insights from Industry Experts 45:47

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian interviews Brian Reece and Steve Crowley, co-founders of Service Physics, a consultancy focused on optimizing restaurant operations. The discussion delves into the concept of service physics, which helps improve productivity for staff and guest experiences in restaurant…

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1210: Be the Change You Want To See with Jennifer Guptill and Evan Mallett 1:31:57

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Jennifer Guptill is the Culinary Program Coordinator at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Evan Mallett is the chef/owner of The Black Trumpet in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Today we will be talking about creating a progressive culinary program within a secondary education institute in the modern world. The culinary program at…

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1209: Jae Kim, Founder and CEO of Chi’Lantro 1:53:16

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Jae Kim is the Founder and CEO of Chi'Lantro, based in Austin, TX. Jae Kim was previously on the show for episode 701 in 2020 when Chi'Lantro was up to 8 locations. Today, after gaining some investment from Chewy, the Korean BBQ concept has scaled to 13 locations and entered into the Houston market. Join RULibrary: www.restaurantunstoppable.com/RUL…

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The Secret Science of Restaurant Fryer Oil Management with Ron Cardwell 35:04

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, Jeremy Julian and guest Ron Cardwell from Restaurant Technologies Incorporated discuss the importance of cooking oil in the restaurant industry. Ron, the Director of Commodity Strategy, explains how their oil management system can help restaurants deliver the best guest experience through…

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1208: Using AI for Chatbots in Your Restaurant with Kelly Mirabella 1:33:39

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Kelly Mirabella is an award-winning digital marketing educator and consultant, and the owner of Stellar Media Marketing. She has been in the digital marketing space for 17 years and started her business, Stellar Media Marketing, 15 years ago. This workshop covers Using AI For Chatbots in Restaurants with expert Kelly Mirabella. Workshops can be fou…

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1207: Dustin Dean, Co-Founder of Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef 2:01:16

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Dustin Dean is the Co-Founder of Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef in Floresville, TX. Dean & Peeler Premium Angus Beef is a cattle ranch focused on producing high-quality Angus beef, emphasizing animal welfare and traceability from pasture to plate. They are a family-owned operation with a commitment to consistency and a "responsibly raised" approa…

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Transforming Restaurant Culture and Leadership with Matt Rolfe 41:20

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In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian is joined by bestselling author and speaker Matt Rolfe to discuss the critical role of culture in the restaurant industry. They dive deep into the challenges restaurants face when scaling and how effective leadership and clear communication can transform team dynamics. …