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💡 "Not every idea is the best idea out there." In the latest episode of The meez Podcast, Jessica Bograd reflects on her extensive experience in R&D. She emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation and the need to challenge your creativity in recipe development. "You have to let go," says Bograd. If you're interested in gaining more insights and R&D tips, listen to the full episode by visiting the link in the comments.

When Joshua Sharkey started owning and operating restaurants, he realized there was nothing digital for managing recipes. While there were Google Sheets, Docs, and finance software for inventory, nothing was tailored to what chefs do with their recipes—collaborating, sharing, training, adding images, scaling, and converting units. After years of searching and finding nothing, Josh decided to build meez. He spoke with many chef friends who also relied on a patchwork of platforms. Realizing no one was even thinking about creating what they needed, Josh sold his restaurants and started building meez. Now, meez is the tool he needed for his business and the industry needed as a whole. Recipe data is critical to successful restaurant operations. Historically, the industry has focused only on purchase and sales data, but focusing on recipe data gives you the full picture of your business. Adding recipe data can unlock significant annual growth! 📈

Join host Joshua Sharkey this week as he explores the world of barbeque with Jessica Bograd, the Senior Director of Culinary for City Barbeque. Jessica is an exceptional chef with an impressive background in R&D, having developed menu items for well-known brands like Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, TGI Fridays, Inspire Brands, and Focus Brands. In this episode, we dive into Jessica’s extensive experience in R&D at scale and her insights into the culinary industry. Discover her journey in food competitions, where she has excelled in sandwich and barbeque contests with her dedicated team. Key takeaways include: - The intricacies of barbeque, including the training and culture at City Barbeque. - Educating teams on different styles, smoking processes, and safety protocols. - Fostering a culture of learning and growth, leading City Barbeque to be recognized among the top 100 fast-casual movers and shakers. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Jessica’s inspiring journey and develop a new appreciation for the art and science of barbeque at scale. This episode is a must-listen for barbeque enthusiasts and culinary professionals alike. 🎧 Listen now! https://lnkd.in/gR7cgykx

"Our product will never be 'DONE'" - couldn't agree more. From the makers of one of my favorite and most useful digital tools. Constant iteration. Constant pressure. Constantly evolving. It's what makes being a creator so damn fun and rewarding and challenging and scary and awesome. I have talked about Reclaim app many times on the meez Podcast and I just love the problem they are solving. So much so, I asked them to come on the show and talk about how and why they build what they build. Lots of great gems here. And what I love most is the parallels between building a great product in tech and creating great experiences and delicious food in the hospitality industry. Innovating and making people happy is the job of all creators, builders, and entrepreneurs

meez knows the industry because we are the industry. 👀👏 Meet Sergio Hernandez, Culinary Director & Account Manager, Business Development. 🧀 After working in restaurant kitchens for over 20 years, Sergio dove into the world of cheese and specialty foods in Vermont, where he dedicated himself to learning as much as he could about specialty ingredients. Sergio later moved to NYC, where he met meez CEO/Founder @joshlsharkey in the kitchen at Cafe Gray in Manhattan, and later went on to become general manager at the beloved Park Slope pizzeria Franny’s. He found a common passion for the finest ingredients with the owners there, and in 2009, designed, opened and operated Bklyn Larder, now a NYC landmark and standard for the finest, curated cheeses, meats and artisan produced specialty foods. In 2016, he sold his share of the shop to start a family and work in cheese and specialty food imports in Portland, Maine. Sergio's Favorite meez Features: 1️. For working as a cook: Smart scaling by ingredient 2️. For working as a business owner: meez Menu Analytics, specifically the ingredient usage by % of sales metric

Joshua Sharkey sits down with Matt Wampler to discuss his unexpected leap from investment banking to owning a Jimmy John's franchise. 📈 When faced with the choice between a corporate cubicle and running a sandwich joint, Matt's decision was clear. Encouraged by his father's advice to take risks while young and unencumbered, Matt chose the entrepreneurial path. He describes it as the best decision he's ever made. 🔗Interested in listening more on Matt's journey? Click the link in the comments to listen to the full episode.

Ready to learn more about the restaurant industry? The meez Network has a brand new lineup of industry-related podcast episodes you do NOT want to miss: - The meez Podcast: Episode #68- Matt Wampler on Leveraging Predictive Analytics to Revolutionize Food Management - Andrew Talks To Chefs: Episode #249- Sean Brock (Joyland, Audrey & june, Nashville) on Finding His Culinary Voice in Appalachian Food - Restaurant Unstoppable: Episode #1100- Alex Koons, Co-Owner of Purgatory Pizza, Founder of Hot Tongue Pizza, Podcast host - The Simmer: Episode #10- Nancy Luna, Restaurant Industry Journalist - Industry Only at The Cheese Store: Episode #11- Where Design Meets Delicious ft. Chef Sean Macdonald (Bar Monette, Burgette) Start Binging Now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gVr8cuG8

In this episode of The meez Podcast, Joshua Sharkey sits down with Matt Wampler, co-founder and CEO of ClearCOGS, one of the rising stars in the food tech industry. 🌟 Josh and Matt delve into the fascinating world of predictive analytics, AI, and machine learning in the food sector. ClearCOGS is revolutionizing the way large-scale organizations forecast sales and manage food prep. By leveraging advanced technologies, ClearCOGS provides daily insights that help businesses like Jimmy John's reduce waste and optimize operations. 🚀 Matt shares his journey from managing multiple Jimmy John's locations to co-founding ClearCOGS. He discusses the unique challenges and advantages of the franchise world and how established processes helped shape his approach. Listeners will gain insights into Matt's mission to minimize food waste and the practical applications of ClearCOGS' innovative solutions. 🌿 🔗 Tune in to hear Josh and Matt's engaging discussion and discover how ClearCOGS is paving the way for smarter food management. Enjoy the episode! https://lnkd.in/geQzXX_d