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Joe Koran aka "Joey Da Fish" VP Sales Forever Oceans: https://www.foreveroceans.com/
Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-koran-6852a59/
Forever Oceans is on a mission to create a sustainable protein to feed the world.  Joe Koran was born for this role. Come with me as I take a "deep dive" into the underwater world of aquafarming. 
In this episode, Joe Koran, aptly known as Joey Da Fish, the master story-teller, shares his wisdom on:
Forever Oceans Mission
Exploitations 
The difference between unsustainable aquafarming VERSUS Forever Oceans plan
The rise in fish consumption
The quest for improving FCR or feed conversion ratios
Kahala
How to cook fish
Lifelong learning as a sales strategy
Hiring strategies 
How to get fired!
Joe's personal success story about his life-a must listen!
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Episode 77 is sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Jody Boyman, Co-Founder, and Chief Purpose Officer, Hungry Planet. https://www.hungryplanetfoods.com/
Connect with Jody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyboyman/
Jody Boyman and her brother Todd are among the original founding members of the Plant-Based Food Association which now boasts over 250 member companies.  Discover the driving force behind this mission-based company to feed the world sustainably.
In this week's episode, Jody and I discuss the three pillars behind Hungry Planet and why the commercial foodservice supply chain is ripe for disruption.
Flexitarians
Culinary R&D
3 Pillars
Staggering food trends and statistics 
Meat subsidies
The food supply chain
Jody's superpower
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Episode 76 is sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Lorne Zweig, VP Sales Sleeman Breweries https://www.sleemanbreweries.ca/
Connect with Lorne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorne-zweig-50ab446/
Can you get enough beer? That's a rhetorical question folks! I had North into Canada to discover the North American Bad-Boys of Beer, Sleeman Breweries.
Selling and distribution strategies are different in Canada compared to the US. 
Lorne is an expert sales leader and he shares his best advice on all things beer, leadership, seltzers, setting expectations with a new team, servant leadership, and more.
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Episode 75 and it is sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Michael Marquess, CEO Mother Road Brewing Company https://www.motherroadbeer.com/
Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-marquess-3633a71aa/
How many home brewers take the next step and turn their hobby/passion into a regional phenomenon? There is a huge draft beer uprising in America. Wanna ride the wave, then this is your episode.
In this week's episode, Michael shares his best advice about How To Start A Brewery.
Mother Road
Codifying the Culture
Trends in Beer
Don't chase every fad
Investments
Raising Money through Bonds
Why every town needs a brewery
Hiring advice
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Technically this is Episode 74 and it is sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Filip Keuppens, VP Global Sales, The Pickle Juice Company. https://picklepower.com/
Connect with Filip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fkeuppens/
Ultra-endurance athletes suffering from cramps want a quick fix. Function over form - or in this case, flavor, is the name of the game. Welcome to the world of "Acute Hyper-Functional" products.
In this week's episode, Filip and I share an unedited and raw conversation about Pickle Juice's go-to-market strategy. It's a hybrid pure CPG play, experiential and mission-based company rolled into one.  Pickle Power? Green Team? They own what they are! They have released the narrative. This episode will blow your mind. Say goodbye to the status quo.
Pickle Juice is what?
Function over flavor
Hyper-functional products on the horizon
Brand or Category?
Go to market strategy: CPG OR Experimental OR Mission-based?
It's not about what you say you are - releasing the marketing narrative
Achievable only as you release your objective
Focus on the process not the result
Green Team ambassadors
The Ultra-endurance world
Non-profits, books, documentaries, road races, and more!
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Technically this is Episode 73 and it is sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Nancy Brooks, VP Sysco Foodservice Division: https://www.sysco.com/
Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-schwartz-brooks-71266541/
The pandemic changed foodservice supply chains and labor markets.  The executive leadership team at Sysco redefined its mission and purpose to serve the community at large, and Nancy Brooks embodies this spirit of service and leadership in her daily walk. 
In this week's episode, Nancy offers her best advice to sales leaders, operators, and distributors on how to align purpose and passion within your business.  
Sysco Overview
Business philosophy 
CEO redefined the purpose and mission
Values alignment
Business alignment with customer initiatives 
Feedback is a gift
Courageous Conversations - the book
Patience through mistakes
Mentorship and Coaching
Tone Matters
Talent tips:
diversity in thought
New penny or dirty fifty-cent piece?
Assume good intentions - Ted Talk 
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Episode 72 sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Thomas O'Gara, VP Culinary, Tessemae's
Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasogara77/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmvcheftravels/
In this week's episode, food and restaurant expert Tom O'Gara joins me on the podcast. Tom has the distinction of being my first chef and VP of Culinary to join the show. He earned his chops at Marriott International and he brings his expertise to Tessemae's to guide them into the next level of success.  Pop open a beverage and enjoy this episode!
Tom shares his best ideas about:
Why Tessemae's is the #1 selling organic salad dressing?
Culture and Office Vibe
Restaurant rebranding strategies
The future of food
Trends in restaurants
Innovations
The Origins of Farm to Table
Inspiration
Fanaticism
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Episode 71 sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!

Eric Skae, CEO, Carbone Fine Food https://carbonefinefood.com/
Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-skae-7712b017/
Across all CPG categories, the "premiumization" trend is transforming ho-hum brands into big winners throughout the value chain in what Eric calls the WIIFM mindset (What's In It For Me).
In this week's episode, CPG expert Eric Skae offers his best advice to entrepreneurs and CEOs across a range of topics:
Introduction to Carbone Fine Food
WIIFM value chain
The simplest hardest business in the world
Gross Margin targets
Premiumization trends
Run fast and small
Focus on the 20% that matters
Channel identification
Expansion strategy: grow your base
Celebrity endorsements
The future of Carbone Fine Food 
Trends in food
🏆 Winning at Work has just been named one of the top 45 Learning and Development Podcasts! 🏆 Thank you Feedspot.https://lnkd.in/e8WAt4d5
Episode 70 sponsored by: Joynus Search - National Food and Beverage headhunters for sales, marketing, innovation, operations. https://www.joynussearch.com/
Contact: Tony Moore. 404-904-9235.
Winning at Work in today’s food and beverage / CPG space requires taking learning and development into your own hands. Fortunately, I’ve interviewed hundreds of successful Food & Beverage/CPG executives and leaders to help you do just that.
Hi, I’m Tony Moore, I'm an F&B/CPG  executive recruiter and I really geek out on identifying and sharing the skills, strategies, and insights used by very successful leaders in our industry. The demand for high-performers is at an all-time high. Don’t get left behind. Tune in each week to hear thought-leaders and go-getters share specific, practical insights that boost work performance and keep you winning at work!