A BEAM OF LIGHT FROM BEMA’S OWN

About this episode

Kerwin Brown discusses his career in the baking industry and various related topics with host Rick Oleshak.

Kerwin Brown, President & CEO of BEMA – Bakery Equipment Manufacturers & Allieds – visits with AB Mauri North America Vice President of Marketing Rick Oleshak in the latest episode of ‘The Oven Light.’ They discuss Kerdog’s longtime career within the baking industry, the importance of connection-driven experiences, the #1 baking trade show in North America - IBIE, his ‘On A Roll’ podcast, the impact of AI and kindness & so much more. Listen wherever you are – driving to a big college football or basketball game, enjoying a hot ham & cheese breakfast sammie or listening to your new favorite podcast…umm, ‘The Oven Light’, of course. Now it’s time to flip the switch…let’s go for ‘The Oven Light’.

People in this episode

Host: Rick Oleshak

Guest: Kerwin Brown

Topics covered

• baking industry
• trade shows
• AI impact
• connection-driven experiences
• podcasting

Keywords

• baking
• BEMA
• IBIE
• AI
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BEMA, AB Mauri North America, IBIE

Products: Kerdog

Books & works: On A Roll

Places: North America

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