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250 to 1.5K🎙 Weekly cadence·80 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
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500 to 3K🇮🇱100% - Active Followers
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Letting go of the day-to-day: Tom Schmidt's journey from busser to leader | 073
Jun 3, 2026
28m 00s
An update on The Pre-Shift podcast
Feb 5, 2026
1m 09s
The QUESO Framework: how Condado Tacos built a culture-first restaurant empire | 072
Nov 5, 2025
24m 54s
How to get your team to actually care about the numbers with Ji Hye Kim | 071
Oct 22, 2025
23m 07s
Anthony Valletta on tech, training, and tearing up the traditional pay model | 070
Oct 8, 2025
20m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/26 | Letting go of the day-to-day: Tom Schmidt's journey from busser to leader | 073✨ | restaurant managementleadership+3 | Tom Schmidt | Salt + Smoke BBQ | — | restaurantleadership+3 | — | 28m 00s | |
| 2/5/26 | An update on The Pre-Shift podcast✨ | podcast updatehospitality+3 | — | The Pre-ShiftFood Runner | — | podcasthospitality+3 | — | 1m 09s | |
| 11/5/25 | The QUESO Framework: how Condado Tacos built a culture-first restaurant empire | 072✨ | restaurant culturebusiness growth+3 | Joe KahnChris Artinian | Condado Tacos | — | Condado Tacosrestaurant empire+3 | — | 24m 54s | |
| 10/22/25 | How to get your team to actually care about the numbers with Ji Hye Kim | 071✨ | team culturebusiness equity+4 | Ji Hye Kim | One Fair WageMiss Kim | — | retentionwage disparity+4 | — | 23m 07s | |
| 10/8/25 | Anthony Valletta on tech, training, and tearing up the traditional pay model | 070✨ | compensation structureemployee wages+3 | Anthony Valletta | bartaco | — | bartacoAnthony Valletta+3 | — | 20m 04s | |
| 9/24/25 | Where are you on the restaurant tech journey? | 069✨ | restaurant technologydigital journey+3 | — | — | — | restaurant techdigital transformation+3 | — | 5m 57s | |
| 9/10/25 | The WOWorks growth playbook for repeatable systems and unified tech | 068✨ | restaurant operationsscaling businesses+3 | Lauriena BorsteinKyle Mark | WOWorksSaladworks+2 | — | WOWorksrestaurant group+3 | — | 29m 27s | |
| 8/13/25 | Franchising isn't an exit strategy—it's a full-time job with Shawn Saraga | 067✨ | franchisingrestaurant expansion+3 | Shawn Saraga | 7shifts | — | franchisingrestaurant+5 | — | 25m 17s | |
| 7/23/25 | What do restaurant investors really want? unlocking the financial trifecta with Garrett Mills | 066✨ | restaurant growthinvestment+3 | Garrett Mills | Uncommon Brands | — | restaurant investmentbusiness growth+3 | — | 31m 00s | |
| 7/2/25 | The franchise playbook: A CEO’s guide to restaurant expansion with Troy Hooper | 065✨ | restaurant expansionbusiness growth+3 | Troy Hooper | Hot Palate AmericaPepper Lunch | — | restaurantexpansion+5 | — | 43m 56s | |
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| 6/18/25 | AI is here, but your story is your superpower | Shawn Walchef, Cali BBQ | 064✨ | AI in restaurant industryhuman connection+3 | Shawn Walchef | Cali BBQCali BBQ Media+1 | — | AIrestaurant industry+5 | — | 33m 10s | |
| 5/29/25 | Can restaurants survive without traditional tipping? | Katie Button (Reupload) | 063 | The restaurant industry has long struggled with the divide between front and back-of-house compensation. In this archive episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, Chef Katie Button of Cúrate and La Bodega by Cúrate in Asheville reveals how she completely transformed her restaurant's pay structure after the pandemic shutdown. Katie details her journey from engineering PhD student to award-winning chef, and explains why she took the bold step of eliminating sub-minimum wage pay, implementing a weighted... | 24m 33s | ||||||
| 5/14/25 | The people-first culture that drives just 17% turnover at Brasa with Michel Falcon (Reupload) | 062 | Building a company culture worth celebrating takes more than just words. In this archive episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Michel Falcon, founder and CEO of Brasa Peruvian Kitchen, who shares his journey from management consultant to restaurant entrepreneur. Michel reveals how he built a fast-casual concept with an astonishing 17% employee turnover rate in an industry that typically sees 100-200%. He breaks down exactly how he crafted meaningful core values, i... | 38m 26s | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | Winning the restaurant hiring game in 2025 with Alice Cheng | 061 | Finding and keeping great restaurant staff is harder than ever in 2025. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we talk with Alice Cheng, Founder and CEO of Culinary Agents, about how smart restaurants are winning the hiring game. After 13 years of connecting restaurants with talent, Alice breaks down what works. She explains the "missing middle" skills gap hurting restaurants today and shares practical ways to make your job listings stand out. Whether you're struggling to hire line cooks o... | 41m 15s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 | Building skills beyond the kitchen with Justin Khanna | 060 | Want to build a restaurant career that doesn't leave you burnt out? In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we chat with Justin Khanna, a chef who's cooked at some of the world's best restaurants, before switching gears to become an educator and founder of Repertoire. Justin takes us behind the scenes of his days at Per Se and The French Laundry, sharing what those kitchens taught him about way more than just cooking great food. He explains why running a successful restaurant isn't just abo... | 39m 50s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | AI marketing strategies that boost restaurant revenue with Josh Kopel | 059 | AI is changing the restaurant marketing game in ways that can save you time while boosting your revenue. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, I chat with Josh Kopel, a Michelin-awarded restaurateur who's truly mastered the marketing side of the business. Josh breaks down how restaurants of any size can use AI tools like ChatGPT to create better email campaigns, design loyalty programs that actually work, and analyze menu performance - all without needing a marketing degree. What I love a... | 31m 54s | ||||||
| 3/19/25 | Stop fixing light bulbs and start delegating with Avery Ward | 058 | Breaking free from being the "superhero" operator can transform your restaurant's future. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we talk with Avery Ward, third-generation CEO of Little Italy Ristorante in Groveport, Ohio, about how he turned around his family's struggling business. Avery shares how his tech background helped him implement smart systems that let him step back from daily operations. He breaks down exactly how he delegates tasks, documents processes, and builds accountability... | 45m 19s | ||||||
| 3/4/25 | Navigating Tariff Uncertainty for Canadian Restaurants with Jay Ashton | 057 | Uncertainty seems to be the only certainty in today's restaurant industry. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we sit down with Jay Ashton, Canada's Restaurant Guy, to discuss how Canadian restaurants can adapt to tariffs and economic challenges. Jay shares practical strategies from his 35-year career. These go beyond simply raising prices to tactics like creating salads without lettuce and developing multiple revenue streams through newsletters and digital merchandising. Whether... | 38m 02s | ||||||
| 2/18/25 | Growing careers (and franchises) at Jeremiah's Italian Ice | 056 | For many 16-year-olds, a first job is just a way to make some extra side cash—nothing more than a temporary gig. But for Julianna Blackhurst, a part-time job in high school became the foundation of her lifelong career. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we sat down with the Senior Director of Franchise Operations at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, to talk about two types of growth: career growth and franchise growth. Resources: Check out Jeremiah’s Italian Ice 🍦Connect with Julianna on ... | 33m 21s | ||||||
| 2/4/25 | The end of boring training for restaurants with Arrow Up | 055 | What if mandatory training didn’t have to be boring? With creative storytelling and an irreverent approach, ARROW UP Training makes engaging, effective training programs for restaurant teams. In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Berkowitz, the founder and CEO of ARROW UP Training. Jason offers insights into building consistent employee experiences and the role of continuous training in fostering a strong team—and a better guest experience. He also discusses the importance of structured onbo... | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | Insights for serving up restaurant excellence with Square | James Schonzeit, Square, Eric Cacciatore, Restaurant Unstoppable | 054 | Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. In this episode, 'Restaurant Unstoppable' host Eric Cacciatorre teams up with industry experts James Schonzeit from Square and D.J. Costantino from 7shifts to tackle the pressing challenges of staffing and technology in ... | 57m 02s | ||||||
| 9/25/24 |  Building an a kitchen OS | Josh Sharkey, CEO of meez | 053 | Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. This episode of the Pre Shift Podcast focuses on Josh Sharkey, the founder and CEO of meez, an innovative recipe tool and culinary operating system. Josh shares his journey from a Michelin-starred chef to a tech en... | 40m 38s | ||||||
| 8/28/24 | The small town soul behind Pizza Ranch | Ross Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch | 052 | Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. In this episode of the Pre Shift Podcast, host D.J. Costantino welcomes Ross Groeneweg, Chief People and Strategy Officer at Pizza Ranch. They discuss the history of the family-owned business, which started in 1981... | 22m 43s | ||||||
| 8/15/24 |  Mastering the art of pizza and business | Mike Bausch, Andolini's | 051 | Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. Mike Bausch, a certified master pizzaiolo and the brains behind Andolini's Worldwide joins DJ Costantino on the Pre Shift Podcast. In this episode, Mike shares his journey from aspiring Marine Corps officer to le... | 33m 02s | ||||||
| 7/31/24 | Building Chicago's Thattu | Margaret Pak, Chef/Owner | 050 | Great teams make great restaurants. On The Pre-Shift, restaurant operators and industry experts dive into building great restaurant teams. We explore their stories, their strategies, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams. Hosted by D.J. Costantino. Presented by 7shifts. In the latest episode of the Preshift Podcast, host D.J. Costantino chats with Margaret Pak, chef and co-owner of Thattu in Chicago. Pak shares her inspiring transition from corporate life to culinary arts, detaili... | 38m 54s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
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