EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 49 MIN
E56 Before the iPhone, There Was IHOP: Lisa Mendez on Saying YES, Syrup, and Leadership
from The Yes Show! · host Christine Trippi
Show Notes:Get ready for a stack of inspiration with a side of syrup. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Lisa Mendez, Regional Director at IHOP, who proves that pancakes aren’t just breakfast, they’re a career buffet.Lisa shares how saying YES (even when she almost said no) to a job 26 years ago opened doors to life-changing leadership, financial freedom, and creating the first-ever women’s leadership group in her company.And let’s be honest: before the iPhone, there was IHOP. Rooty Tooty Fresh & Fruity wasn’t just a menu item, it was a mindset.What You’ll Learn (aka Your Leadership Sampler Platter):✔How to turn rejection into rocket fuel for growth✔The difference between telling people what to do and inspiring them to do it✔Why investing in people pays more dividends than investing in bacon futures✔The secret to culture that makes employees stay longer than the syrup bottle lasts on a Sunday morning✅ Three Action Items🎯Ask for advice, not feedback – it lands better and helps you grow faster.🎯Invest in relationships – with your team, your mentors, and your guests.🎯Say YES, even when it’s scary – opportunities often come disguised as diner menus.Connect with Lisa:LinkedIn Profile - / lisa-mendez-5637b682 Website - https://ihopsrp.com/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - / christine-trippi-56105311 📍Insta link - / the_wise_pineapple 📍YouTube Link - / @thewisepineapple2778 📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - / wdiusa1rbsgqqtjh 📍2/10/25 - 2/21 Doors are open! Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
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Show Notes:Get ready for a stack of inspiration with a side of syrup. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Lisa Mendez, Regional Director at IHOP, who proves that pancakes aren’t just breakfast, they’re a career buffet.Lisa shares how saying YES (even when she almost said no) to a job 26 years ago opened doors to life-changing leadership, financial freedom, and creating the first-ever women’s leadership group in her company.And let’s be honest: before the iPhone, there was IHOP. Rooty Tooty Fresh & Fruity wasn’t just a menu item, it was a mindset.What You’ll Learn (aka Your Leadership Sampler Platter):✔How to turn rejection into rocket fuel for growth✔The difference between telling people what to do and inspiring them to do it✔Why investing in people pays more dividends than investing in bacon futures✔The secret to culture that makes employees stay longer than the syrup bottle lasts on a Sunday morning✅ Three Action Items🎯Ask for advice, not feedback – it lands better and helps you grow faster.🎯Invest in relationships – with your team, your mentors, and your guests.🎯Say YES, even when it’s scary – opportunities often come disguised as diner menus.Connect with Lisa:LinkedIn Profile - / lisa-mendez-5637b682 Website - https://ihopsrp.com/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - / christine-trippi-56105311 📍Insta link - / the_wise_pineapple 📍YouTube Link - / @thewisepineapple2778 📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - / wdiusa1rbsgqqtjh 📍2/10/25 - 2/21 Doors are open! Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown
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