Feeding the Future: Insights from Butterball in K-12 Education with Frank Samuelson

Catch up with Marlon and Frank Samuelson from Butterball on their conversation as they discuss the importance of relationship-building in sales and the undervalued expertise of food service professionals. Frank shares Butterball's role in K-12 nutrition, emphasizing their commitment to nutritious meals, support for family farmers, and a balanced approach to meal planning. They also touch on how Butterball stood by the K-12 market during COVID-19, their approach to commodity poultry processing, and their contribution as solution providers for school districts. Plus, they highlight the valuable resources Butterball offers for K-12 professionals on their website Join them for a discussion on the impact of food service on education and the strategies of a leading company in meeting these essential needs. Be sure to catch these valuable insights-perfect for anyone interested in education, nutrition, or the food industry. =========================== Connect with us! =========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/781809128/ Served Digizine December 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/link/473009/ =========================== Connect with our guest! =========================== Butterball's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTRjvqPVw1rruofdd-ZVJw Butterball's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/butterball-foodservice Butterball's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButterballFoodservice Butterball's Website: https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/k-12/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fesamuelson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-samuelson-41323418/ =========================================== Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:📱 =========================================== ➡︎ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nxtgennetwork/podcasts ➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-podcast/id1598968019 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ex3Oj7aodeUe48EJGy9Dz ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 00:00 The Importance of Relationships in the K-12 Industry 02:05 Starting in food industry and sales transition. 04:37 Transition from selling copy machines to pizza to schools. 05:18 Dedicated Food Service Professionals in the K-12 Industry 12:49 Butterball's Commitment to Quality and Family Farmers 15:29 Discussion about the food industry and sales transitions at Butterball 18:36 Importance of family values in the success of Butterball 20:20 Overview of the family-oriented culture at Butterball 26:17 Feeding Kids and the Importance of Nutrition 27:05 Frank Samuelson elaborates on the values and culture at Butterball 30:56 Butterball's Growth Strategy and Focus on Smart Expansion 34:36 Family First: The Values That Drive Butterball's Success 39:22 Butterball's Commitment to Being a Permanent Fixture in K-12 45:25 Commodity Processing Challenges: Poultry and the Solution Architects at Butterball 50:48 Fun and Competition: A Cooking Throwdown with Butterball Chefs