Sam Talks Pizza and More

World's Fastest Pizza Maker competitor Jimmy Ruedlinger joins the pod and makes a bold prediction. We also talk about things to think about if you'd like to be a future contestant!

Christian comes back on and we talk more about hospitality and how that leads to better OSAT, better tips, and more fun!

With more and more orders coming in via the internet or phone centers, how do you get your new team members answering the phones AND giving world class service?

420? People? Six/Seven. Listen and find out what we really talked about!

Jacob rejoins the pod. We talk about training Assistant Managers and being on Broadway!

Sam sits down with district Manager Joseph Ochoa. We talk about taking over new stores as a GM and the most challenging transition in Domino's, going from a single store operator to a multi-unit manager.

Mark and Sam talk about strategies to become both competent and confident in your next role.

Sam talks with Training Director Jacob Berlanga. Jacob shares his Domino's journey and some tips to help you on yours.

Mark and Sam talk about what to do because you want to succeed and the calvary absolutely is NOT coming. What you need to do to be competitive and employable.

Sam sits down with Stan Gage and Tim McIntyre to talk about Stans's new book, "Don't Get Fired! … and Don't Quit. Email Stan for your very own copy: [email protected]  or look for his new website soon to order there: stangage.com

Mark and Sam talk about the ever-changing world and your need, no, your responsibility to keep yourself relevant. Self-development and staying in the mix, it's what's on tap in this episode.

Mark and Sam dive into a 1960s social experiment that's so relevant still today!

Sam and Mark talk about how you can make you and your team successful, even if you have been the underdog in the past. It starts with you, though, and Mark is going to give you three steps to get there. 

Alignment and Clarity. Things that make your organization free of ambiguity, have the ability to make decisions faster, and deliver consistency on all fronts.

It is that time of year to spread holiday cheer. Sam is taking a couple of weeks off for the holidays, but still wanted to get you some great content to help you along your journey. Enjoy part two of an interview from the Drew and Sam Talking Training podcast with former CEO Patrick Doyle. 

It is that time of year to spread holiday cheer. Sam is taking a couple of weeks off for the holidays, but still wanted to get you some great content to help you along your journey. Enjoy an interview from the Drew and Sam Talking Training podcast with former CEO Patrick Doyle. 

It's been 3 months since Mark Watkins has been on the pod. Let me be clear! We talk about clarity and how clarity aligns Team effort, builds trust and engagement, and simply helps the organization thrive.

Sam talks to long-time Dominoid and now data guru Shawn Brunelle. Shawn walks us through how using the Wizard Line can help you find opportunities in your business. With over 85% of Domino's stores using the Wizard Line, there's likely some good information in this one for you!

The founder of the DWLA, Kelly Ramos, takes time out of her crazy schedule to talk with Sam about the Domino's Franchise Women's Leadership Association. This incredible group is all about helping the great women of Domino's navigate the challenges of leading. A really great conversation.

RPM's own Wanda Laurent joined the pod. Wanda shares with us her learning journey about being seen and what that even means. Culture becomes a topic we dive into once again. Another fantastic guest, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Founder and CEO of Smart Trainer, Won Jeong joined the pod to talk about artificial intelligence. Sam seems scared but curious

Sam talks with veteran Safety and Security Expert, Ryan Berkey. Ryan tells about the importance of Loss Prevention and how much you could be losing in your store. This is a great episode and one you might want to listen to more than once!

Sam chats with special guest Don Kositchek. We talk about the 3 year journey Team Islands to Salt Lake has been on. We dive into the importance of fixing one thing at a time and how your people may just need better leadership.

Our friends from DTID (Domino's til I Die) join Sam and talk about driving customers through an aggressive Super Saturday deal! 

What a great conversation with Angel. Angel is a newly minted franchisee and shares her thoughts on mindset and servant leadership. You’re going to want to listen to this one a few times, there’s so many things! Angel’s energy is infectious. 

For sure she’s not one and DUNN! This one was fun, and I think you’ll get a lot out of it to continue your journey to being a great leader. Emily drops her 4 pillars on us, and they’re good ones!

Becca joins Sam and shares some wisdom from her Biology degree. Yeah! There's great information about why we do some of the things we do based on science. It's eye opening, it's important stuff and I think you'll be in a better place after listening!

So you have taken the burnout test, now what? Tune in while Mark and Sam tell you what to do next. 

In part 1 of this 2 part series we tackle burnout & stress. Take the quiz with us to see where you’re at in your life.

Sam and Jeremy sit down and chat about the customer experience and give some great tips to help you and your team improve your experience for your customer. 

Prioritize later, listen now! Mark and Sam talk about how to protect your physical and mental well-being. We talk about some hard truths. We talk about your need to make choices. This is a great episode to help. Keep you on, or get you on track.

Jeremy and Sam don’t duck the tough conversations. We put on our actor hats and do a couple role plays to help you get in the habit of when you see something, you say something!

A little less fun this time, but a very necessary conversation. Sam and Mark chat about having an emergency plan and how following protocols and safety procedures can help make sure your team makes the most important delivery each night

Sam and Mark talk about Confidence, Competence and Focus because Mark likes to do things in threes. Listen in as they talk about how they are all tied together but it is best to go in order!  

Sam and Mark are backing, surprise! This time they discuss patience and how success does not come overnight for most and that is okay!

Sam chats with Becca Miller, Dave Holloway, and Tom Hutton about Social Styles and how knowing your team members' social styles can improve your team's effectiveness. Interested in doing this for your team? List in for more information 

Sam and Keith sit down to talk about ways to make your money go farther or ways for you to help your team start to invest for their future. 

Sam and Mark talk about the why and how you can use it to make yourself and your team better and more efficient. Want to know how? 

Sam and Callea talk about ways you can make a difference starting tonight in your market and how to get the best results out of your marketing efforts. 

'Cause every little thing gonna be alright. Mark and Sam talk about focusing on things you can control and not worrying about things you do not control. 

Marty and Sam discuss what it takes to be successful and offer some good advice for current leaders. They also reminisce, tell stories, and discuss their first interaction years ago!

Sam and Mark talk about life's adventures and how they can make you a better leader at work. 

Sam and Dino talk about the importance of being honest with your team, doing what you say you are going to do and teaching your team the importance of everything they do. Listen in for great tips to help further the relationship with your team!

Team Honey Badger's own Mark Watkins talks with Sam about the core competencies of the multi-unit manager. Listen to find out exactly what Mark things are the three important competencies for your success as a multi-unit manager. 

Sam and Jeremy sit down to talk about how you can take advantage of the brand's new secret weapon and get the results you are looking for. 

Guess who's back, back Again? Mark is Back, tell a Friend. Sam and Mark continue their conversation from their previous episode about Spring Alignments and store visits. Listen in if you want the great tips and practices to make your store visits more impactful. 

Eric talks about the latest way to gauge Custoner Overall Satisfaction. Spoiler alert, if your customers are happy, likely, you're doing things right!

Sam and Mark are back to talk about aligning your team to create the best customer experience. 

Sam and Eric continue their conversation on training and share their insights on some best practices to get the most out of general manager training. 

Miscellaneous Ramblings of Two Pizza Guys with Special Guest Host Tim Perrone