Episode 54 – The Secret Social Sauce

Creating valuable content that will help build your brand, and inspiration for how to use it.

Social media has exponentially increased the opportunity for people to develop an emotional connection with your brand. The Secret Social Sauce is a strategy that will help you identify your brand’s unique marketable attributes for digital content and social media. Using the sauce will increase your creativity, improve your content and help your followers establish a deeper connection to your business.

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Links mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com

For more on the Great Pepperoni Debate, check out Hormel's blog.

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Episode 53 – The Great Pepperoni Debate

Two pepperoni experts join us to share their thoughts on the lay-flat vs. cup-and-char debate raging in America's pizzerias.

Pepperonis with edges that curl and crisp when cooked, leaving delectable pools of grease at the center, are most commonly referred to as cup-and-char. Lay-flat has been the dominant pepperoni among pizza purveyors for decades, but the grease-chalices challenging the lay-flat throne are making a big comeback! Brody Swedberg and Anthony Panichelli of Hormel Foodservice share their thoughts on why the popularity of this old-world pizza topping is on the rise. Plus, they drop some news about pizza topping innovations coming in the very near future.

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Links mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com

For more on the Great Pepperoni Debate, check out Hormel's blog.

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Episode 52 – Dennis Invests in Foodservice & Tina Talks Dough

After a whirlwind month we're back in the podcast studio, joined by Tina Parker of The Dough Co!

Our team has been working downright diligently over the past few months to bring the Dennis Difference to more customers, in more places. Part of those pursuits includes the addition of new employees; team members who will help support our mission and our customer's businesses. We'll share a few updates on our recent efforts in this episode. Also in this episode, Tina Parker of The Dough Co. joins us to talk pizza dough, and about a big change they've made!

We've also got a fresh Foodie Fact! This week's fact is brought to you by Island Made Ocean Clams. Hear a clam question and a clam answer in this episode!

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Links mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com and The Dough Co. website at www.thedough-co.com. 

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Episode 51 - A "Hospitality" Convo with Steve Hewins

Steve Hewins, President & CEO of the Maine Restaurant Association and the Maine Inn Keepers Association has some big news... 

In this episode we're getting details on the merger of these two organizations; a big focus at the Maine Hospitality Summit on October, 29th in Bangor, Maine. Listen in as Steve shares his thoughts on one of Maine's largest industries and gives us a glimpse at what the future holds for supporting its businesses.

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Links mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com. The article the Maine Restaurant Association website [LINK], the Maine Inn Keepers Association website [LINK], and the Maine Hospitality Summit website [LINK].

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Episode 50 - Looking Like a Pro on Camera, with Brad LaBree

In this episode we're sharing tips for looking like a pro on camera with special guest Brad LaBree. 

If you get nervous even thinking about talking on camera this episode is for you! Video and cameras are playing an increasingly impactful role in our daily lives; they're also a great tool for getting in front of customers. But, what happens when you clam up on camera, and the words just won't come out? The future of marketing is video and the power to compete is in the palm of your hand. So, let's get over the nerves and get you recording with a few tips and strategies for foodservice operators looking to do more with video.

Plus, this week's foodie fact! We're asking, before the invention of the automated bagel machine, bagel making typically required a team of how many people? Find out at the end of the podcast.

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Links and product information mentioned in this episode include our website: www.DennisExpress.com. The article [Tips to Look Like a Pro on Camera] by Brad LaBree.

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