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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we talk with KYLE SMITH, CEO of Nothing Bundt Cakes, which produces THE best quality bundt cakes in over 300 bakeries across the US…listed as one of the “Top 50 Franchises” and consistently making Franchise Times’ “Fast & Serious” list.
THOUGHT #1
Be Confident Enough to Surround Yourself with People Who Have the Ability to Replace You.
THOUGHT #2
Commit to Hiring Employees that Have All 3 C's: Competence, Character and Cultural Fit
CONNECT:
Website: www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Email: [email protected]
BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:
Jack Welsh/General Electric - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Welch
Jeffrey Immeldt/GE - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Immelt
James McNerny - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McNerney
Robert Nardelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Nardelli
Home Depot – www.homedepot.com
Boeing – www.boeing.com
3M – www.3M.com
Don Fox/Firehouse Subs – www.firehousesubs.com
The Ritz-Carlton – www.ritzcarlton.com
First Watch – www.firstwatch.com
Chick-fil-A – www.chick-fil-a.com
Southwest Airlines – www.southwest.com
Hard Rock International – HardRock.com
Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com
Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com
Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com
Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com
Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com
Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org
Keppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.com
Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com
Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com
Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel
KYLE SMITH'S BIO:Kyle Smith was previously Sr. VP of Operations for CiCi’s Pizza and was in that role for 13 years. In 2012, he joined Nothing Bundt Cakes as President and in 2017, he was promoted to CEO. Kyle has assembled a talented team that supports its bakery owners and the day to day operations of the brand, while pursuing the brand's “rationale” expansion goals. Kyle will continue to focus on building a strong franchise organization and leading strategic initiatives that drive Nothing Bundt Cakes reputation for extraordinary quality and service.
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THOUGHT #1
Be Confident Enough to Surround Yourself with People Who Have the Ability to Replace You.
THOUGHT #2
Commit to Hiring Employees that Have All 3 C's: Competence, Character and Cultural Fit
CONNECT:
Website: www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Email: [email protected]
BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:
Jack Welsh/General Electric - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Welch
Jeffrey Immeldt/GE - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Immelt
James McNerny - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McNerney
Robert Nardelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Nardelli
Home Depot – www.homedepot.com
Boeing – www.boeing.com
3M – www.3M.com
Don Fox/Firehouse Subs – www.firehousesubs.com
The Ritz-Carlton – www.ritzcarlton.com
First Watch – www.firstwatch.com
Chick-fil-A – www.chick-fil-a.com
Southwest Airlines – www.southwest.com
Hard Rock International – HardRock.com
Thoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.com
Certified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.com
Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.com
Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.com
Rock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.com
Cannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.org
Keppler Speakers - KepplerSpeakers.com
Big Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.com
Spectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.com
Jeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel
KYLE SMITH'S BIO:Kyle Smith was previously Sr. VP of Operations for CiCi’s Pizza and was in that role for 13 years. In 2012, he joined Nothing Bundt Cakes as President and in 2017, he was promoted to CEO. Kyle has assembled a talented team that supports its bakery owners and the day to day operations of the brand, while pursuing the brand's “rationale” expansion goals. Kyle will continue to focus on building a strong franchise organization and leading strategic initiatives that drive Nothing Bundt Cakes reputation for extraordinary quality and service.
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