In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Ivan Estrada, Director of Foodservice Sales & Strategy, with Irresistible Foods Group. In this episode, they speak on the importance of authenticity, building long-term relationships, leveraging the diversity of thought, having an entrepreneurial mindset, and maintaining a positive work environment in the food service industry. They emphasize the importance of having a solid foundation and understanding of one's business in order to be able to take risks and be creative, and advocate for giving team members autonomy and minimal guardrails in leading their businesses. 

QUOTES

"I love the food service. It's a much more of a consultant approach, which I loved because, at the end of the day, it's long-term relationships versus, “Hey, what's next quarter?"" - Ivan

“Somebody on the team that was just as strong, if not stronger, than me. And we pushed ourselves and we pushed ourselves and pushed ourselves. I love this ability or this opportunity of having mentors and colleagues that really push you and shine a light on the good things you're doing” - Ivan

TIMESTAMPS

• [00:00] Intro
• [00:20] Ivan career in food service.
• [02:00] Ivan discusses his approach to building brand strategy
• [03:00] Leveraging diversity of thought 
• [11:00] Entrepreneurial mindset and cautions 
• [11:30] Risks and being creative.
• [13:00] Turning good ideas into great ideas.
• [22:30] The importance of data
• [24:30] Maintaining a positive work environment

RESOURCES

Portillo Sales

CONTACT

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

Ivan : LinkedIn