In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Dan Bubniak, former CFO and COO of Dirty Hands, a natural food merchandising company. Having occupied the helm of a small family business that underwent a remarkable 20x growth over six years to become a national powerhouse with a presence in over 35 states and 250 employees, Dan Bubniak is an entrepreneurial force. Dan and Nick discuss the intricacies of strategic planning using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), which Dan champions as a transformative method for business organization and growth. They also discuss the importance of having an adaptable vision and cultivating a team-oriented problem-solving mentality, vital foundations for any entrepreneurial venture.
Quotes
- “Scaling a business is all about moving people in the same direction with accountability and discipline." -Dan Bubniak [08:33]
TIMESTAMPS
(02:32) Fiery Five Food Service Questions
(05:33) Dan's career journey and role in Dirty Hands
(08:58) Dan's current role as an EOS implementer
(09:31) Structuring the business for Dan's transition
(10:51) Reimagining the structure of a business and the role of the CFO
(12:08) Overview of the EOS system and its three main focuses
(14:09) Introduction of 20 tools and disciplines to strengthen leadership teams
(15:09) Tips for getting teams aligned with the company's vision
(18:58) Process for creating a long-term vision and shorter-term goals
(20:44) Injecting accountability and discipline into strategic planning
(22:11) Implementing weekly level ten meetings for accountability
(23:01) Initial reactions to implementing meetings and the importance of communication
(29:41) Solving big issues and prioritizing the top three
(30:36) Identifying the root issue and making decisions or setting tasks
(31:05) The cadence of the L10 meeting
RESOURCES
Portillo Sales
CONTACT
Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com
