Chris Miller, Founder & CEO of White Rabbit Fund (Lina Stores, Island Poke, KYM'S, Kricket)
EPISODE SUMMARY It’s a wet and windy day in Brighton at the end of April but today I’ve had something that’s absolutely brightened up my day which was talking to David Wolenski & Carl Clarke of Chick 'n' Sours and CHIK'N. It was really great to talk to them, not just about the business, their achievements and career… we talk about music, meditation, kindness in business and really importantly what’s next for them, their people and their brands. Chick 'n' Sours:CHIK'N: https://chikn.com/SHOW NOTES MARK MCC (MARK MICK-SEE), SUPERSONIC INCI’m a rocket booster for your food, drink or hotel business. I will make a visible and commercial difference to your business across brand, marketing, digital, social and employee engagement.I have worked in Brand, Marketing, Digital, Social and Employee Engagement for over 20 years with companies such as lastminute.com, Barclaycard, YO! Sushi and Pret A Manger.I offer Strategy, Speaking, Workshops, Facilitation and Non Executive Director advice mainly for fast casual restaurants, fine dining restaurants, takeaway shops, coffee shops, delivery businesses, food and drink manufacturers, retail businesses, pubs, bars and hotels.Find out how I can help your brand BOOM at: https://supersonic-inc.squarespace.com/Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/supersonic_incInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersonic_inc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcculloch/ Brought to you by Engage Interactive Engage are a results-driven, digital agency working with large and mid-size businesses who share their ambition for growth.They provide a deep expertise across a breadth of markets and are experts in the food, drink and hospitality sector.They blend creative, technical and performance marketing to drive long-term customer value from cost-effective, low-risk solutions while increasing sales and market share.They strive to continually deliver quality, passion and considered challenge through long-term, strategic partnerships, and call this Attention to Digital™.For them, they do this because for their business, for their customers, and for everyone they §work with, the alignment of values, ambition and results are critical for success.Find out more: https://engageinteractive.co.uk/Supported by BDOBDO have been long term supporters of the hospitality sector, passionate about supporting innovative entrepreneurs (on their journeys) & helping their clients succeed.“That’s why they were keen to support Mark with this podcast..” BDO provides tailored advice to the sector across corporate finance, due diligence, tax and accounting matters. Giving clients the advice they need, when they need it. For Ideas | People | Trust, go to bdo.co.uk
This podcast is sponsored by NFS Hospitality.About NFS Hospitality:With over 20 years of experience solving problems for restaurateurs, NFS Hospitality truly understands your challenges as a hospitality operator.Whether you’re looking for top-notch POS & CRM systems, effective loyalty programs, the tools to execute powerful marketing campaigns, or a reliable Point of Sale system, NFS Hospitality has you covered with an end-to-end technology solution.At NFS, we know every hospitality business is unique, and that’s why we’ve walked in your shoes time and again to deliver effortless, tailored technology solutions designed for your specific needs.Our world-class technology puts the user at the heart of every transaction, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for you, your teams, and your guests.Leading hospitality operators like BrewDog, Gaucho, and Archie’s trust NFS to provide the technology that makes their operations run smoothly across all verticals. NFS knows what it takes to help both your team and your guests have a world-class experience with our solutions.And with 24/7 support from actual humans, you can always rely on NFS day or night.Visit http://nfs-hospitality.com/supersonic to speak to the experts at NFS today. You can also download insights and guides on how to leverage technology to grow your business. Our Silver Sponsors are:Airship and Toggle:Airship is a data-driven CRM for the hospitality industry. Restaurants, bars, hotels, and pubs can use Airship to email marketing and create personal relationships with their customers.Check out https://airship.co.uk/ for more information. Saved by Robots:Saved by Robots are passionate about creating compelling brands and memorable experiences through great design, engaging storytelling and genuine authenticity.Visit Savedbyrobots.com to get in touchAbout Mark Mcc:Mark McCulloch is one of the leading food, drink and hospitality brand and marketing minds in the world. Mark has over twenty years brand, marketing, digital and social media experience holding senior and board-level positions at lastminute.com, Barclaycard, YO! Sushi and Pret A Manger. Mark co-founded multi-award-winning brand and marketing agency WE ARE Spectacular in 2012 which is still going strong today. Mark is now fulfilling his lifelong ambition to live and work by the sea in Brighton where he is a Virtual Chief Marketing Officer and Brand Strategist for the best hospitality, tech and B2B brands in the UK and beyond. Mark is also a popular thought leader, speaker and broadcaster, the highlight of which being in 2018 when Mark began podcasting and his Mark McC Supersonic Food Marketing podcast hosting guests including the greatest digital mind in the world Gary Vaynerchuk plus music legends Fatboy Slim and Alan McGee (the man who discovered rock band Oasis). Mark’s podcast has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times and has reached the top 10 in the UK iTunes business charts and is a regular Top 100 podcast in multiple countries around the world helping educate, entertain and inspire both the marketing and business community. Mark is also the Campaign Director for Hospitality Rising which is an 'Be The Best' army style campaign for hospitality to help solve the hospitality recruitment crisis forever.For Brand & Marketing Strategy & Consulting, Non Exec Director, Speaking, Hosting and Podcast queries contact:[email protected]