The work ethic needed to succeed, and my spirit of entrepreneurship, was instilled in me very early in life. At a very young age, my father taught me how to mow grass, both with a push mower and a riding mower. By the age of eight I was mowing by myself on the riding lawn […]
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What Came First, the Fried Chicken or the Egg?: How PFSbrands Got Here
It was the Greek philosopher and writer, Plutarch, who first posed the ancient conundrum of which came first, the chicken or the egg. With National Fried Chicken Day (July 6th) this month, I think the age-old question is worth considering when placed in the context of PFSbrands: which came first, the fried chicken or the […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Open Communication and Opportunity
Open Communication and Opportunity As we wrap up our look at the PFSbrands Core Values, we finish with a Core Value that all great companies have in common and that is Open Communication. Then we look at the Core Value that every single one of our employee-owners should be excited for and that is ‘Everyone […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Value Your Customers and First Impressions
Value Your Customers and First Impressions Today as we continue our discussion of the PFSbrands Core Values, I will cover a Core Value that can lead to a happy life, whatever that might look like to you. I’m a strong proponent of the fact that everyone should find the right structure and balance when it […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Structure and Straight Talk
Structure and Straight Talk Today as we continue our discussion of the PFSbrands Core Values, I will cover a Core Value that can lead to a happy life, whatever that might look like to you. I’m a strong proponent of the fact that everyone should find the right structure and balance when it comes to […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Entitlements Do Not Exist
Entitlements Do Not Exist Next up in our look at the PFSbrands Core Values is one Core Value I stress the most – Entitlements Do Not Exist. In today’s society, due in large part to our government, there are many people that feel entitled to things they haven’t worked for nor earned. In business, a […]
PFSbrands Core Values – No Complaining on This Team
The No Complaining Rule As we work through our PFSbrands Core Values, we’ve covered such things as having a positive attitude to just simply having fun. Any one of our Core Values alone is a great value to live or work by, as a collective unit they can shape any company. Today we are going […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Building a Positive Future
The Golden Rule, Ownership Thinking & Be Positive Recently, I wrote about how in 2011 I sat down and with the help of my leadership team created our Mission, Vision, 5 Guiding Principles, and Core Values. I did this in order to ensure the company continues on a path consistent with my beliefs. Essentially it […]
PFSbrands Core Values – Have Fun
Do you know what your company stands for? When I started Pro Food Systems in 1998, I had a vision of the company I wanted to build. However, in 1998 I really didn’t know what I didn’t know. In 2011, after nearly 12 years in business, Mark Gandy (now a great friend, mentor, and advisor) […]
Does Brand Name Foodservice Make a Difference?
Finding a Brand Name Foodservice Program Being in this industry for over 25 years, I know there are hundreds if not thousands of foodservice options available. So how do you choose the right one? Do you go with a cheaper generic brand or choose a well respective, proven name brand? Apart from the actual products […]