The Premier Standard

Flynn Group
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Premier means being the best. And the best never stop raising the standard.  The Premier Standard takes you inside Flynn Group for candid conversations with the leaders who are building teams, developing people, growing businesses, and learning plenty of lessons along the way.  Hosted by Bo Davis, each episode goes beyond job titles and polished success stories to explore the experiences, decisions, challenges, failures, and occasional wrong turns that shape how great leaders lead.  From building great teams to growing great businesses, you'll hear real lessons from the people raising the standard every day. No corporate scripts. No leadership buzzword bingo. Just real stories, candid conversations, and ideas you can put to work. Experience the Standard.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Own It! Without Playing the Hero

    Own It! can sound like a simple slogan until you’re the one staring at a broken oven, a performance gap, or a team that needs direction fast. Bo Davis sits down with Lauren Leahy, Chief Transformation Officer at Flynn Group, to talk about what real ownership looks like in leadership and why it’s not the same thing as doing everything yourself. If you’ve ever felt the pull to be the fixer, the hero, or the person who has to carry it all, this conversation may challenge how you think about ownership. Lauren shares the unexpected path that brought her to Flynn, including once sitting on the other side of the negotiating table from Flynn before eventually joining the company herself, and the leadership lessons that came with stepping into unfamiliar territory. From there, we dig into Flynn’s Own It! mindset and one of the biggest tensions leaders face: how do you build an ownership culture without creating a hero culture? Lauren breaks down role clarity, smart delegation, “highest and best use,” and why support functions should enable operators instead of distracting them. She also gets candid about imposter syndrome, stepping into roles before you feel completely ready, and why the strongest leaders elevate the people around them instead of rescuing them. Because real ownership isn’t about becoming indispensable. It’s about making the team stronger because you were there. Subscribe and turn on automatic downloads so you don’t miss an episode. After you listen, ask yourself: Who can you elevate this week? Email Us: PremierStandard@flynn.com Flynn Employees Only: The Premier Standard SharePoint Site

  2. Oct 7

    Growing Without Losing Our Soul

    If you’ve ever watched your company grow and wondered, “Are we getting better, or just getting bigger?” you’ll feel this conversation immediately. Ron Bellamy, President and COO of Flynn Group, joins Bo to unpack what “Premier” actually looks like in the real world of franchise operations, restaurant leadership, and day-to-day execution across thousands of locations. Ron explains why Flynn is willing to be transparent about its culture and operating approach. The “secret sauce” isn’t hidden knowledge...it’s the discipline to execute consistently at scale. We talk through Ron’s path from consulting and private equity into restaurant operations, along with some uncomfortable leadership lessons, including a brutal 360 review and the infamous 160-slide PowerPoint that taught him how differently restaurant operators need information delivered. From there, we dig into the Premier Card, Flynn’s North Star, to discuss our mission to be the Premier franchise operator in the world, and the values that keep performance and people connected. Ron shares how Care Genuinely for People can collide with accountability, what Play Like a Champion looks like on an ordinary Tuesday, and how Win as One helps break down silos across brands. We close with the real risk of growth: losing authenticity and culture slowly, then all at once, and what ownership looks like when leaders see misalignment early. Subscribe and turn on automatic downloads so you don’t miss an episode. After you listen, email us (premierstandard@flynn.com) and let us know: Where do you have the opportunity to raise the standard? Email Us: PremierStandard@flynn.com Flynn Employees Only: The Premier Standard SharePoint Site

  3. Season 1 Trailer

    Welcome to the Premier Standard

    Welcome to The Premier Standard. In this short introductory episode, host Bo Davis shares what the podcast is all about, why real leadership stories matter, and what listeners can expect throughout Season One. You’ll get a preview of upcoming guests and topics, meet recurring segments like Bo Don’t Know and Flynn Around & Find Out, and learn how you can join the conversation. Real leaders. Real stories. Raising the standard, one conversation at a time. Email Us: PremierStandard@flynn.com Flynn Employees Only: The Premier Standard SharePoint Site

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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Premier means being the best. And the best never stop raising the standard.  The Premier Standard takes you inside Flynn Group for candid conversations with the leaders who are building teams, developing people, growing businesses, and learning plenty of lessons along the way.  Hosted by Bo Davis, each episode goes beyond job titles and polished success stories to explore the experiences, decisions, challenges, failures, and occasional wrong turns that shape how great leaders lead.  From building great teams to growing great businesses, you'll hear real lessons from the people raising the standard every day. No corporate scripts. No leadership buzzword bingo. Just real stories, candid conversations, and ideas you can put to work. Experience the Standard.

Information

  • Creator
    Flynn Group
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Premier Standard
  • Show Website
    The Premier Standard

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