92 episodes

Talking through the challenges, joys and all the daily topics that are part of our Food Sales world!!

Pleasantly Persistent-Rooted Food Sales Podcast‪!‬ Matt Cotton-Founder of Rooted Food Sales

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Talking through the challenges, joys and all the daily topics that are part of our Food Sales world!!

    Grounded, Fun & Powerful Leadership with Melissa Hauser, North American Business Unit Manager at Minor Figures

    Grounded, Fun & Powerful Leadership with Melissa Hauser, North American Business Unit Manager at Minor Figures

    Topics Discussed:

    - Differences in Selling CPG in Different Markets
    - Following Up After a Busy Show
    - Building Connection and Culture Through In-Person Meetings
    - Creating a Strong Company Culture Through Team Bonding
    - Strategies for Managing Back to Back Shows

    • 28 min
    Mindful Living & the Power of Journaling with Ewan Bain, Founder of Purpose Performance

    Mindful Living & the Power of Journaling with Ewan Bain, Founder of Purpose Performance

    Topics Discussed:

    - Overcoming Negative Self Talk
    - The Power of Journaling
    - Taking Control of Your Mind
    - Intentional Mindset Training
    - Purpose Performance-Mind Body Connection

    • 23 min
    Mindful Interviewing and Hiring with Angela Marturano, President of Orchid Holistic Search

    Mindful Interviewing and Hiring with Angela Marturano, President of Orchid Holistic Search

    Topics Discussed:

    - Keys to a Successful Interview Process
    - The Red Flag in a Sales Interview
    - Using Seamless AI for Efficient Search
    - The Ideal Rounds for an Interview
    - Determining Salary Expectations
    - The Importance of Peace & Contentedness

    • 26 min
    Breaking Down Expo West with Hannah Lopez; Director of Marketplace Development, Food Service at the Plant Based Foods Association

    Breaking Down Expo West with Hannah Lopez; Director of Marketplace Development, Food Service at the Plant Based Foods Association

    Topics Discussed:

    - Best Practices & Swag we saw from brands
    - Sampling Strategy
    - Gratitude and Suggestions for Expo
    - Key Takeaways and Memorable Samples

    • 29 min
    Rooted Roundtable: A Foodservice Exploration with Industry Experts; Julie Swift, Hannah Lopez & Ben Wahl

    Rooted Roundtable: A Foodservice Exploration with Industry Experts; Julie Swift, Hannah Lopez & Ben Wahl

    Join us for an insightful session as we bring together three Foodservice heavy hitter and industry aficionados to delve deep into the heart of Foodservice dynamics. Whether you're a budding brand eager to carve your niche or an established entity seeking to refine your strategies, this roundtable promises invaluable insights and perspectives.

    • 41 min
    Bringing the Goodness of Tahini to the Masses with Amy Zitelman, CEO & Co-Founder of Soom Foods

    Bringing the Goodness of Tahini to the Masses with Amy Zitelman, CEO & Co-Founder of Soom Foods

    Topics Discussed:

    - The Tahini Table Cookbook
    - Starting Soom Foods
    - Personal Growth and Perspective
    - Setting Aside Time for Proactive Thinking
    - Taking Breaks and Practicing Yoga
    - Biggest Celebrations and Challenging Moments
    - Chocolate Tahini and Israeli Market
    - CPG Products and Grocery Shopping

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

kckristimae ,

Insightful on Foodservice

Loving all the different buyers as guests and getting a peek into their brains!

timurban ,

Both useful and fascinating

This is such a fun podcast. I love following Matt’s curiosity to every corner of the sales world. And I come out of each episode knowing a lot more than I did before.

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