Explore the financial impact of other systems, including meal counts, snacks, supplements, and theft.By Martin Bros. Distributing

Address areas of waste in a senior living environment and hear of methods and systems to reduce waste.By Martin Bros. Distributing

Appreciate the importance of reviewing and optimizing purchases, and learn the pitfalls of price comparisons. Identify other trends in purchasing such as GPO, GL Coding and more.By Martin Bros. Distributing

Formulate a plan of action to align with adjusted budget goals. Ensure your menu aligns with PPD goals and implement systems for accountability.By Martin Bros. Distributing

Understand current trends in inflation, challenges in the supply chain, and their effect on facility budget & PPD. Feeding the Bottom Line is five-part mini-series on equipping Senior Living Facility Leaders and Dining Directors with knowledge about facing industry challenges and putting cost control measures in place in order to feed the bottom li…

Change is inevitable, especially when challenges are all around us. How can a company change HOW it does business, without changing WHO the business is? What role do our managers play in this important task and how can we make sure our teams understand the WHY behind change? Join us as our VP of National Accounts and Healthcare, Joe O'Brien, answer…

No matter what industry you are in, you are most likely going through staffing challenges. Not enough staff, turnover, and burn out are just a few of the issues managers are dealing with on a daily basis. If we can't find more people, what else can we do? Martin Bros.' Solutions team, Rob Fiori and Chris Smith, will share how technology can help de…

Martin Bros. Corporate Chef Steve Tiezzi joins us to discuss what he is seeing in the market as far as workforce challenges, as well as workforce solutions! He'll share ideas and his own experiences to help you learn ways to become an efficient, successful manager.By Martin Bros. Distributing

In order to be successful through challenging times, it is important to have systems in place so you are prepared for anything. A lot is involved in setting up systems, but one thing is mandatory: A TEAM! Kathleen Niedert, System Quality Assurance Officer for Western Home Communities and Martin Bros.' own Mary Sell, Menu Services Manager, will disc…

Staffing shortages is a nation-wide crisis. Senior Living is not alone in the never-ending struggle to not only recruit, but also retain good employees. In this month’s podcast, Nathan Garbes, Director Of Warehousing at Martin Bros., and Ethan Dewall, VP of Operations at Martin Bros., will be discussing how they have been shifting their mindset and…

As 2020 came to a close, there were high hopes for a better 2021…and then there weren’t. Rippling effects of COVID-19 have compounded labor shortages and crippled the supply chain across the globe. Leaders are being challenged like never before. It's imperative for leaders today to not only understand “WHY” we’re facing these challenges, but to als…

2020 presented challenges to everyone, especially leaders. While we don’t know all the answers and it’s sometimes difficult to connect, showing empathy during times of uncertainty is vital. We will discuss how we can make sure we are delivering empathy instead of accidentally projecting apathy.By Martin Bros. Distributing

In this episode, we have Matt Garcia, Chief People and Central Iowa Operations Officer of Western Home Services, share about VHS. No, we aren't reminiscing about the old 1980's video cassette movies. We are discussing the concept: Victim, Hero, Student. Learn what this process looks like and start to identify when you, yourself fall prey to this co…

Being a young professional is hard. Being a new manager is even harder. Being a young, new manager is the hardest! In this podcast, we discuss the "dos and don'ts" of being a young manager with Jen Miskimins, Director of Operations for Osby Corp. Jen started as an administrator right out of college before moving into her current position. Listen to…

Continue listening to our discussion with Jed Smith, University of Northern Iowa's Strength & Conditioning Coach, as he shares his vast experience of interacting with the newest generation to enter our workforce: Generation Z. Listen to someone who focuses on this group daily as he shares insight on what shaped them, what motivates them, and why th…

Sometimes we have a team member who needs a little push in the right direction to get them going. How do we do this successfully? Who better to help us than University of Northern Iowa’s Strength & Conditioning Coach? Join us as Jed Smith discusses and advises how we can harness other’s potential!By Martin Bros. Distributing

What business is your organization in? Is that different from how you make money? Join us as we discuss the importance of making sure your core business is your focus. Understand the why, what, and how and then connect it to your industry. If we make this focus a priority, our monetary success should follow suit.…

In today’s world, being a leader and not just a manager is important to your team. Even more important is making sure you are also raising leaders in your company. Understanding why this is important and how to accomplish this will help continue your organization’s success long past your tenure.By Martin Bros. Distributing