Best Peter Harman Podcasts (2024)

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Building a better restaurant - with Peter Harman, Part Two 31:25

2h ago31:25

31:25

Today's episode is part two of a conversation with Peter Harman - a veteran restaurateur, author and host of the Build A Better Restaurant podcast. In part one, Peter walked us through his Eight Basic Fundamentals and actionable insights for success in the highly complex restaurant industry. In part two, Peter shares yet more wisdom from his years …

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292. How To Buy A Restaurant 10:46

8h ago10:46

10:46

Today we are going to discuss how to BUY a Restaurant. How to determine what a restaurant is worth in both the short and long term. And in the process – you MIGHT see what your restaurant could be worth… Or maybe YOU can use this information to take a few steps to increase the value of your restaurant so that day... When you eventually decide to se…

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Building a better restaurant - with Peter Harman, Part One 31:34

2d ago31:34

31:34

In today’s episode we're joined by Peter Harman - a veteran restaurateur, author and host of the Build A Better Restaurant podcast. Drawing on a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry, Peter's weekly podcast shares invaluable insight and advice on how to grow as a leader and build a more profitable hospitality business. Over the next two e…

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Social Impact: Andy Eberechukwu Akukwe on Sustainable Business Practices 29:57

4d ago29:57

29:57

Andy Eberechukwu Akukwe serves as the Vice President of the PlungeSmile Foundation, which provides education, health, nutrition, and infrastructure programs to support rural communities in Nigeria, Africa. PlungeSmile exemplifies how corporations can forge impactful partnerships to tackle pressing societal challenges. Our conversation explores how …

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291. A Tale Of Three People 26:13

5d ago26:13

26:13

When I look at you I see THREE people.I see… The person that you are right now… TODAY.I See… The person that you will become if you stay on your current path…AND – I see… The person you COULD BECOME if you have the guts to believe in your own personal GREATNESS…By Peter Harman

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Why is Korea so obsessed with coffee? 40:32

8d ago40:32

40:32

In today's episode, we’re stepping into one of the world's most vibrant and trendy coffee shop markets to uncover why Korea is so captivated by coffee. In conversations with Cera Jung, Country Manager, Specialty Coffee Association Korea, Ryan Suh, General Manager, Blue Bottle Coffee Korea and Matt Lee, General Manager, La Marzocco Korea, we'll find…

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Dr. Floyd Toole: An Oral History 1 - Two Ears and a Brain | Transistors | Rules and Data 56:55

8d ago56:55

56:55

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by the loudspeaker legend himself, Dr. Floyd Toole, whose research at Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), followed by his tenure at Harman International, resulted in arguably more improvements to the fidelity of audio we hear at home than anything attributable to any one person. In this first of our two-p…

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290. Your Special Purpose 25:54

14d ago25:54

25:54

If you continue on your current path where will you be in 5 years..?How about 10 years..?Is your current path going to put you where you really want to be or are you headed - the wrong way..?By Peter Harman

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Riding the wave to success – A conversation with Adam White, Riding House Cafes 39:15

15d ago39:15

39:15

Following on from our Antipodean brunch episode, today we’re speaking with Adam White, Founder of Riding House Cafés – a pioneering all-day dining operator in central London. After a career managing pubs for Mitchells & Butlers and success with his own venture, The Garrison in edgy Bermondsey, Adam opened The Riding House Café in Fitzrovia in 2010.…

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The Future Is Now - Chris Marshall on Big Trends, Playfulness, and Disruptive Change 42:11

18d ago42:11

42:11

Chris Marshall is a futurist, behavioral scientist, and founder of the Playfulness Institute. Futurism is not about predicting the future, but it involves looking beneath surface-level events to identify trends that drive seismic changes. Chris's journey as a futurist highlights the importance of curiosity. In his experience, being multi-passionate…

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289. Hidden Keys to Your Management Style 15:31

21d ago15:31

15:31

Whether you know it or not… You have a management style.Your management style was developed over the course of your lifetime.Some management styles are better than others.Some Work Wonders – and others repel people like the smell of a skunk on the side of the road. Today we are going to delve into some of the foundational thoughts and beliefsthat h…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

22d ago52:44

52:44

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of “…

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The incredible rise of plant-based beverages 42:43

22d ago42:43

42:43

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of plant-based beverages to explore the rapid rise of non-dairy options in coffee shops and what's next for this dynamic category. We'll first speak with Sam Henderson, Group Beverage Development Manager at Starbucks EMEA and Mia Hartwell, Head of Food, Hubbub to find out how the dairy alternative cat…

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288. Offense Defense 8:04

28d ago8:04

8:04

Today we are going to discuss WHY it is easy to move the ball forward in your restaurant some days and impossible at other times. Today I'm going to introduce you to the concept of Offense / Defense...By Peter Harman

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Bold, fearless adventures - A conversation with coffee pioneer Todd Carmichael 46:42

1M ago46:42

46:42

In today’s episode, we’re speaking with a true industry legend - Todd Carmichael, specialty coffee pioneer and Co-founder of La Colombe Coffee Roasters. From humble beginnings, Todd founded La Colombe with his business partner JP Iberti in Philadelphia in 1994 and together, they grew the business into one of the most influential coffee brands in No…

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287. Alive Survive Thrive 18:01

1M ago18:01

18:01

Everyone thinks their competition is the biggest obstacle they must overcome. Most people think finding the right customers and the right employees is the biggest obstacle they must overcome… This is NOT true.The biggest obstacle you must overcome is Your Procrastination & Laziness. Your Bad Habits & Negative Mindset. The Biggest Obstacle that You …

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Adaptive Leaders: Damian Goldvarg on Mastering Leadership in Current Times 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

In the evolving post-COVID word, the leadership paradigm is changing to keep up with the evolving requirements of the new generations and a fast changing technology. In Dr. Damian Goldvarg’s lastest book, Leadership for Current Times, empathy emerges as a crucial trait for effective leadership, which requires a genuine willingness to understand and…

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

1M ago51:12

51:12

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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Michael Lavorgna Of Twittering Machines 1:00:49

1M ago1:00:49

1:00:49

An interview with Michael Lavorgna of TwitteringMachines.com. Michael has a long history as a HiFi writer. His credentials include Stereophile magazine and Audiostream.com - the latter of which he ran for several years before Stereophile shuttered the site along with the personal audio site InnerFidelity. Michael is one of the predominant voices in…

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Antipodean influence and the thriving London brunch scene 38:16

1M ago38:16

38:16

In today's episode we're exploring the Antipodean influence on London's brunch culture and finding out how this unique style of hospitality made its mark in the UK capital’s fiercely competitive casual dining scene. We'll be speaking with the founders behind three of London’s iconic Antipodean-inspired all-day restaurants to find out how brunch cul…

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286. The Power Of Your Words 23:38

1M ago23:38

23:38

Today we are going to discuss the power of WORDS… Specifically – YOUR WORDS and their power to do GOOD or BAD. Betty Eadie said…"If we understood the power of our thoughts, we would guard them much more closely. If we understood the power of our words, we would prefer silence to anything negative…In our thoughts and words, we create our weaknesses …

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A conversation with iconic designer Kees van der Westen 31:07

2M ago31:07

31:07

In today’s episode we’re speaking with one of the most innovative pioneers within the global coffee equipment market, Kees van der Westen. Since designing his first machine in 1984, Kees has been an industry trailblazer, known for an unwavering commitment to quality, boundary-pushing design and innovation. Today Kees focuses on research and develop…

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285. Maximize What You Have 20:48

2M ago20:48

20:48

Friedrich Nietzsche said – When you stare into the abyss – the abyss stares back. Wow!Today we are going to discuss – how this strange quote - can help you and your restaurant!By Peter Harman

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Leading Generations: Kathryn Landis on Creating Inclusive Multi-Generational Workplaces 25:48

2M ago25:48

25:48

This episode of Pity Party Over revolves around the importance of intentional leadership and its impact on team dynamics, especially in the context of diverse generational workforces. Kathryn Landis, Executive and Team Coach and Professor of C-Suite Leadership at New York University, emphasizes the need for leaders to understand and address the uni…

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Munich High End 2024 - HiFi Highlights And Best Of Show 46:37

2M ago46:37

46:37

Marc Phillips returns from the HIGHEND audio show in Munich Germany. Filled with tons of impressions, product announcements and best sound of the show for 2024, Marc recaps his trip abroad with some of his personal takeaways from the biggest high fidelity event on the planet. Check out our amazing Bronze Record Weight merch here: PTA Store S10E6 Sp…

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A conversation with Dutch coffee veteran, Hans Tietema, Kaldi Koffie & Thee 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

In today’s episode we’re speaking with Hans Tietema, Founder of the highly-respected Dutch retail and coffee bar chain Kaldi Koffie & Thee. With over 30 years of experience in the coffee industry, Hans has grown Kaldi from a single shop to a thriving franchise business with 25 sites across the Netherlands plus a recent partnership in Saudi Arabia. …

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284. 7 Buckets Of Your Life 22:08

2M ago22:08

22:08

Today we are going to discuss a simple formula for success that will help you become successful in any economy and any market?By Peter Harman

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Simplifying Numbers - Frederic Neus on Unveiling the Power of Numbers for Strategic Growth 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

My guest today is Frederic Neus, Founder of JK7 Consulting. Frederic is known for simplifying financial management for his clients so they can confidently focus on growing their businesses. In our conversation, we explore the crucial role of financial management in fostering cross-functional synergy. For Frederic Neus, cross-functional synergy star…

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283. Hourly Rates & Sticky Notes 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

Discipline is ignoring something you want right now… Today.In exchange for something you REALLY – REALLY want… Later on… In The Future.By Peter Harman

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Sound Engineer/Educator Marcela Rada on Immersive Audio - Education | Experimentation | Mix Maxing 49:00

2M ago49:00

49:00

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by sound engineer, educator, and content developer Marcela Rada to discuss her obsession with sound, her personal history, how she became involved with the recording industry, and what’s different about mixing for immersive formats like Dolby Atmos. Sources: Marcela Rada: https://marcelarada.com/ “Audiophile At…

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The art and science of building wholesale coffee accounts 32:12

2M ago32:12

32:12

Today we’re rounding off our series on the business of coffee roasting by finding out how leading roasters establish and nurture their wholesale partnerships. We'll speak with Colin Morrison, Managing Director, Small Batch Coffee Roasters, Petr Kvasnička, Owner, Father's Coffee Roastery and Alex Spruce, Sales Director, Löfbergs UK, to understand ho…

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282. Time For A Quantum Leap 16:05

2M ago16:05

16:05

Today we are going to talk about how to use the Pareto principle – also known as the 80/20 Theory to create a quantum leap in your restaurant.By Peter Harman

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Andrew Jones On The Harman Curve, Measurements And The New Speaker 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

An interview with Andrew Jones of MoFi Electronics. Andrew joins the show once again, this time to discuss the new Sourcepoint 888 floorstanding loudspeaker. Recorded live at AXPONA 2024 in Chicago, we sit down with one of HiFi's most prolific speaker designers to discuss the habits of audiophiles, the Harman Curve, the value of speaker measurments…

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Fostering connections across the coffee community - A conversation with Laughing Man Coffee 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

In this episode we’re speaking with David Steingard, CEO and co-founder of New York-based coffee business, Laughing Man. David founded Laughing Man in 2009 with his business partners, united by a vision to foster connection, positivity and community through coffee. The company has also set up a related charitable initiative The Laughing Man Foundat…

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281. To Do And Not To Do 8:36

3M ago8:36

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Imagine a sheet of paper on your desk. Draw a line across the middle of the paper. This is called THE LINE…The area Above the line represents GOOD THINGS - that you MUST DO - And the area below the line represents BAD THINGS - That you MUST NOT DO…Got it..? - Great...Because that is what we are going to talk about today.…

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Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun and NRC - Origin | Dr. Floyd Toole | Music Types | Twin Tweeters | Measurements 1:11:36

3M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Ian Colquhoun, founder of Axiom Audio and now also the owner of Bryston and Magnum Dynalab, to discuss the origins of the company, its connection with the National Research Council, his own relationship with Dr. Floyd Toole, and how the company’s speakers evolved after the legendary NRC research wound down. …

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Nurturing relationships at origin - A conversation with La Cabra 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

Following on from our last episode on the world of green coffee, today we’re releasing the complete interview with John Gibson, Head Roaster at Danish specialty coffee and bakery chain, La Cabra. In this conversation, John walks us through La Cabra’s approach to sourcing green coffee, how he selects growers to work with and the importance of nurtur…

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A Purpose Bigger Than You: Finding Success through Learning, Helping, and Loving - Featuring Paolo Gallo 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

Paolo Gallo, author of, The Seven Games of Leadership and The Compass and the Radar, brings a wealth of experience from his leadership positions at the International Finance Corporation, The World Bank, and The World Economic Forum. Paolo stresses the significance of aligning our decisions with our genuine passions and skills. He also underscores t…

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280. A New Way To Think About Labor Cost 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

I like to throw different ideas at you to keep you on your toes.Today – I want to discuss a NEW way to look at your staff and the labor cost in your restaurant.By Peter Harman

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Introduction to green coffee sourcing 40:19

3M ago40:19

40:19

Today we’re continuing our series on the business of coffee roasting and exploring the world of green coffee supply. We'll speak with Jordan Hooper, Head of Green Coffee Trading, Sucafina and Line Cosmidis, Head of Specialty Sales, Falcon Coffees, to learn more about the green coffee supply chain, the role of the trader and how this has evolved in …

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AXPONA 2024 - HiFi Highlights And Best Of Show 1:13:21

3M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Live from Chicago, IL - The cast and crew from PartTimeAudiophile's coverage of AXPONA 2024 weigh in. Held April 12-14 in the Schaumburg Convention Center, this episode reports back on all the showroom highlights and the latest hifi product releases from the largest high fidelity audio event in North America. Best of show, standout gear and plenty …

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Lifelong Learning: Unlocking Your Endless Potential - Featuring Dr. Marcia Reynolds 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

Our guest today is Dr. Marcia Reynolds, one of the most influential figures in the coaching world. She has contributed to the industry through groundbreaking books Breakthrough Coaching and Coach the Person, Not the Problem. How do you make time for learning and growth with a jam-packed schedule? When we stop learning, challenges feel like giant pu…

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279. This Is NOT For You 15:47

3M ago15:47

15:47

The modern business owner is struggling to find and hire peopleand when they do find someone to work, they only get about 50% of the employees effort… Do you know why that is… Well that’s what we are going to talk about today.By Peter Harman

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Dr. Peter Schuck: Room-Correction Pioneer (Part 2) - Anthem Room Correction | FIR and IIR Filters | In-Room Response 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

This week, host Jorden Guth continues his conversation with Dr. Peter Schuck, technical director at Paradigm Electronics Inc. The two cover the birth of Anthem Room Correction, the pros and cons of IIR and FIR filters, side quests, diversions, why flat in-room response isn’t actually the goal, and how ARC has evolved in response to market pressures…

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278. Dare To Believe 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

Today we are going to do something a little different. I am going to take you behind the scenes to my staff meeting at Martini’s Grille.Every three months we have a quarterly staff meeting… Where we do three things#1. I address the entire team.#2. We hand out bonuses#3. We share a great mealI think you will find this interesting…

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