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Episode web page: https://tinyurl.com/2b3dz2z8 ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked , please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked , we explore the evolving landscape of omnichannel strategies with Kate MacCabe, founder of Flywheel Strategy. With nearly two decades of experience in digital strategy and product management, Kate shares her insights on bridging internal silos, leveraging customer insights, and designing omnichannel experiences that truly resonate. From the early days of DTC growth to today’s complex, multi-touchpoint customer journeys, Kate explains why omnichannel is no longer optional—it’s essential. She highlights a standout example from Anthropologie, demonstrating how brands can create a unified customer experience across digital and physical spaces. Whether you’re a marketing leader, UX strategist, or product manager, this episode is packed with actionable advice on aligning teams, integrating user feedback, and building a future-proof omnichannel strategy. Key Takeaways: ✅ Omnichannel vs. Multichannel: Many brands think they’re omnichannel, but they’re really just multichannel. Kate breaks down the difference and how to shift toward true integration. ✅ Anthropologie’s Success Story: Learn how this brand seamlessly blended physical and digital experiences to create a memorable, data-driven customer journey. ✅ User Feedback is the Secret Weapon: Discover how continuous user testing—before, during, and after a launch—helps brands fine-tune their strategies and avoid costly mistakes. ✅ Aligning Teams for Success: Cross-functional collaboration is critical. Kate shares tips on breaking down silos between marketing, product, and development teams. ✅ Emerging Tech & Omnichannel: Instead of chasing the latest tech trends, Kate advises businesses to define their strategic goals first—then leverage AI, AR, and other innovations to enhance the customer experience. Quotes from the Episode: 💬 "Omnichannel isn’t just about being everywhere; it’s about creating seamless bridges between every touchpoint a customer interacts with." – Kate MacCabe 💬 "Companies that truly listen to their users—through qualitative and quantitative insights—are the ones that thrive in today’s competitive landscape." – Kate MacCabe Resources & Links: 🔗 Learn more about Flywheel Strategy 🔗 Connect with Kate MacCabe on LinkedIn 🔗 Explore UserTesting for customer insights for marketers…
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Hosted by Chef Brett August, Cooking in the Catskills is a podcast (and forthcoming cookbook) that explores the history & current pulse of the Catskill Mountains through the lens of food. Chef August dives deep into modern cuisine, as well as the history of food & hospitality in the Catskills — from the "Borscht Belt" bungalow colonies of the 1950s/60s to contemporary farm-to-table. Cooking in the Catskills celebrates the Catskill Mountains and what makes them so uniquely beloved through conversations about food, history, family, and the personal stories of his guests.
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Hosted by Chef Brett August, Cooking in the Catskills is a podcast (and forthcoming cookbook) that explores the history & current pulse of the Catskill Mountains through the lens of food. Chef August dives deep into modern cuisine, as well as the history of food & hospitality in the Catskills — from the "Borscht Belt" bungalow colonies of the 1950s/60s to contemporary farm-to-table. Cooking in the Catskills celebrates the Catskill Mountains and what makes them so uniquely beloved through conversations about food, history, family, and the personal stories of his guests.
In this podcast episode, Chef Brett August interviews Chef John Dettori from The Creek House Grill, located at 19 Lower Main Street in Calicoon, NY. Discover Chef Dettori's passion for exceptional cuisine as he shares his culinary inspirations, innovative techniques, and collaboration with local farmers and artisans. Experience the vibrant flavors, seasonal ingredients, and inviting ambiance that make The Creek House Grill a must-visit culinary destination.…
In this podcast episode, Chef Brett Augusts interviews Ian Boyle, the executive chef, and co-owner of The Old Foundation Restaurant. Ian shares his culinary journey, from his early days working in dive bars to honing his skills in Italy. Despite traveling extensively, Ian has now settled in Sullivan County and recently became the new proprietor of the Stone Arch Inn which he made into the Old Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/theoldfoundation/…
Brett August sits down with the owners of the Upward Brewery, located in Livingston Manor NY, Dana Ball and David Walton. https://www.upwardbrewing.com/
Brett August sits down with Chef Dan Gonzales, Eldred Preserve - The Old homestead. The newest fine-dining eatery in Sullivan County. The Homestead, a Sullivan Catskills classic, has been reborn at The Eldred Preserve as The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge, a modern steakhouse offering a true farm-to-table experience.…
Brett August sits down with Chef Jonathan Martinez from the Tango Cafe in Hurleyville, NY and explores his roots and what the future looks like at the new Tango Cafe.
Brett August sits down with Chef Matt Ranalletta from Kenoza Hall in Sullivan County. He explores what it took to get where he is and says his favorite meal for Valentine's Day is Kenoza Hall.
We explore Grizzly Bagels Grizzly Bagels is founded on the idea that Better is Better. To create the best possible bagel, you need the best ingredients.
Celebrity Chef JJ Johnson is a James Beard Award-winning chef best known for his barrier-breaking cuisine connecting the foodways of West Africa and Asia to the Americas. https://www.chefjj.co/
Benji And Jake Friehling to awesome brothers running the baddest pizza joint in all of the Catskills! Get there for local brews and the most insane specialty pies and wings! two bros killing it!
Brett August talks to Jacob Rozbruch, MD, a prominent Orthopedic Surgeon in Manhattan with Mt. Sinai Hospital (and "Uncle Jack" to Brett's wife, Alison). Jack grew up in Brooklyn after emigrating from Italy with his parents – both Holocaust survivors – and younger brother, Alfie in 1953. In the 1950s-60s, the Catskills bungalow colonies provided a safe, welcoming and carefree summer home for his family, like it did for many other Jewish immigrants who had lost their families in the old country. Jack talks about his warm memories of escaping the city to spend idyllic summers in the Catskill Mountains as a child & teen. http://jacobrozbruchmd.com…
Brett August talks to Paul Nanni, Chef of The Heron Restaurant in Narrowsburg, N.Y. The Heron is a modern American restaurant owned and operated by Paul Nanni and Marla Puccetti. Their innovative food and beverage menus use the tremendous agricultural and artisan resources of the region. http://theheronrestaurant.com/…
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