S8 Ep. 135 HOSPITALITY, HOME COOKING, AND LIFE LESSONS WITH MARK WOGAN, CO-FOUNDER OF HOMESLICE AND HOST OF SPOONING PODCAST
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Hospitality entrepreneur and podcaster Mark Wogan shares his valuable insights on the hospitality industry including the challenges faced during the past four years, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the need for government support. Along with host Mark McC they highlight the essence of kindness, generosity, and a welcoming spirit in the industry. They also touch on the evolving landscape of hospitality recruitment, with a focus on the potential for career growth and success within the sector, especially for young professionals.
Mark Wogan and Mark McC discuss the vocational nature of work in the hospitality industry, where dedication to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for guests is paramount. Mark's reflections on the industry's resilience and the passion of individuals within it provides actionable lessons for hospitality marketers and stakeholders seeking to understand the core values and opportunities within the dynamic world of hospitality.
About Mark Wogan
Mark Wogan, a seasoned restaurateur and hospitality entrepreneur, has made a significant mark in the culinary world with his innovative ventures. As the co-founder of the renowned UK chain of pizza restaurants, Homeslice, Mark has demonstrated his passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. In addition to his success in the hospitality industry, Mark recently launched the engaging podcast "Spooning With Mark Wogan," where he invites celebrities to embark on unique culinary adventures. With a blend of creativity, dedication, and a love for food, Mark continues to captivate audiences and leave his mark on the culinary landscape.
Spooning podcast: https://shows.acast.com/food-culture
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wogan-74a76717a/?originalSubdomain=uk
This podcast is sponsored by NFS Hospitality.
About NFS Hospitality:
With over 20 years of experience solving problems for restaurateurs, NFS Hospitality truly understands your challenges as a hospitality operator.
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Our world-class technology puts the user at the heart of every transaction, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for you, your teams, and your guests.
Leading hospitality operators like BrewDog, Gaucho, and Archie’s trust NFS to provide the technology that makes their operations run smoothly across all verticals. NFS knows what it takes to help both your team and your guests have a world-class experience with our solutions.
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Visit http://nfs-hospitality.com/supersonic to speak to the experts at NFS today. You can also download insights and guides on how to leverage technology to grow your business.
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About Mark Mcc:
Mark McCulloch is one of the leading food, drink and hospitality brand and marketing minds in the world. Mark has over twenty years brand, marketing, digital and social media experience holding senior and board-level positions at lastminute.com, Barclaycard, YO! Sushi and Pret A Manger. Mark co-founded multi-award-winning brand and marketing agency WE ARE Spectacular in 2012 which is still going strong today. Mark is now fulfilling his lifelong ambition to live and work by the sea in Brighton where he is a Virtual Chief Marketing Officer and Brand Strategist for the best hospitality, tech and B2B brands in the UK and beyond. Mark is also a popular thought leader, speaker and broadcaster, the highlight of which being in 2018 when Mark began podcasting and his Mark McC Supersonic Food Marketing podcast hosting guests including the greatest digital mind in the world Gary Vaynerchuk plus music legends Fatboy Slim and Alan McGee (the man who discovered rock band Oasis). Mark’s podcast has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times and has reached the top 10 in the UK iTunes business charts and is a regular Top 100 podcast in multiple countries around the world helping educate, entertain and inspire both the marketing and business community. Mark is also the Campaign Director for Hospitality Rising which is an 'Be The Best' army style campaign for hospitality to help solve the hospitality recruitment crisis forever.
For Brand & Marketing Strategy & Consulting, Non Exec Director, Speaking, Hosting and Podcast queries contact:
mark@supersonic.marketing
07881314385
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