In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Cole, co-founder of Foodie Fit Meals, to unpack how he went from bartending to building one of the most recognizable meal prep brands in Las Vegas. Andrew shares how a hate for cooking led to a scalable business, why his team operates without rigid hierarchy, and how journaling, DISC assessments, and hiring scorecards shape Foodie Fit’s growth.

This is a must-listen for anyone scaling a brand or building a culture where accountability and performance go hand in hand.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Andrew Cole, co-founder of Foodie Fit
01:10 – From San Diego bartender to Vegas entrepreneur
03:00 – Why he started Foodie Fit (hint: he hates cooking!)
05:15 – What is Foodie Fit and who do they serve?
07:00 – Misconceptions about healthy food and mass-market appeal
10:30 – Grassroots marketing vs. traditional advertising
13:00 – The power of partnerships and community outreach
16:00 – Internal roles: Andrew, Alex, and Beau
18:00 – Flat organizations, decision-making, and conflict resolution
21:00 – Journaling as a leadership tool
24:00 – Culture, accountability, and values in action
27:00 – Vetting vendors & hiring with scorecards
30:00 – DISC assessments & internal promotions
33:00 – Innovation, customer feedback, and fan favorites
36:00 – Scaling challenges, multiple kitchens, and market data
39:00 – How local expansion vs. national growth works
42:00 – Systems, tech, and keeping quality high
45:00 – Capital efficiency & avoiding common food industry pitfalls
48:00 – Investing philosophy: boring, but effective
51:00 – Self-development, reading, and coaching
54:00 – Final thoughts from Andrew & wrap-up

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Website: https://www.foodiefitmeals.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodiefitmeals

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In this episode, host Antonio Garcia sits down with Kate Sybilrud, a renowned life and content coach, to explore identity, authenticity, personal branding, and why men often struggle to show up online as their true selves. Kate specializes in coaching high-achieving men to find their voice, lead from within, and build powerful brands that reflect who they really are.From coaching Ryan Pineda’s team to transforming lives through content that connects, Kate unpacks the core of self-worth, vulnerability, and how staying true to your values builds real influence.⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & intro to Kate Sybilrud

01:15 – Why Kate works primarily with men

03:00 – How she helps clients build connection through content

06:30 – The power of personal storytelling

10:00 – Why authenticity trumps algorithm-hacking

14:00 – The identity struggle behind content creation

18:30 – How content leads to real relationships

22:00 – Kate’s take on core values & what truly matters

27:00 – Before/after story of a $150K client breakthrough

33:00 – The problem with chasing vanity metrics

37:00 – Legacy, leadership, and Kate’s personal story about her father

42:00 – Men, emotional health & burnout

47:00 – What women misunderstand about men

51:00 – Emotional intelligence & how men can grow

How to connect and work with Kate🔗 Connect with Kate Sybilrud📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katesellscreator🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KateSibylRuth📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katesellscreator📅

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In this value-packed episode, we're joined by Dr. Dan Asante and Antonio Garcia, the visionary founders of Best Practice Strategies. Together, they dive deep into leadership, operations, systems, and strategy—sharing real-world tools and analogies that business owners can apply today.

💡 Whether you're building SOPs, scaling your organization, or trying to improve your company culture, this episode delivers clarity, strategy, and actionable wisdom.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – What are “best practices”?
01:30 – Operations & team learning styles
03:00 – The power of SOPs and business consistency
06:00 – How to start building repeatable systems
09:15 – Pay for speed: time vs. money
12:30 – The “sailboat” business growth analogy
15:00 – JV & affiliate strategies
18:00 – Expanding services through collaboration
20:00 – Leadership's role in growth & systems
22:30 – Creating strong company culture
25:00 – The truth about gratitude in leadership
26:45 – Wrap-up and takeaways

🔗 Connect with Best Practice Strategies
Website: https://bestpracticestrategies.com
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Timestamps 00:00 – What are best practices?01:30 – Team learning styles in operations03:00 – Why SOPs matter06:00 – How to start building systems09:15 – Pay for speed vs. doing it all yourself12:30 – Business = Sailboat (growth analogy)15:00 – JV & affiliate growth ideas18:00 – Scaling through strategic partnerships20:00 – Leadership mindsets that win22:30 – How to grow your culture25:00 – Is gratitude a mask or a tool?26:45 – Final thoughts

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