All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett

Sunshine is important to life, but if you get too much of it, you’re going to get burned! The guest this episode is Vincenzo “Mr. Sunshine” Guzzo, President & CEO of Cinemas Guzzo, Quebec’s largest independent theater chain. Vincenzo is also a ‘dragon’ on the hit TV show “Dragon’s Den,” the Canadian version of “Shark Tank.” In this wide-ranging conversation, Vincenzo tells how he earned his nickname, how he reluctantly got into the family business, learned to love it, and continues to grow it for future generations. Vincenzo also gets real about the impact COVID had on the movie theater business and how the “pivots” he made were really years in the making. Mr. Sunshine also has some harsh words for the status quo while offering important advice for women looking to join the ranks of the c-suite.

Tricia Benn, Chief Community Officer of the C-Suite Network, guest hosted this episode.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re re-releasing a recent conversation we had with someone whose mission is to get moms back into the workforce. Allison Robinson is the founder and CEO of The Mom Project, a community of moms looking to get back into the workforce. As Allison says during the interview, The Mom Project is more than a job board, it’s a place committed to the success of women at all stages in their careers. Allison and Jeffrey talk about the reasons why women leave the workforce, what companies of all sizes can do to accommodate moms needs in the workplace, and how The Mom Project aced a key endorsement from one of the world’s top athletes.

If you run a business and are looking for a way to combat the current labor shortage, this episode is worth a listen.

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From the magic of Disney World to your local shopping mall, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced Steven Schussler’s creative work firsthand. Steven is the brains behind restaurants like “Rainforest Cafe” and “Yak and Yeti.” But, while you know his family-friendly fare, you might not know Steven cut his teeth in the nightclub business. During this episode of “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett,” guest hosted by C-Suite Network Chief Community Officer Tricia Benn, Steven talks about how he built the “Rainforest Cafe” from a concept in his house to a worldwide phenomenon. Steven also explains why he believes a no is a yes waiting to happen, and his strategy to get the skeptical to buy into your idea. He also shares how to make multi-tasking work and why sweating the small stuff does lead to success.

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Spring Training may be delayed, but we’re stepping up to the plate on this episode of “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett.” Today’s leadoff hitter is Kris Dehnert, CEO & Partner of Dugout Mugs, a company that turns baseball equipment into memorable drinkware. Kris leads the conversation off with the inspiration behind the company. His business partner Randall Thompson played baseball for years, when one day a coach preparing for a hitting drill ignited his business spirit. Kris connected with Randall after a big-league health scare, bringing his veteran entrepreneurial skills to the team. Hear how two self-described “unapologetically authentic” guys made Dugout Mugs more than a fan favorite. The company’s products have caught the eye of some of the biggest brands in the world as well.

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You might not know the name Jay Steinfield, but blinds.com became a pioneer of e-commerce. While Jay didn’t get into blinds because he had a passion for window coverings, find out how a well-known muffler shop helped pave the way for his success. Tragedy also defined Jay and the business. He gets candid about how the death of his wife, while growing blidns.com, helped form him personally and professionally. Jay shares with Jeffrey the real purpose behind blinds.com, and it has nothing to do with making money or sales, what he’s up to these days and why he says he’s not “retired but rewired.”

This is a great conversation if you want to learn about building businesses and aligning your values into a company.

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Get a big heaping spoonful of business and food content on this podcast. Most of you know Chef Scott Conant from his appearances on Food Network shows like Chopped and Iron Chef. However, many of you don’t know Scott as a businessman and content creator. In this episode of “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett” Scott gets candid about the business of food. He talks about the troubles the restaurant industry is facing post-COVID. Scott also has some sage advice for young chefs and it has nothing to do with cooking. He also talks about how important it is to get the story of food out there through any media necessary, including his latest cookbook “Peace, Love, and Pasta”. He also shares why some of the best food he ever ate was in Japan, but it wasn’t Japanese.

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The days of beginning and ending your career with one company are over. According to today’s guest, we’ve entered the era of job-hopping and the great reevaluation. Evan Sohn is the chairman and CEO of Recruiter.com, a company that helps organizations of all sizes find the employees they need. Evan says getting people to work in 2022 is more nuanced than “Who wants a job? Here’s a job. Go!” Companies need to start thinking like workers. If they’re open to working from everywhere, hiring managers need to be open to hiring their next great worker from everywhere. Evan says because of the great reset (or as he calls it, the great reevaluation) every worker in this economy is more valuable than they were three years ago. He adds today’s worker isn’t all about salary and a cool office to go to either. If you want to hear an enlightening conversation about the current job market, this is the episode for you.

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From center stage to the bowels of the sewers (and other places), Mike Rowe has done it all. You may know him from his flagship show “Dirty Jobs,” now airing Sunday nights at 8 PM ET on Discovery Channel and Discovery+, but you might be surprised where he got his start. While Mike has done hundreds of dirty jobs there are some jobs he won’t do, and the reason why might surprise you. Mike also talked about the appeal of the show for viewers of all ages. In this newest season, Mike visits the Crazy Horse Memorial in Jeffrey’s home state of South Dakota and came back impressed in more ways than one. Since this is All Business, Mike and Jeffrey talk about the business side of the show and how it’s promoting and inspiring the next generation of blue-collar workers.

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A small, tasty change can make a huge difference in your health. It’s not only a mantra for today’s guest — Brittany Fuisz used it as the foundation of her business, Malibu Mylk. Brittany wanted to get pregnant and wasn’t having any luck. After her doctor recommended an elimination diet, she began researching the ingredients of popular milk alternatives. Not only did she find out they weren’t healthy but discovered the damage nut and oat milks were doing to the environment. Brittany leaned on her culinary degree and got to work. Her research led her to flax seed. During the conversation, Brittany told Jeffrey how the company started, why flax, and how pivoting during the pandemic inspired a new product line. Brittany calls Malibu Mylk’s new drinks “the number one way to go number two.” If you’re intrigued, listen to this episode of “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett.”

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Diversity and inclusion need to be more than just buzzwords, your company needs to live those values. How do you do it? James D. White has some ideas. He is the former Chair, President, and CEO of Jamba Juice. His latest book, “Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Culture in a Race-Conscious World” explores how companies of all sizes can be more diverse. James co-authored the book with his daughter Krista. He said working with somebody from a different generation really opened his eyes to what younger people want to see in the workplace and how expanding your network can help you bring about a workplace people want to be a part of.

This episode was hosted by Tricia Benn, Chief Community Officer of the C-Suite Network and recorded during a recent C-Suite Network Digital Discussion.

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