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Walk-In Talk Podcast · Apr 17, 2026
Mike Lombardi & Chef Stephen Hicks on Seafood, Trust, and Building Real Vendor Relationships
“Upscale restaurant venue on 42nd floor of Bank of America building hosting podcast's 200th episode celebration”
Vendor-Chef Partnership ModelsFamily Business Succession PlanningSeafood Distribution and Supply Chain Management
View AnalysisWalk-In Talk Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
John Marino (RAK Porcelain USA) & Chef Thomas Mandzik — Leadership, Trust, and the Long Game in Hospitality
“Chef Thomas Mandzik's current employer where he serves as Executive Chef with high-profile clientele and members.”
Leadership philosophy and long-term business strategyOrganizational culture and employee engagementSustainable vs. scalable business growth
View AnalysisWalk-In Talk Podcast · Mar 27, 2026
Precision in the Kitchen: Chef Thomas Mandzik & Aaron Sharpe with Testo, and the Systems Behind Food Safety and Consistency
“High-end restaurant where Chef Thomas Mandzik works; hosting the 200th episode celebration event on the 42nd floor”
Sous-vide cooking and temperature precisionStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in food serviceDigital food safety logging and cloud-based compliance systems
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