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Everyone craves to be part of something greater than themselves, to belong to a tribe we identify with, are passionate about, and to which we feel a deep connection. What is a tribe? I’m not talking about Native Americans; I’m talking about the group of people your business attracts; your staff, your loyal patrons, your investors, and even you. Is your business cultivating a tribal connection?We wear the symbols of tribal membership – like the BMW emblem on our cars, the image printed on the…See More
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Everyone craves to be part of something greater than themselves, to belong to a tribe we identify with, are passionate about, and to which we feel a deep connection. What is a tribe? I’m not talking about Native Americans; I’m talking about the group of people your business attracts; your staff, your loyal patrons, your investors, and even you. Is your business cultivating a tribal connection?We wear the symbols of tribal membership – like the BMW emblem on our cars, the image printed on the…See More
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- The Cultivation Corps consists of David Dodson, Principal, and his network of facilitators, culinary artists, real estate professionals, operation specialists, food manufacturers, interior designers, architects, graphic designers and business plan writers.
David has dedicated his career to the development and expansion of restaurants and food manufacturers. His expertise in strategic change, concept formation, operational improvement and financial strategy has been honed through his work as a business leader, business partner to several creative chefs and consultant to restaurants, retailers and manufacturers.
He started his career as a chef and caterer, working his way into operations and leadership roles including leading Real American Restaurants where he managed 500 employees in three states. Rounding out his operational experience, David has also worked as an associate restaurant securities analyst for the mid-sized investment bank, JMP Securities in San Francisco, where he covered 15 publicly traded restaurant companies and the food industry as a whole.
Over the last 10 years David has been the business developer of restaurants like Tomatina, Gracie’s and Bistecca. He has worked with several renowned chefs including Chef Michael Chiarello. He has provided strategic consulting to companies like Whole Foods, The Mansion on Turtle Creek, General Growth Properties, Pizza Antica and Zao Noodle Bar.
His work includes several overseas assignments in Latin America, where he learned to speak Spanish fluently. And he has eaten his way across much of Europe and Asia.
David earned an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird, American Graduate School of International Management; a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management from Florida International University; and an Associate Arts degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in New York City.
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Great Brands Build Tribes. Is Yours Worth Joining?
Posted on July 28, 2010 at 9:50am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Everyone craves to be part of something greater than themselves, to belong to a…
Continue There is a formula to improving your results
Posted on February 12, 2010 at 2:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Did you know that there is a formula that naturally drives the outcomes of your business? Once we reveal the cause and effect relationship, we can make decisions that impact our results and drive the change we are seeking. The Branding Tree can help you examine the root beliefs of culture, concept, and capital and identify the thinking that drives your results. When you uncover the story or belief you are operating under, you can change the story. This will immediately change your… Continue
Innovation Begins with Observation! Wild New Concepts!
Posted on January 13, 2010 at 1:15pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Have you noticed how we really eat today?
How are you responding?
Americans have become quite unorthodox about how, where, and when they eat. According to the Culinary Institute of America, a full 19% of all meals and snacks are eaten in the car. We don’t live in Mayberry anymore; we really eat while watching television, “shopping” the refrigerator, refueling with ready-to-eat dishes (often eaten in the supermarket), dropping in at Starbucks for taste bud… Continue
How are you responding?
Americans have become quite unorthodox about how, where, and when they eat. According to the Culinary Institute of America, a full 19% of all meals and snacks are eaten in the car. We don’t live in Mayberry anymore; we really eat while watching television, “shopping” the refrigerator, refueling with ready-to-eat dishes (often eaten in the supermarket), dropping in at Starbucks for taste bud… Continue
Surfing The Economic Tsunami. Strategies To Stay on Top!
Posted on May 16, 2009 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Surfing The Economic Tsunami is a 5-Step Process that will help you better position your business for success in this powerfully changing business climate. Point your board toward the shore and take it one stroke at a time.
STEP 1: MIND YOUR THINKING, DRIVE YOUR CULTURE
Mind Your Thinking
As a leader, it all starts with you. Are you creating and perpetuating a sense of optimism in your life and your organization? Or are you ruled by doubt, worry and fear?… Continue
STEP 1: MIND YOUR THINKING, DRIVE YOUR CULTURE
Mind Your Thinking
As a leader, it all starts with you. Are you creating and perpetuating a sense of optimism in your life and your organization? Or are you ruled by doubt, worry and fear?… Continue
Step One in Developing your Strategy to Surf The Economic Tsunami
Posted on May 5, 2009 at 10:12am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Surfing The Economic Tsunami is a 5 Step Process that will help you better position your business for success in this powerfully changing business climate. Put one foot in front of the other and take it one step at a time.
STEP 1: MIND YOUR THINKING, DRIVE YOUR CULTURE
Mind Your Thinking
As a leader, it all starts with you. Are you creating and perpetuating a sense of optimism in your life and your organization? Or are you ruled by doubt, worry and fear? The… Continue
STEP 1: MIND YOUR THINKING, DRIVE YOUR CULTURE
Mind Your Thinking
As a leader, it all starts with you. Are you creating and perpetuating a sense of optimism in your life and your organization? Or are you ruled by doubt, worry and fear? The… Continue
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 10:16am on April 16, 2009,
Dayne said… - Tracks Brewing Company is in its 8th year. Were looking for someone to join our company in a kitchen managing partner capacity. The state of Utah has just passed legislation removing one of the strangest laws on the books. That being the Private Club Law causing all bars to be private. This presents a great opportunity for us to finally become what we set out to be. A Restaurant Brewery by day and Sports Bar Night Club by night. Were in a very strong and emerging market with 4 new restaurants opening in the last 10 months.
Tracks Brewing Company is a design build, with high volume capabilities.
Please visit our website www.tracksbrewing.com
We would love to find someone to finish the restaurant concept and take Tracks Brewing Company to the next level preparing us for franchising. Our concept will work in several local markets, we would require multi unit experience.
Cheers,
Dayne Applegate
435-830-2700
dayne@tracksbrewing.com
- At 8:07pm on March 6, 2009,
Craig Priebe said… - Hi David
Here's an opportunity- won't take but a moment and it's fun...
- go here NOW
Polls close at midnight PST
http://solofoods.com/page29642842.aspx
-and vote for #F06 Cherry Almond Truffles - vote only once and pass it on to all of your friends
Please...
I am a finalist in a big video recipe contest and I need your votes to win
deadline is Friday March 6
Thanks
Craig Priebe
"Grilled Pizzas & Piadinas"
www.craigpriebe
- At 9:56pm on November 29, 2008,
Marcia said… - Hi David, I'm not sure how all this works as I don't do the blogging thing very often.
I have a unique concept that I want to turn into a non-profit..i have to write the plan for it, and could use a little advice from someone like you probably who knows how the business works. Is i t possible for us to talk by phone some time?
Thanks, Marcia itsmyparty2@aol.com
- At 9:21am on November 29, 2008,
Debra Straka said… - Hi David,
I just wanted to introduce myself and wish you happy networking here at FohBoh. I have enjoyed your writings and look forward to more insights.
Debra
- At 8:49am on August 4, 2008,
Judy "the foodie" Asman said… - David, thanks for taking the time to read my "foodie" article and posting a comment. Couldn't agree more that marketers are big on "naming" us based on our spending habits.
- At 5:26am on August 4, 2008,
Stephani Robson said… - Hi, David! I am thinking of doing what you suggest! I teach a course in restaurant development each fall in which teams of students come up with concepts, develop detailed marketing, financial, and facilities plans, and in the end attempt to attract imaginary investment capital from each other and from a panel of industry advisors. The amount of capital they attract is a component of their grade, so it's as "real world" as we can get it. Three teams from former years have moved forward with their concepts: one has been open for about a year (with a second unit under construction), one is in the process of opening right now in Maryland (www.punksbackyardgrill.com), and a third is just getting off the ground. Pretty cool!
Maybe some FohBoh users would like to serve as informal mentors to the student teams -- are you game? It would be a great experience for both sides, I think!
- At 7:26am on July 14, 2008,
Jeffrey Elliot said… - Unfortunately, I won't make it to LV next week, I will be sweating in Miami for the Taste of the Nation event there instead. Can you post the LV meet-up on the CIA group page?
- At 1:38am on May 25, 2008,
Non-OperatorShelly Borrell said… - BTW, I'm not in Taiwan either. Pardon my previous mis-spelling. I'm flying back to CA now. Ciao.
- At 1:24am on May 25, 2008,
Non-OperatorShelly Borrell said… - Thanks for the welcome message. I appreciate it. I'm actually not in Taiwain - HA. I wish I was. It sounds pretty exotic right now. I'll need to fix that. I'm in CA.
- At 10:00am on April 25, 2008,
Marco Hero said… - Hi David, thank you for introducing me to FOHBOH, I am looking forward to working with you in the future.
Have a great weekend,
Marco
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