Episode 72

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Published on:

22nd May 2024

Becoming an Ironman in Foodservice Sales

In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo delves into the grueling yet exhilarating world of Ironman triathlons, connecting his personal journey with universal lessons in business and personal growth. Following his participation in the Ironman Texas event, Nick shares an honest and detailed recount of his rigorous training and the unfolding of race day, illustrating the parallels between athletic endurance and professional ambition.


Quotes

  • “Success is a fleeting feeling. If you want to achieve greatness, it's not just being successful one time. It's about doing something many, many, many times.” -Nick Portillo


  • "To go fast, you have to learn how to go slow." -Nick Portillo



TIMESTAMPS

(01:27) From Ironman Triumphs to Bucket List Adventures

(09:50) The Grueling Journey to Becoming an Ironman

(16:00) Triumph and Turbulence in an Ironman Challenge

(21:56) Defining Success and Greatness in Business and Sports

(27:30) Transcending Limits Through Self-Proof Rather Than Proving Others Wrong





RESOURCES

Portillo Sales



CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

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About the Podcast

Titans of Foodservice
Nick Portillo shares with you the things he has learned on his own journey of building a successful business in the food service industry.

About your host

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Seth "Creek" Creekmore

Seth Creekmore, or “Creek,” as he is known by most of his friends has been studying the Enneagram for almost 10 years now. Having completed training under Lynda Roberts & Nan Henson, he continued learning the Enneagram through a smattering of other teachers and books and eventually completed the Awareness to Action program. He was one of the original founders of the popular Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast and now serves as the resident Millennial for the Awareness to Action Podcast. He creates Cinematic Folk music under the name Creekmore and enjoys, hiking in cold places, cooking in warm places and traveling to all the places.