Episode 79

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Published on:

14th Aug 2024

Louisiana: How to Operate a Franchise Model Business with Bill DiPaola, President of The Lime Truck

In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with Bill DePaola, President of The Lime Truck and an accomplished entrepreneur in the food service industry. Bill shares his inspiring journey from his roots in New York City to establishing a successful franchise business. With an emphasis on financial accessibility and scalability, Bill explains how The Lime Truck offers a viable pathway for first-generation Americans and aspiring entrepreneurs. He also opens up about his personal life, particularly how his wife’s battle with cancer transformed his approach to business and life, emphasizing the importance of humility and service. 

Quotes

  • "Success is a function of the brilliant execution of the basic fundamentals." -Bill DePaola


  • "Do not expect anything from anyone you do not first serve." -Bill DePaola



TIMESTAMPS

(00:02) From Broadway to Food Trucks: Bill Depaiolo's Journey

(06:42) Entrepreneurship and Franchising Success with The Lime Truck

(19:35) Challenges and Strategies for Food Business Success in New Orleans

(23:51) The Transformative Power of Humility and Personal Growth

(31:08) Success Through Brilliant Execution of Basic Fundamentals



RESOURCES

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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.