Episode 61

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Published on:

14th Feb 2024

Opening Up on the Changes in the Foodservice Brokerage Industry

In this solo episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo delves into the profound changes and consolidations occurring in the food service broker industry. Nick touches on the emotional journey and the evolution of his business, Portillo Sales and Marketing, emphasizing its challenges and triumphs. He discusses how they navigated through the changes brought by industry giants such as Acosta, Core, KeyImpact, and Waypoint, and how this has shaped their approach to business today. Nick illustrates the resilience needed to persist through industry transformations and the potential for success when viewing upheaval as an opportunity for growth. 


Quotes

  • "No matter what path you take, just always know that everything you want in your life is just on the other side of fear." -Nick Portillo [09:48]




TIMESTAMPS

(01:09) Reflecting on the changes in the food service broker industry

(05:52) Portillo Sales

(06:51) Turning sadness and hurt into determination and focus

(11:41) Creating a better solution for the next generation of food brands

(12:49) The future of the food service broker industry

(13:19) Overcoming fear to achieve success in any industry

(17:24) Never give up and be ready for new opportunities




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.