Episode 40

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Published on:

6th Sep 2023

Dishing Out Success: A Deep Dive into Foodservice Sales with Scott Tomes, CRO of Bongards Creameries

In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks with Scott Tomes, CRO of Bongards Creameries. Scott shares his remarkable journey in the food service industry, starting as a division manager at Schwann's. Today, he is a trailblazer in the industry, leading Bongard's to new heights of success. Scott discusses the challenges he faced, the strategies he implemented, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. He also talks about the value of perseverance, leadership, and building strong relationships in the food service industry.

Quotes

  • “In today's competitive environment, you have to compete. But what is going to set you apart? That service level. The attention to detail. It's that relationship.” -Scott Tomes [09:22]


  • “I don't want to put myself on a pedestal, but I tell my kids if you can pick up the phone, talk to someone as a human being and a person, you're going to already outflank 75% of your competition. I really believe that.” -Scott Tomes [29:02]




TIMESTAMPS

03:26 Scott's journey and role as a strike force division manager

13:19 Varied sales training programs in food companies

15:19 Lack of young talent in the food industry

22:17 Techniques for hiring brokers and finding manufacturers

28:04 Advice for aspiring chief revenue officers: Never stop learning

34:11 COVID's impact on the food service industry

38:41 Encouraging respect and open-mindedness in the industry





RESOURCES

Portillo Sales



CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotttomes/

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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.