🎙️ Episode Spotlight: Loretta Mealer - From Family Values to Industry Leadership! 🎙️

Join us on The Commercial Kitchen Chronicles as we dive into the inspiring journey of Loretta Mealer 🌟, co-founder of Auston Mealer’s Restaurant Equipment Services 🛠️ and a dedicated CFESA Board member. Loretta, alongside her husband Auston, has built their company from the ground up 🏗️, fostering a true "family first" culture 💙 that extends to every technician and team member.

Loretta believes in investing in her technicians right from the start 🚀. New team members are often sent to training within weeks of joining 📚, setting them up for success from day one! This proactive approach, paired with their deep-rooted family values 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, has helped them grow to a thriving team of 17 technicians 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ and an incredible office staff. Loretta’s commitment to the craft didn’t stop there; in 2022, she joined CFESA’s training committee 🔧, where her passion for technician development quickly led her to a Co-Chair role 🎖️.

Now, as a member of the CFESA Board 💼, Loretta’s ready to make an even bigger impact in the industry 🌎. Hear her share insights on building a people-first company 💪, the importance of continuous training 📈, and her vision for the future of foodservice equipment repair 🔮.

🔊 Tune in to hear how Loretta Mealer is making waves 🌊 and leading with heart ❤️!

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🎙️ Episode Alert: Zac Hampton – A "Can-Do" Attitude That’s Changing the Game

Zac Hampton isn’t the kind of guy who backs down from a challenge – in fact, he seeks them out 💪. That fearless mindset is what brought him into the world of Foodservice Equipment Repair. When he saw a problem and a chance to make a difference, Zac took the plunge, embraced a new trade, and hasn’t looked back since 🔧🚀.

In just a short time, he climbed the ranks from tech to lead tech and trainer, proving that determination pays off 📈. But Zac's story doesn’t stop there – now he’s making an impact beyond the service floor, representing the industry on the Young Professional Committee (YPC) at CFESA.

🏆 Oh, and did we mention? Zac took home the Outstanding Tech Award at the 2024 CFESA conference – an honor only given to the best of the best! 🌟

Tune in to this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles to hear Zac's incredible journey, his insights on our amazing industry, and why he’s only getting started 🔥.

🔊 Don’t miss this one – listen now and get inspired by Zac's unstoppable drive!

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🎙️ We’re back with another exciting Young Gun segment! This time, I’m thrilled to bring on Korbin Finley—a name that might ring a bell. Why? Well, he’s not just one of my recent apprentices… he’s also my son! 👨‍👦

But don’t let his quiet demeanor fool you. This kid is a stone-cold killer when it comes to fixing commercial cooking equipment 🔧🔥. With an unshakable passion for learning, Korbin dives into every challenge and refuses to give up, no matter how tough things get 💪.

📜 He’s recently earned certifications in Alto Shaam and Rational, and he’s been tackling combi oven repairs like a pro. Korbin’s commitment is unstoppable, and he’s just getting started 🚀.

Tune in to hear what drove him to choose the foodservice equipment repair industry, how he's embracing this fast-paced field, and much more! 🎧 You won’t want to miss this episode!

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