Gregg Majewski Reveals Leadership Secrets from Dave Thomas on Full Comp Podcast 

In an engaging episode of the Full Comp Podcast, Craveworthy Brands CEO Gregg Majewski shared his insights on leadership with host Josh Kopel. Majewski emphasized the power of simplicity and empathy in effective leadership, advocating for leading with heart and treating team members like family. 

Watch now to learn about simplifying leadership, the three legged stool of success and learning from Dave Thomas.

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Chapters:

[00:41] - Leadership Insights

[03:38] - Gregg Majewski’s Success Story

[05:57] - Leadership and Culture

[17:08] - The Importance of Mentorship

[31:43] - Perseverance and Adaptability

Episode Links

Josh Kopel Online: https://joshkopel.com/

Josh Kopel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakopel1/

Full Comp Podcast: https://joshkopel.com/podcast/

Takeaways:

Simplicity in Leadership [8:27 - 8:51] - Gregg Majewski has the leader over a large number of other leaders. For him, a simplified approach to leading with heart and by the Golden Rule has proven to be most effective.

Three Legged Stool in Restaurants - There are pillars of successful business that Gregg Majewski believes need to occur simultaneously. Much like a stool, if one leg of that business is lacking, the business cannot stand.

Learning from Dave Thomas - Gregg Majewski has had the opportunity to be mentored by some of the greats in the restaurant industry, such as Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, who shared with him the importance of giving back to the industry. 

ABOUT JOSH KOPEL

Josh Kopel is a seasoned restaurateur, tech pioneer, and environmental advocate from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With a family background in bootlegging and retail, Kopel was naturally inclined toward the hospitality industry. Over his 20+ year career, he has managed diverse venues, from the rustic Alligator Bayou Bar to trendy Hollywood nightclubs. In 2010, Kopel went independent, opening Five0Four, a New Orleans-inspired bar on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. He later launched the Michelin-rated fine dining concept Preux & Proper and South City Fried Chicken, which was recognized as the best fried chicken in Los Angeles by LA Weekly. Despite his success, Kopel identified fundamental issues within the industry and decided to address them head-on.

In 2018, Kopel founded FLO Hospitality Solutions to leverage technology in enhancing customer service. His first product, FLO, launched in 2019, provides a comprehensive communication solution for restaurants, saving labor hours and boosting profits. During the 2020 pandemic, Kopel created FULL COMP, a podcast, blog, and video series aimed at helping restaurateurs navigate challenges by drawing on insights from industry thought leaders. In 2021, he developed the Restaurant Scaling System, a program designed to help restaurant owners scale their businesses efficiently. Additionally, Kopel holds influential positions, including board seats on the Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council and the California Restaurant Association, and co-founded Friends of Runyon Canyon, a non-profit dedicated to protecting local Los Angeles park areas.

ABOUT GREGG MAJEWSKI:

Gregg Majewski has a vast amount of experience as a corporate executive in the restaurant industry. As the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, he played a major role in expanding the franchise from 33 to 300+ stores in just 5 years by surrounding the company’s marketing strategy around the innovative approach of delivering sandwiches and being “freaky fast”. Majewski has worked to develop restaurant concepts over the last two plus decades, before starting Craveworthy Brands in 2023, which currently includes a growing portfolio of restaurant brands.

• Gregg Majewski Instagram: www.instagram.com/greggmajewski
• Craveworthy Brands Instagram: www.instagram.com/craveworthybrand
• Craveworthy Online: https://www.craveworthybrands.com/
• Gregg Majewski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggmajewski/ 
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• CRAVEWORTHY BRANDS - https://www.craveworthybrands.com/our-brands
• INVEST IN CRAVEWORTHY - https://invest.profitandsense.com/craveworthy-brands

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