Kari Teresa's guest appearances

Kari Teresa

Service Evolution

Alex Shapiro

Harold Miller

David Avrin

Matt Singer

Josh Zolin

Randy Olson

Klyn Elsbury

Scott Hoffman

Jim Knight

Joseph Gallegos

Manuel Medina

Susan Foster

Doug Donovan

Jim Robinson

Connor McKee

OwlTail

Krystal Vasquez

Shownotes (00:47) Intro(8:10) What to do when you take over Facilities Management(15:58) Kari shares about how mentors have helped her professionally(17:29) Prioritizing as a new FM(20:10) How FMs can help their relationship with vendors(23:05) How preventative care can save you trouble(25:39) How to make the most of a relationship with a vendor(35:35) Avoiding being overwhelmed by a new position(39:13) Wrap upQuotes“You always have your main vendor, but have a backup, because you may have a vendor that is dealing with an emergency at another restaurant chain...So have a second vendor, have a third vendor.  And being honest, I think with those vendors is another really big thing.” (9:16)“I’ve had vendors get on site and be like, ‘Kari, if the health department show up, they will shut you down. Like we need to do this, this, and this in order to avoid that.’  Hey, you’re my boots on the ground, my eyes in the sky.  I need that type of feedback.  So being direct and being honest and having an open relationship with the vendor is huge.”LinksShawn BlackKari TeresaKrystal Vasquez

Shownotes (00:47) Intro(8:10) What to do when you take over Facilities Management(15:58) Kari shares about how mentors have helped her professionally(17:29) Prioritizing as a new FM(20:10) How FMs can help their relationship with vendors(23:05) How preventative care can save you trouble(25:39) How to make the most of a relationship with a vendor(35:35) Avoiding being overwhelmed by a new position(39:13) Wrap up Quotes“You always have your main vendor, but have a backup, because you may have a vendor that is dealing with an emergency at another restaurant chain...So have a second vendor, have a third vendor.  And being honest, I think with those vendors is another really big thing.” (9:16) “I’ve had vendors get on site and be like, ‘Kari, if the health department show up, they will shut you down. Like we need to do this, this, and this in order to avoid that.’  Hey, you’re my boots on the ground, my eyes in the sky.  I need that type of feedback.  So being direct and being honest and having an open relationship with the vendor is huge.”Links<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnmblack" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn Black</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/kari-teresa-12152915?challengeId=AQE6So_T60lNWwAAAXQsRLVH-16AVU1JNPQkq_pgMYb4aDxgJ0RqOj79ZlYqDtgtIB6G9-up9EmGCxlcrcQcrviJOnmCaU_JJQ&amp;submissionId=653fb558-7be8-2e16-2ca3-ea0e29679015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kari Teresa</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalvasquez6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krystal Vasquez</a>

 Facilities was Dumped in Your Lap, Now What? Featuring Kari Teresa & Krystal Vasquez

Show Notes[00:14:10] Customer Centered Approach[00:25:50] What is your next big thing?Show Quotes“We are empowered and supported to take care, and not just great care - fantastic care, of our operators and team members… by us supporting them, we are taking some of the pressure off and giving them the ability to keep their focus on brand awareness.” [00:14:37]

Show Notes[00:14:10] Customer Centered Approach[00:25:50] What is your next big thing? Show Quotes“We are empowered and supported to take care, and not just great care - fantastic care, of our operators and team members… by us supporting them, we are taking some of the pressure off and giving them the ability to keep their focus on brand awareness.” [00:14:37]

Does Chick-fil-A have the Best Company Culture? Featuring Kari Teresa of Chick-fil-a