Ep. 77: John Poulos | When You Find Your Passion, Share It

In this episode, we talk with JOHN POULOS, who is the Co-Founder & President of DiscoverLink, a full-service training solution for the hospitality industry supporting over 350 restaurant brands.

THOUGHT #1

When You Find Your Passion, Share It.

THOUGHT #2

Don't Waste Your Love On Somebody, Who Doesn't Value It. 

- William Shakespeare

CONNECT:

Website: Discoverlink.comEmail: [email protected]Facebook: @DiscoverlinkTwitter: @DiscoverlinkLinkdIn: Discoverlink

BRAND & RESOURCE MENTIONS:

"Folsom Prison" (Johnny Cash) - YoutubeState Farm - Statefarm.comDISC assessment - TonyRobbins.comBonzai trees - WikipediaCHART - Chart.orgNRA Educational Foundation - ChooseRestaurants.orgMary Adolf - LinkedinRon Tite - RonTite.comWilliam Shakespeare - Britannica.comJohn Kelley (White Castle) - LinkedinStuart Smalley - SNL.Fandom.comNapa Valley - NapaValley.comHard Rock International – HardRock.comThoughts That Rock – ThoughtsThatRock.comCertified Rock Star - CertifiedRockStar.comCulture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture (Jim Knight) – CultureThatRocks.comBlack Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You (Brant Menswar) - FindYourBlackSheep.comRock ‘n Roll With It: Overcoming the Challenge of Change (Brant Menswar) – RocknRollWithIt.comCannonball Kids’ cancer – CannonballKidscancer.orgBig Kettle Drum - BigKettleDrum.comSpectacle Photography (Show/Website Photos) – SpectaclePhoto.comJeffrey Todd “JT” Keel (Show Music) - JT Keel

JOHN POULOS'S BIO:

John brings more than 30 years of experience working with every facet of the foodservice industry to DiscoverLink, which he co-founded in 2003 and where he currently serves as President. He uses this vast industry expertise in his sales and account management role, understanding his clients’ biggest challenges and helping them develop and implement e-learning solutions that meet their needs. He also oversees DiscoverLink’s finance and accounting functions.

John was previously Vice President of Sales at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), where he worked with state restaurant associations and national chain customers on e-learning and training initiatives. Before joining the NRAEF he was Director of National Accounts and Research and Development for Grecian Delight, a maker of top-quality ethnic foods for the foodservice and retail markets. John’s thorough knowledge of the industry on every level is a key asset in helping clients implement an e-learning strategy that meets their needs cost-effectively.   

John Poulos has been a member of the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) since 2002 and was honored with the Spirit of CHART Award in 2015.

John’s passion for the restaurant industry is matched only by his love of America’s fine wines. He thinks it’s the perfect pairing of career and hobby, as any of his customers can attest. John is based in West Chicago, Illinois.