Brands & Banter Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:19:58 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2556767 en-us © 2026 Brands & Banter yes cfb92f00-71b8-5fed-8146-b18200183953 The Gist episodic false Brands & Banter: a podcast where cool people from cool brands come together and talk shop. It’s a laid back conversation between retail experts, brand leaders, and cutting edge creatives. We’ll trade stories, banter about our industries, and share one-of-a-kind perspectives that you won’t want to miss.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Gist https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dsip378geufyxtwwqg7upjvzv6fp?.jpg Brands & Banter How a Background in Design Led Craig Turner to Restaurant Automation How a Background in Design Led Craig Turner to Restaurant Automation Meet Craig Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Agape Automation. While he's deeply rooted in the restaurant world today, his background in design, strategy and brand has blazed a one-of-a-kind career path from retail to restaurant, with many stops in between. 

Join us as he sits down with Joanna Hollern to discuss his thoughts around retail, restaurant, the future of automation, and more.

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]]> Meet Craig Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Agape Automation. While he's deeply rooted in the restaurant world today, his background in design, strategy and brand has blazed a one-of-a-kind career path from retail to restaurant, with many stops in between. 

Join us as he sits down with Joanna Hollern to discuss his thoughts around retail, restaurant, the future of automation, and more.

For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist to stay in the know.

]]> The Gist Buzzsprout-18918914 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 3591 full false How Fragrance Is Shaping Sensory Retail With Joanna Hollern How Fragrance Is Shaping Sensory Retail With Joanna Hollern In this episode join your host Max Miller & Co-Host Joanna Hollern as they banter about sensory retail, and why the world of fragrance is currently polarizing consumer interests, and brands alike.

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]]> In this episode join your host Max Miller & Co-Host Joanna Hollern as they banter about sensory retail, and why the world of fragrance is currently polarizing consumer interests, and brands alike.

For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist to stay in the know.

]]> The Gist Buzzsprout-18776573 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2024 full false Wendy Johnson's Decorated Retail Design Career, & Key Advice For Brands. Wendy Johnson's Decorated Retail Design Career, & Key Advice For Brands. Say hello to Wendy Johnson, one of the design industry's most important influences. Overseeing some of the biggest projects in the world, Wendy has been the engine for Chute Gerdeman over her storied career. In this episode, we sit down and dive into her story, reminisce about Chute Gerdeman's history, and review important considerations for brands looking to design the store of their dreams.

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]]> Say hello to Wendy Johnson, one of the design industry's most important influences. Overseeing some of the biggest projects in the world, Wendy has been the engine for Chute Gerdeman over her storied career. In this episode, we sit down and dive into her story, reminisce about Chute Gerdeman's history, and review important considerations for brands looking to design the store of their dreams.

For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist to stay in the know.

]]> The Gist Buzzsprout-18590549 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1669 full false How Bill Schiffmiller is Revolutionizing Auditory Accessibility How Bill Schiffmiller is Revolutionizing Auditory Accessibility In this episode we’re sitting down with Bill Schiffmiller. He’s a creative catalyst, a business maestro, and an accessibility champion. We’ll dive into his success with brands like Apple, Forbes, and his own purpose-led entrepreneurial endeavor, Akoio.

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]]> In this episode we’re sitting down with Bill Schiffmiller. He’s a creative catalyst, a business maestro, and an accessibility champion. We’ll dive into his success with brands like Apple, Forbes, and his own purpose-led entrepreneurial endeavor, Akoio.

For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist to stay in the know.

]]> The Gist Buzzsprout-18386623 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 3336 2 full false How Dan Sokolik Builds Top QSR Brands, and Sells Fried Chicken How Dan Sokolik Builds Top QSR Brands, and Sells Fried Chicken On our first episode of Brands & Banter, we sit down with QSR veteran and marketing expert Dan Sokolik to decode his success, his story, and his advice on how to build an outstanding brand.  

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]]> On our first episode of Brands & Banter, we sit down with QSR veteran and marketing expert Dan Sokolik to decode his success, his story, and his advice on how to build an outstanding brand.  

For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist to stay in the know.

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