Send us a text Chili’s just posted five straight quarters of growth and a 39% sales jump, bucking the trend in a struggling casual dining sector. On today’s Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack what’s behind Chili’s surge and why its real competition may be McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A, not Outback or Applebee’s. They also explore how Chili’s is threa ... Show More
Jan 23
S22E4: The 2026 Consulting Salary Report Just Dropped
Send us a textIn this short episode, Japheth Mast shares what’s new in the data – and what it means if you’re recruiting for consulting this year.You’ll hear 3 key takeaways from the report, including why starting salaries stayed flat, where compensation growth is happening, and ... Show More
8m 34s
Jan 21
S22E2: The Business of College Football
Send us a textCollege football isn’t just a game anymore, it’s a business. On this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian break down how wins on the field translate into dollars off it, sparked by Indiana University’s surprising national championship run. ... Show More
34m 34s
Jun 2025
1194: The Game of Restaurant Growth with Matthew Mabel
<p>Matthew Mabel is a consultant, advisor, coach and President of <a href="https://surrender.biz">Surrender, Inc</a>. Surrender is a hospitality and management-consulting firm based in Dallas, TX. Matthew was last on the show for episode 518! For this in-person workshop, Matthew ... Show More
1h 37m
Oct 2024
Why the ‘expensive fast food’ era will never end
The burger, a staple of American fast food, is quickly becoming a big ticket item. Inflation along with many factors ailing the farming and ranching processes ar emaking your regular cheap fast food burger cost a lot more. So what will it take to get burger prices down, and will ... Show More
16m 4s
Feb 2025
Ep 206 The Road to 2025: Smart Marketer's Lessons, Growth & What's Next
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Molly Pittman is back with an inside look at Smart Marketer's journey and the strategies shaping 2025!</strong></p> <p>After a challenging yet transformative year, Molly shares what's been happening behind the scenes, why Smart Marketer took a br ... Show More
32m 22s
Sep 2025
1216: Three Pillars to Scale Your Restaurant Group without Losing Control with Christin Marvin
<p>Christin Marvin is a podcast host, author, and creator of <a href="https://www.solutionsbychristin.me/">Solutions by Christin</a>, a consultancy business she founded in 2022. Christin was a Managing Partner at Bonanno Concepts in Denver from 2007-2012. She served as a Regional ... Show More
1h 21m