Prosper Forum

?? New?Prosper Brief?Episode! ?? What if just?two or three more customers a day?could transform a restaurant franchise? ????? In this episode,?Pat R., VP of Sales & Marketing at?DataDelivers, LLC., breaks down how?data-driven marketing?can drive real business growth. By understanding customer behavior and leveraging insights, restaurants can?increase visits, boost loyalty, and create lasting success. ???"If we can send two or three more customers to a franchise daily, that impacts their family and life—it’s meaningful."?– Pat R. Don’t miss this deep dive into?data’s impact on restaurant success! Help spread the word: #ProsperBrief #RestaurantMarketing #DataDrivenSuccess #CustomerLoyalty #FranchiseGrowth

?? New?Prosper Brief! ?? We’re excited to welcome?Pat R., Vice President of Sales and Marketing at?DataDelivers, LLC., to?Prosper Brief! ??? In this episode, Pat shares how?customer data is transforming the restaurant industry—from bridging the loyalty gap to using insights that drive?real engagement and revenue growth. ????? ???Key Takeaways: ? The power of understanding?customer behavior ? How?small data-driven strategies?create?big impacts ? Why?targeted marketing?boosts retention and repeat visits ? The?90% loyalty gap—and how to close it Don’t miss this data-driven conversation that could change how you think about restaurant marketing! #ProsperBrief #RestaurantData #Marketing #CustomerEngagement #DataDrivenGrowth

?? The Future of Hospitality Tech with Kris Douglas |?Prosper Brief?Podcast ??? How do you build?customer-driven, tech-forward restaurant experiences?in a rapidly evolving world? ???? In our latest?Prosper Brief?episode, we sit down with?Kris Douglas, VP of Technology at?Smalls Sliders, to dive into: ??His journey?from healthcare to Coca-Cola to Smalls Sliders ??How COVID-19 reshaped technology in hospitality ??The role of data & innovation?in creating seamless guest experiences ??Why culture & collaboration?are essential for tech success This conversation is packed with insights for?leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs?looking to stay ahead in the digital age. ?? #ProsperBrief #Leadership #HospitalityInnovation #Technology #CustomerExperience #SmallsSliders #Podcast

?? New Episode Alert! |?Prosper Brief?Podcast ??? Excited to share our latest episode featuring?Kris Douglas, VP of Technology at?Smalls Sliders! ???? Kris takes us through his incredible career journey—from healthcare to?Coca-Cola, Inspire Brands, and now leading?technology innovation in the restaurant industry. ?? In this episode, we discuss: ? How?technology is reshaping hospitality?post-pandemic ? The power of?customer-centric innovation?and?data-driven decisions ? Why?culture and collaboration?are key to successful leadership ? The future of?drive-thru experiences and digital transformation ???Tag a leader who needs to hear this!?And don’t forget to?like, comment, and share—let’s keep the conversation going. Kris Douglas, thank you for joining us and sharing your insights! ?? #ProsperBrief #Podcast #Leadership #Innovation #HospitalityTech #SmallsSliders #Technology #CustomerExperience

Appreciate the shoutout from Jimmy Frischling at Branded Hospitality in their recent Hospitality Headline Newsletter—this is exactly why we do what we do. The Prosper Forum is designed to be a catalyst for meaningful connections and conversations, and it’s incredible to see partnerships like this take shape. ?? https://lnkd.in/gercVBHm Congratulations to Greg Creed and the Copia team! Proud to provide a platform where industry leaders come together to drive impact. Looking forward to seeing the great work ahead! #ProsperForum #Leadership #IndustryConnections #Impact

?? Leadership is About Lifting Others – Charles Watson, CFE "I want to be known as someone who threw the rope back over to help others—because so many people have helped me."–?Charles Watson For Charles, success isn’t just about business growth—it’s about?impact. His vision is to: ??Empower employees?with skills that set them up for bigger and better opportunities in life ??Help franchisees?build wealth, equity, and long-term success ??Give back—because true leadership means helping others climb At the end of the day, Charles wants to be remembered not just for building a great brand, but for?pouring into people and helping them reach new heights. Who helped throw the rope back for you? Tag them below! ?? #Leadership #Impact #GivingBack #Franchising #CareerGrowth #ProsperForum #CharlesWatson

?? Leadership Starts with Vulnerability – Charles Watson, CFE "Being vulnerable and going first as a leader will?engender the passion of your people?to you as a person. Then, you have the door open to truly lead."?–?Charles Watson Great leaders?set the tone—and that starts with?going first. Whether in an offsite, a team meeting, or a tough conversation,?creating a safe space?begins with?your own openness. Share your journey, your struggles, and your lessons, and watch as your team leans in with trust and authenticity. Are you willing to go first? ?? #Leadership #Vulnerability #Trust #TeamCulture #ProsperForum #CharlesWatson

???New Episode!???? We’re thrilled to feature Charles Watson, CFE, Former CEO of?Tropical Smoothie Cafe, on?Prosper Brief, hosted by Sarah Lockyer! He shares how he grew the brand from?250 to 1,500+ locations, his?TRUST-based leadership philosophy, and the power of?franchising for community impact & generational wealth. ???Key Insights: ? Leadership built on?TRUST?(Transparency, Responsibility, Uniqueness, Service, Tenacity) ??Franchising as a path to financial growth & giving back ??No Kid Hungry & the CEO Pledge?– Fighting childhood hunger ?? Watch now:?https://lnkd.in/g88cy265 #Leadership #Franchising #Podcast #ProsperBrief #GivingBack #NoKidHungry #ProsperForum

“If you have highly motivated, happy people who feel appreciated, they’ll give 110%—but it doesn’t have to look the same for everyone.” – Michael Beacham Leadership isn’t about?one-size-fits-all management—it’s about?understanding, empowering, and valuing?your team as individuals. In our latest episode of?Prosper Brief,?Michael Beacham?of?California Pizza Kitchen?dives into the game-changing impact of?empathy, workplace culture, and creating a balanced, motivated workforce. ???Tune in for a masterclass on leading with heart and purpose!??? →?https://lnkd.in/gqpwWQFV ???Inspired by Michael’s wisdom??Drop your thoughts in the comments, repost, and?tag?Prosper Forum?and Michael Beacham?to share the message! #ProsperBrief #LeadershipWithHeart #MotivatedTeams #EmpathyAtWork #WorkplaceCulture #CaliforniaPizzaKitchen #MichaelBeacham #ProsperForum

??? New Episode of?Prosper Brief?is LIVE! ?? We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring?Michael Beacham, President of?California Pizza Kitchen! ??? Michael’s journey is one of?resilience, transformation, and people-first leadership—from his unexpected start in housekeeping to leading at the top of the hospitality industry. In this candid conversation, he unpacks?the power of empathy, the secret to work-life harmony, and why investing in people is the key to long-term success. ???Watch the full episode now!??? →?https://lnkd.in/gqpwWQFV #ProsperBrief #Leadership #HospitalityIndustry #EmpathyInLeadership #WorkLifeBalance #CaliforniaPizzaKitchen #MichaelBeacham #ProsperForum