Virginia: John Miller, President & COO of Legacy Food Group on Foodservice Acquisitions and Building Strategy
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This week on the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with John Miller, President and COO of Legacy Food Group. John Miller dives into the dynamics of the food service industry, discussing how he transitioned from banking into food distribution and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Nick and John discuss the significance of leveraging strong relationships, understanding geographical and customer segment fits in acquisitions and the importance of clean, detailed information during deal-making. John also offers practical advice for those looking to grow in their careers.
Quotes
- "When an opportunity presents itself, take it. Even if it's something that you say, okay, I don't see how this ties in. Take it." -John Miller
- “We like good, strong owners that want to continue in the business, but we want to take some of their chips off the table and be able to leverage opportunity and the eventual monetization of their investments.” -John Miller
TIMESTAMPS
(00:15) John Miller's Journey Through the Food Service Industry
(03:14) Exploring Virginia's Culinary Scene and John Miller's Food Service Journey
(06:45) From Banking to Food Service: A Career Transformation
(13:10) Strategic Planning and Acquisition in the Distribution Industry
(25:31) Navigating Career Challenges and Embracing Opportunities in Food Service
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