How to Make it Nearly a Decade as an Entrepreneur with John Portillo, CEO of Portillo Sales & Marketing

Titans of Foodservice

In this week’s episode of the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo invites his father John Portillo, CEO of Portillo Sales & Marketing, to celebrate nine years of Portillo Sales and Marketing. They discuss the evolution of their business, key strategies that have driven their success, and the importance of building strong relationships in the food service industry. John shares insights on visionary leadership and the future of food brokerage, emphasizing the need for strategy over tasks. Join Nick and John for an engaging father-son conversation about business growth, industry insights, and more.

Quotes

• "You have to find what it is in the future before it happens and make that decision to put the flag on the ground before it happens, so to speak." -John Portillo

• "We have to allow others to really shine or not shine. We have to help them make mistakes or win." -John Portillo

TIMESTAMPS

(00:02) Celebrating Nine Years of Portillo Sales and Marketing

(03:54) Balancing Strategic Planning and Execution in Business Growth

(06:43) Innovative Strategies in the Food Broker Industry

(11:51) Empowering Teams Through Customized Sales Training and Leadership

(21:06) The Importance of Relationships and Strategy in Business Success

(23:45) Balancing Work, Relationships, and Passion in Business

RESOURCES

Portillo Sales

CONTACT

Nick: [e-mail]