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The Business of Joy

Lisa W. Miller
Leadership
Hospitality Industry
Entrepreneurship
Costa Vida
Community Building
Marketing
World, the Women In Restaurant Leadership
Digital Transformation
Brand Value
Human Capital
Velvet Taco
Restaurant Industry
NASA
Catch Up & Read
Arshay Cooper
Cotton Patch Café
Sally Beauty Holdings
Dallas College
Chick-Fil-a
Restaurant Leadership

Consumer researcher Lisa W. Miller is an expert at telling the story behind the data. The Business of Joy is a business podcast where C-suite leaders and change-makers share real stories and strategies on how joy✨, purpose, and human connection fuel the top line and bottom line.

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Joie de vivre. It's a French phrase that translates to "the joy of life."

And when I sat down with John Dillon, CEO of La Madeleine, it was clear that joy isn't just a concept for this brand. The brand has been carrying joy in its DNA for 43 years.... more

Most executives don’t put the word "joy" in their personal brand statement.

John Goss does!

As President of Sally Beauty, a global brand with over 2,400 stores in the US and Canada, John has built his career around the idea that joy and culture are... more

Gravy-powered rocket ship. 12x EBITDA.

His dad made him write a P&L for his lemonade stand, even though Brandon Coleman III couldn't pronounce the word "quarters" yet.

Same kid. Forty years later. Now he's leading major brands.

Another story that... more

“That’s a really good question…” when I hear this during my podcast, it really brings me joy and reminds me why I LOVE doing these!

Kelli Valade, President and CEO of Women's Foodservice Forum, and I go off-script on this one. That’s when the magic ... more

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Recent Guests

John Dillon
CEO of La Madeleine
La Madeleine
Episode: Joie de Vivre: How La Madeleine's CEO John Dillon Is Bringing Joy Back to Restaurant Leadership
John Goss
President of Sally Beauty
Sally Beauty Holdings
Episode: Joy is The Strategy (with John Goss)
Brandon Coleman III
CEO of Cotton Patch Café
Cotton Patch Café
Episode: The CEO Who Cut Prices, Raised Wages, and 12x'd Profit Anyway | Brandon Coleman III
Kelli Valade
President and CEO of Food Service Forum
Women's Foodservice Forum
Episode: Why Leaders Miss Potential in Their Teams (with Kelli Valade)
Robin Blanchette
CEO and founder of Norton Creative
Norton Creative
Episode: Built by 1,000 Touchpoints: How Great Restaurants Actually Create Value (with Robin Blanchette)
Carol Goglia
CEO of Catch Up & Read, expert in building communities and driving meaningful change in early literacy
Catch Up & Read
Episode: Why 3rd Grade Reading Levels Matter: America’s Literacy Crisis (with Carol Goglia)
Chadwick Boyd
Celebrity chef and brand consultant
Independent/Brand consultancy
Episode: From Performing Joy to Living It: Why Presence Beats Performance (with Chadwick Boyd)
Melissa Doolin Koehne
Founder and principal of Elevate 4, restaurant consultant and advocate for youth initiatives
Elevate 4 / Texas Restaurant Foundation
Episode: Are We Measuring the Joy Out of Restaurants? (with Melissa Doolin Koehne)
Arshay Cooper
Entrepreneur, USA Today bestselling author, founder and leader creating rowing opportunities for youth
Author, Speaker, Rowing advocate
Episode: From Rough Waters to Real Change: Arshay Cooper on Teamwork, Healing, and Hope

Host

Lisa W. Miller
Consumer researcher and host, known for exploring the stories behind data and emphasizing joy, purpose, and human connection in business contexts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Joyful listen

    Through the prism of joy, Lisa Miller talks to people at the top of their careers about business and life. In one conversation you get to know a really cool person and learn great lessons to apply to your own life. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy44
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks for Bringing Joy

    So appreciative of Lisa Miller’s thoughtful questions and work around bringing more joy to the table. Restaurants can learn a lot from her! Take a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Be Hardy
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Want to figure out how to retain your employees or bring joy to your customers? Listen to this podcast and hear from two industry veterans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hartmanfamily4
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved it!

    A must-listen for anyone who went through the pandemic in the restaurant business. Great perspective and very uplifting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimboZ53
    United States2 years ago

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Feedback emphasizes the uplifting nature of discussions, making it a positive resource for exploring leadership and marketing strategies.
Listeners appreciate the focus on joy and human connections within business contexts, finding the content enlightening and applicable to their professional lives.
Many reviews highlight the quality of the guests and the practical advice shared, reinforcing the podcast's relevance in today's business environment.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

​​Scaling With Soul: How Toni Ronayne Is Reimagining Leadership
Q: What's the heart of why you started The C Society—beyond the business opportunity?
Toni explains the desire to help people realize their potential, empower emerging brands, and build a community where leaders can collaborate, mentor, and grow together while staying true to their personal values.
​​Scaling With Soul: How Toni Ronayne Is Reimagining Leadership
Q: You've had a long career across brands like Starbucks and Freshly—what were the through lines that prepared you for The C Society and this moment of fractional leadership?
The guest highlights a pattern of seeking emotional connections with brands, creating value, and maintaining an authentic leadership style, plus learning to operate across diverse formats (full service to fast casual) which culminates in a platform that supports growth without overhang.
​​Scaling With Soul: How Toni Ronayne Is Reimagining Leadership
Q: Yes. Well, what I would love for you to do is just do a brief introduction and then we'll jump right in.
Toni introduces herself as the founder and CEO of The C Society and outlines her extensive background in the restaurant industry, hospitality, and leadership, setting the stage for a discussion about fractional leadership and brand scaling.
Joy is The Strategy (with John Goss)
Q: How has Sally Beauty balanced data and gut instinct in decision making, especially around customer experience?
We have moved from relying on gut feel to a data-informed approach, using hard data to validate creative ideas while preserving the creativity and empathy that drive customer engagement, resulting in better personalization and outcomes.
Why 3rd Grade Reading Levels Matter: America’s Literacy Crisis (with Carol Goglia)
Q: How does Catch Up & Read actually work in the classroom and after school?
The program training teachers in best practices for reading instruction and providing stipends for after-school tutoring creates a practical, hands-on learning environment; it is data-driven, using literacy assessments to tailor lessons and provide immediate feedback to teachers and students.

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Recent guests on The Business of Joy include:

1. John Dillon
2. John Goss
3. Brandon Coleman III
4. Kelli Valade
5. Robin Blanchette
6. Carol Goglia
7. Chadwick Boyd
8. Melissa Doolin Koehne

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