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Mike Crist shared thisAttended the impressive Pizza Expo in Vegas and also had the chance to tag team with Amusement Expo! Learning more about these two industries every day. At Wagons West Management, we are committed to growing both sides of our business in 2024 and beyond. #PizzaExpo #AmusementExpo #WagonsWestManagement #IndustryGrowth
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Mike Crist shared thisGreat news! I'm currently expanding my knowledge on the coin-op and revenue-generating amusement and family entertainment industry in Vegas. Wagons West has some amazing Fun Zones in their Pizza Ranch restaurants. Attending this Expo will undoubtedly help us grow our business even further. #Vegas #EntertainmentIndustry #BusinessGrowth
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Mike Crist shared thisPlease share if you can, especially if you’re in Texas. We are hoping to get some movement on this case. https://lnkd.in/g-H_FbMe
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Mike Crist shared thisMike Crist shared thisMagnus names Corben Jones as Global Sales Manager. Corben Jones joins Magnus in the newly created position of Global Sales Manager and will report directly to Mike Crist, COO of Magnus. Jones will also be working closely with Managing Partner Eric Montes as Magnus continues to partner with leading foodservice equipment manufacturers. Magnus provides specific specialty cleaners for this equipment in use in all 50 States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and expanding into worldwide markets. “We are pleased to be able to add Corben to our Magnus team” states Mike. Corben brings his over 5 years of experience in chemical sales previously working with Hagar Restaurant Services, Auto-Chlor System and most recently as Business Development Manager for Diversey. Crist also adds “Magnus is experiencing continuing business growth and having Corben focused on key accounts in North America and the World will help us continue to enhance the Magnus mantra of ‘Delight the Customer and Everyone Prospers’. #GlobalSalesManager #Magnus #Growth #Chemical
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Mike Crist shared thisAfter almost 11 years at 7-Eleven, I am humbled by this opportunity to work with and learn from industry leaders Eric Montes and Harry Starkweather at Magnus Chemicals.Mike Crist shared thisWe are excited to announce that Mike Crist will be joining the Magnus Family as our Chief Operating Officer. Welcome, Mike! #welcometotheteam https://lnkd.in/eJhkbat
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Mike Crist shared thisGreat article about our COO, leading by example.....Mike Crist shared thisWhen some leaders are hunkering down during Covid, others are out there leading by example.
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Mike Crist shared thisMike Crist shared thisThis year has taught everyone in the retail industry a lot, but one of the biggest takeaways is how customers need and rely on their local convenience stores. In the spring when shipping delays caused packages to be weeks late, and large box retailers were intimidating to consumers, 7-Eleven stores were open for customers as a quick, safe spot to get the things they needed. Thank you to every #7ElevenFranchisee for the great work you are doing to keep your stores safe and open, and to keep our industry strong. #7Eleven
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Angie Damron-Beene I took the same course when I was with 7-Eleven. Though I will say my education at RadioShack was second to none. What a who’s who list of amazing people that we worked with there. I didn’t realize how blessed I was to work there until I worked at other companies.
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked thisMy family and I came to Florida for Easter. We’re staying at the Hard Rock. I woke up at my usual hour… around 4AM… so I went downstairs to the lobby in search of coffee. I step off the elevator. At the exact same time, the elevator across from me opens. A woman walks out, on her phone, completely locked into whatever conversation she’s having… …and behind her, a tiny Pomeranian. No leash. As they’re walking, the dog casually lifts its leg. Right there. On the floor. In front of a closed restaurant. The dog runs over to me, and of course I stop and pet her and tell her she’s beautiful. No idea if she’s actually a girl, but she deserved to hear it. The woman? Still walking. Still talking. The dog stops again. Round two. This time in front of a wine bar. No pause. No reaction. No attempt to clean it up. Just keeps moving. And now I’m watching this thinking… this poor dog. She’s just doing what dogs do. No leash, no direction, no one paying attention to her… and she’s going to be the one who gets blamed for it. Meanwhile, her owner? Completely checked out. So now we’re all heading in the same direction like this is perfectly normal. We pass the valet doors and I say, “Are you taking this dog out?” She looks at me. Says nothing. Keeps walking. Still on the phone. And at that point, I thought… wow. You’re just an asshole. Right then, two security guards come jogging over and stop her. “Ma’am, your dog needs to be on a leash. And you need to take it outside… and clean this up.” I didn’t stay for her response, but I’m guessing accountability wasn’t high on her list that morning. People who love their dogs like we do understand something very basic… Dogs don’t know better. They can’t tell us they need to go. They don’t clean up after themselves. That part is on us. Standing there at 4AM watching this unfold, I realized…. This isn’t about the dog. This is about people who move through life completely unaware of the mess they leave behind. At work. In relationships. In conversations. Distracted. Checked out. No ownership. No accountability. Just moving along like nothing happened. Until someone else has to step in and say, “Hey. You need to take care of this.” The best people I know don’t need to be told. They notice. They handle it. They clean it up. And they don’t leave the mess for someone else… or blame it on the dog. 🐾 #BeABetterHuman #DogsAreABlessing #CkeanYourMess
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked this4am, before the emails, meetings, and mom life kick in. This has been my daily routine: a little time to focus on getting stronger, clearing my head, and starting the day on my terms. It’s not easy to go to bed early AND wake up early, but it’s made a real difference in how I move through the rest of the day. 4 weighted pull-ups today. Small win, but one I’m proud of. Going for 10 weighted by the end of the month! Here’s to carving out time for yourself, even when life is full! ☀️
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked thisThose in #CaseysCountry know it’s not just gas station pizza. We’re a restaurant that happens to sell gas, and as we continue to grow, we’re earning the love and loyalty of our guests – one slice at a time. As we expand, we’re committed to growing the Casey's way. That means evolving where it makes sense, while staying true to what will never change – how we treat our guests, how we serve our communities and, yes, how we make our pizza. 🍕 We’ve been making pizza since 1985. Today, we’re the fifth‑largest pizza chain in the U.S., still making it by hand with high‑quality ingredients and 100% whole‑milk mozzarella. That commitment to quality is what helps us win over new guests. Wherever we grow next, we’re focused on being at the heart of our communities and delivering the same experience our guests have come to expect from Casey’s. 👉 Thanks to the Des Moines Business Record for the conversation—and to our guests, whose love for Casey’s pizza is fueling our growth! #ItsNotCrazyItsCaseys https://lnkd.in/gfDZGfaYA bigger slice: How Casey’s is turning Iowa pizza loyalty into national growth - Business RecordA bigger slice: How Casey’s is turning Iowa pizza loyalty into national growth - Business Record
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked thisI walked into an Old Navy last week and bought something I helped make. Still surreal. When we launched 7Collection, it was meant to connect with customers in a new way based on a belief that an almost 100-year-old convenience store could show up in culture in a way it never had before. We found out quickly that belief was worth betting on. So we kept building. E-commerce led to partnerships. Partnerships led to licensing. What started as staple branded items grew into a real platform and channel. Demand moved faster than the system, so we built to catch up in real time. I’ve learned more in the past year than I thought my brain could hold. There are so many moving parts, and it’s genuinely exhausting at times. But seeing 7Collection show up at Old Navy, Hollister, and Aeropostale made it real in a different way. 7Collection is now on shelves I didn’t build, in stores I don’t own, next to brands I grew up with, and there is still so much more to come. Grateful for my better half in all of this, Lauren Friesenhahn, who’s been a true partner in building and leading this. And to Laurie Smith, Steven Heller, The Brand Liaison, my 7-Eleven team, Christy Mitchell, Marissa Eddings, and so many others who helped shape it.
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked thisThere are moments in life that stop you in your tracks and remind you what truly matters. Watching my daughter Brenna Brigman walk through the Disney Entertainment American Idol Productions journey this season has been one of those moments for me. From the Zoom auditions at our home, to Nashville in the freezing cold, to Hawaii—I watched her show up with faith, courage, and heart at every single step. She made Top 30 on American Idol Season 24, and I could not be more proud. Not just of the achievement, but of the young woman she has become through the process. To my LinkedIn network—thank you. The texts, the calls, the watch parties, the social media shares, the quiet prayers, and the loud cheers meant more to our family than words can express. You showed up for her in the most beautiful ways, and we felt every single bit of it. This journey reminded me of a few things I think are worth sharing: ⭐ Dreams are worth chasing. Even when they're scary. Even when the outcome is uncertain. The growth that happens in the pursuit is the real gift. 💕 Your tribe matters. Brenna didn't do this alone. She had coaches, mentors, teachers, students, friends, family, and an entire Inner Circle of supporters cheering her on. None of us do our best work in isolation. 🔭 Your children are watching. When we model courage, faith, and the willingness to try, we give them permission to do the same. I am so proud of my girl. Watching her sing her heart out on that stage, make lifelong friends, and handle every high and every hard moment with grace has been the greatest privilege of my life. This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to see where her next chapter leads. If you haven't followed her journey yet, go find her on socials and stream her music on your favorite platform. She is just getting started. 🎤💛 With love & gratitude, Michelle
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked thisOur newest Pizza Ranch & FunZone Arcade located in Williston, ND, opened its doors on Monday, February 16th! This team cannot wait to serve their guests and community. Follow along on their Facebook page for the latest updates and photos: https://lnkd.in/gy-XN4BY
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Mike Crist liked thisMike Crist liked thisI am proud to officially announce the launch of SmithWorks Risk Advisors. After 35 years of navigating the front lines of enterprise risk, I realized that most organizations treat risk as a hurdle rather than a catalyst. At SmithWorks Risk Advisors, I take a "Risk to Readiness" approach focusing on four foundational pillars: 🛡️ Corporate & Supply Chain Security – Fortifying the networks you rely on. 📦 Asset Protection – Safeguarding your infrastructure, merchandise, and people. 🏗️ Facility Assessments – Turning weaknesses into fortresses of productivity. ��� Business Continuity – Architecting the tools to pivot through any crisis. If your organization cannot afford to fail, let's talk about how to make it "battle-tested." 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVickeMg #SmithWorksRiskAdvisors #RiskToReadiness #EnterpriseRisk #SupplyChainSecurity #BusinessContinuity #AssetProtection #OperationalResilience
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