From College Idea to Catering King: John Zinno's Inspiring Story

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In this eye-opening episode of Gathering The Kings Podcast, host Chaz Wolfe sits down with the relentless John Zinno, Co-founder and Chief Logistics Officer of DeliverThat. Starting as a simple idea to deliver Chipotle during college, John and his partner have grown the business to move a staggering $100 million in food orders across the country annually. With a team of over 15,000 contracted drivers and 200+ employees, DeliverThat has become a powerhouse in the food delivery industry, distinguishing itself through a unique focus on catering delivery and working directly with restaurants.Throughout the episode, John shares his insights on how his business overcame the challenges of COVID and became the kings of catering delivery. He recounts the initial rejection he faced and how that fueled his determination to make the business successful. John emphasizes the importance of consistency and provides valuable nuggets of wisdom on being a servant leader, practicing empathy, and fostering a team approach. As a methodical, vulnerable, and honest guest, John’s calm demeanor belies the incredible insights he shares. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a true industry leader – listen to the show and unlock the secrets to John's success in "The War For Attention W/ John Zinno."During this episode, you will learn about;[02:00]  Intro to John and his [03:10]  John’s Why [06:53]  John’s history of starting DeliverThat[11:52]  What kept John going after getting a lot of no’s [14:13]  John’s advice to business owners that need to go all in… again[18:21]  A good decision John made in his business[26:56]  John’s thoughts on staying focused[30:43]  John’s decision making process[33:31]  John’s #1 KPI[42:50]  John’s thoughts on going all in with family and business[47:42]  If John could speak to his younger self, what would he say?[48:38]  How to connect with John [48:40]  How to connect with Chaz & info on Gathering The Kings mastermindNotable Quotes"I just never took 'no' for an answer." - John Zinno"Even if you're starting a business and you don't think people will buy it, you should just start." - John Zinno"There's a lot of competition out there; it's a war for attention. You have these billion-dollar companies who are pretty good at getting attention." - John Zinno"If you're put in a bad position, your mindset shouldn't change." - John Zinno"Understanding the motivation of whoever's bringing something to your desk is definitely part of my mindset." - John Zinno"Focus on the task at hand. Build your network by proving that you're valuable." - John Zinno"You learn a lot by just trying, doing, and failing. Failing truly is a great thing." - John Zinno"We're not the number one podcast on businesses yet, but like you said, it's just a journey of being consistent." - Chaz Wolfe"That's what we do as entrepreneurs; what we do is solve problems over and over again." - Chaz Wolfe"If you're concerned about working hard, then you're probably in the right lane." - Chaz Wolfe"When you can give what's impactful to you, it's a whole new layer of fulfillment." - Chaz WolfeBooks and Resources Recommended:Kiyosaki, R. T. (1997). Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Plata Publishing.https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680178Carnegie, D. (1936). How to Win Friends and Influence People. Simon &...

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