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Remarkable People Podcast

Cooper Connect
58 episodes   Last Updated: May 01, 25
Welcome to the Remarkable People Podcast! Where Chick-fil-A enthusiasts meet to explore the magic behind the people of the world’s most caring company! Meet your co-hosts: former Chick-fil-A director - turned industry-leading recruiter of Chick-fil-A talent, Susan Carnes! And the founder of Cooper Connect, the one and only, Travis Cooper!

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Today we're excited to introduce you to Joe Weber! Joe is a multi-unit Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator located in Castle Rock, Colorado. He brings a wealth of knowledge about the restaurant industry, drawing from his experience with Chick-fil-A and other concepts. Joe also has a unique connection with "Hope Kids" and will be sharing details about a weekly event he organizes for children in his community. We look forward to you hearing his insights on managing people and running a successful business.Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Today's Remarkable guest is Owner/Operator Michael Killian! Michael is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Twelve Oaks in Novi, MI. Michael spoke on helping his team overcome adversity and being your true, authentic self. You won't want to miss his inspiring advice on not being that cookie-cutter team member, and of course, how he manages to provide free college and support to his team. Learn more about Cooper Connect here: www.cooperconnect.co  Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Hello Remarkable fans! We are so thrilled to introduce you to today's guest, Andrew Allman! Andrew is the Owner Operator of Chick-fil-A Murray and Chick-fil-A Fashion Place in Utah! He has had quite the journey going from being a Raving Fan of Chick-fil-A to becoming an Owner/Operator of his own location! Be sure to listen to the end, because Andrew even gives us a sneak peak of some new items coming to the Chick-fil-A menu! Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co  Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Meet Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator William Braswell! William is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Cabot in Arkansas! After a wild 10-year journey, he was selected as the Owner/Operator for Cabot in January 2024, and he took over that location in June 2024. No spoilers here, but you will definitely want to listen up and be encouraged as he shares his story with us and teaches us to fall in love with the process!Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Brian Hogan! Brian is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Tanasbourne and Chick-fil-A Tualatin Valley in Oregon. Brian has been with Chick-fil-A for 20 years! He started when he was 16 and has a remarkable story of receiving a “divine calling” at 19 to become an Operator, and since then has helped develop four other Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators, including his dad! Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Meet Owner/Operator Tony Levine! After a successful coaching career of nearly 25 years, Tony made the leap from Coach to Operator. He has two successful locations in the Houston market and is doing big things for his community. Take a listen as Tony talks about communication and positive confrontation.Learn more about Cooper Connect here: www.cooperconnect.co  Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Today we're thrilled to introduce Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator Nick Westbrook. Nick is the Operator of Chick-fil-A Hinesville as well as a Chick-fil-A food truck. He even finds time to host his own Podcast, Shepherd Leadership. Take a listen as he dives into Shepherd Leadership and how everyone should apply this method of leadership!Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co Listen to Shepherd Leadership, here: https://www.nickwestbrookspeaks.com/shepherd-leadership-podcast Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Meet a good friend of Cooper Connect, business owner and entrepreneur Nick Philliber. After 10 successful years at Chick-fil-A, Nick and his wife opened a now successful pizza business! You won't want to miss hearing his story of life after Chick-fil-A, and how he applied the things he learned at Chick-fil-A to his business. Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co  Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
Meet Owner/Operator Katie Branch! Katie is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Pine Bluff in Arkansas. She became an Owner/Operator in 2023 after a successful IT career. She has a heart for mentoring and developing others, as well as giving back to the community she grew up in. This is a large nugget tray full of wisdom, and you will not want to miss what Katie shares about her journey and her advice for young leaders.Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.
We’re excited to introduce you to Dominic Harper! Dominic is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Rocky River in Ohio. He started his Chick-fil-a journey when he was 17 and worked his way up to managing three locations under a legendary Owner/Operator in Knoxville, TN. He was then selected to own his own Chick-fil-A in Cleveland, OH in 2022. You’ll love his story of prioritizing people and meaningful relationships and how it’s impacted his personal and professional growth.Learn more about Cooper Connect, here: www.cooperconnect.co Cooper Connect is an independent entity and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Chick-fil-A, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The name Chick-fil-A, Inc., along with its related names, trademarks, logos, and images, are the registered property of their respective owner. For official information about Chick-fil-A, Inc., please visit their website at https://chick-fil-a.com.