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Foodservice for Thought

Foodservice for Thought is a podcast that shares the thoughts and insights from professionals in all areas of the foodservice industry to transparently unite and strengthen the business of serving food to the public, no matter where they are.Foodservice for Thought connects foodies, almost foodies and people who eat food with the industry that makes it, sells it, buys it, and serves it. Karey Clements and Justin Olivares will be talking to foodservice professionals like chefs, restaurant owners, nutritionists, dieticians, caterers, pastry chefs, kitchen designers, restaurant interior designers, farmers, food manufacturers, restaurant equipment manufacturers and pretty much anyone who might have anything to do with the food you eat when you aren't at home.So if you love food, if you are curious about all aspects of the foodservice & hospitality industry and want to be sure there are always great places to enjoy food this is your kind of podcast. And the regular favor all podcasts ask...please subscribe, rate and review. Pretty please with all your favorite foods on top.

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The Consultant Perspective | Lance Brooks, Foodservice Design Professionals

April 28, 2026 • Karey Clements & Justin Olivares • Season 7 • Episode 1

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We’re kicking off a new series this season (Season 7!) focused on the consultant side of the foodservice industry. And, we are starting with Lance Brooks, Principal at Foodservice Design Professionals in Texas.

Lance shares how he approaches projects, what actually matters to consultants during the design and spec process, and where reps and manufacturers either help or hurt themselves. We also get into how relationships are built, what earns trust over time, and what he’s paying attention to right now across the industry.

If you’ve ever wondered how to work more effectively with consultants or just want a better understanding of how they think, this is a great place to start.

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