This week on The Catering Cage, Erle Dardick sat down with Paul Goldsmith, franchise owner of Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, and Burn Boot Camp in Spring Hill, TN.

Paul’s story is a powerful blend of entrepreneurship, health, and mission-driven leadership. From building multiple brands to creating impact in his community, he shares how staying true to his values has helped him scale smarter—and how catering fits into it all.

🎧 Catch the full conversation now at https://www.caterlinked.com/c/community-events/catering-cage-1746a0-653ae5.

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In this episode of The Catering Cage, Erle Dardick welcomes Mike Sudermann, CEO of Ascent Select, for a deep dive into what it takes to recruit top-tier leadership in the restaurant and catering industry. Mike shares how his data-driven approach, what he calls the "Moneyball" of executive search, is helping brands build winning teams with precision and purpose.

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Step inside the Catering Cage as we welcome Claudie Newman, Director of Catering Sales at Founders Table. In this episode, Claudie brings energy and real-world perspective to some of the industry’s toughest questions — from building confidence in catering sales, to creating a culture where teams thrive, to navigating the challenges of scaling hospitality in today’s market.

👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to turn setbacks into stepping stones for catering growth
• Why confidence and culture are non-negotiables for success
• Claudie’s personal lessons from the front lines of hospitality