The Weekly Run

The Weekly Run is a behind-the-scenes look at how Jeff’s Bagel Run is built, one week at a time. Hosted by Jeff and Aaron, the show breaks down the real work behind Bake Fresh, Bring Joy, and Build Community , with honest conversations about growth, culture, and the decisions that shape the brand.

The Weekly Run is a society podcast hosted by Jeff Perera, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jeff Perera hosts The Weekly Run, a society show with 32 episodes published.

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  The Weekly Run

  Smash or Pass: Bagel Edition | #33

  Aug 20, 202640 min

  The trio discusses their podcasting debut and the dynamics of their collaboration. They then delve into the concept of scheduling creativity and the challenges of planning innovative bagel flavors. The conversation explores the intersection of creativity, strategy, and customer engagement in the context of bagel development. The conversation delves into the creative process of themed weeks, exploring new bagel flavors, innovation, testing, cream cheese flavors, operational efficiency, audience testing, and the launch of pumpkin season with new flavors. Takeaways Collaborative Podcasting Debut Challenges of Scheduling Creativity Innovative Bagel Flavors and Customer Engagement Innovation and creativity drive the exploration of new bagel flavors. Operational efficiency and audience testing play a crucial role in the development and testing of new flavors. Chapters 00:00 The Trio's Podcasting Debut 02:09 Scheduling Creativity 15:23 Bagel Flavors and Creativity 21:51 Creative Process and Themed Weeks 22:39 Exploring New Bagel Flavors 23:23 Innovation and Testing New Flavors 26:06 Cream Cheese Flavors and Customer Feedback 31:48 Operational Efficiency and Audience Testing 36:38 Pumpkin Season Launch and New Flavors

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  The Weekly Run

  Pumpkin Szn! | #32

  Aug 18, 202619 min

  Jeff and Aaron discuss the new pumpkin bagels at Jeff's Bagel Run, tasting and reviewing each flavor. They explore the flavor profiles, pairings, and the experience of pumpkin season. Takeaways Pumpkin bagels offer a variety of flavor profiles, from sweet to savory. Pairing bagels with different spreads enhances the overall taste experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pumpkin Season 01:46 Exploring New Pumpkin Bagel Flavors 02:37 Tasting and Reviewing Pumpkin Bagels 03:37 Pairing and Flavor Profiles 04:24 Discussion on Bagel Tasting Experience 05:29 Exploring Sweet and Savory Bagel Flavors 09:25 Controversial Pumpkin Bagel Flavor 16:29 Final Thoughts and Future Tastings

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  The Weekly Run

  Earnings Insights | #31

  Aug 13, 202636 min

  The conversation delves into the impact of operational execution on sales, the importance of in-store engagement, and the challenges of implementing kiosks in the restaurant industry. It also explores the evolution of store layout and processes, as well as the balance between speed and customer engagement. The conversation delves into the operational and experiential aspects of running a bagel shop, highlighting the impact of customer behavior, store routines, and the importance of being 'rush ready'. The focus on experience over optimization and the resilience of the system to adapt to changes are key themes throughout the discussion. Takeaways Operational execution and in-store engagement significantly impact sales Implementing kiosks in the restaurant industry presents challenges Balancing speed and customer engagement is crucial for a positive customer experience Experience over optimization Resilience to adapt to changes Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Operational Execution on Sales 03:05 The Importance of In-Store Engagement 07:58 Challenges of Implementing Kiosks in the Restaurant Industry 14:06 Evolution of Store Layout and Processes 20:05 Balancing Speed and Customer Engagement 33:24 The Challenge of Predicting Customer Behavior

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  The Weekly Run

  Woefully Under Bagel Tattooed | #30

  Aug 6, 202639 min

  The conversation covers a range of topics, including reflections on the summer, planning ahead for the future, the importance of family time and recharging, the idea of on-the-go bagels, and the innovation in beverage offerings. The discussion also highlights the fast-paced nature of menu innovation and the impressive work of a small, scrappy team. The conversation covers the introduction and success of Lock Spread, the identification of JBR's McRib equivalent, the significance of Bagel of the Day, and the future of JBR spreads. It also highlights the success of Cucumber Dill and the potential of Pimento Cheese as JBR's McRib equivalent. Takeaways Reflection on the summer and the transition to the second half of the year The importance of family time and recharging Innovation in menu offerings and the fast-paced nature of menu innovation Lock Spread's success and positive reception The significance of Bagel of the Day in JBR's menu Chapters 00:00 Summer Reflections 03:05 Planning Ahead 06:01 Family Time and Recharging 08:59 On-the-Go Bagels 18:58 Beverage Innovation 22:16 Introducing Lock Spread 22:58 The Success of Lock Spread and Cucumber Dill 26:14 Identifying JBR's McRib Equivalent 27:19 Pimento Cheese as JBR's McRib 25:48 The Evolution of Bagel of the Day 32:26 The Significance of Bagel of the Day 41:52 The Future of JBR Spreads

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  The Weekly Run

  I Hate This Episode | #29

  Jul 30, 20267 min

  Jeff Perera introduces the first solo episode of the weekly run, expressing nervousness and excitement. He discusses the popular Lox spread, the impact of hot weather on the bagel shops, his exploration of the LA bagel scene, the right way to make a bagel, and the exciting times at the Bagel Run. Takeaways The introduction of the Lox spread has been a hot topic at the Bagel Run. The impact of hot weather on the bagel shops and the efforts made to keep the shops cool are significant. Chapters 00:00 Introducing the Solo Episode 01:36 The Lox Spread 03:29 Hot Weather and Its Impact 08:06 Exploring the LA Bagel Scene 12:37 The Right Way to Make a Bagel 13:56 Exciting Times at the Bagel Run

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