Ep 32: Why Good Marketers Need Small Egos and Big Capabilities with Marcel Nahm

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Today we speak with Marcel Nahm, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the restaurant category at Focus Brands. Marcel is a marketing whizz who has worked with big household names like Schlotzsky's, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mcalister’s Deli, and Auntie Anne’s. In today’s show, we ask him about his new role, discussing his career to date and the differences between the restaurant and specialty categories. We first hear about the ins and outs of Marcel’s role at Focus Brands. As he shares what it takes to fulfill his role, we find out why it’s important to have a small ego, to be a strong collaborator, and to have trust in others. Diving deeper, Marcel walks us through the three brands that have his oversight, namely Schlotzsky's, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Mcalister’s Deli. He details the unique experience each has to offer, and why it’s important to maintain individuality and separation between brands.