Episodes

My guest today is Savneet Signh, CEO of PAR Technology, a billion-dollar market cap publicly traded point of sale software business serving the restaurant industry.

Richard shares his experiences in different sales cultures, managing high-performing teams, and participating in brand turnarounds. The discussion covers his leadership style, team management, and the skills relevant to CEOs.

During our conversation, we discuss his fascinating background in his family’s trucking business, starting a tech business before FreightWaves, launching FreightWaves, and his acquisition of Flying Magazine and his plans for growth and improvement.

We discuss key trends in aviation recruiting, top firms’ strategies to attract and retain talent, and how small companies can have recruiting advantages over larger competitors.

Kush and I discuss how they measure return on investment internally to remain profitable, how keeping that profit margin affects growth hires, the culture created with a sustainable model, and some tactics Kush employs to manage his growing team.

Jim shares insights on creating a measurable, data-driven culture where talented people thrive and the importance of values in defining company culture.

We discuss their multi-acquisition strategy and the integration of these services under one platform, as well as the challenges and benefits of merging tech-driven service providers.

Jim shares insights on governance, operations, capital allocation, team alignment, and business simplification, drawing from his extensive experience in various leadership roles.

We get into what he might have done differently, his belief that “good is usually enough,” and the deeply personal process of exiting businesses. We also chat about long-term hold strategies and how they play into the bigger picture.

This episode mixes profound personal stories, practical advice, and in-depth analysis aimed at current and aspiring CEOs.