The Hometown Fresh Podcast

por Harps Food Stores

Welcome to the Hometown Fresh Podcast, the show that talks all things grocery, customer service, career development, agriculture, and more! Episodes will be posted semiweekly and we look forward to providing our listeners with entertaining and educational content as often as possible. If you're tuning in for the first time, we're so glad you're here. Feel free to send any future questions or comments to gpatterson@harpsfood.com ...   ...  Leer más
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Episodios del podcast

  • EP30. The Meatloaf Lady of Bella Vista, AR

    EP30. The Meatloaf Lady of Bella Vista, AR

    E30
    14:40

    Who could have guessed that meatloaf would be the new trend? Not Stephanie Hopkins DeMilio of Bella Vista, AR! When her advertisements for Martha Harp's famous meatloaf recently went viral on Facebook, she did the only thing she knew to do: ride the wave and make more meatloaf! From an idea to autographs, listen in to hear all about her experience and how you can stay up-to-date on the latest happenings at our store in Bella Vista, AR. You know what they say... let them eat meatloaf! - Questions or comments can be sent directly to gpatterson@harpsfood.com - For more about The Meatloaf Lady: https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/meatloaf-lady-bella-vista-harps/527-dd6939b6-08b4-43c3-bfd7-5b773eb2df12 https://gardenandgun.com/articles/meet-the-meat-loaf-lady-of-bella-vista-arkansas/ - Join the Facebook group! ⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2642201075917998/

  • EP29. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Harps Emerging Leaders Coming Soon

    EP29. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Harps Emerging Leaders Coming Soon

    E29
    12:06

    Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the upcoming Harps Emerging Leaders program. We as a company value holistic career development opportunities and are thrilled to offer yet another chance for our associates to progress in their professional relationship with Harps. Bob leads our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life. Listen in to hear all about this very exciting announcement! - For more information, please contact Bob at barthur@harpsfood.com

  • EP28. Celebrating 37 Years with Harps: Jim Antz

    EP28. Celebrating 37 Years with Harps: Jim Antz

    E28
    16:00

    Today we'll be hearing from our CEO, Kim Eskew, as he speaks with our Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Jim Antz, about his career and upcoming retirement. We'll discuss the pitfalls and rewards of working in the grocery industry as well as Jim's career accomplishments, advice to his younger self, his experience working with Harps for so many years, and what's next on his agenda for retirement. Jim has been an asset to the company in his 37 years of service and he continues to provide valuable skills to the job. Listen in to hear what wisdom he has to offer and learn more about working with Harps long-term. - Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com

  • EP27. HarpsLearningU: The Merit Profile Assessment

    EP27. HarpsLearningU: The Merit Profile Assessment

    E27
    25:12

    Today we’ll be hearing from our Director of Training and Leadership Development, Bob Arthur, as we discuss the topic of the Merit Profile Assessment offered to Harps associates for personal and career development. The MERIT Profile is not a pass/fail assessment, but rather a source of information designed to support both employee and management decisions within the company. This assessment offers individuals with a personality breakdown, including the specifics of strengths and weaknesses. Bob leads our HarpsLearningU program here at the company and provides associates and listeners alike with the skills they need to be successful not only in the business world, but in life. Leave us a review and let us know how the podcast has affected you. Thanks for listening! - Questions or comments can be sent to gpatterson@harpsfood.com - For more information about the MERIT Profile Assessment, you can contact Bob Arthur at barthur@harpsfood.com.

  • EP26. Food Insecurity, Clean Eating, and Giving Back w/ Bret Raymond - Neighborly Food Co.

    EP26. Food Insecurity, Clean Eating, and Giving Back w/ Bret Raymond - Neighborly Food Co.

    E26
    32:08

    This week, we'll be hearing from one of our amazing local food vendors, Bret Raymond of Neighborly Food Co., regarding food insecurity in Arkansas, the significance of Neighborly products, and how they have taken the world's best flavors and combined them to create one simple, accessible meal for the everyday shopper. Listen in to learn more about this special Harps item, Neighborly's mission, and how to live a happier and healthier life one meal at a time. - To learn more about Neighborly or join a Pack Shack Party: https://neighborlyfoodco.com/pages/retailers - To learn more about food insecurity in Arkansas: https://www.axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2023/11/03/arkansas-food-insecurity-hunger-child-poverty - Questions or comments can be sent directly to gpatterson@harpsfood.com.