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This podcast dives deep into the commercial baking industry. Every season, a new guest shares their insights on innovation through the lens of becoming more sustainable, growing a family-owned business, debunking myths and more. Hosted by Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief of Commercial Baking.
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41 min
Welcome to Season 21 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're spending this month with Yianny Caparos, CEO of Crown Bakeries, and we're getting a view of entrepreneurial innovation from a baking industry icon. Sponsored by Bundy Baking Solutions, Rademaker USA, and The Henry Group.
In our first episode, we meet Yianny and get to know this industry icon a little better.
Oct 4, 2026
Oct 4, 2026
37 min
Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing.
In our final episode, Brian looks ahead at the next chapter of his 100-year-old company — from expanding products, channels and distribution to the evolving roles of co-packing, private label and marketing. He also reflects on the future workforce, the legacy of four generations and what he hopes to leave behind for the bakery and the industry.
Sep 27, 2026
Sep 27, 2026
32 min
Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We’re taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing.
This week, Brian shares lessons from a century of family leadership — from knowing when to start planning for succession to balancing tradition with innovation. He also explores what today’s multigenerational workforce means for the future of leadership in the baking industry.
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
28 min
Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing.
This week, Brian tackles the evolving regulatory and quality landscape facing today’s bakers. He shares how Gold Medal approaches quality across a complex product mix and insights from his role as ABA chair, including how the industry can stay informed and prepare for what’s coming next.
Sep 13, 2026
Sep 13, 2026
34 min
Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing.
This week, Brian takes us inside the operations side of Gold Medal Bakery, from major equipment investments and facility expansion to efficiency, technology and workforce training. He shares how his team decides when to upgrade, when to build and how to prepare the bakery floor for what’s next.
Sep 6, 2026
Sep 6, 2026
32 min
Welcome to Season 20 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're taking a deep dive with Brian LeComte, president and COO of Gold Medal Bakery, on what modern leadership looks like for a family bakery with a century-long history. Sponsored by Midera Food Processing.
In our first episode, we walk through Brian's career — specifically his lifetime in the industry — and how his views have evolved.
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
30 min
Welcome to Season 19 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're talking with Kristen Boschetto, owner and GM of Boston Baking, to learn how generations of baking experience can lead a midsize bakery straight to the future. Sponsored by Tutor Intelligence.
In our final episode, Kristen shares how Boston Baking uses strategic expansion and smart investments in automation to build for the future.
May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
40 min
Welcome to Season 19 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're talking with Kristen Boschetto, owner and GM of Boston Baking, to learn how generations of baking experience can lead a midsize bakery straight to the future. Sponsored by Tutor Intelligence.
This week, Kristen shares how Boston Baking uses strategic expansion and smart investments in automation to build for the future.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
36 min
Welcome to Season 19 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're talking with Kristen Boschetto, owner and GM of Boston Baking, to learn how generations of baking experience can lead a midsize bakery straight to the future. Sponsored by Tutor Intelligence.
This week, we hear how Boston Baking evolved from a bagel shop into a mid-size, innovation-driven bakery — leveraging infrastructure, contract manufacturing and cross-functional teamwork to stay ahead of a changing market.
May 10, 2026
May 10, 2026
31 min
Welcome to Season 19 of the Troubleshooting Innovation podcast. We're talking with Kristen Boschetto, owner and GM of Boston Baking, to learn how generations of baking experience can lead a midsize bakery straight to the future. Sponsored by Tutor Intelligence.
In our second episode, Kristen shares how Boston Baking turns culture into a powerful, people-first business strategy.