Passion, Personality, and Keeping Payroll in Check: Guiding Principles in Hospitality Entrepreneurship

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The Checkwriters Podcast
Passion, Personality, and Keeping Payroll in Check: Guiding Principles in Hospitality Entrepreneurship
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In this episode of Checkwriters, hosts Dakota Hebert and Felicia Corbeil sit down with Peter and Linda Rosskothen, the entrepreneurial spirits behind Delaney’s Market. The Rosskothens share insights from their journey, highlighting the leap of faith required in business decisions. They emphasize trust and intuition as their guide through the uncertainty of hospitality entrepreneurship.

The conversation dives into the significance of adaptability and passion in the hospitality sector. The Rosskothens recount their venture into the restaurant industry, initially driven by the unique concept of Boston Chicken (now Boston Market). Their story underscores the importance of seizing opportunities and the willingness to evolve, which enabled them to navigate the industry’s challenges successfully.

As the discussion unfolds, the theme of personal connection with their restaurant and hotel patrons emerges as a cornerstone of their success. From intimate wedding celebrations to innovative dining experiences, the Rosskothens’ approach to business is deeply rooted in creating memorable moments for their guests. Their commitment to quality and personal touch in every venture reflects the essence of their brand, setting a benchmark for excellence in hospitality entrepreneurship.

Hosts Dakota and Felicia with Guests and Hospitality Entrepreneurs Peter and Linda Rosskothen

Meet The Speakers

Dakota Hebert

Dakota Hebert
Chief Marketing Officer, Checkwriters
Dakota joined Checkwriters in 2013, where he worked in the Sales and Marketing departments and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer. He is responsible for the company’s national brand and marketing, corporate communications, and hosts the Checkwriters Podcast. Previously, he worked in communications in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. He lives with his wife and five children in Massachusetts.

Felicia Corbeil

Felicia Corbeil
Human Resources Manager, Checkwriters
Felicia joined Checkwriters in 2020, where she serves as the Human Resources Manager. Her particular areas of focus include hiring, benefits administration, and the development and implementation of company policies in conjunction with the Checkwriters Compliance Team. She is a member of both our ACA Team and ERC Team where she assists clients on the intricacies of those programs, requirements, and filings. Felicia holds a Masters in Business Administration and is based in Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and three children.

Linda Rosskothen

Linda Rosskothen
Owner, Delaney's Markets
Linda Rosskothen is a hospitality industry entrepreneur who, along with her husband Peter Rosskothen, counts among her business ventures hotels, restaurants, banquet facilities, and currently a specialty take-and-bake concept chain called Delaney's Markets. Her journey includes growing up in the industry - her father owned a restaurant equipment supply store - to creating a unique brand for their boutique hotel in Western Massachusetts and now serving as a creative force and taste-taster for their latest venture.

Peter Rosskothen

Peter Rosskothen
Owner @ Delaney's Markets
Peter Rosskothen is a hospitality industry entrepreneur who, along with his wife Linda Rosskothen, counts among his business ventures hotels, restaurants, banquet facilities, and currently a specialty take-and-bake concept chain called Delaney's Markets. Peter has an extensive journey through the hospitality industry, and began as one of the first franchisees of Boston Chicken in the 1990s, when his forward-vision allowed him to see the unique offering in the US where rotisserie chickens were a brand new concept. Over the years Peter has been a fixture at his properties, where he's always placed great value on being visible to his guests and personally invested in their experience. After creating a renowned brand and successfully exiting the restaurants, banquet facilities, and hotel businesses, Peter now heads up his latest venture, Delaney's Markets, where he and his wife Linda provide quality take-and-bake meals to a diverse market across Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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