The President & CEO shares with us how she chooses locations for new stores, why there's not a veggie burger on the menu, and if we will see seating back in the Queen Anne store. We also cover the unique challenges of leading a family business as a member of the third generation, how the minimum wage increase impacted the business, and how she feels it is not the right time for the proposed B&O tax change. Top Stories: 1. New(ish) Dick's Drive-In location 2. Smartsheet and First Fed CEO step down 3. Changes in labor market for tech grads 4. Opinion: B&O Tax Additional article referenced: PSBJ article about changes in labor market Op-ed by Rachel Smith My friend's businesses: Hairdresser: Charlie at Beehive Salon in Queen Anne Massage Therapist: Kat Murray in Eastlake About guest Jasmine Donovan - President & CEO, Dick's Drive-In Jasmine is the granddaughter of founder Dick Spady. She grew up in the family business working on and off since 16, officially joining the executive team in 2013 and taking over as President from her father, in 2019. She is also a Navy veteran with degrees in math, chemistry, and business. Jasmine serves on the boards of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, the Rainier Club, and Evergreen Operating Companies. About host Rachel Horgan: Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact: Email:
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