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.

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.

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.