Qwick Co-Founder and CEO Jamie Baxter recently kicked off a series of “Quality Time with Qwick” interviews. In each conversation, he and a top company executive discuss corporate culture, leadership, life at a fast-growing startup, and what it’s like to be part of the Qwick team. In this Quality Time…

Qwick Co-Founder and CEO Jamie Baxter recently kicked off a series of “Quality Time with Qwick” interviews. In each conversation, he and a top company executive discuss corporate culture, leadership, life at a fast-growing startup, and what it’s like to be part of the Qwick team. In this Quality Time…

Think about your last restaurant meal. Did you pay with a credit card? Could you leave a tip in cash? Did you split the total using a payment app? How we dine out has changed over time. Before credit cards were common, patrons covered meals and tips with cash. More…

We’ve all seen movies and media stories about the glamour of entrepreneurship. Founders get to travel, bargain with power players, make money, and win awards, all while building big name businesses; but in reality, things don’t always happen that way. Yes, entrepreneurship offers amazing rewards. The team we’ve built at…

During my 18 years in corporate America, I’ve become skilled at outlining objectives and key results (OKRs). They’re what I used when I co-founded Qwick, too. OKRs are good for driving us toward specific numbers like sales or revenue targets, but they don’t always communicate why those numbers matter or…

I’m passionate about company culture. At Qwick, we take conscious steps to recruit and retain people who embrace our shared values and unique operational approach. It starts by valuing diversity — within backgrounds, mindsets, races, cultures, genders, and ideas. We are “free to be us,” as we like to say. …

The hospitality industry, at its best, blends elements of classic service and progressive innovation. During the 2020 global health crisis, hospitality businesses had to embrace innovation more quickly than ever. Many restaurants and hotels completely altered their pandemic operations, turning to tech-based tools that helped them navigate an ever-shifting business…

Whether I’m working with internal teams or external stakeholders, I’ve found the greatest success while proactively supporting those around me. Here’s how a people-first mindset generates results. Building a Foundation Prior to Qwick, I led an international team of over 300 people at Willis Towers Watson, the insurance brokerage and…

If you’re a restaurant owner, you know the joy of running your own business, building community, and being part of guests’ daily lives and significant celebrations. But, you also understand the ongoing challenges and surprises that restaurant owners must tackle. Remember, you’re not in this alone. Here are the 5…