Entries by Phoenix3 Holdings

A Conversation with Ross Dickmann. A Unique Perspective on Senior Living Dining from an Operator’s Point of View. See the Video Podcast Below.

It’s been a busy few months at Phoenix3 Holdings as we grow our team, refine our focus, and build a cohesive culture across our operating companies. These are all critically important aspects of growth for any new venture, and, as a repeat founder, I am laser-focused on leveraging my past experiences to maximize our successes. If […]

Former Guckenheimer CEO Paul Fairhead to Drive Infuse Hospitality’s Ambitious New Expansion in the New World of Corporate Dining.

Phoenix3 Holdings just acquired a controlling interest in Infuse Hospitality, and Paul Fairhead, last seen at his tenure at Guckenheimer, is bringing his knack of grasping the ever-changing corporate dining experience, where, as he says, “if you’re not evolving, you’re dying on the vine.” Read the full post here…

Phoenix3 Holdings Acquires Controlling Interest in Infuse Hospitality

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Phoenix3 Holdings today announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Infuse Hospitality, LLC, a national operator of elevated workplace dining and amenity services. The investment strengthens Phoenix3 Holdings’ growing collection of boutique culinary and hospitality companies. In conjunction with the acquisition, Paul Fairhead, former CEO of Guckenheimer, has been named Chief Executive Officer of […]

The Founder’s Guide to Making Tough Decisions

Serial founders understand a fundamental truth: the faster you make difficult decisions, the better off your company will be. The phrase “fail fast” isn’t just about pivoting — it’s about recognizing when something isn’t working and having the courage to act. Making tough calls is like anything else: the first time is the hardest, but […]

The Anatomy of a Challenger Brand

Founders are generally wired to seize opportunities. To build a better mousetrap, invent something new, expand a market. Yet certain new ventures tackle opportunities in a way that completely disrupts the status quo and, as a result, they earn the distinction of being known as a challenger brand. As we continue to build Phoenix3 Holdings […]

Tipping the Scale: The SG&A Inflection Point 

I was recently invited to be a guest on a podcast called “DealMakers” which features weekly interviews with entrepreneurs that have been successful at raising capital and securing acquisition transactions. One of the topics host Alejandro Cremedes and I covered was the roller coaster of capital needs at different phases of a start-up and the […]

He Sold A Company With A 900% Return To Shareholders And Has Now Created A $100 Million Fund To Support Growth Companies

Richard Schenkel’s story reflects the power of resilience, strong work ethics, and a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. He has been a founder and has now turned into an investor operator. In this exclusive interview, he talks in detail about building, scaling, and financing his companies. From his early beginnings in West Orange, New Jersey, to building […]

CONFESSIONS OF A THIRD ACT FOUNDER

I’m often asked about what drove me to become an entrepreneur and, lately, people are asking why I’ve decided to do it again.  So, I thought I’d share 10 words of wisdom and confessions on the topic of founder DNA…. Confidence To be an effective founder, you’ve got to be comfortable in your own skin. […]

How Baby Boomers’ Dining Expectations Are Radically Evolving

Phoenix3 Founder and CEO Richard Schenkel recently shared his insights with Forbes on the evolution of Baby Boomers’ dining expectations, noting, “We see tremendous value in leveraging technology to create dining experiences that are uniquely tailored to each individual’s tastes, health profile and lifestyle.” Read the full article here How Baby Boomers’ Dining Expectations Are […]