At CaterZen Catering Software, we’re all about helping restaurateurs and caterers grow smarter, faster, and more profitably. That’s why our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast exists - to give you real stories, real strategies, and real results from the people shaping the future of catering.
Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen, and in every episode, my goal is simple: to hand you practical, actionable ideas you can take straight back to your business.
And in this brand-new episode, we’re diving into something I personally believe is changing the game for our industry - collaboration over competition.
Episode 20: Collaboration Over Competition — Inside the CaterLinked Movement with Terry Matthews
In this episode, I sit down with Terry Matthews, Co-Founder of CaterLinked— a fast-growing community built to connect and empower catering professionals around the world.
Terry’s a tech guy turned hospitality evangelist, and what he’s building with CaterLinked is incredible. He’s helping caterers learn from one another, share ideas, and grow together — without all the usual “trade secrets” mindset that’s held so many back.
This isn’t just another software or service — it’s a movement.
Here’s what you’ll learn in Episode 20:
✅ The Power of Community: How CaterLinked is uniting catering operators through peer groups, live events, and online learning.
✅ Education That Works: Why the new CaterLinked Academy is helping operators shorten their learning curve and scale profitably.
✅ Curiosity as a Superpower: How asking “why” and “how” helped Terry grow across multiple industries — and why curiosity belongs in every caterer’s toolkit.
✅ Culture Over Everything: Why people, passion, and shared purpose drive business success more than any marketing campaign ever could.
✅ The Future of Collaboration: How CaterLinked and CaterZen are helping caterers spend less time putting out fires and more time creating growth.
How to Tune In
You can watch or listen to this episode right here on our Restaurant Catering Smarts podcast page.
Why Restaurant Catering Smarts?
This podcast isn’t just about theory. It’s about what actually works — straight from people in the trenches of catering and restaurant operations every day.
Each episode features a different industry leader who’s walked the walk, from building sales teams and scaling operations to navigating the chaos of catering logistics.
Whether you’re a local restaurant looking to add catering or a seasoned operator ready to scale, Restaurant Catering Smarts gives you the playbook, mindset, and motivation to make it happen.
Let’s Hear From You!
What stood out to you in Terry’s story? Have you tried collaborating with other local caterers or joining industry groups?
Shoot us a message—we’d love to hear how you are turning competition into collaboration in your market.
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Join the conversation and let us know how Restaurant Catering Smarts is helping you level up your catering game. We’d love to hear from you!
Ready to Grow Together?
Terry’s story proves something powerful: you don’t have to go it alone to win big in catering. When you surround yourself with the right people, share what’s working, and stay curious, growth stops being a grind — it becomes a shared journey.
Whether you’re a one-location operator or leading a regional brand, this episode is packed with ideas you can borrow, test, and make your own. Consider it your behind-the-scenes pass to a community that’s rewriting the rules of catering success.
So grab your headphones (and maybe your favorite cup of coffee), and tune in. Because the future of catering isn’t about competing harder — it’s about collaborating smarter.
