MICHAEL SMITH: RAMEKING / HELICOPTER MECHANIC TO HOSPITALITY HUSTLER

October 13, 2025·52 min·5 clips

Sometimes I'd have 800 employees under me for a huge event.

Chef Jeff Fell interviews Michael Smith, founder of Ramaking, about his journey from helicopter mechanic to hospitality leader and inventor. They discuss managing massive food operations at Ohio State, leadership challenges, and the 23-year development process behind his portion cup dispenser that solves kitchen organization problems.

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