ASK THE STRATEGIST interviewed Carol Van Valkenburg, owner of the McDonald’s restaurant in Mazza Gallerie, Washington, DC, during the National Hiring Day today. Carol’s family has owned McDonald’s franchises in the area – 18 locations to date – since 1979.
Carol Van Valkenburg stands in front of the Wisonsin Avenue restaurant
ATS: What are your three strategies for success?
Carol: Never be afraid to ask questions, never be afraid to admit that you do not know the answer, and be open to all possibilities.
ATS: What is your insider tip (unconventional, nontraditional or out-of-the-box philosophy or action)?
Carol: Be brave and shake the hand of or introduce yourself to someone you don’t know – you’ll never know where it will lead.
ATS: How do you stay relevant?
Carol: Talk to your children! I value my daughter’s opinion – even when she was in high school. Children are “wired in” and know the latest trends.
(Your children) may not know everything, but they do know a lot.
McDonald's team members at the Wisonsin Avenue restaurant in DC
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Carol Van Valkenburg talks with new hire Jasmine Session
McDonald’s jobs in DC : www.vanmanagement.com
McDonald’s jobs across the country: www.mcstate.com
More info about National Hiring Day at McDonald’s: www.mcdonalds.com
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