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It's Not All Fun and Games.......Until You Make it Fun!

Sep 14, 2026
 

In my line of work as an Operational Consultant, I often turn my clients' challenges into a problem-solving game for Gray Cat.

I love to be presented with a daunting issue that I can approach like a jigsaw puzzle and methodically picking up every piece and finding an answer to their challenge.

In this podcast with Amisha Shrimanker, I discuss how Gray Cat tackles these challenges.

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John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!