Episode 44 Building a Culinary Business and Creating a Niche Brand in the Food Industry

Apr 12

Our guest today is a celebrity chef who’s made his name in the big leagues. Tune in to find out his success story and insider tips from the man himself.

Episode Introduction:

From being fascinated with food as a little boy who watched his grandma cook to being a world renowned celebrity chef, Guy Vaknin walks us through his journey of success, the challenges he faced, and how he got to where he is today while throwing in some fun anecdotes in the mix.

Episode Summary:

Guy Vaknin shares his journey of being a celebrity chef with us along with all its obstacles and milestones. He talks about his childhood, his early life in Israel, moving to America, becoming a chef, his time at Hell’s Kitchen and ABC’s Shark Tank, and building a niche business in the food industry with his two restaurants Beyond Sushi and Willow. Our listeners are in for a fun-filled ride with this episode.

Main Takeaways:

If you spend too much time contemplating something, you often end up not doing it altogether. If you find something you’re truly passionate about, just go for it.

As a business owner, you should evolve along with your business.
Part of growing a successful business is to listen to your customers’ feedback and grow.
It is important to diversify your business model in a way that serves vivid interests.
As a business owner, you should be clear on what are the deal breakers for different aspects of your business, what you can compromise on, and what's non-negotiable.
As a business owner, you need to be present for your employees, leading the path you want them to walk on.

Fun Facts About Guy Vaknin: