It ain't rocket science , but it is rocket science. In the end execution is all that matters and really thats where the struggle is. I learnt very early that my menu isn't really the strength of the brand. Focus must be placed on other levers to push growth. I share my areas of focus in this podcast

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My Plans on Scaling BBQ & Cravings

So here are my 11 things to learn from Chef Eros of Ile Eros. Full disclaimer "I wasn't able to speak with him" not that i didnt try, but i decided there are enough articles, interviews and information out there to have an idea of what makes his personal and business branding magical.

Ep 97 11 things to learn from Chef Eros.

wise men have said pay on to caesar or to the wolves or else you will be collateral damage and oh yeah this will make you a man. On the day I turned 40 my restaurant was sealed by at the least over zealous govt officials.

Naija Factor, Power plays and A sealed Restaurant

In the process of saving the world and building a great company, my manager quit, i may have triggered it, it may have been stars aligned. The discomfort ensued it created growth opportunities for me. I went thru the basic emotions of betrayal and anger but in the end it turned out to be a blessing.   Growth always comes from discomfort and there are always lessons waiting to be learned. listen to the podcast

Ep 95. So my manager Quit

From Unique selling proposition to customer service to the management team, there are endless problems that will always pop up. In this podcast I discuss some of the usual suspects and how to tackle them. It is never one size fits all, but there are useful nuggets in this podcast that should help you in your business.

Ep 94. Restaurant problems and creative solutions to solve them

The new game changers disrupting the restaurant industry are lean, they are tech savvy, they are focused and they are taking your customers. There is a lot to learn from them, as the industry is swiftly morphing into a new phase, adaptation is key to staying in business and being relevant. listen to the podcast to learn more

Ep. 93 The Restaurant Disruptors are coming and they aint smiling

Break throughs from getting kidnapped to catering to weddings to following your passion. This story might read like a Nollywood movie, but in the darkest of experiences, his conviction was born. With passion for food, Chef Khudu has found a way to bridge the gap btw being a Pitmaster and a culinary Chef. He is very talented and hardworking. On this episode he talks about his experiences coming up, the breaks he has had and how he is building his business.  A must listen to     

Ep 92. Chef Khudu Breakthroughs from getting kidnapped for 1wk to following your passion

This was recorded in feb - so much has happened since then which i am yet to document. My hopes with this episode is to let you know although the journey may seem lonely. You are not alone, there are countless resources out there to help you keep all in check, from mental to physical to aspirations. Stay the journey the rewards are beautiful

Ep. 99 The lonely Journey

Competition , Competition, Competition, they can make you better or completely take away food from your plate. This is an inevitable threat we all must deal with running our business. Can anything be done about them? how can you fight them off?  how can you win the attention of customers and stave off competition? In this podcast i share some tips

Ep 91 . How to deal with competition in your food business

Taiwo Kamson - She is a wife, a mother of 2, an Investment Banker and the founder of Foodieinlagos. Foodieinlagos offers un bias reviews of Restaurants and they also curate unique group Dining Experiences for guests to experience Restaurants around lagos. On this episode we talk about building her brand, the challenges faced, pushing content out and ways to make money being a food blogger

Ep 90 Foodieinlagos from hobby to profitable business

Find a niche market, offer them unique products, price your items right and leverage on relationships. Ore founder of Legacy Grill formerly Legacy kitchen talks about his experience building his brand and what he plans for the future.

89- A quick conversation with Legacy Grill Founder

Selecting your prices, finding the right market, building your brand and adapting your business strategies are all challenges we will and we are facing. On this episode I speak to Ruka Founder of Sub-Delight – a freshly made sub sandwich shop. Ruka is a trained Brand Manager with a degree in Economics. This was an engaging conversation for me and the back and forth helped me polish my ideas and showed me areas I still need work on. 

88- Pricing, finding your Markets and developing a brand Strategy

2020 was a year full of Stops, Pauses and New beginnings. The business owners that had a thorough understanding of their business adapted and made the necessary changes. A year full of lessons, constraints, and opportunities . We all came out with our battle scars, and lot of business lessons and life lessons, I am sharing some 15 lessons I learnt running my restaurant in 2020. 

15 Business lessons from 2020, I am taking to the bank

Insights, lessons and Experiences from successful food entrepreneurs in Nigeria Pls do not forget to subscribe.

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