thinking long term, having a vision for your self and your brand, not getting caught up , being humble, focusing on the details and creating unique experiences. this maybe one of my best podcast, the clarity in her thoughts and the knowledge she has encouraged me to go back to do my homework again. Great show i highly recommend you listen.

somethings are no longer Rocket Science. This passion of yours must be a viable business and must cover cost, plus growth plus jollof money. As reluctant as you may be and as hard as it is already, you need to increase your prices NOW otherwise you will be out of business. Listen to the podcast to get insights on my thought process running my own restaurant.

Energy swings, hustlers mind and finding my mojo.. sometimes we forget the WHY we do things, and other times we just need mental breaks to chase dragons or slay dragons. This is my first recording in months, and I seem to have either found my voice back or a strong desire to share my stories as a restauranteur.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Break throughs from getting kidnapped to catering to weddings to committing to 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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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. 

You can say i went back to school in this podcast-  We touched on so many topics from  Food costing to Catering  to playing the long term game in your food business. This was an engaging conversation for me. Amenze is an amazing teacher, with the gift to break down complex ideas into bite size knowledge that can be easily understood.  listen to the podcast to learn more.

There are no cheat codes or cheat steps, you will have to discover or even adapt your own strategies. In my years of running BBQ and Cravings , I have picked up a lot of useful tools, business hacks and better business practices. On this episode I share 7 strategies that have worked for me. Listen to the podcast  to get the strategies

The odds are already against you starting and running a business in Nigeria. Now you have chosen an industry notorious for high failure rates. The harsh truth is only a few will thrive. I have listed areas you need to focus on to make sure you give your brand the best chance of survival.

From the passion of eating out and exploring various culinary experiences, the seed was planted. A successful lawyer, with a growing family, frustrated with some policies and limitations impeding her litigation career. She decided to follow her bliss, in addition to other businesses she runs, she is a restauranteur. She brings a fresh approach to running and operating a restaurant and to anyone just about to start,  this a must listen to

Chef Ette may be one of the most popular Grill Masters in Nigeria, he understands the power of brand associations and media leveraging.  From catering to celebrities, to Big Brother Naija, to Governors, to judging shows, you can say he has done it all. When Covid hit as with most entrepreneurs in this space his business took a major hit. Covid became a catalyst for him to build his bigger dream. He has successfully transitioned into a brick and mortar Restaurant listen to how he did it

“Just the same way you want to grow you also have to manage your growth. You don’t want to grow faster than the company is ready to grow or can grow"  I speak to a very inspiring and  enterprising entrepreneur Olamidun Majekodunmi founder of Sooyah Bistro with currently 5 locations in lagos.

Before you get mesmerized by the potentials in your business and all the potential Zeroes will be hitting the account after you have raised X amount. STOP  and listen to this podcast. There are some lessons time can only teach you before you burn wholes in your dreams and pocket