In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of George Calombaris, a Greek culinary icon and MasterChef Australia judge. From being an ambitious son of migrants to becoming an international celebrity chef and building a restaurant empire, George's story is not short of triumph and controversy. We discuss his impressive career milestones, his advocacy for hard work, and the shocking scandal that led to a $7.83 million wage underpayment confession, the closure of his restaurants, and public outrage. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind the downfall of this culinary giant and explore the bigger picture about hospitality industry practices. 📕Show Menu - https://bit.ly/bcpshowmenu The Big Con Podcast: Emily and Dale dive into the wild world of business blunders and figure out where things went wrong (or right, but mostly wrong) and use the benefit of hindsight and a healthy dose of schadenfreude to look at where there was an impact on either their profit, their brand, or something much more dire. The Big Con examines the stories of businesses that refused to invest in strategy and where we can learn from their mistakes.