This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood.  Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. In this brand new episode, Chef Erik Nunley,  the number one private chef in the Gulf Coast, with a background in French, Louisiana, and Southern cuisine, shares his culinary journey and the influence of his family's cooking traditions. He further explores the significance of establishing boundaries and nurturing relationships,  the distinct challenges and rewards inherent in the role of a private chef. Chef Erik additionally underscores the complexities involved in handling athletes and their entourages, where the presence of numerous voices and conflicting opinions can pose considerable challenges. Tune in to discover insights on achieving a balanced work-life dynamic and gaining autonomy over your career trajectory. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-realities-of-private-cheffing-with-gulf-coasts/id1648363134?i=1000641023211 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3c6N5a2RSP0vCk6EGtX2mW Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnAGz2DI4MA&t=5s Connect with Check Erik Nunley LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-nunley-4aa38560/ Website - https://www.chefsterik.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chefsterik Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chefsterik Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/chefsterik Time Stamps [00:03:00]  The influence of family on chef Eric's love for food [00:06:16] The demands of private cooking [00:09:55] Being adaptable in the industry [00:10:00] Benefits and challenges of private chef work [00:14:06] Pre-planning for vacation services [00:19:06] Soft skills in private sector [00:20:13] The importance of communication and boundaries [00:26:33] Traveling and organizing daily life [00:30:00] Navigating different types of clients [00:40:00] The importance of intuition and setting expectations [00:50:27] Avoiding bad situations Quotes "I've been on that work-life balance for years trying to find that great balance of where you're able to actually produce income for your life, but also have be able to produce actually healthy life for yourself." "I got to stand firm on my decision. Like this just isn't for me. I don't care how great the money looks. Like this situation just doesn't feel right for me." "It is a wild lane that we are in, it's very beneficial and it could be very lucrative. But it also can be very strenuous on the body, mentally, physically, and spiritually." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #privateservice #newepisode