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 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