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Seafood is the last frontier in procuring wild products, with most of what we buy being farmed.
Farm-raised seafood can offer more control and quality compared to wild seafood.
Attention to detail and logical thinking are important qualities for success in the seafood industry.
Starting a seafood distribution company can be challenging, but it can evolve based on customer demand.
Being a female in a male-dominated industry can be overcome by showcasing expertise and attention to detail. Q Plus Seafood has grown from a one-person operation to a company with 11 trucks and a full staff over the past 12 years.
Providing the best possible fish and doing a good job are the driving forces behind Q Plus Seafood.
The seafood industry in South Florida can be challenging, with mislabeling and price-driven competition.
Building trust and providing value beyond price are crucial in the seafood distribution business.
Starting a business requires taking on a great deal of responsibility and finding a balance between idealism and reality.
00:00 The Last Frontier: Procuring Wild Seafood
11:45 The Misconception of Wild vs. Farmed Seafood
27:48 The Evolution of Q Plus Foods
30:23 The Evolution of Q Plus Seafood
36:08 Driven by Quality and Customer Service
41:47 Challenges in the South Florida Seafood Industry
46:13 Building Trust and Providing Value
51:19 The Responsibilities of Starting a Business
By Ian NavarroSeafood is the last frontier in procuring wild products, with most of what we buy being farmed.
Farm-raised seafood can offer more control and quality compared to wild seafood.
Attention to detail and logical thinking are important qualities for success in the seafood industry.
Starting a seafood distribution company can be challenging, but it can evolve based on customer demand.
Being a female in a male-dominated industry can be overcome by showcasing expertise and attention to detail. Q Plus Seafood has grown from a one-person operation to a company with 11 trucks and a full staff over the past 12 years.
Providing the best possible fish and doing a good job are the driving forces behind Q Plus Seafood.
The seafood industry in South Florida can be challenging, with mislabeling and price-driven competition.
Building trust and providing value beyond price are crucial in the seafood distribution business.
Starting a business requires taking on a great deal of responsibility and finding a balance between idealism and reality.
00:00 The Last Frontier: Procuring Wild Seafood
11:45 The Misconception of Wild vs. Farmed Seafood
27:48 The Evolution of Q Plus Foods
30:23 The Evolution of Q Plus Seafood
36:08 Driven by Quality and Customer Service
41:47 Challenges in the South Florida Seafood Industry
46:13 Building Trust and Providing Value
51:19 The Responsibilities of Starting a Business