Leaving a stable career as a CPA and consulting manager to run a bakery isn’t a choice many people would make, but that’s exactly what today’s guest did—and he never looked back. Randy Hines is the owner of the Kolache Shoppe, and it was his nostalgic yearning for traditional kolaches that sparked his transition from consulting to the bakery business.

 In this episode of The Arcus Arena, hosts Candus Hinderer and Carrie Ferroukhi talk to Randy about his gutsy decision to leave his consulting career behind and follow his passion for the beloved pastry. Randy shares the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur, from balancing work and family to franchising and expanding business.

You’ll also hear how he teams up with some of Houston’s most popular restaurants for some tasty collaborations. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the human side of business, community and the pursuit of happier-ness in entrepreneurship!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Randy’s journey from CPA to bakery owner
• The challenges of balancing a dual career and growing family
• Embracing new opportunities in expansion and franchising
• The power of community in business
• Kolache Shoppe’s unique products and collaborations
• Reflections on entrepreneurship, personal growth and family

Connect with Kolache Shoppe:

https://www.instagram.com/kolache_shoppe/

https://twitter.com/kolache_shoppe

https://www.facebook.com/houstonkolaches

Visit the Kolache Shoppe and their collaborators:

Kolache Shoppe - https://www.kolacheshoppe.com/

Roostar - https://www.myroostar.com/

Brennan's - https://www.brennanshouston.com/

Boomtown Coffee - https://www.boomtowncoffee.com/ 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• “17 Rules for a Sustainable Local Community” by Wendell Berry
• “Build the Life you Want” by Arthur C. Brooks, Oprah Winfrey
• Afford Anything podcast with Arthur Brooks - https://affordanything.com/472-happiness-habits-with-harvard-professor-arthur-brooks/
• How Much is Enough? Money and the Good Life by Edward Skidelsky and Robert Skidelsky
• Choose​​FI podcast - https://www.choosefi.com/

 Candus Hinderer and Carrie Ferroukhi  are the co-founders of Arcus Advisors, a business consulting firm dedicated to helping Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies improve results by optimizing the accounting and finance functions through strategic guidance and practical solutions. For more information and resources, visit Arcus Advisors: https://arcusadvisors.com/home

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com