In this kickoff episode, Carolyn Grillo flips the script and interviews chef Matt Jennings, co-founder of MAJC, about his journey from acclaimed chef to founder. Matt opens up about what he got wrong in business and how that experience shaped his mission today.

Takeaways:

• Prioritize business systems and financial literacy from day one
• Profitability requires structure, not just passion and creativity
• Proactive leadership beats reactive decision-making

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