In this second episode, we’re joined by a special guest with extensive experience in corporate F&B and who also owns a well-known halal cafe in KL - Fox Paradox.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Neil, as we unpack the realities of running a food business in Malaysia.

Chapters

2:39 - Intro 

2:52 - Guest background & intro

7:55 - First independent venture

10:25 - Lessons from the first store

12:24 - Entering corporate F&B

14:22 - Between passion and burnout

16:53 - Good 'Food & Beverage' VS 'Interior Design'

18:33 - The story behind Fox Paradox Café

22:57 - Why a halal certificate is more than just paperwork

27:43 - Team management

30:31 - Learning to let go

34:29 - The biggest challenge as a business owner

37:40 - Overcoming those challenges

45:31 - Advice to the younger Neil

47:42 - Advice for other business owners

50:30 - Future plans

52:41 - Closing remarks

59:17 - Outro

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Kisah sebenar disebalik industri F&B dan bagaimana mereka "Cari Makan" bersama Rhys William (Mat Salleh Cari Makan), Founder MSCM Studios 🎙️🍛 Available in Bahasa Melayu and English

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