The Chefpreneur Podcast

Today, Chef Andres invited a special guest onto his show: Mirella Hinojosa, a chef born and raised in San Diego. She went through a culinary arts program at Grossmont College in San Diego. Her parents did not understand her passion for the industry. She worked at the race track as a chef, in a fine dining restaurant as a chef, and helped opened very high-end establishments. She watched owners fail at the restaurant business and experienced lots of highs and lows in the industry. Mirella describes her experiences in the industry as being “somewhat in between a call-girl and a whore.”

She talks about how she worked in restaurants, sometimes 6 nights a week as a single mom. She went on maternity leave 3 times in five years and found it hard to re-enter the industry every time she left. She finally decided that she just couldn’t do it. The hours were too crazy. She ended up taking a few years off from work so she could raise her kids but became increasingly depressed because she missed her work. Eventually she went back to work, but the pay was not high enough. She was unhappy because she was working for someone else … the industry was getting younger and she was getting older, and the costs were not outweighing the work.Chef Andres experienced these same feelings of frustration as he worked to care for his growing family.

Now, Mirella has taken a year off from work now to regroup. The industry has taken too much from her. She is hungry for the industry but not the stress and the low pay that comes with it. Mirella is looking to become a solopreneur and go into business for herself.

Does Mirella sound like you? Are you the main breadwinner in your household and all you do is work, but the money is never enough? Are you fearful of failure? Do you lack self-confidence? Well, you are not alone. Chef Andres experienced these same emotions before stepping out and taking that risk to become a Chefpreneur. Just know that we are in your corner and can’t wait to share the tools Chef Andres has created so that you can continue to work in your passion. Never feel like you have to leave the industry over pay. As a Chefpreneur, you determine how much and when you will get paid.

Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

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Chef Andres starts this week’s podcast by answering a question posted to the FaceBook Group about dealing with customers who are unhappy or not satisfied with a personal chef’s services. Listen to the podcast to hear his response. It’s a great response … just saying.

If you’re not first, you will be last … what does that mean? It means that timeliness and punctuality are vital. Chef Andres shares stories about how he gets jobs because he is the first to respond to inquiries and send menus to clients. Other chefs waited and did not respond right away, and the clients hired Andres based on the fact that he was responsive. Commit to something and KEEP YOUR WORD! Character and trust go far in this industry. Your customers need to be able to see that you will follow through and do the things that you say you are going to do like call them, respond to their emails, and send them a menu. This adds on to the total customer service experience. Keep your promises and keep your commitments. Find out more about this exciting topic as you listen to the podcast. Let us know what you think by posting to the FaceBook Group. We want to hear from you!

Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

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The 11th episode of the Chefpreneur podcast begins with Chef Andres’ Q&A segment. He answers a question from Michael Dorsey who DM’d him a couple of questions. Michael wanted to know how Chef Andres found his first client. Andres has a profile on Thumbtack.com and he was able to get his first client through that marketing vehicle. Andres’ response was full of helpful hints so listen to the podcast to hear more.

On this week’s podcast, Chef Andres shared some of the awesome experiences he has had while working as a personal chef. A particular client Chef Andres talks about contacted him to do a bachelorette party. The client Googled “Chefs in San Diego” and found Chef Andres. Andres sent her a menu after they spoke over the phone. The client ended up going with another chef, but he sent her a follow-up thank you note telling the client that he greatly appreciated the fact that she contacted him and wished them the best during their event. Several weeks later, Chef Andres received another inquiry from a different lady. This client requested a dinner party for 8 of her friends. Chef Andres sent her the menu, but he also asked how the client heard about his business. She told him that her daughter (from the bachelorette party) gave her the referral. Even though Chef Andres was not hired for the bachelorette party, he was still hired for the current event based on the referral from her daughter. On the day of the event, Chef Andres shows up to the house and was overwhelmed by its vastness … the house took his breath away! You’ve got to listen to the podcast to hear about more of his experience.

Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!

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Chef Andres began his podcast this week with his Q&A segment by answering a question for Chris Chavez of Virginia. Chris wanted to know about preparing contracts for clients. Chef Andres provided a pretty detailed response concerning contracts, pricing strategies, timing, and booking/cancellation strategies but you’ve got to listen to the podcast to hear it. If you have a question for Chef Andres, join the Chefpreneur Movement FaceBook Group, and post your question to the thread.

This week’s podcast is regarding the experience personal chefs create for their clients. Clients hire personal chefs to provide food, yes, but clients are more concerned with the experience the chef provides throughout the food “encounter.” From your website, to initial booking, and your first conversation with the client, create an unforgettable experience that will leave your clients wanting more … more food? No, more of you! This leads to repeat business and growth of your personal chef business.

Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started fast! The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

🔔 Subscribe to Chefpreneur Podcast for weekly insights!

Thanks for listening to the Chefpreneur Podcast – empowering chefs to take control of their future.

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Chef Andres starts out this week’s podcast with his Q&A segment. If you asked a question in the Chefreneur Movement FaceBook group, then this might be your opportunity to get the answers you are seeking.

On today’s podcast Chef Andres talks about how to start your personal chef business part-time. One of the fears that you all have about starting a business is whether or not you have enough money to get started. We have talked about the fact that it really costs less than $500 to get started. In addition, many of you have indicated that time might be an issue. You work long, hard hours and let’s face it, when you get home you want to rest … not work more. There will be a level of sacrifice you will need to make so that you can do the things you really want to do. Take small steps. Don’t take on everything all at once, but do something so that you gain momentum.

Find out more about how you can start your personal chef business part-time, while still working your regular job. You can do this and the Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

🔔 Subscribe to Chefpreneur Podcast for weekly insights!

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On this episode of the Chefpreneur Program Podcast, Chef Andres addresses your most pressing questions regarding starting a personal chef business … like “What’s the process you go through leading up to the cook day?” or “How can I do this if I have become stale? Can I still add value?” He also talks just a little about the Chefpreneur Program that he is launching very soon. Chef Andres will provide templates and processes that you can use in your personal chef business. He is also going to provide you with a sales script so that you can close the deal. He’s created everything so that you can be successful right out of the gate. The program will be robust so stay tuned to find out about the official launch of the program.

Now onto today’s topic … So, you know how to cook, but do you have what it takes to be a personal chef?

A lot of chefs think that there’s so much you need to have in order to be a personal chef. You don’t necessarily need to be the best cook (although it’s nice ...), but you really just need to have confidence. Many of the members of the Chefpreneur FaceBook group indicated that they feel like they need to have lots of experience in business, but the truth is that you just need basic business skills. Others believe that they haven’t earned their stripes as a “chef.” But you can promote yourself in your own right as a chef. Those are just some of the fears that you have got to overcome in order to build a successful personal chef business.

Find out more about what it takes to move past the idea that you are forever bound to be a cook in someone else’s restaurant or hotel by listening to today's podcast. Chefpreneurs, you have options! Build that confidence and take a leap into owning your own personal chef business.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

🔔 Subscribe to Chefpreneur Podcast for weekly insights!

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You may wonder what a day in the life of a personal chef looks like? In today’s podcast, Chef Andres gives a glimpse into his life. He talks about the things he has experienced over the past several years. He talks about all the fun he has had, his travels, and insight he has gleaned since becoming a personal chef.

One story he shares is about a family he cooked for. This family had some very particular tastes. They had had a bad experience with a previous personal chef, but Chef Andres was able to ‘WOW’ them with his food. This family was so happy that they hired him to cook for them again. He ended up flying in a private jet to a location you will need to listen to the podcast to find out more about … He also flew in a helicopter to get to another location to cook for this same family!

Find out more about becoming a personal chef and all the great experiences you will have when you decide to work for yourself. If traveling is one of the things you look forward to doing as a personal chef, you can do it! Ever wanted to cook in a mansion? Well, this is the move for you. How about cooking on the beach? Become a Chefpreneur, work for yourself, and make your dreams come true!

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

🔔 Subscribe to Chefpreneur Podcast for weekly insights!

Thanks for listening to the Chefpreneur Podcast – empowering chefs to take control of their future.

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On Episode 6 of the Chefpreneur podcast, Chef Andres discusses personal growth. Personal challenges and goals are great but Chef Andres talks about expanding the vessel of who you are by opening yourself up. Imagine yourself as a vessel. You are limited as to what you can put in that vessel. But, how can you expand your vessel so that it is larger? You can learn to push yourself, but you can also build your maturity level knowing that the only person you need to prove yourself to is YOU. Take advice from those who are in a position to help you grow personally and garner the maturity to overcome those challenges and expand beyond your vessel. Be truthful and look at your situation to determine your next move.

Find out more about personal growth by listening to this week’s podcast. Learn how you can overcome some of the many challenges that may stand between you and your desire to move forward with expanding beyond whatever you have let hold you back. Being an entrepreneur is hard so learn to deal with the struggles, pains, and challenges … gain strength.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

🔔 Subscribe to Chefpreneur Podcast for weekly insights!

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Today Chef Andres addresses the biggest fears regarding starting your own Personal Chef Business. Chef Andres posted a survey on FaceBook last week and found out that the number one fear is that Chefs feel that they do not have enough money to start their own business. In this episode of the Chefpreneur Podcast, Chef Andres discusses the actual numbers involved in starting your own business. For example, liability insurance can cost as little as $299 per year (of course depending on the state you live). In a subsequent survey, participants noted that they thought licensing would cost the most. Not true. Chef Andres debunks this myth as well in this episode of The Chefpreneur podcast.

Overall, Chef Andres believes that you can start a Personal Chef Business for around $500. That’s it! You can afford that. If you want to change your life in a major way, you can afford the $500 that it will take to get started. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on advertising or marketing either … you know that because your responses to the survey clearly indicate that you know you do not need to spend a whole lot of money on advertisements. Now, there are strategies that you can use to get a steady stream of clients without spending a dime … but, you’ve got to download 

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On this fourth installment of the Chefpreneur podcast, Chef Andres discusses setting up your personal chef business. It really isn’t that complicated and you do not have to worry about being business savvy. There are a few things you need to get like licenses and permissions from your local government, but it is totally easy to get your personal chef business started today.

Before doing any of that, you will need to name your business. You can name your business anything. Choose a name and then register for the legal rights to use that name by filing a fictitious name certificate. Once you file this, no one else can use your business name. Next, you will apply for a business license (if one is needed in your jurisdiction). You may also need to get a food safety certification or food handlers permit. Check with the state in which you live to find out if you are required to have a certification or permit. Finally, you need liability insurance to protect yourself. Someone could get sick and you could be liable or you could break equipment in your client’s kitchen. You never want to be put in a position where fingers are pointing in both directions between you and your client. The liability insurance company will help you take the proper steps to determine what really happened. Your reputation and business are on the line. Do not risk your livelihood by not getting the proper insurance.

Find out more about setting up your personal chef business. This is a very important step that you cannot move forward without. Listen to episode 4 and put the industry back in your own hands to build a successful and fulfilling personal chef business in today’s podcast.

We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back!

We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently.

The future is yours … put it into your own hands!

Want Us To Build Your Entire Personal Chef Company For You?  

👉 Click Here To Apply: https://build.chefpreneur.com/

🔔 Subscribe to Chefpreneur Podcast for weekly insights!

Thanks for listening to the Chefpreneur Podcast – empowering chefs to take control of their future.

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