30 December 2020
Going behind the scenes in hospitality, with Peter Backman
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Overview:
Listen to our conversation to hear more about:
What it means to be an entrepreneur.
The benefits of working in the hospitality industry.
Why it is so important to have clear goals.
What it takes to go from zero to hero in business.
The advantages and disadvantages of a partner in the business.
The future of restaurants and the philosophy behind Peter’s book ‘Restaurants Also Serve Food’.
Peter’s advice to young entrepreneurs.
Peter Backman
Entrepreneur and Eating Out Expert
Highlights:
4:35 - An overview of the eating out market.
8:00 - Using data and experience to provide a service.
11:02 - Transitioning from laboratories to entrepreneurship.
15:08 - Tensions in a partnership.
21:52 - Buying back the business.
22:49 - The pitfalls of not having goals.
23:36 - Work/life balance.
24:54 - Job satisfaction.
26:30 - Sharing learnings.
28:31 - Focusing on the work you enjoy.
33:10 - The impact of home delivery on the restaurant.
39:17 - Authoring ‘Restaurants Also Serve food’.
41:10 - Future opportunities.
43:40 - Advice for start-ups