From Line Cook to a $40M Catering Empire and 8 Restaurants | Adrian Niman on RISE Podcast | EP.5

03/07/2023 1h 18min
From Line Cook to a $40M Catering Empire and 8 Restaurants | Adrian Niman on RISE Podcast | EP.5

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Welcome to RISE Podcast, where host Gary Lipovetsky brings you captivating conversations with remarkable individuals. In this episode, Gary is joined by Adrian Niman, the visionary behind Food Dudes. Prepare to be inspired as Adrian shares his life journey and the key ingredients to his success.From working as a busboy in Mallorca to launching a million-dollar catering business, Adrian's story is one of resilience and determination. Join Gary and Adrian as they discuss the importance of staying disciplined and focused, even in the face of distractions. They delve into Adrian's passion for the food industry and the secrets behind the immense success of Food Dudes.Throughout their conversation, they touch on topics such as the challenges of the hospitality business, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the significance of choosing the right business partners. Adrian also shares personal insights on maintaining motivation, balancing entrepreneurship with family life, and the pivotal moments that shaped his journey.Tune in to RISE Podcast and discover the inspiring story of Adrian Niman. Gain valuable insights and be motivated to pursue your passions with unwavering dedication.TIMESTAMP00:00 Intro3:24 Apprenticeship at North 445:10 Working as a busboy in Mallorca8:03 Parents work ethics10:28 Parents expectations14:08 Staying away from distractions and staying disciplined 16:29 Why food?18:00 Why passion is important for success20:48 Launching Food Dudes24:15 Why Food Dudes is so successful29:15 "Hospitality is a tough business!"29:54 "It's not about the money"34:33 Do you ever get demotivated?36:38 Managing a Million Dollar Catering Business42:17 The secret to success 43:58 My friend gambled away our tax money48:05 Did you ever think about quitting?50:10 The Pivotal Moment56:00 Impact of COVID on the hospitality industry1:00:12 Importance of choosing your partner1:05:28 Being a father and the importance of family 1:09:26 Balancing entrepreneurship and family time1:11:38 What's next for FoodDudes?1:15:30 Catering for celebritiesSOCIALS:GARY LIPOVETSKYhttps://www.instagram.com/garylipovet...GUEST SOCIALS:ADRIAN NIMANhttps://www.instagram.com/chefadrianniman/https://www.instagram.com/fooddudes/

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