The Randall Osché Podcast
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The Randall Osché Podcast
#22 Craig Carlson - Building Breakfast in America in the Heart of Paris
Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Craig Carlson, the founder of Breakfast in America. From a small town in Connecticut to film school at USC, and ultimately to creating Paris's first American diner, Craig’s journey is one of risk-taking, resilience, and reinvention.
What you’ll Learn:
- Creating Paris’s First American Diner: How Craig turned a craving for pancakes into Breakfast in America, a thriving restaurant concept.
- Raising Capital Abroad: The real story behind securing $100,000 in seed funding and a French bank loan as a foreign entrepreneur.
- Navigating French Business Culture: The challenges of hiring, firing, and adapting to strict labor laws in France.
- Quality of Life Lessons: Why Craig believes Europe offers a better balance between work, leisure, and personal fulfillment.
- Resilience Without a Safety Net: How resourcefulness and community support kept the dream alive through major setbacks.
Don’t miss this inspiring episode about following your dream, redefining success, and creating the life you truly want.
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