All Business Baby
All Business Baby, hosted by Philip Khao, helps aspiring and current small business owners achieve financial stability and freedom through inspiring stories and practical advice on starting and growing a business.
Tune in to join a supportive community of business owners sharing their wins, losses, and challenges on their journey to success.
All Business Baby
Ep. 15 - "I Said NO To MasterChef!" - How This Bold Decision Created Her Thriving Food Business ft. Sandra Nguyen
In this episode, we're joined by Sandra Nguyen, Founder of Savoury Gal, a rapidly growing catering and events business that has expanded from a startup to a thriving enterprise in just over a year and a half.
Sandra shares how she transitioned from Sydney's top Asian nightclub promoter to a finance professional and ultimately to a successful food entrepreneur, sparked by an impressive stint on MasterChef.
She also talks about the power of community engagement in growing a business, the challenges of weathering literal storms in the food industry, and the delicate balance of working with your life partner in a high-pressure business environment.
If you want to learn how to turn your passion into a profitable business and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with resilience and creativity, then make sure to listen to this episode!
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SHOW NOTES LINKS
https://savourygal.com/
https://www.instagram.com/savourygal
https://www.tiktok.com/@savourygal
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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
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Apple Music: https://apple.co/46dyEeI
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3QFkw8A
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeRalAVOkGHYLfciZy_5Xg
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FIND US HERE
Website: https://solveaccounting.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550067431709
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philkhao/
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/philipkhao
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CONTACT US
Phone: (02) 8197 1733
Email: philip@solveaccounting.com.au
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Who is Sandra Nguyen?
03:45 - Applying for MasterChef
05:52 - Creating “Savoury Gal”
08:11 - The Nuances of Running a Business for One Year
09:58 - Working With Your Partner in Business
11:30 - Corporate Life Vs. Business Owner Lifestyle
13:20 - HR Challenges
15:19 - Expanding Savoury Gal
17:43 - How Much Are Food Trucks Making?
18:45 - Savoury Gal Marketing: R&D a New Menu
20:30 - Food Wastage
21:52 - What’s Next?
23:28 - Sandra’s Pearls of Wisdom
24:20 Outro
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DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.