In this second episode, we’re joined by a special guest with extensive experience in corporate F&B and who also owns a well-known halal cafe in KL - Fox Paradox.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Neil, as we unpack the realities of running a food business in Malaysia.
Chapters
2:39 - Intro
2:52 - Guest background & intro
7:55 - First independent venture
10:25 - Lessons from the first store
12:24 - Entering corporate F&B
14:22 - Between passion and burnout
16:53 - Good 'Food & Beverage' VS 'Interior Design'
18:33 - The story behind Fox Paradox Café
22:57 - Why a halal certificate is more than just paperwork
27:43 - Team management
30:31 - Learning to let go
34:29 - The biggest challenge as a business owner
37:40 - Overcoming those challenges
45:31 - Advice to the younger Neil
47:42 - Advice for other business owners
50:30 - Future plans
52:41 - Closing remarks
59:17 - Outro
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Kisah sebenar disebalik industri F&B dan bagaimana mereka "Cari Makan" bersama Rhys William (Mat Salleh Cari Makan), Founder MSCM Studios 🎙️🍛 Available in Bahasa Melayu and English
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