🚀 She left corporate law to chase her love for mac & cheese… and built a thriving empire. Erin Wade, the founder of Homeroom, went from a career in law to creating one of the most successful mac & cheese restaurants in the U.S. In this episode, she shares:🍜 Why she quit law to start a restaurant💸 How she built a thriving F&B business from scratch🔥 The biggest challenges she faced as a first-time entrepreneur⚖️ How she created a groundbreaking anti-harassment policy for restaurants🚀 Lessons from her journey + advice for aspiring foundersThis episode is a must-watch for anyone who dreams of breaking free from the conventional path and turning their passion into a thriving business.📖 Check out Erin's book: Mac & Cheese Millionaire → https://a.co/d/5cE32ye
🌎 Learn more about Erin Wade → https://www.erinwade.co/📰 Read about her viral Color Code System in The Washington Post → https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/how-my-restaurant-successfully-dealt-with-harassment-from-customers/2018/03/29/3d9d00b8-221a-11e8-badd-7c9f29a55815_story.html
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03:34 Two Truths and A Lie
05:22 Why then?
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44:00 Lightning Round
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