The Chefpreneur Podcast (Andres Hinojosa)

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	03 Oct 2018	A Day in the Life of a Personal Chef	00:26:53
You may wonder what a day in the life of a personal chef looks like? In today’s podcast, Chef Andres gives a glimpse into his life. He talks about the things he has experienced over the past several years. He talks about all the fun he has had, his travels, and insight he has gleaned since becoming a personal chef. One story he shares is about a family he cooked for. This family had some very particular tastes. They had had a bad experience with a previous personal chef, but Chef Andres was able to ‘WOW’ them with his food. This family was so happy that they hired him to cook for them again. He ended up flying in a private jet to a location you will need to listen to the podcast to find out more about … He also flew in a helicopter to get to another location to cook for this same family! Find out more about becoming a personal chef and all the great experiences you will have when you decide to work for yourself. If traveling is one of the things you look forward to doing as a personal chef, you can do it! Ever wanted to cook in a mansion? Well, this is the move for you. How about cooking on the beach? Become a Chefpreneur, work for yourself, and make your dreams come true! We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	17 Oct 2018	Not Ready to Go Full Throttle? … Start a Part-time Personal Chef Business Instead	00:32:41
Chef Andres starts out this week’s podcast with his Q&A segment. If you asked a question in the Chefreneur Movement FaceBook group, then this might be your opportunity to get the answers you are seeking. On today’s podcast Chef Andres talks about how to start your personal chef business part-time. One of the fears that you all have about starting a business is whether or not you have enough money to get started. We have talked about the fact that it really costs less than $500 to get started. In addition, many of you have indicated that time might be an issue. You work long, hard hours and let’s face it, when you get home you want to rest … not work more. There will be a level of sacrifice you will need to make so that you can do the things you really want to do. Take small steps. Don’t take on everything all at once, but do something so that you gain momentum. Find out more about how you can start your personal chef business part-time, while still working your regular job. You can do this and the Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	20 Aug 2018	Episode 1: What is the Chefpreneur Movement	00:25:57
The day is finally here and we are ready to get going! In this first podcast for the Chefpreneur Podcast, Chef Andres shares his excitement about the Chefpreneur movement. Chefpreneur was born by mixing the word entrepreneur and chef. We are in the Uber, Lyft, and AirBnb movement …. “disruptive technologies” … Restaurants and hotels aren’t going to be extinct, but the chef industry will be revolutionized because people now have options. The cost to start up a restaurant is overwhelming and most chefs don’t have the capital to do it. The investment is huge and to pay it back is extremely difficult. The term Chefpreneur is all about a movement of chefs who have taken the industry back into their own hands. There are many chefs who are under-appreciated, overworked, and underpaid. The Chefpreneur is someone who has taken the risk to step out on their own … leaving the kitchens of hotels, restaurants, and corporations. They are leaving the politics, food costs, and subpar products behind. In this podcast, Chef Andres talks about the day he decided to make some changes in his career. He was burned out, under-appreciated, and found it difficult to motivate his staff who were also experiencing those very same feelings. He was being paid well and could support his family, but something was missing. He realized that it was time to step out on faith. He started his own catering and farmers market business but soon found that there was very little money in that. He was happy cooking for people and seeing their reactions when they tasted his food, but he had to figure out something to bring in more income. He had reached a point where he and his wife and their 3 children had to move in with family to make ends meet. Chef Andres soon got a tip that one of the owners of a hotel he had worked for was looking to hire a personal chef. He did a tasting with the hotel owner and got the job. He was cooking for 2 people, 5 days a week, earning a decent salary (Less than what he made at the hotel), but he was still unfulfilled. He was still working for someone else. Dinner with a Chef, Andres’ personal chef business, was born when he decided to step out fully on his own. He did not want to live paycheck to paycheck and wondered how he could create strategic partnerships to build a business where he could take back control of his life. Find out how Chef Andres put the industry back in his own hands and built a successful and fulfilling personal chef business in today’s podcast. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with no holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Sign-up for free online training at: www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com
	12 Dec 2018	My Story	00:29:58
This week we begin with a Q&A forum question from Tina, a listener: What do you think of using Facebook for marketing? Chef Andres says that Facebook is great for marketing because you can target your specific market on Facebook. Marketing is expensive but Facebook marketing can be affordable if you manage your marketing strategy well. Listen to the podcast to hear the full response and email us at info@Chefpreneurprogram.com or join the private Chefpreneur Facebook group to ask any questions you would like answered on our podcast. This week, Chef Andres takes listeners on his career journey. He was interested in cooking at a young age. His grandmother lived with his family. She was from Chile and used to make the most wonderful foods. He remembers smelling fresh baked bread daily and she always made everything from scratch. All she had was a small, white tea cup for measuring. At 10 years old, Chef Andres became more and more interested in becoming a professional chef. He used to watch Great Chefs of the World on PBS and was truly inspired by the great chefs the show featured. During this time, his parents split and he moved to Iowa with his mother. Between the 7th and 8th grades his mother got into a devastating car accident that left her in a coma for quite some time. He went to live with his grandparents and remembers the amazing work ethic of his grandfather. He wanted to be like his grandfather. Eventually Chef Andres was able to move back with his mother while she recovered but he had the responsibilities of taking care of her. He wrote checks to pay the bills, grocery shopped, and spent time encouraging her. He went to culinary school in San Francisco and graduated at 17 years old. He had met his wife, Danielle, in High school while living in Iowa and when he returned after graduating from culinary school they married at a courthouse and then moved to Chicago. He worked in fine dining restaurants and hotels and was eventually hired to work at the Ritz Carlton. He worked his way up to one of the leading chefs in that hotel, the assistant garde manger chef. He and his small family visited San Diego one year and since Chicago was cold and the winters were pretty miserable, Chef Andres transferred to San Diego where he and his family could enjoy warm winters like the one they experienced when they visited. He eventually applied for a sous chef position at another high end hotel in San Diego county. He got that position, then he went on to open a Hilton resort property, and then became the executive sous chef of another high end hotel in the area. He always wanted to start his own business so he started a catering and farmer’s market business but found out very quickly that farmer’s markets are difficult businesses to earn a profit. Throughout that time, he worked in many jobs as he ebbed and flowed and navigated the waters of running his own business. Eventually his current business was born and now Chef Andres looks forward to teaching others how to own a successful personal chef business just like him. He is concerned with the actual success of those who want to become personal chefs and looks forward to the launch of the Chefpreneur program. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur Facebook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	12 May 2022	A Chefprenuer Success Story with Pedro Candiota of Gaian Chefs	00:32:08
In this episode, I am joined by Chef Pedro Candiota, who I believe has an incredible story to share. As a young marketing student from Brazil, he ended up meeting a group of chefs in New York that completely changed his life and pushed him headfirst into the restaurant industry. He worked hard to get to know all different aspects of the restaurant business and learned from incredible chefs in restaurants from New York to California. It wasn’t an easy start for Pedro, and even after he was working in a Michelin group of chefs, he knew that the 16-hour day lifestyle wouldn’t last forever. After bouncing around different states and working all kinds of jobs,he finally decided to join our program to become a chefprenuer, and has now started his own business for personal chefs, Gaian Chefs by Pedro Candiota. I hope that listening to Pedro’s story in this episode will inspire you to keep pushing for what you want and motivate you to find that perfect career that you’ll love for the rest of your life. I am so glad that Pedro trusted us to guide his chefprenuer journey, and stories like his are the reason why I do what I do! Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	04 Mar 2020	How to charge like a Caterer for a large event as a Personal Chef!	00:22:08
I don’t normally advertise getting large events as a Personal Chef, but a regular client requested to have us for her brother’s birthday. Here’s a walk-through on how I did it and what important points you should remember right at the planning stage up to the execution date of the event. For a large event, it’s important that you have sufficient manpower. Which as for me, we’re 5 in the team. In planning the menu, choose a food that you are sure that you can execute in a home setting and execute that on some level. This can be simple food but elevated with the proper technique and taste. If for a small crowd, you can quite experiment with your dishes. But for big events, it’s better that you do simple, non-far fetched foods. Set a time sufficient for the preparation. Which as for my team, we prepped for 4-hours which gave us time to prepare everything. It is the experience that you are selling. Not just the food but everything. That experience of serving them hot and fresh food compared to catering businesses where they just heat up everything. Just the aroma itself of the food is the big plus! When doing the costing, don’t breakdown the additional costs such as travel and additional staff. Instead, package everything up on a per head basis as this may seem that they got a good deal from you. The outcome? Overwhelmed and overly happy bride because of the feedback from the guests on how amazing the event was. Just keep everything simple but make a lasting experience to the client and you will definitely go a long way! ____ You can join and register for our Free webclass at www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, How to find the right clients and how to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! And if you’ve decided to take the leap and take your personal chef business seriously, then we invite you to Enroll in the Masterclass Online Program, just head to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/start From there, you will be guided through the process of how to be a successful personal chef! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	10 Dec 2024	The @Chefpreneur Podcast Interview with Chef Cinnamon of Culinary Indulgence	00:52:02
In this episode, I sit down with Chef Cinnamon from Culinary Indulgence to explore her journey in building a successful personal chef business in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Chef Cinnamon shares how she turned her passion for cooking into a thriving business, offering personalized dining experiences that leave a lasting impression. Need Help Or Don’t Know Where To Start? Book A FREE Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/chef-strategy-call Join Our FREE Facebook Group: / thechefpreneurmovement Check Out Our Personal Chef Starter Course: https://personalchefstartercourse.com Want Us To Build Your Personal Chef Brand For You In Just 90 days? Click Here To Learn More: https://www.chefpreneurbuildout.com/
	21 Jul 2022	What is the 80/20 Rule?	00:15:50
As a Chefprenuer, people often think that my job is 100% about the food. They think that if the food is amazing, the clients will enjoy it and want to book me again for another meal. Though the quality of the food is important, it’s actually only about 20% of what makes my clients more than happy to book me again or recommend me to a friend. So, what is that other 80%? What could possibly be more important than the food I make? In this episode, I’m going to teach you the 80/20 rule, where 20% of your service is focused on the food, and the other 80% is focused on your client’s experience. That 80% covers everything from how easily clients can contact you, to your attitude and behavior when you’re serving them. Listen in for my expert advice on how to effectively use the 80/20 rule to focus on your servitude, humility, and passion, and bring in new clients that will keep coming back for more! Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	12 Sep 2018	Setting Up Your Personal Chef Business	00:19:57
On this fourth installment of the Chefpreneur podcast, Chef Andres discusses setting up your personal chef business. It really isn’t that complicated and you do not have to worry about being business savvy. There are a few things you need to get like licenses and permissions from your local government, but it is totally easy to get your personal chef business started today. Before doing any of that, you will need to name your business. You can name your business anything. Choose a name and then register for the legal rights to use that name by filing a fictitious name certificate. Once you file this, no one else can use your business name. Next, you will apply for a business license (if one is needed in your jurisdiction). You may also need to get a food safety certification or food handlers permit. Check with the state in which you live to find out if you are required to have a certification or permit. Finally, you need liability insurance to protect yourself. Someone could get sick and you could be liable or you could break equipment in your client’s kitchen. You never want to be put in a position where fingers are pointing in both directions between you and your client. The liability insurance company will help you take the proper steps to determine what really happened. Your reputation and business are on the line. Do not risk your livelihood by not getting the proper insurance. Find out more about setting up your personal chef business. This is a very important step that you cannot move forward without. Listen to episode 4 and put the industry back in your own hands to build a successful and fulfilling personal chef business in today’s podcast. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book
	23 Dec 2021	Episode 51 - (Q & A) Stump Chef Andres: Volume 1	00:30:36
In this episode, Chef Andres will be answering 3 questions from the members of Chefpreneur Facebook Group. These questions are personal chef business-related and will definitely help you get started and boost your business this coming 2022. Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ SOME KICKSTART RESOURCES FOR YOU: =================================== THE CHEFPRENEUR EBOOK The Ultimate Quick Guide For Starting A Personal Chef Business! https://ebook.chefpreneur.com/free-ebook FREE PRICING FORMULA WORKSHOP Bullet Proof method that makes it easy for clients to book and pay for your services & get you paid what you’re worth. https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/pricing-formula-workshop 14-DAY PERSONAL CHEF Find your first -or- next client in 14 days or less by diving into understanding our powerful sales formula, how to confidently speak to and book clients, and attracting not one but dozens, if not hundreds, of high-paying clients you actually want to serve. https://www.14daypersonalchef.com/get-started The 100's of Chefpreneurs who have enrolled in one of our programs have overcome these challenges and are now living a life they never thought possible. We’ll show you how to become a personal chef, the Chefpreneur way. Gain the freedom you’ve always dreamed of with unlimited earning potential and much less stress. If you want to become one of the 100's of Chefs who have taken the FASTER PATH to success, visit: https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/mastermind-retreat-2022 _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	09 Jun 2022	Is Branding Important?	00:11:30
When we think of branding for a business, we often think of logos, colors and images that make our company unique and appeal to potential clients. All of these aspects are important, but there is so much more to branding than these visual and physical pieces. In order to really connect with your clients, you have to understand your message and what makes your business stand out from the rest. In this episode, I wanted to do a deep dive into what branding is and why it plays such a vital role in the success of your business. This episode is a can’t miss, especially for my fellow entrepreneurs and chefpreneurs out there! Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	05 Nov 2019	Why are you Charging so Little for your Services	00:22:19
So, let’s discuss why are you charging so little for your services. Some might probably say that this is about confidence issues. That they are not yet confident in charging higher because they are still starting out and testing the water. Simply put, it is natural when starting up a business. People tend to be shy and undersell their services just for the sake to have a sale. BUT, we need to understand what is at stake and sacrificed by doing that. When you start a business and you undercharge, the tendency is that you won’t perform well and in return, your clients won’t get the experience that they would have wanted. Whereas, if you charge higher, your instinct is that “my client will be paying this much and therefore, I should perform well. I will show up on time. I will pay more attention to the food and to the details of the service”. See the difference? You will be driven more because you will get paid more and in return, your clients will get awesome service and you will then get a lasting impression. Definitely a win-win, right? _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! _____ Download our FREE E-book at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com as your Ultimate Guide to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business
	06 May 2021	Episode 47 - Meal Prep vs. Private Events... Pros & Cons	00:15:55
In starting a personal chef business, it is crucial to know which niche you really want to do given the varieties in the market. There are meal preparation and private events for example, which are 2 totally different things. In this episode, I will be discussing the differences of the two and its pros and cons. I am removing myself as a private chef, but as someone who has tried both and experienced it. Many of you might be asking yourself - I really want to be a personal chef, but I don't know... Am I doing some catering? What if someone wants meal prep? What about meal delivery? I want to answer those questions for you guys today and really give you what I believe are the pros and cons of each. Why I want to give you this is because I really want you to feel like you're confident in your services, to make sure that you're starting off on the right foot, and realizing what it is that you want to do. If you are doing things that you don't want to do, I always say this: “What's worse than having a J.O.B - "Just Over Broke" is owning a J.O.B - So we don't want you to feel like that in your own business. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! Lastly, we are bringing back our Chefpreneur Mastermind Retreat in February 2022. This is literally a retreat designed to give you a step-by-step action plan and the most amazing inner circle community. Meeting other chefs that are literally become, family. Where we will mentor and guide you step by step in starting, running, and growing a six-figure personal chef business! For more information or if you want to schedule a call with me, just text RETREAT to 619-304-6496. We'd love to just connect with you and talk more about the details on how you can join us in Orlando in February 2022! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	15 Jan 2021	Think, Believe, Do = Future	00:26:01
It’s all about mindset. This formula is what I used to defeat my self-doubts. You can totally reset your mindset by following this formula: “What you THINK will dictate how and what you BELIEVE. And what you BELIEVE will dictate what you DO. And what you DO dictates your FUTURE!” The realization will come when you do self-checks. This self-reflection will help you understand why and how you think on a daily basis. If you don’t start thinking bigger about yourself, you won’t be able to improve and move forward. There are 3 things that dictate how you think: 1. What you see - what you see invokes your thoughts and it can cause you to think either positive or negative. 2. What you hear - what you hear sets your mood, thinking, and dictates your thoughts. 3. What you read - captivates and inspires you to move and take an action! Remember that making mistakes is also good because you are actually doing and learning something. From a thought, it becomes a belief. Then your actions will follow. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ You can join and register for our 14-Day Personal Chef program at www.14daypersonalchef.com. Whether you want to start how to find your first strategic partnership for your business or just want to make some extra money part-time as a side gig we can help you find your first or next client in 14 days or less! You can also join and register for our Free webclass at https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/webinar-page where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, how to find the right clients and how to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	30 Aug 2018	Change Your Mindset	00:25:09
On this episode of the Chefpreneur podcast Chef Andres motivates and inspires other chefs to change their mindsets. Many chefs and cooks feel trapped in a culinary matrix where they don’t believe they have the ability to plan and change their futures. They are working tirelessly for restaurants, hotels, and corporations and are not given credit for their hard work. They work behind the scenes making it all happen without the recognition. There are clients who crave great experiences and the skills and passion that personal chefs can offer. There is not only one way to do it. You do not have to work in a restaurant to meet the needs of clients who want those great experiences. You can take the industry into your own hands like Chef Alexander from Tijuana. Listen to the podcast to hear what Chef Alexander had to say about changing his mindset and putting his career back into his hands. You may feel like you don’t have what it takes or that you don’t have the skills required, but you do. You have the skills and you have the passion. What’s holding you back is your mind. Find out how to change your mindset and put the industry back in your own hands and build a successful and fulfilling personal chef business in today’s podcast. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book
	02 Jun 2022	You're Getting Paid, Sometimes It's Delayed	00:13:15
One of the hardest things about transitioning from a traditional job to being a Chefpreneur is losing the consistency of a paycheck for the unknown of making something that may not reap immediate rewards. So in this episode, I address how that change can be disheartening but how it ultimately will work out in your favor. I encourage you to continue to hustle and grind, and I promise you'll feel the gratification of creating something that will continue to reward your hard work! Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	03 Feb 2023	The Chefpreneur Show 02-01-23	01:14:39
👉🏻 Want us to show you how to build a World-Class Personal Chef Brand? Visit: https://chefpreneur.com The Chefpreneur Show will help you make the most of your culinary business, from marketing and promotion to business finance and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for years, we have something for everyone. Tune in, join the conversation and take your business to the next level! What We do, Why We Do It. We’ll help you take the guesswork out of building a world-class personal chef business. With the Chefpreneur Method, you can confidently create your brand, website, booking process and more that actually turns leads into clients, without wasting time or money. How can we serve you? About Chef Andres: ======================== Chef Andres was raised with a passion for food, instilled by his grandma, “Ya-Ya,” who showed Andres so much love through the food she cooked. Warm pots of soup and fresh baked bread always inspire nostalgic memories for Andres. But entering the industry after graduating culinary school, Andres found that the fine dining scene was far from the warm memories that Ya-Ya cultivated. Food wasn’t love, it was just thankless hard work. Working in kitchens of high-end hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Grand Del Mar Hotels in Chicago, San Francisco, and San Diego, Chef Andres was paying his dues like so many in the industry do—working long hours, getting yelled at by stressed-out bosses, and being constantly underappreciated and exposed to the toxic culture that underlies the restaurant industry. But he didn’t want to be just another stressed-out head chef making life miserable for young cooks working their way through the ranks. Instead, he branched out on his own to start his own business as a personal chef. Now Chef Andres is able to share the love his grandmother shared with him through the foods he loves. His business now handles 30-40 cook events per month, and he doesn’t even have to do any more of the cooking! He’s able to pay his team well and give them the lives they deserve while enjoying more flexibility to share his passion and knowledge with fellow chefs by launching Chefpreneur. After creating a business and a lifestyle that he once thought was impossible, Chef Andres feels as though he’s been called upon by God to share this knowledge with all the cooks and chefs out there who need it. Outside of work, Andres savors the freedom he now has to spend plenty of time with his wife and five daughters at their home near Atlanta, GA. ======================== About Brock Wagner: ======================== Co-Founder of Chefpreneur, and a business thought leader and strategist. From inside Chefpreneur to the stages at Chefpreneur Retreats and Events, Brock leads the team and our clients to create business machines with predictable systems and processes that drive growth and impact.
	26 May 2022	Paid for Value, Not Time	00:12:31
In this episode, I talk about different things that can add value to your business beyond your cooking ability. Surprisingly, there’s more to running a personal chef business than just making delicious food! I'll be talking about optimizing ordering and booking processes, understanding and catering to your customers, adopting the right mindset for being a personal chef, and some examples from my own business. I hope that this episode will help you think through ways you can make your business more attractive and appealing to your clients. Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	06 Aug 2019	How to find the RIGHT clients	00:23:29
Thank you so much for tuning in! This podcast episode starts off with a question from Emily of the Chefpreneur Movement group. Her question is: “Does anyone here in the group offer mostly pastry related services such as in-home baking classes or pop-ups?”. I personally believe that there is a good opportunity with in-home baking classes! Even more so now because of the rise of social media, and that many people love doing and making “DIY” projects. Another idea, aside from doing in-house classes, would be to connect with caterers in your area and create a dessert tasting menu. You can price this on a per head basis, plus the cost of groceries. Another plus for this is that desserts usually has low grocery cost which will make it very attractive to clients. If you have questions about personalizing menu options for your client you must listen to this week’s podcast! Please send any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com and join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group. To join the group, go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group When starting a business, it is important that you first identify your niche, as this will also define the messaging, branding, content, etc that you want to put out there for your future clients. Identifying your niche will narrow the scope, which can lead you to the RIGHT clients. Emphasis on the word “right” because many prospect clients may come and inquire, but the ones who appreciate the service you provide would be the “right” client for you. I’ve come across many chefs who are ranting and frustrated with their business, as they keep on doing or serving clients that are not within their niche. Ultimately, they end up losing the business. Remember that your messaging has to resonate with the clients. Your services should be clear and create an impact on those looking for YOUR services. Your niche is what you are passionate about, so it is important to make it clear on all your platforms (website or social media). Aside from the right messaging, you need to have a sufficient process immediately; this starts with booking up to the event proper. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! If you haven’t scheduled a 30 minute FREE consultation call with me, book now by going to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/strategy-session Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE web class entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business
	18 Dec 2020	What is the best way to advertise a Personal Chef Business?	00:20:12
Advertising is a tricky part of having a Personal Chef Business. There have been many times I've seen this question asked within our movement group. These days, maximizing the internet is the best way to do it, especially during a time such as this in 2020 when everyone is home more often than they're out. But in order to find clients, you will need to find leads first. You can do this organically by going on social media which varies from YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Other platforms could also be Yelp and Thumbtack as these help your business get more exposure in the market. But none of these guarantees you leads since everything still depends on the right messaging and processes you have to turn those leads into paying clients. Paid ads such as Google Adwords is another strategy. But this requires strategic content with the right messaging since you don’t want to waste the money you’re investing for ads. The best strategy that I can guarantee good results is by doing strategic partnerships! This is what I teach to my students and what I use with my own personal chef business as well! You can never go wrong with this strategy as this is the fastest and easiest way in getting quality leads. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ You can join and register for our 14-Day Personal Chef program at www.14daypersonalchef.com. Whether you want to start how to find your first strategic partnership for your business or just want to make some extra money part-time as a side gig we can help you find your first or next client in 14 days or less! You can also join and register for our Free webclass at https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/webinar-page where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, how to find the right clients and how to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	26 Sep 2018	Expanding Beyond Your Vessel	00:29:07
On Episode 6 of the Chefpreneur podcast, Chef Andres discusses personal growth. Personal challenges and goals are great but Chef Andres talks about expanding the vessel of who you are by opening yourself up. Imagine yourself as a vessel. You are limited as to what you can put in that vessel. But, how can you expand your vessel so that it is larger? You can learn to push yourself, but you can also build your maturity level knowing that the only person you need to prove yourself to is YOU. Take advice from those who are in a position to help you grow personally and garner the maturity to overcome those challenges and expand beyond your vessel. Be truthful and look at your situation to determine your next move. Find out more about personal growth by listening to this week’s podcast. Learn how you can overcome some of the many challenges that may stand between you and your desire to move forward with expanding beyond whatever you have let hold you back. Being an entrepreneur is hard so learn to deal with the struggles, pains, and challenges … gain strength. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	10 Apr 2019	How WE can change the Industry!	00:25:06
This podcast episode starts with a question from Jennifer, a member of the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook group. Her question is related to the last podcast episode topic: Pricing. She asks, “How do you price kids?”. For kids, it is important that you price on an age range basis because not all kids eat the same. A series of age range which Chef Andres uses in his personal chef business is to be discussed. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post questions there as well. The culinary industry is comprised of various professionals who are successful and have had their own business. There are also many that are overworked and underpaid as employees. This is where the vision of the Chefpreneur Movement started. To help and guide those who are enslaved by their J.O.B., and help them in earn more money and live a better life. It is meant to help them get what they deserve without investing too much money in starting a personal chef business. This change could be promoted, one chef at a time. Once the significance of what a personal chef is becomes recognized by the client, the perception of going out to eat and dining will also definitely change. This will completely change the Culinary Industry! We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass on April 18, 2019 at 10am PST, entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube to get access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	10 Oct 2018	So, You Know How to Cook, but do You Have What it Takes to be a Personal Chef?	00:29:34
On this episode of the Chefpreneur Program Podcast, Chef Andres addresses your most pressing questions regarding starting a personal chef business … like “What’s the process you go through leading up to the cook day?” or “How can I do this if I have become stale? Can I still add value?” He also talks just a little about the Chefpreneur Program that he is launching very soon. Chef Andres will provide templates and processes that you can use in your personal chef business. He is also going to provide you with a sales script so that you can close the deal. He’s created everything so that you can be successful right out of the gate. The program will be robust so stay tuned to find out about the official launch of the program. Now onto today’s topic … So, you know how to cook, but do you have what it takes to be a personal chef? A lot of chefs think that there’s so much you need to have in order to be a personal chef. You don’t necessarily need to be the best cook (although it’s nice ...), but you really just need to have confidence. Many of the members of the Chefpreneur FaceBook group indicated that they feel like they need to have lots of experience in business, but the truth is that you just need basic business skills. Others believe that they haven’t earned their stripes as a “chef.” But you can promote yourself in your own right as a chef. Those are just some of the fears that you have got to overcome in order to build a successful personal chef business. Find out more about what it takes to move past the idea that you are forever bound to be a cook in someone else’s restaurant or hotel by listening to today's podcast. Chefpreneurs, you have options! Build that confidence and take a leap into owning your own personal chef business. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	29 Apr 2022	Becoming a Chefprenuer: My Story	00:30:21
In this episode, I wanted to take a step back and open up about the journey that got me to where I am today, because it really has been a journey. As I’m sure anyone understands, there are always going to be struggles when you want to build something for yourself, and for me, those struggles have paid off better than I could have imagined. Today I have the freedom to run my own business, the ability to balance work and spending time with my family, and the career that I always dreamed of. I could not be more blessed, but this was not always my reality. I had to start from the bottom in order to build this life for myself, and I will be sharing the full story of that with you. As always, my goal in making this podcast is to motivate, educate, and inspire you to take action on your dreams. By telling you about my journey, I hope to encourage you to look at your own path as you work towards your dream, and understand that it’s not about where you are right now or how you started, it’s about how you finish. Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com
	16 Sep 2020	Why now is the best time to start a Personal Chef Business	00:15:53
I started my personal chef business, Dinner with a Chef, 3 yrs ago. And right then, I knew that this was going be the future for chefs and cooks who wanted to start a business without the crazy overhead. The usual norm in the culinary industry is that if you want to be successful, you need to pay your dues and the work really comes with different stresses which makes it challenging to enjoy your work and passion. That is why I pushed on this movement to help and inspire other cooks and chefs in building their own personal chef business. If we focus our passion and energy on doing something that we love and actually putting it up as a business such as this one, you’ll be amazed at the things that you can accomplish. There’s freedom in having a business but it is still not easy. It needs some hard work! The first 45 days during this pandemic, to be honest, it did hit my business hard. I got around $4-5K worth of refunds from cancellations. But soon after that, more clients wanted to still have that intimate and safe celebration for their birthdays, anniversaries, and to share that experience with their loved ones. People now more than ever want to experience a good dining experience. I am encouraging you to at least try and make little steps towards this opportunity! Now is the best time for being a personal chef! The clients have little choice but to use us, but I also encourage you to take this leap and make this happen. Do small steps such as researching or you can listen to some of my podcasts as a starter or just by joining my free Facebook for like-minded chefs! ____ You can join and register for our 14-Day Personal Chef program at www.14daypersonalchef.com. Whether you want to start an actual business or just want to make some extra money part-time as a side gig we can help you find your first or next client in 14 days or less! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! And if you’ve decided to take the leap and take your personal chef business seriously, then we invite you to Enroll in the Masterclass Online Program, just head to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/start From there, you will be guided through the process of how to be a successful personal chef! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	19 Sep 2018	Bottom Line ... How Much Will This Personal Chef Business Cost Me?	00:25:35
Today Chef Andres addresses the biggest fears regarding starting your own Personal Chef Business. Chef Andres posted a survey on FaceBook last week and found out that the number one fear is that Chefs feel that they do not have enough money to start their own business. In this episode of the Chefpreneur Podcast, Chef Andres discusses the actual numbers involved in starting your own business. For example, liability insurance can cost as little as $299 per year (of course depending on the state you live). In a subsequent survey, participants noted that they thought licensing would cost the most. Not true. Chef Andres debunks this myth as well in this episode of The Chefpreneur podcast. Overall, Chef Andres believes that you can start a Personal Chef Business for around $500. That’s it! You can afford that. If you want to change your life in a major way, you can afford the $500 that it will take to get started. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on advertising or marketing either … you know that because your responses to the survey clearly indicate that you know you do not need to spend a whole lot of money on advertisements. Now, there are strategies that you can use to get a steady stream of clients without spending a dime … but, you’ve got to download The Chefpreneur E-Book and you’ve got to stay tuned to the Chefpreneur podcast program. We are dedicated to this movement and can’t wait to teach you how to start your own personal chef business! Find out more about the costs of starting your own personal chef business by listening to episode 5 and put the industry back in your own hands to build a successful and fulfilling personal chef business. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	01 May 2019	The 3 Stages of Selling your Personal Chef Services	00:29:01
Thanks for tuning in! This weeks podcast episode starts off with a question from Natasha of the Chepreneur Movement Facebook Group. Her question was: “I was asked to cater a retreat’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner. What is the best way to charge it?” The idea of pricing has been a question that is common not only with personal chefs, but to all business owners. Three-pointers that I can give to you is that first: Pass the grocery cost to the clients because it is really hard to quote a price as the market cost fluxuates. Second: it is okay to charge a daily rate based on how many people you are going to serve. Charge a flat rate for your services plus the groceries. And lastly third: the service cost you tell your client should include the cost for additional help, such as your assistant or another chef and waiter. You do not want to give your client an option to choose a cost with or without help. It would also be a good upsell when you tell your client that “yes, it’s me and my assistant” or “it's me and my chef” because it gives the client assurance that you will get the job done. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send me any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post your questions there. To join the group go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group In a Personal Chef Business, there are three stages in the selling process. First is Messaging which plays an important role on your website to attract clients. It is important to know the right messaging that you should put on your website. Second is having a good procedure, system, and interface on your website for the clients to easily navigate and make a transaction with you. This is an important piece in your Personal Chef Business. Remember, sure buys are better than having many website visitors but no sells. Lastly, having a good selling process. This is where the client actually buys your services. Your target here is not being pushy BUT assuring your clients that what you offer to them can make their lives better or else, easier. Lose the perception that selling is bad. It is important that you believe in your product, which is your service so that you can sincerely deliver that to your clients. Remember to give your clients an awesome journey of doing business with you. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! If you haven’t scheduled a 30minute FREE consultation call with me, book now by going to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/application-page Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group
	13 Dec 2024	The @Chefpreneur Podcast Interview with Chef Jeff Woodward Branson, MO	00:45:53
In this episode, I interview Chef Jeff Woodward, a seasoned professional chef from Branson, MO, who has spent over 25 years in the culinary industry. From working as an executive chef to owning his own restaurant, Chef Jeff’s journey took an unexpected turn in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, he turned that challenge into an opportunity, launching a thriving private chef business. His success has grown so much that his wife has joined him full-time, and now, they run the business together. Tune in to hear his inspiring story of resilience and culinary passion! Need Help Or Don’t Know Where To Start? Book A FREE Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/chef-strategy-call Join Our FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechefpreneurmovement Check Out Our Personal Chef Starter Course: https://personalchefstartercourse.com Want Us To Build Your Personal Chef Brand For You In Just 90 days? Click Here To Learn More: https://www.chefpreneurbuildout.com/
	17 Jul 2019	Why Many of You Won’t Make it in the Personal Chef Business	00:24:22
Why Many of You Won’t Make it in the Personal Chef Business Chef Andres begins this podcast episode by answering a question from one of the members of The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group, Angela. The question is: “Can a Personal Chef Service compete with boxed meal services such as Blue Apron, Purple Carrot, etc?” A Personal Chef Business is way different from Boxed meal services. The difference is with time. I had clients in my personal chef business who tried the boxed meal service and for them, the difference and probably the downfall for this business is that the clients still have to cook or re-heat the foods which require effort. Aside from this, it creates tons of waste due to the packaging materials and in the end, the consumers may feel environmental guilt. Wherein a Personal Chef Business, all the client has to do is to sit back, relax and wait for the food to served to them; which saves them time, effort, and provides more options for meal choices and decisions. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send me any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or support@chefpreneurprogram.com. Also, join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post your questions there and you can also suggest for some Podcast topics that interest you. To join the group, go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group So, why many of you won’t make it in the Personal Chef Business? The answer is simple: It’s because you truly believe you can’t make it! Simply put, this is due to lack of confidence, lack of experience, and too much insecurity. Another explanation may be that probably you’re thinking that starting up a Personal Chef Business costs a lot of money. We’ve discussed this on a past podcast episode that you can start the business with just $500 or less which covers the necessary permits and insurance. Second, one may also think you don’t have enough experience and probably due tolack of confidence with your dishes. BUT, if you are passionate about food, cooking and you deliver a good service, you can be successful in this business! Remember, food is only 30% of the services but you NEED to be able to solve your clients' problems The solution is simple: build your confidence so you can over deliver to your clients! You can build your confidence up by: Start! Get your head in the game and start somewhere. This can be done by attending trainings and investing into yourself. Find people who will guide you. Surround yourself with mentors and like minded people. Follow people who have done this, those who have failed, and those who are now successful. These people have done it all and will show you their mistakes, so you don't make the same ones! It's the easiest and fastest way to learn the business. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! If you haven’t scheduled a 30 minute FREE consultation call with me, book now by going to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/strategy-session Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business
	21 Nov 2019	An interview with our Masterclass: Online student Jerry Peterson	00:46:11
We have a special episode today as we interview Chef Jerry Peterson, one of the students of the Chefpreneur Masterclass: Online Program. Today, we talked about his day JOB before being a Personal Chef and how he came across and decided that being a personal chef is where he wants to be in the Culinary Industry. Also, we learned how he started to build his business with the help and guidance of the Masterclass Online Program. He also gave us a glimpse of how his first client or gig went and what are the were the ups and downs. _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! _____ Download our FREE E-book at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com as your Ultimate Guide to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! And if you’ve decided to take the leap and take your personal chef business seriously, then we invite you to Enroll in the Masterclass Online Program, just head to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/masterclass-online. From there, you will be guided through the process of how to be a successful personal chef!
	01 Dec 2018	A Quick Update	00:00:51
Just a quick update that I took a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday and that we will resume our regular Podcast schedule on Wednesday, December 5th. The title of the next week's episode is titled "Is Money Evil?" Tune in... you won't want to miss it! Thank you for all your support and for being part of The Chefpreneur Movement! To your success! Andres Hinojosa
	31 Oct 2018	How I got an opportunity to cook in a 17,000 square foot house!	00:28:12
The 11th episode of the Chefpreneur podcast begins with Chef Andres’ Q&A segment. He answers a question from Michael Dorsey who DM’d him a couple of questions. Michael wanted to know how Chef Andres found his first client. Andres has a profile on Thumbtack.com and he was able to get his first client through that marketing vehicle. Andres’ response was full of helpful hints so listen to the podcast to hear more. On this week’s podcast, Chef Andres shared some of the awesome experiences he has had while working as a personal chef. A particular client Chef Andres talks about contacted him to do a bachelorette party. The client Googled “Chefs in San Diego” and found Chef Andres. Andres sent her a menu after they spoke over the phone. The client ended up going with another chef, but he sent her a follow-up thank you note telling the client that he greatly appreciated the fact that she contacted him and wished them the best during their event. Several weeks later, Chef Andres received another inquiry from a different lady. This client requested a dinner party for 8 of her friends. Chef Andres sent her the menu, but he also asked how the client heard about his business. She told him that her daughter (from the bachelorette party) gave her the referral. Even though Chef Andres was not hired for the bachelorette party, he was still hired for the current event based on the referral from her daughter. On the day of the event, Chef Andres shows up to the house and was overwhelmed by its vastness … the house took his breath away! You’ve got to listen to the podcast to hear about more of his experience. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	10 Nov 2021	Episode 48 - The Foundations of a Personal Chef Business	00:24:00
If you want to start a personal chef business, knowing these 6 foundational points are important. Before you even dive into spreading your brand all around, you should: Know about your niche Know who your target clients/market are Know what you can offer or add value to your clients Have a short message statement of why your business exists Should name your business well Set in place your solid business policies and processes We're putting these in order from one to six, so that you understand what is that you need to have a solid, foundational, personal chef business. We believe that if you follow these six foundations, you're going to have a level of success. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ SOME KICKSTART RESOURCES FOR YOU: =================================== THE CHEFPRENEUR EBOOK The Ultimate Quick Guide For Starting A Personal Chef Business! https://ebook.chefpreneur.com/free-ebook FREE PRICING FORMULA WORKSHOP Bullet Proof method that makes it easy for clients to book and pay for your services & get you paid what you’re worth. https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/pricing-formula-workshop 14-DAY PERSONAL CHEF Find your first -or- next client in 14 days or less by diving into understanding our powerful sales formula, how to confidently speak to and book clients, and attracting not one but dozens, if not hundreds, of high-paying clients you actually want to serve. https://www.14daypersonalchef.com/get-started The 100's of Chefpreneurs who have enrolled in one of our programs have overcome these challenges and are now living a life they never thought possible. We’ll show you how to become a personal chef, the Chefpreneur way. Gain the freedom you’ve always dreamed of with unlimited earning potential and much less stress. If you want to become one of the 100's of Chefs who have taken the FASTER PATH to success, visit: https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/mastermind-retreat-2022 _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	27 Mar 2019	The more VALUE you add = The more MONEY you make	00:26:03
This podcast episode begins with a question from one of the participants of the free web class by Chef Andres Hinojosa last Thursday. Her name is Elena and her question is: “I would like to know the best way to get money for my services without feeling like I'm overcharging the client”. Pricing is comprised of two factors: cost and value. Cost includes the ingredients and manpower, while Value is all about the service that you will give to your clients. It is important to add value to yourself and your service as the basis of your pricing. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to info@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post questions there as well. Don’t forget to also register for the upcoming FREE Web class this Thursday, Mar 28, 2019 at 11am PST. Most of the time, value is usually mistaken as just your experience, credentials and background but it is more than that. Clients focus more on the value of what you can do for them than your skills and experience. Empathy plays a major role in adding value to yourself as this sends a message to your client that you understand their needs and that you are willing to give them an awesome experience, not just food. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass on Thursday, Mar 28, 2019 at 11am PST, entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	11 Dec 2024	The @Chefpreneur Podcast Interview with Chef Amber Evans Palm Springs, CA	00:50:51
In this episode, I chat with Chef Amber Evans, whose journey from overlooked line cook to private chef for athletes, musicians, and actors is both inspiring and eye-opening. Amber shares how seasonal work across Montana, Vermont, and California shaped her career, eventually leading to an executive role in fine dining. However, burnout during the pandemic forced her to rethink everything. Tune in to hear how Amber reclaimed her mental and physical health, stepped out on faith, and built a thriving private chef business—appearing on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Hell’s Kitchen along the way. This conversation is packed with valuable insights on resilience, reinvention, and believing in yourself. Need Help Or Don’t Know Where To Start? Book A FREE Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/chef-strategy-call Join Our FREE Facebook Group: / thechefpreneurmovement Check Out Our Personal Chef Starter Course: https://personalchefstartercourse.com Want Us To Build Your Personal Chef Brand For You In Just 90 days? Click Here To Learn More: https://www.chefpreneurbuildout.com/
	19 Nov 2021	Episode 49 - Perfection vs. Excellence	00:22:09
Did you know Perfection can really inhibit you to make decisions? Perfection, can really hinder you from taking action. That's really what it comes down to. Because we always want to be excellent. Sounds contradicting right? When you think that you're going to attain perfection, it's never going to happen. And what it does is, it causes you to sometimes not take action, and really make excuses. Whereas, excellence is not perfection. Excellence is doing everything at your optimal best, all the time, as best as you can, no matter the situation, no matter what you know or what you don't know. And so because we don't want you to make excuses, we want you to take action, we want you to better your life, we want you to actually accomplish what we know you can do. That's why we're making this podcast today. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ SOME KICKSTART RESOURCES FOR YOU: =================================== THE CHEFPRENEUR EBOOK The Ultimate Quick Guide For Starting A Personal Chef Business! https://ebook.chefpreneur.com/free-ebook FREE PRICING FORMULA WORKSHOP Bullet Proof method that makes it easy for clients to book and pay for your services & get you paid what you’re worth. https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/pricing-formula-workshop 14-DAY PERSONAL CHEF Find your first -or- next client in 14 days or less by diving into understanding our powerful sales formula, how to confidently speak to and book clients, and attracting not one but dozens, if not hundreds, of high-paying clients you actually want to serve. https://www.14daypersonalchef.com/get-started The 100's of Chefpreneurs who have enrolled in one of our programs have overcome these challenges and are now living a life they never thought possible. We’ll show you how to become a personal chef, the Chefpreneur way. Gain the freedom you’ve always dreamed of with unlimited earning potential and much less stress. If you want to become one of the 100's of Chefs who have taken the FASTER PATH to success, visit: https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/mastermind-retreat-2022 _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	13 Nov 2019	Why you shouldn’t focus on getting more inquiries until you master this one thing	00:27:04
What is this one thing that you should master in having a business? It is to know “How to effectively sell”. Let’s say your business is like a car, which needs gas and engine to run. The gas represents the inquiries you receive every day while the engine serves as the selling skill in your business. If your engine is not working properly, the gas is useless and therefore you won’t get to your destination. The same goes for your business. If you’re receiving hundreds of inquiries a week but don’t know how to make these as paying customers, it’s useless. So what can you do? Here are 3 tips in making that inquiry a sure sell: The entire communication is not about you but about the customer. Know what their needs are that you can fulfill? Remember that if you don’t put them first, you won’t win. Most of the chefs today have their Facebook and website information be all about them, but in reality, nobody cares! Whenever you are selling somebody something, you have to be in control of the conversation. Start understanding that you are guiding them in booking your services and this takes you to have to be in control. You can’t let them drive the conversation. Guide them. Stir the ship, they’ll trust you if you do this and more likely that they’ll book and hire you. You have to talk to somebody either over the phone or in person. This part is lost nowadays. Many opted for the use of online applications to book them and make everything automated. Being on a personal level because this word is in our job description as a “Personal Chef”. I use these 3 selling techniques in my own Personal Chef Business and have a 94.6% closed rate of booked inquiries. This technique is also what I teach in my step by step Masterclass Program. A more depth discussion and additional selling techniques were also discussed at the class. If you apply these 3 techniques, I can guarantee an increase in your bookings 50% or more. _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! _____ Download our FREE E-book at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com as your Ultimate Guide to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! (I know this is a repeat of the line above in bold, but this is for people who are new to the community so we want to drive these principles home)
	15 Jan 2025	Chef Steve Journey: Bringing History, Faith & Culinary Passion to Life \| Chefpreneur Podcast	01:15:18
In this inspiring episode, Chef Andre interviews Chef Steve, the founder of The Long Trail Chuck Wagon in Idaho. Chef Steve shares his incredible journey from emergency services and military service to preserving the art of chuckwagon cooking. Through faith, food, and fellowship, Chef Steve is dedicated to creating unique culinary experiences while supporting veterans and first Need Help Or Don’t Know Where To Start? Book A FREE Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/chef-strategy-call Join Our FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechefpreneurmovement Check Out Our Personal Chef Starter Course: https://personalchefstartercourse.com Want Us To Build Your Personal Chef Brand For You In Just 90 days? Click Here To Learn More: https://www.chefpreneurbuildout.com/ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell icon for more interviews with top chefs and industry experts!
	13 Feb 2023	The Chefpreneur Show 02-08-23	01:04:57
👉🏻 Want us to show you how to build a World-Class Personal Chef Brand? Visit: https://chefpreneur.com The Chefpreneur Show will help you make the most of your culinary business, from marketing and promotion to business finance and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for years, we have something for everyone. Tune in, join the conversation and take your business to the next level! What We do, Why We Do It. We’ll help you take the guesswork out of building a world-class personal chef business. With the Chefpreneur Method, you can confidently create your brand, website, booking process and more that actually turns leads into clients, without wasting time or money. How can we serve you? About Chef Andres: ======================== Chef Andres was raised with a passion for food, instilled by his grandma, “Ya-Ya,” who showed Andres so much love through the food she cooked. Warm pots of soup and fresh baked bread always inspire nostalgic memories for Andres. But entering the industry after graduating culinary school, Andres found that the fine dining scene was far from the warm memories that Ya-Ya cultivated. Food wasn’t love, it was just thankless hard work. Working in kitchens of high-end hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Grand Del Mar Hotels in Chicago, San Francisco, and San Diego, Chef Andres was paying his dues like so many in the industry do—working long hours, getting yelled at by stressed-out bosses, and being constantly underappreciated and exposed to the toxic culture that underlies the restaurant industry. But he didn’t want to be just another stressed-out head chef making life miserable for young cooks working their way through the ranks. Instead, he branched out on his own to start his own business as a personal chef. Now Chef Andres is able to share the love his grandmother shared with him through the foods he loves. His business now handles 30-40 cook events per month, and he doesn’t even have to do any more of the cooking! He’s able to pay his team well and give them the lives they deserve while enjoying more flexibility to share his passion and knowledge with fellow chefs by launching Chefpreneur. After creating a business and a lifestyle that he once thought was impossible, Chef Andres feels as though he’s been called upon by God to share this knowledge with all the cooks and chefs out there who need it. Outside of work, Andres savors the freedom he now has to spend plenty of time with his wife and five daughters at their home near Atlanta, GA. ======================== About Brock Wagner: ======================== Co-Founder of Chefpreneur, and a business thought leader and strategist. From inside Chefpreneur to the stages at Chefpreneur Retreats and Events, Brock leads the team and our clients to create business machines with predictable systems and processes that drive growth and impact.
	11 Jul 2019	The Fastest Way to Find a Client!	00:21:58
Thanks for tuning in! This weeks podcast episode starts off with a question from Matt of the Chepreneur Movement Facebook Group. His question was: “Do you take your own plates, flatware, pots, and pans to the client’s house?” The beauty and the advantage of having a Personal Chef Business is that you won’t need to shell out much overhead cost for equipment in making and presenting high-quality food. Let me share with you what I do in my own Personal Chef Business. What I personally do is that I don’t bring my own flatware, silverware, pots, pans, etc. to a Client’s house. I use as much as what is available at the clienteles’ house as possible. Why? It makes it easier and gives a better experience to the clients and so I could focus more on the task at hand which is to give them high-quality service and food. It is also better as we don’t want to leave or forget any equipment behind at the client’s place. But, if you need an equipment to pull off your dish, you can definitely do so. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send me any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post your questions there. To join the group, go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group In a Personal Chef Business, there are three points which have to be your foundation in getting clients: Make sure that your messaging is based or tied with the niche you want for your business and that you’re speaking to the right clients. You should define and know your niche to know your market. Instead of thinking that you should have plenty of inquiries, make sure that you’re putting out the proper messaging that is aligned with your niche and target market. You have to find other products and services that these clients are already using. For example, If you want to target people who are into the Keto diet, then understand what are these people using or going to such as doctors, gyms, etc.. From there, make partnerships with those businesses. Make them refer you to their clients, which is also your target market. Learn how to sell your services. Help the client envision their success and results with your services. You have to give that vision to your clients. Show them what difference your business can make in their lives. And, remember to give your clients an awesome journey of doing business with you. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! If you haven’t scheduled a 30 minute FREE consultation call with me, book now by going to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/strategy-session Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE web class entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group Stay tuned for next week’s Podcast entitled: Why many of you won’t make it in the Personal Chef Business?
	05 Sep 2018	Determine Your Niche	00:24:47
On this episode of the Chefpreneur podcast, Chef Andres discusses niche. You want to look at the niche and the demographic of the people you will be serving. One of the biggest mistakes Chef Andres made in the beginning was that he was trying to please everyone. He was targeting all customers instead of his niche. It is no secret that people want to connect with a personal chef who understands their unique needs. As you begin to build your brand, you cannot just cook for anyone and everyone … you need to focus on your niche. You need to build a name for yourself. Your name must be attached to something. Identify what you will be known for so that your customers can understand who you are as a professional chef and what you can specifically offer to them. Do you specialize in vegan foods? Then, that’s your niche. Are you known for Asian cuisine? That’s your niche, and there’s a market for the services you offer. There are so many clients out their looking for something in particular that you do not need to worry about competition from other chefs. Market to those customers who satisfy your niche. Find out more about determining your niche, targeting the right customers, and putting the industry back in your own hands to build a successful and fulfilling personal chef business in today’s podcast. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book
	18 Apr 2019	Serve your Clients as if your life depends on it!	00:26:48
Chef Andres Hinojosa starts this week’s podcast by answering a question e-mailed by Tiffany, one of the members of the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group. The question is: “Where and how do I find clients consistently? And how do I find good or right clients?” Upon starting up a business, it is important that you know your vision specifically along with your niche to know exactly where you want to be headed and what kind of client you want to target. Once these are set and determined, the easiest and fastest way to get clients is that go to the services that they use the most. Making these Strategic Partnerships will help you get the ”right” clients who are willing to pay you what you are worth without sacrificing your brand. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post questions there as well. To join the group go to: http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group In having a Personal Chef business, giving 110% of your efforts and service to each and every client is very important. Each of your client serves as your steps in reaching success in your business. In doing so, that serves as part of your marketing strategy. This can be an opportunity for referrals and returning clients. Having and knowing your vision for the brand is also important to ensure that you won’t get lost in committing to your upcoming clients. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass on April 18, 2019 at 10am PST, entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-webinar Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube to get access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group
	03 Apr 2019	How should you charge for your Personal Chef Services?	00:26:03
This podcast episode starts with a question to be answered by our host, Chef Andres Hinojosa. As related to our topic: Pricing. This question is from Maria, “Is there a good formula on how to structure your prices for your services for weekly clients or one time sporadic events and what factors to consider in making quotes?” Pricing for a specific service may come from different angles and methods but there is no real right answer for this, as this will depend on what best fits your business and processes. It may be per hour, flat rate, per meal, per day or per person which depends on the type of business you are in. But in my Personal Chef business, what works for me is by charging per person. It is simpler to explain to a client that the cost per head is this certain amount, compared to a per hour or a flat rate cost which may leave more doubts or questions to the client. The simpler the options are, the more convenient it is to the client, which can also reflect your level of service to them. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post questions there as well. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass on April 18, 2019 at 10 am PST, entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE and receive exclusive training updates from Chef Andres Hinojosa! The Chefpreneur E-Book
	24 Apr 2019	Confidence or Arrogance?	00:23:18
Thank you so much for tuning in! This podcasts episode starts off with a question from Erron, one of the webinar’s students. His question is: “I want to learn about personal equipment setup and packaging meals for reheating and what does a client expects with that?”. Okay, when it comes to Weekly Meal Preparation Services, proper packaging plays a major role in how you can deliver your products; ensuring that your clients will be satisfied and happy with your services. Pick a packaging material that is conducive for cold storage and can withstand reheating either via oven or microwave. A good example of this is Pyrex Glass dishes or containers. You can pop it directly into the freezer then into the oven or even the microwave for reheating without fear of ruining it. Labeling your products and reheating instructions are also necessary for this kind of business to ensure that the quality of your products is well preserved. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send me any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post your questions there. To join the group go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group Confidence and Arrogance can be quickly mistaken in the culinary industry. Some chefs indeed tend to be Arrogant due to their skill set. But the difference between the two is very important. By definition, Confidence is a feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something. While Arrogance is the quality of being arrogant, too much self-importance or putting yourself on a pedestal above others. These two may reflect on the way you talk to your clients. Being confident is being able to answer the what’s and why’s of your business. This also gives assurance to your clients that you can justify your pricing and really can deliver the service that you promised. Meanwhile, Arrogance is just talking about yourself, your background, your skill set and what you can do out of that skill set. You see, a great background is a plus but what’s important to the client is that you assure him that every penny that he will spend on your service should be worth it. This is accomplished by simply asking your client what can you do for them and what are their expectations of you. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group
	01 Feb 2023	The Chefpreneur Show 01-25-23	01:23:11
👉🏻 Want us to show you how build a World-Class Personal Chef Brand? Visit: https://chefpreneur.com The Chefpreneur Show will help you make the most of your culinary business, from marketing and promotion to business finance and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for years, we have something for everyone. Tune in, join the conversation and take your business to the next level! What We do, Why We Do It. We’ll help you take the guesswork out of building a world-class personal chef business. With the Chefpreneur Method, you can confidently create your brand, website, booking process and more that actually turns leads into clients, without wasting time or money. How can we serve you? About Chef Andres: ======================== Chef Andres was raised with a passion for food, instilled by his grandma, “Ya-Ya,” who showed Andres so much love through the food she cooked. Warm pots of soup and fresh baked bread always inspire nostalgic memories for Andres. But entering the industry after graduating culinary school, Andres found that the fine dining scene was far from the warm memories that Ya-Ya cultivated. Food wasn’t love, it was just thankless hard work. Working in kitchens of high-end hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Grand Del Mar Hotels in Chicago, San Francisco, and San Diego, Chef Andres was paying his dues like so many in the industry do—working long hours, getting yelled at by stressed-out bosses, and being constantly underappreciated and exposed to the toxic culture that underlies the restaurant industry. But he didn’t want to be just another stressed-out head chef making life miserable for young cooks working their way through the ranks. Instead, he branched out on his own to start his own business as a personal chef. Now Chef Andres is able to share the love his grandmother shared with him through the foods he loves. His business now handles 30-40 cook events per month, and he doesn’t even have to do any more of the cooking! He’s able to pay his team well and give them the lives they deserve while enjoying more flexibility to share his passion and knowledge with fellow chefs by launching Chefpreneur. After creating a business and a lifestyle that he once thought was impossible, Chef Andres feels as though he’s been called upon by God to share this knowledge with all the cooks and chefs out there who need it. Outside of work, Andres savors the freedom he now has to spend plenty of time with his wife and five daughters at their home near Atlanta, GA. ======================== About Brock Wagner: ======================== Co-Founder of Chefpreneur, and a business thought leader and strategist. From inside Chefpreneur to the stages at Chefpreneur Retreats and Events, Brock leads the team and our clients to create business machines with predictable systems and processes that drive growth and impact.
	01 Feb 2023	The Chefpreneur Show 01-18-23	01:18:54
👉🏻 Want us to show you how build a World-Class Personal Chef Brand? Visit: https://chefpreneur.com The Chefpreneur Show will help you make the most of your culinary business, from marketing and promotion to business finance and beyond. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the industry for years, we have something for everyone. Tune in, join the conversation and take your business to the next level! What We do, Why We Do It. We’ll help you take the guesswork out of building a world-class personal chef business. With the Chefpreneur Method, you can confidently create your brand, website, booking process and more that actually turns leads into clients, without wasting time or money. How can we serve you? About Chef Andres: ======================== Chef Andres was raised with a passion for food, instilled by his grandma, “Ya-Ya,” who showed Andres so much love through the food she cooked. Warm pots of soup and fresh baked bread always inspire nostalgic memories for Andres. But entering the industry after graduating culinary school, Andres found that the fine dining scene was far from the warm memories that Ya-Ya cultivated. Food wasn’t love, it was just thankless hard work. Working in kitchens of high-end hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Grand Del Mar Hotels in Chicago, San Francisco, and San Diego, Chef Andres was paying his dues like so many in the industry do—working long hours, getting yelled at by stressed-out bosses, and being constantly underappreciated and exposed to the toxic culture that underlies the restaurant industry. But he didn’t want to be just another stressed-out head chef making life miserable for young cooks working their way through the ranks. Instead, he branched out on his own to start his own business as a personal chef. Now Chef Andres is able to share the love his grandmother shared with him through the foods he loves. His business now handles 30-40 cook events per month, and he doesn’t even have to do any more of the cooking! He’s able to pay his team well and give them the lives they deserve while enjoying more flexibility to share his passion and knowledge with fellow chefs by launching Chefpreneur. After creating a business and a lifestyle that he once thought was impossible, Chef Andres feels as though he’s been called upon by God to share this knowledge with all the cooks and chefs out there who need it. Outside of work, Andres savors the freedom he now has to spend plenty of time with his wife and five daughters at their home near Atlanta, GA. ======================== About Brock Wagner: ======================== Co-Founder of Chefpreneur, and a business thought leader and strategist. From inside Chefpreneur to the stages at Chefpreneur Retreats and Events, Brock leads the team and our clients to create business machines with predictable systems and processes that drive growth and impact.
	30 Mar 2021	The "NEW" Opportunity	00:15:26
This pandemic really hit us hard... On our jobs, our families, and even our mental health. But what I believe this pandemic has also done is made us see an opportunity to take action. As a Chefpreneur, I see opportunities everywhere. I'm not waiting for something to happen in order for me to see the opportunity. Sadly, most of us get comfortable doing mundane sequences in our lives. Why? Because of a false mindset. We limit ourselves with the possibilities of what we can do. I believe that God has a purpose for every single person listening to this podcast. It does take hard work. It takes a lot of effort. But that's the second part of it. That's the action-taking part, which again, I've talked about on my podcast as well. Many of us don't want to take action. And if you want to go back and listen to the podcast, where I teach you: “The way that you think dictates what you believe in. What you believe dictates what you take action on. You're never gonna take action on something you really don't believe in.” I want you to start to see that there's so much opportunity around you. Don’t let this pandemic stop you or, don’t let another pandemic or tragedy make you realize the opportunities around you. Take that leap of faith for your chance of financial freedom and being your own boss! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	13 Mar 2020	If at FIRST, you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again!	00:27:16
In putting up any kind of business, it takes hard work and perseverance to reach success. Some of my students said that they’ve started out the Personal Chef Business before but always end in failure. For me, the most ambitious person and the one who wants it the most is the one who always succeeds in this business. The purpose of this podcast is to give hope and motivation to those who are pursuing or already have an existing personal chef business and adjusting mentally because I personally know that it’s difficult to stay motivated. People often think that it’s easier to give up and that’s why most people don’t garner much success in life. Although there are certain things in life where giving up may be necessary, most are just excuses. Remember that excuses are the rabbit holes of failure. Instead, get up and dust yourself off and try again! What you need to do to achieve success are the following: Do not give up! Keep trying and keep doing! Don’t stop and don’t get tired until you reach your goal. Look for someone that has already achieved the level of success that you want for yourself. Start looking around for someone who can teach or mentor you. Because you’ll be sure that these people know what they are doing and they have already experienced a level of hardship before reaching their success. Look for an accountability group or person so whenever you feel down or discouraged, you can get motivation support and encouragement to keep going. ____ You can join and register for our Free webclass at www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, How to find the right clients and how to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! And if you’ve decided to take the leap and take your personal chef business seriously, then we invite you to Enroll in the Masterclass Online Program, just head to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/start From there, you will be guided through the process of how to be a successful personal chef! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	08 May 2019	Where are you at in your career, and can you relate?	00:37:47
This podcast episode is all about the testimony of Chef Lena Buggs, a member and student of the Chefpreneur Movement. We discuss how she has started her own Personal Chef business. Five questions were answered by Chef Lena: Prior to joining the program, what do you want in your culinary career? What is your Culinary background? What is your vision for your business? For 10yrs, Why didn’t you pursue your business? What made you quit your JOB and step out on your own? Aside from these questions, Chef Lena also shares her breakthroughs and realization from being a culinary slave to someone who has built her own empire in her business! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more and please send me any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post your questions there. To join the group go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! If you haven’t scheduled a 30 minute FREE consultation call with me, book now by going to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/application-page Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE webclass entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group
	14 Nov 2018	Hungry for the industry, but not the low pay and stress that comes with it?	00:27:11
Today, Chef Andres invited a special guest onto his show: Mirella Hinojosa, a chef born and raised in San Diego. She went through a culinary arts program at Grossmont College in San Diego. Her parents did not understand her passion for the industry. She worked at the race track as a chef, in a fine dining restaurant as a chef, and helped opened very high-end establishments. She watched owners fail at the restaurant business and experienced lots of highs and lows in the industry. Mirella describes her experiences in the industry as being “somewhat in between a call-girl and a whore.” She talks about how she worked in restaurants, sometimes 6 nights a week as a single mom. She went on maternity leave 3 times in five years and found it hard to re-enter the industry every time she left. She finally decided that she just couldn’t do it. The hours were too crazy. She ended up taking a few years off from work so she could raise her kids but became increasingly depressed because she missed her work. Eventually she went back to work, but the pay was not high enough. She was unhappy because she was working for someone else … the industry was getting younger and she was getting older, and the costs were not outweighing the work.Chef Andres experienced these same feelings of frustration as he worked to care for his growing family. Now, Mirella has taken a year off from work now to regroup. The industry has taken too much from her. She is hungry for the industry but not the stress and the low pay that comes with it. Mirella is looking to become a solopreneur and go into business for herself. Does Mirella sound like you? Are you the main breadwinner in your household and all you do is work, but the money is never enough? Are you fearful of failure? Do you lack self-confidence? Well, you are not alone. Chef Andres experienced these same emotions before stepping out and taking that risk to become a Chefpreneur. Just know that we are in your corner and can’t wait to share the tools Chef Andres has created so that you can continue to work in your passion. Never feel like you have to leave the industry over pay. As a Chefpreneur, you determine how much and when you will get paid. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	16 Jan 2019	3 Mistakes I Made when Starting my Personal Chef Business that you can Avoid!	00:21:58
Chef Andres begins this week by answering a question from Michael, a member of the Chefpreneur Facebook Group. Michael asked “What do you do if you do not have a kitchen of your own to work in?” As a personal chef you would cook out of your client’s homes. As a caterer, you might need to have your own commercial kitchen, but as a personal chef you can do weekly meal preparations and other events in your client’s homes. Another member asked how do you determine the number of portions to prepare for an event. You’ll have to listen to this week’s podcast to learn how to utilize portion control in your business, but please send any questions you have to info@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Private Facebook Group and post questions there as well. On this episode, Chef Andres discusses the 3 mistakes he made when he started his personal chef business. Mistake #1, he undervalued himself. He started out by charging by the hour. He would work a 10-hour day and make $350, but also write menus, shop, sit in traffic, etc., but the time adds up and he discovered he really wasn’t making the money he actually deserved. He wasn’t charging for the menu-development, shopping, and traffic. In your own business, you are the product and you have to value yourself. Mistake #2, confusing your customers. The more complicated it is to figure out what you do, the lower the chances they will hire you. Give your customers your services in very elementary language. Mistake #3, not getting mentorship and guided help regarding how to run your business. Chef Andres read a few articles, but it really wasn’t enough. That’s why he created the Chefpreneur program. His advice to you … get some training and invest in a program so that you can avoid this mistake. He’s experienced these 3 things and is sharing them with you so that you can have a successful business like him. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	24 Jan 2019	What is the Message You Are Sending Your Clients?	00:28:56
Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support as we build the program. We are excited about launching this business and can’t wait to help you on your journey to become a personal chef! One of the questions asked by a Facebook Group member recently is what are some of the ways you add value through servitude? We are in the business of servitude and need to anticipate client’s needs based on the event they are having and help elevate it. Find those hidden needs and go above and beyond for your clients. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to info@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Private Facebook Group and post questions there as well. In any business, messaging is one of the most important elements. When you want to convey your message through marketing, the message you send is vitally important. Most businesses take the wrong approach. Most make it about the business owner, not the client. Most clients don’t really care about your background. They want to know how you can solve their problems. If the message is about you, the messaging is off and does not speak to the client or their needs. You want to attract new clients so your messaging has to be very clear. You have to describe what you do. Any business that is started is based on some level of problem that needs to be solved. Your message should be telling the client how you will solve their problem through your business. You need to portray how you will make their lives better. State what you do very clearly in very elementary terms. Remember that consumers encounter thousands of advertisements each day and you need to make sure your message is clear so that you grab their attention. Tell them what you are offering and how you are going to benefit their lives. Make your messaging less about you and more about your clients. In the Chefpreneur program, we offer messaging templates (emails and phone calls) so that you can send the right messaging to your clients. Your message will be so powerful and you will be able to book the clients you desire. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	21 Nov 2018	Servitude	00:26:55
Chef Andres starts out his podcast this week by discussing the poll he posted in the FaceBook group last week. His poll asked what group members thought his largest tip was. The amount is $2,500!!! In addition to what Chef Andres charged for a 3-day event, he was given a personal $2,500 tip! He found this client through a referral and this has been one of the best clients he has ever had and he continues to cook for them on a regular basis. In this business, tips are very common. They won’t always be $2,500, but a tip of $150 or more is pretty typical per event. This week’s topic is Servitude. Simply put, servitude is doing things for other people, going out of your way, and putting someone else’s needs ahead of your own and doing it for the right reasons. It’s not for the praise or gratuity but it is because you want to serve someone with a servant’s heart. It can also be putting yourself into some else’s shoes. This is something that many people fall short of … they have a difficult time putting themselves into someone else’s shoes. There are 3 core values in the Chefpreneur program and servitude is one of them. In the program, Chef Andres spends a considerable amount of time teaching that it is not just about the food. Clients look at the full experience and servitude is one of those things that your clients will be forever grateful for! Chef Andres shares a customer service situation he endured at a local grocery store. It is one of the craziest stories, but you will need to listen to the podcast to hear it … It’s a great real-life customer service story. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	17 Oct 2019	The 3 Excuses that are Getting in Your Way of Being Successful	00:25:09
Thank you so much for tuning in! This podcast episode starts off with a question from Lamar of the Chefpreneur Movement group. His question is: “What are some ways you can think that are effective marketing tips and ways to get new potentially high end and consistent clients?” First, prior to finding the right client, it is important to know what your brand is all about. Know what your niche is. People won’t resonate with what you’re putting out there if you don’t understand what you are doing. You also don’t want to just attract anybody. You want to attract people who are really looking for your specific services. Second, once you know your niche, find other people that are serving those clienteles already. Look for other services of companies where those clienteles usually go to or use. You can go and partner with those companies to have them refer you. Or maybe some services that they may potentially be using. Most of my students in the Chefpreneur Masterclass got their 1st clients via strategic partnerships even without the website and barely setup. If you have questions, just send it to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group. To join the group, go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group I chose this topic because I want to help as many more chefs from the bottom of my heart. And I did notice this from many chefs that I encountered or talk to in the Facebook group. We do love to get hold or reach our dreams and goals but unfortunately, there’s so much more that’s holding us back. And the only person that can actually fix that is you. The usual reason is FEAR which is a cop-out answer. You need to be more specific. I narrowed down 3 reasons: You don’t have enough money- true that you do need a dollar amount. But wrong to look at money as a cost instead of an investment. If you want it bad enough, you’ll find the money. I don’t have enough experience- one of my students in the masterclass is a truck mechanic. Has no degree and experience. You don’t need a degree. But you just need the grit and passion for cooking. The entire experience is what they are paying for, not just the food. I don’t have the time- this ties into everything. If I have time to watch on youtube or other things. You can set this up 3-6mos or less, working and functioning already. Remember that the decision for change and being successful is in your own hands, no matter how you feel and what others say to you. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! We just also released the Chefpreneur Masterclass Online. Don’t forget to enroll in this game-changing, complete 10-module class. It will teach you the step by step process in putting up your own Personal Chef Business. Enroll in our program today: https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/masterclass-online Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business
	24 Oct 2018	How are your People Skills?	00:30:02
Chef Andres began his podcast this week with his Q&A segment by answering a question for Chris Chavez of Virginia. Chris wanted to know about preparing contracts for clients. Chef Andres provided a pretty detailed response concerning contracts, pricing strategies, timing, and booking/cancellation strategies but you’ve got to listen to the podcast to hear it. If you have a question for Chef Andres, join the Chefpreneur Movement FaceBook Group, and post your question to the thread. This week’s podcast is regarding the experience personal chefs create for their clients. Clients hire personal chefs to provide food, yes, but clients are more concerned with the experience the chef provides throughout the food “encounter.” From your website, to initial booking, and your first conversation with the client, create an unforgettable experience that will leave your clients wanting more … more food? No, more of you! This leads to repeat business and growth of your personal chef business. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started fast! The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	25 Nov 2021	Episode 50 - Spending vs. Investing	00:30:31
In this episode, I wanted to break down and get you guys to really change your mindset about how you look at things as you're spending money, or as you're investing money. There's a huge difference between investing and spending. We're going to give you three key differences. First difference - spending is basically you putting your money or time out and getting nothing in return. Investing compounds either your money, it compounds your time and brings you back something in your business. The caveat is, you should be investing on something that you understand and have knowledge about. May it be on cryptocurrency, mutual funds or stocks for example. Educating yourself is very important. Now the second difference is, spending is usually more of a short term outcome. And investing is usually a long term outcome. We’re not talking about just money here. This could be time, education and other stuffs as well. Unfortunately, though, for a lot of you, it's in the form of a job. And so you're investing again even more time. And the return on that is very little compared to other ways of doing things like owning your own business, which again, it's an investment of time, and there's money, but your return on your upside is far greater. It's got way more potential. So it all just depends on what you are looking at getting in return and what your expectation is. Third difference is that spending is usually has little to no plan. While investing is the opposite. You need to plan well and understand where are you going to use your money or time to. Knowing what and when it will yield and grow back into. We want to challenge you to start investing your time and your money in yourself, to what to learn new skills, and to build something that's going to return something to you. And again, we believe that that's in a business Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ SOME KICKSTART RESOURCES FOR YOU: =================================== THE CHEFPRENEUR EBOOK The Ultimate Quick Guide For Starting A Personal Chef Business! https://ebook.chefpreneur.com/free-ebook FREE PRICING FORMULA WORKSHOP Bullet Proof method that makes it easy for clients to book and pay for your services & get you paid what you’re worth. https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/pricing-formula-workshop 14-DAY PERSONAL CHEF Find your first -or- next client in 14 days or less by diving into understanding our powerful sales formula, how to confidently speak to and book clients, and attracting not one but dozens, if not hundreds, of high-paying clients you actually want to serve. https://www.14daypersonalchef.com/get-started The 100's of Chefpreneurs who have enrolled in one of our programs have overcome these challenges and are now living a life they never thought possible. We’ll show you how to become a personal chef, the Chefpreneur way. Gain the freedom you’ve always dreamed of with unlimited earning potential and much less stress. If you want to become one of the 100's of Chefs who have taken the FASTER PATH to success, visit: https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/mastermind-retreat-2022 _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	22 Jan 2025	Chefpreneur Podcast \| Answering Your Biggest Questions About Starting a Personal Chef Business	01:08:21
In this special Q&A episode, host Chef Andres is joined by four certified Chefpreneur coaches and successful personal chefs to tackle real-world questions from aspiring and current personal chefs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your personal chef business to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration! Need Help Or Don’t Know Where To Start? Book A FREE Mentorship Call: https://bit.ly/chef-strategy-call Join Our FREE Facebook Group: / thechefpreneurmovement Check Out Our Personal Chef Starter Course: https://personalchefstartercourse.com Want Us To Build Your Personal Chef Brand For You In Just 90 days? Click Here To Learn More: https://www.chefpreneurbuildout.com/
	25 Jul 2019	The 3 Pieces of Software You Need to Run a Successful Personal Chef Business	00:23:28
If you want to start, grow, or run a Personal Chef business of your own, then you’re in the right place. This is where like-minded chefs come to learn, and listen to all the “in’s and out’s” of the Personal Chef Business. This episode starts with a question from one of our Masterclass students, Michelle Hallet, which she posted in our Chefpreneur Facebook Group (click here to join our FREE Facebook group). Michelle said that she would love “to hear a play by play on how I personally do a plated dinner service.” For a plated dinner service, I usually arrive 3 to 4hours ahead of the scheduled dinner time. It is always good to have more time for the preparation of the dish and services, just in case. I also have either an event head or a server with me when I do plated meals, as they are the ones who help me in preparing the table and the flatware. While doing the setup, I make sure to put the dishes in a plate warmer prior to serving to make sure that the food will arrive to the client warm. I always try to plan and time things out ahead of time. For example, while I am plating the salad, I will start to prepare the entrée. I pace the cooking based completely on my clients. I never want to rush them, since we are catering to them, unlike in the restaurant business. If you have questions about personalizing a dinner for your client you must listen to this week’s podcast! Please send any questions that you might have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com and join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group. To join the group, go to http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group The 3 Softwares that I recommend using for your Personal Chef Business are based on my own experience. Please remember that all managing styles are different and you may need more programs, or different programs dependent on you. First, you will need a software to design your menus, website, and general graphics. We want this to be easy to use and budget-friendly so I highly suggest Canva.com! Canva is extremely affordable, but also comes with free templates and versions to make it simple and user-friendly. Second, everyone needs a GSuite (by google)! Google has their own cloud, known as the Google Drive, where you can save all your files, access it both from your laptop and mobile phone, and allow others to edit and access from anywhere in the world with wifi. It has Docs (similar to Word), Sheets (similar to Excel), Slides (similar to PowerPoint), and other functions that are similar to Microsoft. The Google Suite is amazing and very affordable too! Lastly, I recommend either a CRM (Customer Relations Management) tool such as Infusionsoft, or an Invoicing tool such as Quickbooks online. I personally use Infusionsoft! One of my favorite features is that it’s linkable to my website! Whenever there are inquiries, all information will go straight to my Infusionsoft, and I can search the client by their name and attach any necessary documents needed, such as a menu, their food restrictions, allergies, etc. Infusionsoft also has an e-mail marketing feature which I use for my monthly e-mail campaign. The downfall is that it’s pretty robust and expensive. So if you are still a starting business and you think that you still won’t be needing this, a tool for Invoicing will be the best next option. An automated invoicing tool can ease out your financial transactions and will ensure that everything on your business is visible. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! If you haven’t scheduled a 30 minute FREE consultation call with me, book now by going to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/strategy-session Our FREE E-book is still available! Download yours at https://www.becomeachefpreneur.com to get you started on your Personal Chef Business. Don’t forget to register for the FREE web class entitled "How to Start your own Personal Chef Business for $500 or less without quitting your day job!”. Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business
	28 Apr 2021	Why Your Website Probably Sucks	00:17:13
I want to enlighten you on what I've learned about website building, and really about how the messaging and the entire aesthetics are very, very important to your website. Most of you that have a website, you’re probably really focused on your story and on all those food pictures. Unfortunately, no one really cares. Your website visitors don’t really care about all of that. Most people that are looking at a website are trying to find or figure something out. So it’s important to lay out all the important things for you now so you don’t waste their time! So I'm going to give you three simple things that your website should have, especially on its landing page or homepage! It needs to state clearly what it is that you offer and do. When people go to your website, they're literally going to give you five to seven seconds to figure out what you have to offer. You need to portray what it is that you offer. If you do keto recipes or do personal chef services, it should explicitly say and show in your tagline. Show how you’re going to portray the way you will benefit their life through a photo. So again, going back to the keto-friendly personal chef. If someone is on your website, it should be like looking in the mirror, seeing something that they want to happen in their life from your website. So it resonates very fast in the person's brain - hey, I want to be that person in the picture. Your website needs to portray how to get in contact with you and how to get your services Create that one big button on your website that says “Contact”. It is called CTA or also known as a “call to action”.You need a big call to action right underneath your tagline. So people know how to do business with you. The whole purpose of your website is to actually take people that are looking for services, turn them into leads, and then turn them into paying customers. Something to keep in mind: “If you confuse your customers, you'll lose your customers.” - Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! Lastly, we are bringing back our Chefpreneur Mastermind Retreat in January 2022. This is literally a retreat designed to give you a step-by-step action plan and the most amazing inner circle community. Meeting other chefs that are literally become, family. Where we will mentor and guide you step by step in starting, running, and growing a six-figure personal chef business! For more information or if you want to schedule a call with me, just text RETREAT to 619-304-6496. We'd love to just connect with you and talk more about the details on how you can join us in Orlando in January 2022! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	07 Nov 2018	If you're not First, you will be Last	00:28:28
Chef Andres starts this week’s podcast by answering a question posted to the FaceBook Group about dealing with customers who are unhappy or not satisfied with a personal chef’s services. Listen to the podcast to hear his response. It’s a great response … just saying. If you’re not first, you will be last … what does that mean? It means that timeliness and punctuality are vital. Chef Andres shares stories about how he gets jobs because he is the first to respond to inquiries and send menus to clients. Other chefs waited and did not respond right away, and the clients hired Andres based on the fact that he was responsive. Commit to something and KEEP YOUR WORD! Character and trust go far in this industry. Your customers need to be able to see that you will follow through and do the things that you say you are going to do like call them, respond to their emails, and send them a menu. This adds on to the total customer service experience. Keep your promises and keep your commitments. Find out more about this exciting topic as you listen to the podcast. Let us know what you think by posting to the FaceBook Group. We want to hear from you! Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	04 Jan 2021	Are you a "real" Chef?	00:23:30
How do you define a Chef? Is it someone who has a degree? Who is experienced? Someone who has the grit to work his or herself up the ladder? What I believe is that being a chef isn’t about all the credentials. It’s all about what being a chef means to you. How being a chef makes a difference in your life or how you've changed someone else’s life with the service you gave? Ultimately, your guests won’t care about your title, what they'll care about is the service that you will give them, that they feel cared for and cared about. It’s all about the value that you give being a passionate cook! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com ____ You can join and register for our 14-Day Personal Chef program at www.14daypersonalchef.com. Whether you want to start how to find your first strategic partnership for your business or just want to make some extra money part-time as a side gig we can help you find your first or next client in 14 days or less! You can also join and register for our Free webclass at https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/webinar-page where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, how to find the right clients and how to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	17 Feb 2019	Excellence	00:23:00
Chef Andres begins this podcast episode by answering a question from one of his Beta students under the Chefpreneur Program. The question is: “Is it okay to compromise my business brand or standard in lieu of partnership and exposure?”. In having a business, strategic partnership is important but this should not risk diminishing your brand or standards just to please the client. You’ll end up not giving the lasting service and impression that you wanted them to have from you. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to info@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post questions there as well. Chef Andres’ quoted a fellow chef, Thomas Keller, “When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy. That's what cooking is all about.” Most of the chefs in business nowadays tend to focus on the wrong things such as being perfectionists on how their food looks and tastes, some even under appreciate themselves thinking that this is a way to build their businesses. But what’s more important is to strive for excellence in all aspects of your business to make your clients happy. Starting from how you present your website, on how you communicate with your clients, letting them know what services you can do for them and really listening to their needs. Also, Excellence extends up to the kind of system and process that you are implementing in your business. In the Chefpreneur program, we will guide and coach you in implementing the most effective system that will meet both excellence and profitability. We will also offer free webinars for you to continuously grow and excel in the business. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on getting the courage to take a leap of faith, and be prepared to be your own boss. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith to start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur Guests includes clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers.. Whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours.. Put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-book Want something specific to be discussed on the Chefpreneur Podcast? Send an email to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com. Your idea could be featured on a future podcast episode.
	28 Jul 2022	The Fastest Way to Find Your First Client	00:19:39
This week’s episode is all about finding clients for your personal chef business. Whether you have a year of experience or 20 years, this is a must-listen for any of my chefpreneurs out there or anyone who wants to get started in the personal chef industry. What I share with you in this episode are the tips and tricks that got my business to where it is today, on track to make a million dollars this year alone. Listen in for a guide on the fastest way to get your first client and dive into the chefpreneur industry so you can start building up that success today! Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	23 Jan 2020	Is finding more leads the first step to getting more clients?	00:30:45
In a Personal Chef business, the “finding more clients” phrase should be changed to “find more leads”. As the first step in growing your personal chef business is by getting leads. Leads then turn into paying customers, which is then called “clients”. Leads are people who are actively looking for personal chef services in what you provide. However, you will need an effective sales process to turn those leads into clients. If your process is broken, ineffective and not well planned, you won’t turn them into clients. The basic steps in doing this are: Have the right messaging on your website or business page. Having good messaging brings in the RIGHT leads because they’ll know what you are actually offering. A process on how to sell your services by contacting the lead. You should know how to actually sell your services as this can make or break your business Stick to your worth as the right clients will come around. You don’t need to lessen your worth just to make the sell. Never start your conversation with the price. It is the kiss of death. Focus on the need of the client and always control the conversation. ____ You can join and register for our Free webclass at www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, How to find the right clients and how to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! And if you’ve decided to take the leap and take your personal chef business seriously, then we invite you to Enroll in the Masterclass Online Program, just head to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com/start From there, you will be guided through the process of how to be a successful personal chef! _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Personal Chef Business. The future is yours… put it into your own hands!
	05 Dec 2018	Is Money Evil?	00:25:52
Welcome back! We took the week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday, but we are back with another great episode. Chef Andres began his podcast this week with his Q&A segment. Angela asks: “How much should I spend on a logo?” Chef Andres recommends keeping your logo cost under $100 and keeping it simple. Think about Nike and McDonald’s and what those logos have in common … simplicity. Don’t get too caught up in it and don’t spend a whole lot of money on this part of building your business. On this week’s podcast, Chef Andres talks about MONEY. Many people have a misconception that money is evil and many people feel guilty for wanting more money or wanting to get more things. Chef Andres uses money as a tool. For example, he uses it to help others. He used an analogy today about putting a fire out with water. You can use water to put out the fire on a burning building, but water can also be used to drown someone. Is water evil? … No. Chef Andres recommends a book called The 10 Commandments of Making Money by Rabbi Lapin. Rabbi Lapin says that Money is nothing but a measure of how well you can serve another human being. Think about the heart and the intent of how you plan on using the money. Move forward with no guilt and be generous! If you were the last person on earth would you be the richest person on earth or the poorest person on earth? Listen to the podcast to find out how Chef Andres answers this question concerning value, contentment, and service. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	16 Jan 2020	The Vision for the Chefpreneur Movement in 2020 and How You'd Fit Into it	00:24:10
How we started and why: In 2018, I was trying to transform and expand my business in different cities. What I found, is that it would be a lot of management on my part so I started to dive in and get in touch with the past chefs that I’ve worked with. In a way, I was trying to get them join the team. They were thrilled and helped me out. But as we got into the details of how they can get involved, that’s when I found out that there were a lot of interested chefs, who were not within my circle of friends and past co-workers, who wanted to be in the business. Many people started messaging me on FB and IG and even emailed me asking: how to get started? So it got me thinking, maybe there is a need for this. I remember when I started my PC business 5yrs ago, there was really no direction out there on how to go about starting a personal chef business. That got me thinking that maybe, these people want to learn from me, from what I have done and so there’s this chance that I could help them. That’s when I realized that I don’t want to just expand my business, but also to mentor, coach and help other chefs all over the US and now, globally, have their own personal chef business. I started with listing what worked for my business and what didn’t and just basically put it all into a program. I’ve had 30 students so far who have taken the program and I am proud to say that they were able to achieve good results. And when I started this podcast, my aim was to just reach more chefs and give them the opportunity to see what’s out there for them in the culinary industry. The vision I have this 2020 for the Movement is to make it a lot bigger and to tell as many chefs and cooks about the opportunity of being a personal chef. Also, I plan to put out more content, kicking up the YouTube channel game and bring out more free video lessons and more free training to be able for you to really understand the possibilities and opportunities that are in this industry already. We do not necessarily need to team up but market up each other and this will dramatically change the culinary scene where the consumers will now recognize us and they will get more of our services. Last year, we launched the Chefpreneur Masterclass. It’s a step by step program that takes you to starting and running a personal chef company for yourself. So far, 30 students have taken up the Live Chefpreneur Masterclass and they are getting great results. But this year, we launched the Online Chefpreneur Masterclass which covers everything as the Live version. But you can go at your own pace, with all the workbooks, worksheets, and everything else included. This 2020, my goal is to help more chefs have their own personal chef business by doing the following: Live event with around 100 tickets as I want to meet everyone and interact with you all Build more programs: Launch the foundational online masterclass And, teach you paid advertising and in-depth sells process for your business which I will learn from executing it in my own business first. _____ We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a stand for their Personal Freedom by breaking the Chains of a Kitchen Job and building their own Empire! The future is yours… put it into your own hands! ____ You can join and register for our webinar in www.thechefpreneurwebinar.com where I will teach you 3 things: What you need legally to get started, How to find the right clients and How to give an amazing experience to your clients. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/iamchefpreneur_youtube and don’t forget to turn on the notifications to gain access to more great content! Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion at http://bit.ly/chefpreneur-movement-group and this is a good start in surrounding yourself with the right people in starting the business and interact with like-minded chefs who are on a mission to break free from their kitchen job and build their own empire! And if you’ve decided to take the leap and take your personal chef business seriously, then we invite you to Enroll in the Masterclass Online Program, just head to https://www.chefpreneurprogram.com. From there, you will be guided through the process of how to be a successful personal chef!
	08 Mar 2019	The freedom of having your own business	00:22:45
Chef Andres began his podcast this week with his Q&A segment. The question came from one of the Chefpreneur Movement Group member, Nancy, and her question is: What are the ideas for cost-efficient working commercial kitchen space for prepped meals as this drives up the cost? Also, what to do in the early stages of your business? In starting a new business, all aspects should be taken into consideration. In a meal preparation and delivery service setting, possible consideration is needing to have a big kitchen which may be an overhead cost. One way to counteract this is to start building a level of clientele where you go to their homes and cook their meals there, which is the concept of being a Personal Chef. Advantages of being one are: being able to start a business without having major overhead cost, you’ll have direct interaction with the clients which gives you the chance to analyze and get first hand feedbacks with the food and service for further improvement and lastly, chance for mastering the business as you'll have the direct experience in terms of Marketing, Logistics, Service, etc. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to info@chefpreneurprogram.com or join the Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group and post questions there as well. Having your own business has its advantages and disadvantages. One of its advantages is being able to have freedom in all aspects of your life. It may be time, creativity with your craft and being able to decide whenever you wanted to give back or share blessings to other people without someone telling you what should and should not do. In the Chefpreneur program, we will guide and coach you in implementing the most effective system that will meet both excellence and profitability. We will also offer free webinars for you to continuously grow and excel in the business. Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur Facebook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE and receive exclusive training updates from Chef Andres Hinojosa! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!
	19 May 2022	Blazing Your Own Trail with Jordan Mendoza	00:36:25
In this episode, I am excited to be joined by a good friend of mine, Jordan Mendoza, the CEO and founder of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, and also a fellow podcaster! Jordan’s company works to create high impact sales and marketing strategies to help businesses generate leads and grow with success. His long experience with entrepreneurship allows him to have a deeper understanding of the connections we have with our clients and customers as business owners. Jordan’s entrepreneurial journey takes him from working a regular 9 to 5 to get by while trying to start a business, to officially becoming a full time entrepreneur last year. Jordan’s story is an example of the success that our Chefprenuers work towards as they leave behind the job that doesn’t fulfill them to runa business that will give them the freedom to get whatever they want out of life. Jordan and I talk about the importance of getting to know your customers and clients, why LinkedIn is such a great tool for business connections, and you’ll also get to hear more of Jordan’s story and see how he knew he was meant to be an entrepreneur. Join our FREE Facebook Group - The Chefpreneur Movement for awesome insights with our fellow Chefpreneurs! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more, but please send any questions you have to podcast@chefpreneurprogram.com This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
	03 Jan 2019	The 3 Things you Must Have to be a Successful Personal Chef	00:23:45
It has been a busy few weeks. We took some time off to celebrate the holidays with family and to give you all a break, but this week Chef Andres begins his podcast with his Q&A segment with a question asked by Ryan, a Facebook Group member, who wanted to know how should I charge clients … by the hour or some other way? Chef Andres warns about charging by the hour because clients could perceive that you might not be using your time wisely (It’s all about perception) … even if you are. Charge a flat rate for your services and charge for the cost of the food (groceries) to make it easier for you and your clients. Listen to the podcast to hear more about charging for your services. Keep the questions coming! They are helpful to everyone. Now to the meat of the podcast … What are the 3 things you need to do to be a successful personal chef? Budgeting, accounting, be a great cook? We’ve talked about it … it’s not just about your food and how well you cook. Food is not the key ingredient to success in this business. The first thing you need to have is some humility. Chefs have egos … we do. We take pride in our work and we are very confident, but we have got to put the client first and show them that their best interests are a priority. They aren’t always right, but as we put them first, they will appreciate our services so much more. You will win if you are humble. Next, you have to have a servant’s heart, also known as servitude. Don’t serve people just to get something. Do it because it’s your heart and it’s just the right thing to do. Don’t do it for tips and recognition, or the reviews on Yelp or Google. People will see right through you and spot insincerity a mile away. Servitude will drive your business. Finally, you have got to have passion. Sometimes we are so passionate that we become arrogant and forget why we chose the service industry in the first place. Your passion will come through in the work you do for people and they will see it. If you have these 3 ingredients, you are on your way to becoming a successful personal chef. You will win and you will be successful! Stay tuned each week as Chef Andres guides listeners through the process of becoming personal chefs. The Chefpreneur FaceBook Group was created to give you the support you need to follow your dreams. It won’t be easy (It can be overwhelming at times), but it will be well worth it. Chef Andres is hard at work perfecting the Chefpreneur program so that you will have all the tools you need to get started at your fingertips. The program is coming soon, but in the meantime, work on naming your business, getting licensed, and all the other items discussed in the Chefpreneur e-book. We are motivating, educating, and inspiring chefs to take a leap of faith, start their own business, and create experiences they want to create with nothing holding them back! We talk all things Chefpreneur. Guests include clients, chefs, attorneys, farmers … whoever can inspire you to think about the industry differently. The future is yours … put it into your own hands! Get a Copy of the Chefpreneur E-Book for FREE! The Chefpreneur E-Book Also...make sure you join The Chefpreneur Movement Facebook Group to be part of the discussion!

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