Send us a text
Join us as we dive into the journey of Eigen Ting, co-founder of a Sucre du Jour, a French fine patisserie, as he navigates the challenges of starting a business in a niche market, learning to navigate life after the death of his mother and travelling around the world in the hospitality industry.
In this episode, we explore his experiences, becoming independent at an early age, and the hurdles he faced in the culinary world.
- Starting a bespoke cake business with minimal capital and secondhand equipment.
- The significance of building a community and understanding cultural backgrounds through sweets.
- Overcoming the challenges of finding a location and capital amid COVID-19.
- The impact of family dynamics on career choices and personal growth.
- Insights on working with a partner in the same industry and managing dynamic roles.
Show Note Links:
Sucre du Jour website: https://www.sucredujourofficial.com/online-ordering
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sucre.du.jour?igshid=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==
Eigen Ting: https://www.instagram.com/eigenting/
Level: Asian