Next Level Pros #91: Behind the Scenes of a Vegas Restaurant Empire - w/ Elad Assayag
Welcome to a new episode of the Founder Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Elad Assayag, the hospitality industry legend whose passion and determination are as infectious as his culinary ventures. From the bustling streets of Miami to the glittering lights of Vegas, Elad takes us on a journey through the challenges and success of building a restaurant empire. With a blend of humility, wisdom, and a dash of humor, Elad shares the secret ingredients to his success, the importance of family, and why he believes retirement is not in his recipe for life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply in search of a dose of inspiration, Elad's story serves up the perfect blend of life lessons and business savvy, all seasoned with love for what he does. Highlights: "The best ingredient here is love. Like if you don't love what you do, this is impossible." "Networking for me too is, and I really enjoy knowing people, understanding them, learning now." "I don't think you can retire from this. It's something in your blood." Timestamps: 00:00 - Elad's Comfort Zone: The Kitchen 01:36 - The Love for Hospitality and Making People Smile 11:46 - The Challenge of Opening Restaurants in Prime Locations 13:26 - Networking: The Key to Success 22:51 - The Consultancy Beyond Restaurants 30:40 - Utilizing Unique Spaces for Maximum Impact 32:29 - Choosing Projects That Excite 36:20 - Dealing with Challenges and Growth 40:21 - The Joy of Customer Satisfaction 44:51 - Future Plans: Beyond Restaurants Live Links: Join my community - Founder Acceleration https://www.founderacceleration.com Apply for our next Mastermind:https://www.thefoundermastermind.com Golf with Chris https://www.golfwithchris.com Watch my latest Podcast Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 YouTube - @thefounderspodcast