The Side Hustle Show
632: From Weekend Side Hustle to $300k/year Business
Sep 26, 2024
Chris Andrews, who turned a weekend food tour side hustle into a booming $300k/year business, shares his inspiring journey. He discusses his transition from a steel mill job to full-time entrepreneurship in Mobile, Alabama. Chris reveals how he built his tours from the ground up, established valuable community partnerships, and navigated the logistics of running a tour business. He emphasizes the importance of effective marketing strategies, personal connections, and gradual growth, providing listeners with actionable insights to start their own similar ventures.
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- Chris Andrews identified a market gap for food tours in Mobile, Alabama, inspired by successful models in larger cities.
- Building strong relationships with local restaurants was crucial for ensuring mutual benefits and easing concerns about food tours.
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Inception of a Food Tour Business
A local food tour in Mobile, Alabama, originated from the inspiration of a friend’s experience in Savannah, Georgia. Chris Andrews recognized a gap in the market as mobile lacked a food tour, despite having a rich history and vibrant food scene. He felt compelled to create this opportunity, driven by his passion for local history and his desire to showcase Mobile's culinary offerings. This led to the establishment of a food tour business, tapping into a concept that had prospered in larger cities but was absent in his own town.
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