👉🏻 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.

👉🏻 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.

👉🏻 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.

👉🏻 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.

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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