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On the Verge of Doing Something with Virgie Van Horst
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In this episode of Experience Curve with Joe Steele, we sit down with Virgie Van Horst, the dynamic owner of Bomb Hoagie. We delve into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, exploring the triumphs and challenges she faced in navigating the treacherous landscape of the restaurant industry during the pandemic.
From adapting to the ever-changing circumstances to maintaining the essence of her brand, Virgie shares her insights and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Tune in to learn how she successfully steered her business through adversity and discover her exciting plans for the future of Bomb Hoagie and her other brands.
Bomb Hoagie: https://www.bombhoagie.com/ Connect with Virgie on LinkedIn
01:15 - What led Virgie to the Entrepreneurship
04:50 - “So, how’d I end up with a restaurant?!”
10:55 - Working on the Right Thing at the Right Time
13:30 - “We grow through adversity”
16:20 - Taking Over Bomb Hoagie
25:00 - Going All in On Quality
31:30 - “No business is JUST a brick and mortar business anymore”
38:45 - Reintroducing a Brand During COVID
41:15 - Mastering Digital Hospitality
47:15 - Infusing Flavor into the Business Plan
50:55 - Behemoth Burger
55:00 - Building a Tougher Skin
58:45 - Making Friends Through the Serving
1:01:45 - “You are where you should be”
1:06:00 - Scaling the business
1:08:30 - Follow Virgie & Bomb Hoagie online
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