[56] How Family And Heritage Drives Entrepreneurial Success
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Join Sam and Hal Zeitlin in captivating stories as they share their inspiring entrepreneurial journeys. Coming from different backgrounds but sharing a Jewish heritage, they discuss how collaboration and learning together have helped them scale their businesses. Whether baking delicious bagels or creating websites using Webflow, the principles of building a successful business are similar, in this engaging conversation, you'll discover:
β The challenges of meeting high expectations in the competitive food industry and the
importance of collaboration.
β The growth and success of their businesses, Zeitlin's Deli and Candid Leap, and the significance
of building a solid core team.
β Insights into the Jewish deli tradition, its evolution, and the role of culture in their business.
β The ultimate test of a successful business β is the ability to take a vacation without constant
check-ins.
β The formula for their business success
β The importance of humility, surrounding oneself with the right team, and giving back to the
community.
β Lessons learned in entrepreneurship and their exciting plans for the future.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Quick Introductions
01:29 Becoming Entrepreneurs
05:19 Opening a Deli
06:36 Collaboration Between Sam and Hal
08:42 Hal's Journey into Web Development
10:01 Teach for America
11:21 Web Development and WordPress
12:07 Introduction to Webflow
13:55 Webflow as a Solution
19:29 Webflow's Problem-Solving Capabilities
21:46 Challenges in the Food Service Business
23:07 Dealing with High Expectations in the Food Industry
26:37 Creating Unique Food Experiences
28:28 Collaboration Between Sam and Hal
29:21 Building the Business and Making Decisions
30:12 Building a Strong Core Team
31:37 The Importance of Proper Communication
32:27 Delegation and Growth
33:27 The Evolution of the Jewish Deli
34:25 The Significance of Traditional Jewish Food
35:25 The Ultimate Test of a Successful Business
36:21 The Formula for Success
37:21 The Importance of Empowering and Hiring the Right People
38:19 The Components of a Successful Business
39:46 The Role of the Owner in Business Success
40:16 The Impact of Humility and Surrounding Yourself with the Right Team
42:18 Feeding and Bringing People Together
44:26 Experiences with Anti-Semitism
46:22 Giving Back to the Community
49:45 Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurship
51:20 Taking Risks and Trying New Things
52:05 The Importance of Humility and Building a Strong Team
53:06 The Value of Different Perspectives and Contributions
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