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383: Eat My Catfish: A Journey of Grit, Gratitude, and Giving Back

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Summary

In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Harrison Kitson are joined by Travis Hester, founder of Eat My Catfish, a successful catfish and seafood restaurant in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Inspired by his love for cooking and his culinary background, Travis established Eat My Catfish fifteen years ago, which has now blossomed into a thriving chain of eight restaurants and four food trucks.

Travis discusses the transition from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar store, highlighting one of the pivotal moments in expanding Eat My Catfish when a friend suggested crawfish. Implementing this suggestion led to skyrocketing sales, with the restaurant eventually sourcing over one hundred thousand pounds of crawfish annually. Travis credits Eat My Catfish’s farm-to-table approach and commitment to fresh ingredients as defining factors in its success.

In addition to business insights, Travis underscores the importance of striking a balance in life, valuing his roles as a father, husband, and employer, and illustrates a heartfelt customer story, signifying the profound bond between his business and the community. He also mentions their involvement in educational initiatives, like school visits to teach children about crawfish, emphasizing his and the restaurant’s commitment to giving back.

During the episode, Travis shares his entrepreneurial journey, including navigating challenges, embracing opportunities, and building a thriving business. Through his candid storytelling, he highlights the importance of hard work, positivity, and giving back to the community, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the resilience required to overcome adversity.

Show Notes

(0:00) Introduction to Travis Hester

(0:59) Eat My Catfish’s Origin Story

(3:52) From Food Truck to Brick and Mortar

(11:58) Finding Confidence to Begin

(14:46) What’s Next for Eat My Catfish

(20:58) Eat My Catfish’s Arkansas Business of the Year Award

(25:30) Eat My Catfish Customer Stories

(30:16) Advice to Younger Self

(31:56) Closing Question

Links

Jeff Amerine

Caleb Talley

Harrison Kitson

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Travis Hester

Eat My Catfish

  continue reading

403 episodes

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Summary

In this episode of the Startup Junkies Podcast, hosts Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Harrison Kitson are joined by Travis Hester, founder of Eat My Catfish, a successful catfish and seafood restaurant in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Inspired by his love for cooking and his culinary background, Travis established Eat My Catfish fifteen years ago, which has now blossomed into a thriving chain of eight restaurants and four food trucks.

Travis discusses the transition from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar store, highlighting one of the pivotal moments in expanding Eat My Catfish when a friend suggested crawfish. Implementing this suggestion led to skyrocketing sales, with the restaurant eventually sourcing over one hundred thousand pounds of crawfish annually. Travis credits Eat My Catfish’s farm-to-table approach and commitment to fresh ingredients as defining factors in its success.

In addition to business insights, Travis underscores the importance of striking a balance in life, valuing his roles as a father, husband, and employer, and illustrates a heartfelt customer story, signifying the profound bond between his business and the community. He also mentions their involvement in educational initiatives, like school visits to teach children about crawfish, emphasizing his and the restaurant’s commitment to giving back.

During the episode, Travis shares his entrepreneurial journey, including navigating challenges, embracing opportunities, and building a thriving business. Through his candid storytelling, he highlights the importance of hard work, positivity, and giving back to the community, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, and the resilience required to overcome adversity.

Show Notes

(0:00) Introduction to Travis Hester

(0:59) Eat My Catfish’s Origin Story

(3:52) From Food Truck to Brick and Mortar

(11:58) Finding Confidence to Begin

(14:46) What’s Next for Eat My Catfish

(20:58) Eat My Catfish’s Arkansas Business of the Year Award

(25:30) Eat My Catfish Customer Stories

(30:16) Advice to Younger Self

(31:56) Closing Question

Links

Jeff Amerine

Caleb Talley

Harrison Kitson

Startup Junkie

Startup Junkie YouTube

Travis Hester

Eat My Catfish

  continue reading

403 episodes

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