Singapore’s Too Expensive…So How Is He Still Thriving?

revelry PODCAST 0136 ft. Jamie Lim

Jamie Lim is a Singapore-based entrepreneur and seasoned F&B operator, best known for founding brands such as Sticky Singapore (custom-candy studio, 2008), Joo Bar (bar & cocktails) and 8 Korean BBQ. With over a decade of experience navigating Singapore’s high-cost business landscape, Jamie has become one of the rare success stories in the local F&B scene—building sustainable operations in an economy where many are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. Outside the kitchen, he’s also an advocate for digital payments and bitcoin adoption in retail, having implemented pioneering POS solutions across his venues.

00:00 Trailer
00:30 Surviving in the F&B Industry
01:09 Unique Selling Points of Our Business
01:30 Consistency and Customer Experience
2:23 Challenges and Personal Stories
03:26 Artisanal Value vs. Mass Production
05:09 The Reality of Rent and Market Forces
10:51 Starting a Business: Home-Based vs. Hawker
13:24 Manpower Issues in the F&B Industry
16:00 Rising Costs and Consumer Impact
16:07 The Singapore-JB Connection
17:23 F&B Ventures and Landlord Relations
18:55 Investing in Young Talent
20:00 The Reality of F&B Business
22:29 Social Media and Personal Branding
26:52 Challenges in the F&B Industry
27:39 Handling Negative Reviews

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