He Built a $9.7M Restaurant In 5 Years (With No Experience)

🔥 In this interview, I talk with Jay Baker who built a $9.7M restaurant empire in just 5 years (with ZERO restaurant experience)!

👀 Jay reveals: how he turned a Netflix documentary into a restaurant concept, why combining vegan and non-vegan menus under one roof exploded his business, and the tech strategy that's saving him thousands every month.

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00:00 - The Unexpected Success of a Mom and Pop Shop
00:38 - Introduction to Jay Baker and Soul Vibez
01:41 - The Journey to Veganism and Restaurant Ownership
03:56 - From Boutique to Restaurant: Leveraging Past Experience
12:12 - The Importance of Community and Customer Relationships
15:39 - Building a Personal Brand and Social Media Presence
16:57 - The Importance of Personal Touch in Social Media
17:43 - Common Mistakes in Restaurant Social Media Strategy
20:32 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Business Growth
22:05 - Expanding to New Locations
23:31 - Innovative Restaurant Concepts: Combining Vegan and Non-Vegan Menus
25:53 - Choosing the Right Tech Solutions for Restaurants
32:08 - The Role of SEO and Mobile Apps in Restaurant Success