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Focus is overrated - I’m curious about lots of things || God, NFTs, investing, entrepreneurship, bettering myself, franchising, sales, memes, and microfinance.

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    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Focus is overrated - I’m curious about lots of things || God, NFTs, investing, entrepreneurship, bettering myself, franchising, sales, memes, and microfinance.

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    Defending restaurant margins, INSTANTLY + WITHOUT RAISING PRICES

    Defending restaurant margins, INSTANTLY + WITHOUT RAISING PRICES

    CEO Troy Hooper spoke at the California Restaurant Association Presidents Panel, a few months ago; and one of the hottest discussions was how to defend restaurant profitability:

    ✅ From constant attacks of rising costs and regulations; and
    ✅ Without customers' having to carry the load

    I clipped this one-minute, forty-five second answer.

    Please watch and repost, so that it helps as many of our peers as possible!

    The restaurant industry will be here, forever. What are other ways we operators can be here forever, too?


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    • 1 min
    When do you say YES to franchisee ideas? (And when must you say NO?)

    When do you say YES to franchisee ideas? (And when must you say NO?)

    Listen in, and tell me what you think.

    Hope this equips franchisors and potential franchise partners for success.

    Big thanks to @shawnpwalchef for inspiring #smartphonestorytelling

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    • 4 min
    What $100 purchase have you made in the last 6 months that's changed your life or work? Texts.com

    What $100 purchase have you made in the last 6 months that's changed your life or work? Texts.com

    This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out.

    Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs.

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    • 4 min
    Why the food business (and a stupid decision that played out beautifully)

    Why the food business (and a stupid decision that played out beautifully)

    I had no experience in restaurants, and had no business getting into food....

    SO WHY?!

    I answer this question here.

    This is a podcast episode hosted by  @maidthis  Founder/CEO Neel Parekh.

    You can follow him at  @maidthis  YouTube, or on 𝕏 at @NeelBParekh .

    Enjoy the listen, please subscribe, and please follow Neel and I on YouTube and 𝕏!

    www.x.com/paulttran
    www.x.com/neelbparekh

    This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out.

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    • 3 min
    My answer to "What moment led you to explore entrepreneurship?" (involves a scam)

    My answer to "What moment led you to explore entrepreneurship?" (involves a scam)

    When CEO of  @maidthis   @NeelBParekh  asked me me:

    "What moment led you to explore entrepreneurship?"

    This was my answer.

    For my fellow business owners, do you remember the spark that started it all, for you?

    Thanks for having me on, Neel!

    This is an excerpt from my regular newsletter Eff Around & Find Out.

    Please subscribe. It's free and loaded with lots of great insights on personal development, entrepreneurship, and my adventure in NFTs.

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    • 45 sec
    Andy Nguyen giggling when I said ____ and among my favorite business books of all time

    Andy Nguyen giggling when I said ____ and among my favorite business books of all time

    I was invited to speak on a panel with restaurant leaders I look up to, and I got to share one of my most transformative books ever read.

    I get a kick out of watching Andy giggle like a child at 1:02 when I said this word.

    Special thanks to Viet Nguyen, Ivy Ha, and the Kei Concepts Media Team. You guys run the most amazing events!

    https://www.instagram.com/keiconceptsmedia/

    And please subscribe to this channel to get the latest and greatest videos on franchising, entrepreneurship, sales, and my disturbing sense of humor.

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    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Drippincaramel ,

Just found

Just found this podcast and enjoy it so far....lookin forward for more

MAT · TEA · CHA ,

PAUL IS A BLESSING!

I am truly grateful to have encountered Paul’s podcast because he offers more than just tips and strategies that revolves around business, but also how he carries himself as a person. I appreciate him sharing not only about his successes, but also his struggles. It speaks volume about his humility, selflessness, and most importantly - his faith. His podcast really speaks to me in a way that God is using him to speak to me. I recently started my own side hustle during the pandemic while working as a full-time teacher. This podcast ignited my sense of purpose and gave me more direction in how I utilize my God-given talents. I also like how Paul includes different analogies, bible verses, and quotes to make sure that his listeners fully comprehend his words of wisdom. It definitely helps paint a picture for me to be more self-aware and continuing to have a positive growth mindset when working with others. I am super excited to continue to learn more from Paul and what he has to share on this podcast. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who is looking to seek their purpose in life, grow their mindset, and bring their idea to life. YOU WON’T REGRET IT!

Ethan.Belloli ,

A gold mine of Value.

This is a great podcast for anyone and everyone from business to personal development. His podcast is helping understand how to be a better entrepreneur as well as a better person. The episode where he speaks about making it a habit to bring more generosity to the world speaks volumes of the kind of man he is .

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