Ep. 15 - "I Said NO To MasterChef!" - How This Bold Decision Created Her Thriving Food Business ft. Sandra Nguyen

In this episode, we're joined by Sandra Nguyen, Founder of Savoury Gal, a rapidly growing catering and events business that has expanded from a startup to a thriving enterprise in just over a year and a half. Sandra shares how she transitioned from Sydney's top Asian nightclub promoter to a finance professional and ultimately to a successful food entrepreneur, sparked by an impressive stint on MasterChef.She also talks about the power of community engagement in growing a business, the challenges of weathering literal storms in the food industry, and the delicate balance of working with your life partner in a high-pressure business environment.If you want to learn how to turn your passion into a profitable business and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with resilience and creativity, then make sure to listen to this episode!----- SHOW NOTES LINKShttps://savourygal.com/ https://www.instagram.com/savourygal https://www.tiktok.com/@savourygal -----  LISTEN TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3QTXo7s Apple Music: https://apple.co/46dyEeI Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3QFkw8A Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/40Akwv8 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeRalAVOkGHYLfciZy_5Xg  ----- FIND US HERE Website: https://solveaccounting.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550067431709 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philkhao/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/philipkhao  ----- CONTACT USPhone: (02) 8197 1733Email: [email protected]  ----- TIME STAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:44 - Who is Sandra Nguyen?03:45 - Applying for MasterChef05:52 - Creating “Savoury Gal”08:11 - The Nuances of Running a Business for One Year09:58 - Working With Your Partner in Business11:30 - Corporate Life Vs. Business Owner Lifestyle13:20 - HR Challenges15:19 - Expanding Savoury Gal17:43 - How Much Are Food Trucks Making?18:45 - Savoury Gal Marketing: R&D a New Menu20:30 - Food Wastage21:52 - What’s Next?23:28 - Sandra’s Pearls of Wisdom24:20 Outro  ----- DISCLAIMER The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and should not be considered personal advice. Always consult with qualified professionals or experts in the relevant field for personalised advice tailored to your specific situation.