From Rodeo to Restaurant: Leigh Angman's Journey

In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza interviews Leigh Angman, an entrepreneur with a rich background in the restaurant industry and consulting. Leigh shares his journey from a young boy with ADHD to a successful business owner, discussing the lessons learned from his early experiences, the challenges faced in the restaurant business, and the importance of mentorship and integrity in entrepreneurship. He also provides valuable insights and tips for business owners looking to improve their profitability and operational efficiency.TakeawaysLeigh Angman has had a diverse career, including tech exits and restaurant ownership.ADHD can be leveraged as a superpower in entrepreneurship.Early experiences in life shape entrepreneurial journeys.Mentorship and surrounding oneself with smarter people is crucial for success.The restaurant business requires a strong understanding of profitability.Traveling can provide valuable life lessons and personal growth.The transition from a struggling restaurant to a successful one involves learning from past mistakes.Consulting allows Lee to help other businesses improve their operations.Integrity and communication are key components of a successful business.Tracking sales and understanding financial health is essential for any business.  Chapters00:00 Intoduction to Leigh Angman01:58 Early Life and ADHD Superpowers05:54 First Taste of Entrepreneurship08:23 High School Experiences and Influences11:35 College Decisions and Life Lessons15:13 Travel Adventures and Personal Growth17:29 Entering the Restaurant Business19:08 Lessons from the First Restaurant20:37 Transition to a Successful Second Restaurant27:32 Consulting Journey and Helping Others33:17 Key Tips for Business OwnersConnect with Leigh:Website: https://app.mondofi.com/Book: https://spructis.com/ Join Jordan's Weekly Group Coaching Community here: https://byotgroupcoaching.com/    Are you an entrepreneur?Join my FREE Group Coaching Community where we have live calls, Q&A and more! Our Trailblazer Ecosystem also enables you to network with other entrepreneurs and creator hub eliminates multiple subscriptions and logins creating a one stop shop to take action! Join here: https://byotgroupcoaching.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.