EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 1H 14M
How High Joint became Dubai's No1 Burger Brand | BXB Show Ep 12
from Business With Bartawi · host Mahmoud Bartawi
In this exciting episode 12 of the BXB Show, we sit down with Dr. Hamad Alawar, the visionary entrepreneur who turned High Joint into Dubai’s most iconic burger brand. From humble beginnings to creating a culinary phenomenon, Dr. Hamad shares the inspiring story of how he built High Joint and achieved a successful exit with Kitopi, one of the region’s top cloud kitchen platforms. Dr. Hamad’s journey is a masterclass in blending science, creativity, and business to build impactful ventures. He takes us behind the scenes of High Joint’s success, from crafting unique burger flavors to balancing personal vision with customer feedback. He also opens up about the challenges of scaling, managing a side hustle while working full-time, and transitioning from a career as a police officer to becoming a celebrated entrepreneur. Whether it’s insights into Dubai’s dynamic food scene, the importance of market research, or venturing into new opportunities like shawarma with MitzuMami, Dr. Hamad’s story is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and food enthusiasts alike. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to the BXB Show 02:44 - Rapid-Fire Fun with Dr. Hamad 11:45 - The Birth of High Joint: How It All Started 15:26 - Selling High Joint: From Vision to Exit 19:40 - Record-Breaking Sales: High Joint’s Biggest Day 21:56 - The Secret to Unique Burger Flavors 22:46 - Balancing Opinions and Real Feedback 24:00 - Taking Bold Risks: Vision and Gut Instinct 27:30 - Managing a Job While Building a Brand 29:10 - Scaling High Joint to New Heights 33:45 - Cloud Kitchens: A Game-Changer for High Joint 34:35 - Crafting Products From Scratch 35:45 - What Makes High Joint Dubai’s Favorite 37:45 - From Police Officer to Burger Entrepreneur 40:10 - Dubai vs. GCC: Doing Business in the Region 42:30 - Why Studying the Market is Key to Success 44:45 - Diving Into Shawarma: Hamad’s New Venture 48:10 - What Dubai Represents Through Its Flavors 51:46 - Hamad’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 52:54 - Co-Founder Dynamics and Decision-Making 56:30 - Are You in the Right Business? Here’s How to Know 58:20 - Feedback That Fuels Success in the Food Industry 59:29 - Overcoming the Toughest Challenges on the Journey 1:02:25 - Surviving the Pandemic: Challenges and Lessons 1:04:15 - Disrupting New Markets: Hamad’s Future Plans 1:06:42 - What’s Next for Hamad? A Peek Into His Vision 1:09:52 - The Legacy Dr. Hamad Aims to Leave Behind 1:11:45 - Wrapping Up the Podcast Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3fSwx67R2PDY8Thpjvd7Ii Follow Mahmoud Bartawi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartawi/ Follow Business with Bartawi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businesswithbartawi/
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In this exciting episode 12 of the BXB Show, we sit down with Dr. Hamad Alawar, the visionary entrepreneur who turned High Joint into Dubai’s most iconic burger brand. From humble beginnings to creating a culinary phenomenon, Dr. Hamad shares the inspiring story of how he built High Joint and achieved a successful exit with Kitopi, one of the region’s top cloud kitchen platforms. Dr. Hamad’s journey is a masterclass in blending science, creativity, and business to build impactful ventures. He takes us behind the scenes of High Joint’s success, from crafting unique burger flavors to balancing personal vision with customer feedback. He also opens up about the challenges of scaling, managing a side hustle while working full-time, and transitioning from a career as a police officer to becoming a celebrated entrepreneur. Whether it’s insights into Dubai’s dynamic food scene, the importance of market research, or venturing into new opportunities like shawarma with MitzuMami, Dr. Hamad’s story is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and food enthusiasts alike. Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to the BXB Show 02:44 - Rapid-Fire Fun with Dr. Hamad 11:45 - The Birth of High Joint: How It All Started 15:26 - Selling High Joint: From Vision to Exit 19:40 - Record-Breaking Sales: High Joint’s Biggest Day 21:56 - The Secret to Unique Burger Flavors 22:46 - Balancing Opinions and Real Feedback 24:00 - Taking Bold Risks: Vision and Gut Instinct 27:30 - Managing a Job While Building a Brand 29:10 - Scaling High Joint to New Heights 33:45 - Cloud Kitchens: A Game-Changer for High Joint 34:35 - Crafting Products From Scratch 35:45 - What Makes High Joint Dubai’s Favorite 37:45 - From Police Officer to Burger Entrepreneur 40:10 - Dubai vs. GCC: Doing Business in the Region 42:30 - Why Studying the Market is Key to Success 44:45 - Diving Into Shawarma: Hamad’s New Venture 48:10 - What Dubai Represents Through Its Flavors 51:46 - Hamad’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 52:54 - Co-Founder Dynamics and Decision-Making 56:30 - Are You in the Right Business? Here’s How to Know 58:20 - Feedback That Fuels Success in the Food Industry 59:29 - Overcoming the Toughest Challenges on the Journey 1:02:25 - Surviving the Pandemic: Challenges and Lessons 1:04:15 - Disrupting New Markets: Hamad’s Future Plans 1:06:42 - What’s Next for Hamad? A Peek Into His Vision 1:09:52 - The Legacy Dr. Hamad Aims to Leave Behind 1:11:45 - Wrapping Up the Podcast Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3fSwx67R2PDY8Thpjvd7Ii Follow Mahmoud Bartawi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bartawi/ Follow Business with Bartawi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businesswithbartawi/
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