EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 50 MIN
Lamar Dula’s Secret: How He Turned Upholstery Into a Thriving Restaurant Empire
from Econix Talks · host Joshua Bent
Text us your review!In today’s episode, we chat with Lamar Dula, the owner of San Francisco Upholstery Group, about his unique entrepreneurial path. Lamar takes us through his early days running a soccer store, the pivot to upholstery, and how he used that success to eventually open a thriving restaurant empire.He shares the challenges of transitioning between industries, the key decisions that led him to start his restaurant business, and the strategies he’s used to stay profitable in the competitive food industry. Lamar also talks about building community around his brand, managing high turnover, and the mentors who helped guide him along the way.As a Black-owned business in Tampa, Lamar reflects on his responsibility to represent his community, the support he’s received, and his vision for the future. Tune in for valuable insights on resilience, pivoting in business, and building a legacy!https://sanfranciscoupholsterygroup.com/Econix Linkshttps://linktr.ee/econixFinally, if this show has impacted you in a positive way please consider supporting below. Thanks!Support the show
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Text us your review! In today’s episode, we chat with Lamar Dula, the owner of San Francisco Upholstery Group, about his unique entrepreneurial path. Lamar takes us through his early days running a soccer store, the pivot to upholstery, and how he used that success to eventually open a thriving restaurant empire. He shares the challenges of transitioning between industries, the key decisions that led him to start his restaurant business, and the strategies he’s used to stay profitable in the ...
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