Sukh Chamdal: From Bricklaying to Egg-Free Cakes, IPO, Buying Ambala & Global Expansion (EP107)

From bricklaying to sweet making, from a single shop in Green Street during recession to scaling over 250 stores and floating Cake Box on the London Stock Exchange & Buying Ambala, Sukh Chamdal’s story is as bold as it is inspiring.Inside this episode we cover:– The family migration story that shaped him– The birth of the egg-free cake idea– Opening the first Cake Box during a recession– How customer demand drove franchising success– Balancing family and business leadership– Building a team and protecting brand reputation– Acquiring Ambala and preserving its legacy– The challenges of going PLC on the London Stock Exchange– Cake Box’s global vision for the futureTimestamps00:02:00 - Family Migration Story: From Bricklaying to Sweet Making00:05:20 - Childhood in an Immigrant Household00:07:30 - Early Lessons in Business and Responsibility00:09:45 - Birth of the Egg-Free Cake Idea00:12:00 - First Shop in Green Street During Recession00:14:30 - Discovering Franchising and First Franchisee00:18:00 - Expanding the Business Through Customer Demand00:21:20 - The Road to Becoming a PLC on London Stock Exchange00:25:40 - Balancing Family and Business in Leadership00:29:10 - Building a Strong Team & Hiring Lessons00:33:00 - Work Ethics, Smiling, and Positivity in Business00:37:20 - Handling Controversy & Protecting Brand Reputation00:40:50 - Scaling to 250+ Stores and International Expansion00:44:00 - Acquiring Ambala and Preserving Legacy00:48:10 - Why Cake Box Stays Out of Shopping Malls00:51:30 - Future Growth Plans: Doubling Stores Nationwide00:55:20 - Customer Loyalty, Training & Franchising System01:00:00 - Sustainability and Reducing Plastic Use01:05:10 - Governance, IPO Challenges, and Shareholder Trust01:11:00 - Community Impact, Charity, and Giving Back01:18:20 - Vision Ahead: Global Expansion & Next Chapters💸 SPONSOR MESSAGE – Send Money to Bangladesh with ZERO Fees!Taptap Send makes it easier to support loved ones back home — with no transfer fees and a £20 bonus just for you.✅ Download the app using this link:👉 https://taptapsend.one…💬 When prompted to “Add promo code,” enter KSR and press Enter.Taptap Send UK Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900842).