Wing Lam: Building Wahoo’s Fish Taco at the Intersection of Surf, Food, and Culture

In this episode of My First Overnight Success, we sit down with Wing Lam, co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Taco, to uncover the real story behind one of Southern California’s most iconic lifestyle brands. From immigrant family grit and restaurant roots to surf culture, rapid expansion, franchise lessons, pandemic survival, and community-driven reinvention, Wing shares what it truly takes to build something that lasts. This conversation is a powerful masterclass in resilience, leadership, brand-building, and the mindset required to keep going when everything you’ve built is on the line.Show note:0:00 – From Surf Culture to Wahoo’s Fish Taco8:30 – Building a Brand Before Social Media19:45 – The Real Cost of Scaling34:00 – Surviving the Pandemic Through Service49:30 – Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Being a ConnectorSpecial thanks to our sponsors:CloneForceSunstoneReed SmithPresented by Tech Coast Venture NetworkInstagram & LinkedIn: @tcvnHosts:Lillian Victoria Ng — @lillianvictoriaspeaksInstagram & LinkedIn: @LillianVictoriaSpeaksTony Crisp — Instagram & LinkedIn: @TonyCrispMichael Sawitz — LinkedIn: @MichaelSawitz