From 9–5 to Business Owner: What It REALLY Takes

In this episode, we sit down with Rezan, a restaurant owner in New York, to talk about the real journey of building a business from the ground up.From starting as an immigrant with a vision to now operating multiple restaurant locations, Rezan shares the truth that most people don’t talk about the stress, the sacrifices, the hidden costs, and the lessons that only come from experience.We dive into:The reality of owning a restaurant after COVIDWhy time is the most expensive investment in businessThe importance of choosing the right partnersHidden fees and systems that quietly eat your profitsThe pressure of payroll, operations, and managing peopleWhy most entrepreneurs fail and how to keep goingThis is not a highlight reel. This is the real side of entrepreneurship.If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or thinking about starting something this conversation will give you perspective you won’t find anywhere else.📍 Featuring: Holy Pita (Brooklyn, NY)