Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Chef Cavalli. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Chef thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Parents can play a significant role in affecting how our lives and careers turn out – and so we think it’s important to look back and have conversations about what our parents did that affected us positive (or negatively) so that we can learn from the billions of experiences in each generation. What’s something you feel your parents did right that impacted you positively.
My parents were a great example in a lot of areas for me. They were a great example of how to being in a loving healthy marriage, how to work together to accomplish goals, and how to be overall good people. I say were because my father passed away, they had been married 41 years this August. :0( . My dad owned his concrete business, and I spent my summers learning that trade and understanding business. Going out with him on estimates, interacting with potential clients, and taking pride in the results have all translated to what I do today. He taught me to always put my best foot forward and keep my name clean. Ultimately, I have signed major deals based on my reputation and track record.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
First of all, my goal is to win in whatever I’m doing. I do the research and put in the work to make it happen. I am chef/businessman. I run a kitchen inside of night club, reoccurring catering contracts across the city of Atlanta 4 days a week, and provide meal prep subscriptions. I’m different because I understand all sides of my business funnel. I feel a lot of restaurants do not last longer than 2 years, because: 1. The chef understands food, but not business. 2. The business is ran properly , but the food is terrible. I understand there has to be a balance between it all. My priority list in business: Great customer service, great tasting food, and a profitable business model.
Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?
Consistency and putting the customer first. I started off cooking and posting, then giving the food away for promo. I have a few friends with over 400k followers that traded story promos for meals. Leveraging relationships is key in any business. My customer service game is on point. I strive to make sure the customer’s needs are met and they are happy with the service. Word of mouth/referrals are still the best way to get more clients. Just be ready when you get your shot, most times you only get one chance to gain a client.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell. I’m not sure how I got it, but I had the 10 part audio tape series. I would listen to it at night and let it play while I slept. I was 12, it literally changed the way I looked at life. I revisit the book every year, because I believe it is a timeless resource.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.gewdfood.com
- Instagram: Iamcavalli