In this episode, I talk to the Founder of one of the most iconic brands in Hong Kong, world-renowned pasty chef, Grégore Michaud. Grégoire talks about his incredibly unique story, from military service, moving to the US, working at The Four Seasons for 20 years, and of course, starting Bakehouse.
Chapters:00:00 The Rise of Bakehouse and Its Iconic Egg Tarts
06:01 Branding Bakehouse: A Unique Identity in HongKong
11:52 Navigating Challenges: COVID-19 and Business Adaptation
18:01 Building a Strong Company Culture
23:45 The Journey of a Pastry Chef: From Four Seasons to Bakehouse
36:35 From Humble Beginnings to Culinary Mastery
39:31 The Journey of a Pastry Chef
43:42 Forks in the Road: Career Choices and Risks
44:34 The Impact of Military Discipline on Culinary Arts
46:41 Parenting and the Legacy of Hardship
49:49 Balancing Passion and Business
52:09 Resilience in Entrepreneurship
54:43 The Creative Process Behind Bakehouse
01:00:57 The Power of Social Media in Business
01:03:07 Strategic Growth and Future Plans for Bakehouse
01:11:49 Advice for Pursuing the Abnormal
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