John Silva is the Founder of Culinary Eye Catering and Events, Always Fishing Hospitality Group, and Field Guide Consulting, entities that respectively specialize in creating unique catering experiences, offer innovative hospitality solutions, and guide professionals toward entrepreneurial success. A UC Santa Barbara alumnus and a new member of EO San Francisco, John’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2009, leading to the establishment of businesses that have not only made it to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America but also demonstrated consistent financial growth. With a background in kitchens, interactive art, and psychology, he has built teams focused on delivering exceptional customer service through creativity. John’s ventures are underpinned by a philosophy of exceeding expectations and a commitment to high-level hospitality, ensuring that every guest’s experience is paramount.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- John Silva talks about how he started side hustles as a kid
- The power of not trading hours for dollars
- How John got into the world of catering
- What are the similarities between art and food preparation?
- Pivoting an event catering business during the pandemic
- Creating a resilient and pandemic-proof business model that adapts to different political climates
- How John‘s businesses evolved over time
In this episode…
The journey of a culinary entrepreneur is fraught with unexpected turns and the constant need for evolution. How can one transform challenges into stepping stones for growth, especially when global crises upend traditional business models?
According to John Silva, a visionary in the culinary world and the founder of multiple successful ventures, the secret lies in the ability to adapt, innovate, and find new avenues for growth when traditional paths seem obstructed. He underscores the importance of embracing a mindset that views obstacles as opportunities to rethink and revamp business strategies. John also highlights the crucial role of mentorship in navigating these challenges, offering guidance to emerging entrepreneurs and enabling them to leverage their unique strengths in the rapidly evolving culinary landscape.
In this episode, host John Corcoran sits down with John Silva to explore the dynamic world of culinary business. They discuss John’s strategic pivot during the pandemic, his venture into mentorship and coaching, and his insights on building resilience in the culinary industry.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- John Corcoran on LinkedIn
- EO San Francisco
- Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)
- John Silva on LinkedIn
- Culinary Eye Catering and Events
- Always Fishing Hospitality Group
- Field Guide Consulting
Sponsor for this episode…
EO San Francisco
This episode is brought to you by EO San Francisco.
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 14,000+ influential business owners with 198 chapters in 61 countries.
If you are the founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of a company generating over $1 million a year in revenues, and want to connect with other like-minded successful entrepreneurs, EO is for you.
The EO San Francisco chapter enables leading entrepreneurs in the Bay area to learn, grow, and achieve greater success.
The EOSF chapter was founded in 1991, and today we have over 100 members in industries ranging from marketing to agriculture to tech and professional services.
To learn how it works, or to come do a test drive come join us at www.eonetwork.org/sanfrancisco/.
This episode is also brought to you by my company, Pacific Crest Group.
Pacific Crest Group provides outsourced CFO, Controller, and bookkeeping services. You can learn more about us at https://www.pcg-services.com/
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